43: Anika's Journey as a Young Indian American

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Amy Schumer & Brianne Howey on the Importance of Female Friendships, Navigating Hollywood's Double Standards, Sharing Their Birth Stories, and MORE 50:05

منذ 18 يومًا50:05

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This week, in what might be the funniest episode yet, Molly and Emese are joined by co-stars Amy Schumer and Brianne Howey. They get candid about motherhood, career evolution, and their new film, Kinda Pregnant —which unexpectedly led to Amy’s latest health discovery. Amy opens up about how public criticism led her to uncover her Cushing syndrome diagnosis, what it’s like to navigate comedy and Hollywood as a mom, and the importance of sharing birth stories without shame. Brianne shares how becoming a mother has shifted her perspective on work, how Ginny & Georgia ’s Georgia Miller compares to real-life parenting, and the power of female friendships in the industry. We also go behind the scenes of their new Netflix film, Kinda Pregnant —how Molly first got the script, why Amy and Brianne were drawn to the project, and what it means for women today. Plus, they reflect on their early career struggles, the moment they knew they “made it,” and how motherhood has reshaped their ambitions. From career highs to personal challenges, this episode is raw, funny, and packed with insights. Mentioned in the Episode: Kinda Pregnant Ginny & Georgia Meerkat 30 Rock Last Comic Standing Charlie Sheen Roast Inside Amy Schumer Amy Schumer on the Howard Stern Show Trainwreck Life & Beth Expecting Amy 45RPM Clothing Brand A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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In this episode, I chat with Anika, a first-generation Indian American and pharmaceutical market access consultant, who shares her remarkable journey of balancing her rich Indian heritage with a modern digital nomadic lifestyle. From her roots in New Jersey to her traveling adventures spanning across Seattle, London, and South America, Anika delves into her unique identity, the cultural significance of her name, and how her upbringing shaped her professional aspirations. She also reflects on her connection to her Indian heritage, her family's nuanced approach to cultural integration, and her personal thoughts on future aspirations, including potentially raising children.
This engaging conversation is filled with insights into the experiences of a bright, balanced, young millennial navigating the intersection of tradition and contemporary life.
00:00 Introduction to Anika
00:42 Becoming a Digital Nomad
02:34 Exploring Identity and Heritage
08:04 Navigating Language and Culture
09:44 Career Path and Aspirations
12:35 Perspectives on the Model Minority
14:43 Thoughts on Parenting and Heritage
17:30 Leisure and Hobbies
19:13 Final Reflections and Advice
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience
To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com

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43: Anika's Journey as a Young Indian American

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44: Shaun Vakil/DJ Paz’s Journey of Hospitality through Music 34:25

منذ 28 يومًا34:25

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In this interview, Shaun Vakil, also known as Paz, discusses his two-decade-long career in music as a DJ and music curator for Paz America. He shares his experiences working with top hospitality brands, Fortune 500 companies, and philanthropic foundations, as well as performing at intimate events worldwide. Shaun recounts his upbringing in central New Jersey, where he grew up in a diverse and idyllic Americana environment with supportive parents who encouraged him to find his passion. Although not musically inclined as a child, Shaun discovered his love for music during his teenage years, influenced by the explosion of 90s hip-hop in New York City. He talks about the importance of persistence and grit in his non-traditional career path and reflects on the impact of connecting with people through music. Shaun also delves into his Indian heritage, describing how it shapes his identity and influences his work. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and connection in his performances and discusses his current goal of setting a more active direction for his business. Lastly, Shaun encourages the Indian American community to be supportive toward one another and challenges every member of the community to define themselves as they choose to, unencumbered by assumed expectations. Find Shaun on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/305bananas More about Paz America: https://pazmerica.com/ The vogue write-up Shaun alluded to: https://www.vogue.fr/galerie/vrai-mariage-shivani-ravi-paris-indien-couple-los-angeles 00:00 Introduction to Shaun Vakil 00:57 Shaun’s Early Life and Upbringing 03:33 Discovering a Passion for Music 07:43 Challenges and Growth in the Music Industry 15:24 Impactful Events and Personal Reflections 22:46 Cultural Identity and Professional Perception 28:41 Final Thoughts and Message to the Community Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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43: Anika's Journey as a Young Indian American 30:36

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In this episode, I chat with Anika, a first-generation Indian American and pharmaceutical market access consultant, who shares her remarkable journey of balancing her rich Indian heritage with a modern digital nomadic lifestyle. From her roots in New Jersey to her traveling adventures spanning across Seattle, London, and South America, Anika delves into her unique identity, the cultural significance of her name, and how her upbringing shaped her professional aspirations. She also reflects on her connection to her Indian heritage, her family's nuanced approach to cultural integration, and her personal thoughts on future aspirations, including potentially raising children. This engaging conversation is filled with insights into the experiences of a bright, balanced, young millennial navigating the intersection of tradition and contemporary life. 00:00 Introduction to Anika 00:42 Becoming a Digital Nomad 02:34 Exploring Identity and Heritage 08:04 Navigating Language and Culture 09:44 Career Path and Aspirations 12:35 Perspectives on the Model Minority 14:43 Thoughts on Parenting and Heritage 17:30 Leisure and Hobbies 19:13 Final Reflections and Advice Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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42: Anchal Dhir on Life as a Young Indian American 30:52

منذ 7 weeks30:52

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In the second episode of the young generation’s perceptions and aspirations about life as an Indian American, Anchal Dhir, in her gentle, sensitive, inimitable way, shares candidly and generously her thoughts and feelings about the importance of heritage, identity in the world of performing arts, and her compassion toward her parents’ generation. Anchal also explains beautifully the details of the art and skills that she has learned and honed, and is hoping to fully embrace and express and enjoy a fruitful career from. Follow Anchal at https://www.instagram.com/anchaldhir/ TikTok: @anchal.indu.dhir https://www.tiktok.com/@anchal.dhir Resume Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lEi2UpCZgKU4B1NsRj5Ik1DXq-dwdPGq/view Recent live stage performance as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance: https://youtu.be/BmJE2EKLEtU (https://youtu.be/BmJE2EKLEtU) “Caro Nome” from Rigoletto: https://youtu.be/0PS4lS--ljg?t=16 (https://youtu.be/0PS4lS--ljg?t=16) As Dominique in The Baker’s Wife: https://secure.givelively.org/event/village-light-opera-group-ltd/village-light-opera-group-presents-the-baker-s-wife Contact Anchal via email at anchaldhir123@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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41: Addy Pai: A Young Millennial’s Take on Life as an Indian American 20:09

منذ 9 weeks20:09

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In this episode, I welcome Addy Pai, a young millennial working in sustainable research in New York City. Addy, who was born in India and raised in New Jersey, shares her love for both her Indian culture and American identity. We discuss her upbringing in an immigrant household, her current role integrating sustainability into investment processes, and her aspirations to complete the CFA exams. Addy reflects on how her Indian heritage influences her personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of community and traditions. She also delves into the impact of parental expectations and how she balances her high-achieving mindset with enjoying life in the vibrant city of New York. 00:00 Introduction to Addy Pai 00:41 Addy's Background and Upbringing 01:38 Career in Sustainable Research 04:16 Reflections on Education and Parental Influence 09:59 Cultural Identity and Professional Life 16:11 Personal Life and Hobbies 18:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Read more about Addy at https://bit.ly/aditipai Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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40: Season 1 Epilogue 5:43

منذ 11 weeks5:43

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In the Season 1 conclusion of the Indian American Experience podcast, we reflect on the intricate layers of the Indian American experience, the diversity of answers we got to the questions on identity, cultural heritage, parenting styles, assimilation and more. There were some patterns formed and some myths shed but the most outstanding revelation was the uniqueness of everyone’s experiences and perceptions. Season 2 is up next, where we will continue to celebrate the evolving Indian American experience through the eyes and reflections of millennials and Gen Zs. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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39: Sanjay Bery: A Love-Story of Gratitude, Bravery and Resilience 38:53

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In this episode, retired senior IT executive Sanjay Bery shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a vibrant joint family in Delhi to becoming a successful tech leader and a dedicated community leader in New Jersey. Sanjay discusses the cultural dynamics of his upbringing, his unexpected path to the U.S., and the challenge of balancing career ambitions with cancer recovery. He emphasizes the importance of sharing one's story, integrating diverse treatment approaches, and avoiding self-pity. All through his journey, his wife’s loving support and guidance have been his anchor and given him the vital life-saving strength. The nutrition-forward dietary regimen that he followed under his wife’s leadership, may have been a lifesaver, which is something crucial for others to learn from and emulate. Having been able to run a marathon while fighting cancer is unheard of, but Sanjay did exactly that, but he doesn’t let that change his unassuming, down-to-earth attitude. Sanjay also reflects on the significance of giving back, and his aspirations for the future. You can read about and donate to the Colon Cancer Foundation at Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Prevention, Support & Research for Colorectal Cancer . The Berys’ transformative diet regimen was guided by https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrobiotic_diet Read more about Sanjay Bery at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaybery?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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38: Navigating Entrepreneurship: Insights from Jai Shekhawat's Journey 51:17

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Jai Shekhawat is the Chairman, Technology Advisory Board, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. He was the Founder and former CEO of SAP Fieldglass, maker of the world’s most widely used Cloud platform for the procurement of contract labor and services. Under his leadership, the Fieldglass platform grew globally with users in 120 countries, multiple languages and currencies and over $50 billion in annual spend. Fieldglass was acquired by SAP in 2014. He is Ernst &Young’s 2012 Midwest “Entrepreneur of the Year” as well as a recipient of the Peter Yessne Staffing Innovator Award, recognized for pioneering the Vendor Management Software space. Jai has held various civic and board positions including serving on the Mayor’s Council of Technology Advisors (MCTA) for the City of Chicago, the Membership Committee of the Economic Club of Chicago and the board of TiE Midwest. He serves on the boards of FourKites, Fleet Complete, BlueCat Networks, HealthEngine and SomruS. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Field Museum of Chicago, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and 1871, one of the largest technology incubators in the world. He is an Advisor to Madison Dearborn Partners, Starvest Partners and Chicago Ventures. He is a founding member of the Firestarter Fund, which mentors and invests in Chicago start-ups. More about Jai at https://bit.ly/Jai-Shekhawat-LinkedIn In this special episode, one of my previous guests, Suren Pai, who the regular listeners must have listened to in Episode 30 of this podcast, agreed to my request to co-host, leading to a remarkably engaging, informative, inspiring and valuable account of the tenets of entrepreneurship, the guiding principles of a fulfilled life, and also an eloquent take on parenting. Jai shares his journey from his early days in a military family in India to his success in the tech industry in the U.S. recalling his transition from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges, key decisions, and philosophies that guided him. He reflects on the importance of addressing substantial, recurring problems, and building a purposeful culture within startups. After Fieldglass was acquired by SAP, he embraced a 'portfolio life,' involving philanthropy, investments, and civic engagements. His insights on balancing professional and personal growth, as well as his advice on parenting and community involvement, provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. Connect with our Guest Interviewer Suren Pai: LinkedIn/in/SurenPai Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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37: Kapil Seth: Tireless Work, High Ideals and the Pursuit of Flawless Gemstones 32:45

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My guest Kapil Seth was born and raised in India, and came to the US about 40 years back and got his doctorate degree in Economics from The New School in NY. Kapil is a fine and rare gems specialist, though he describes it a little differently! Kapil has two adult boys and lives in New Jersey with his wife Taruni. Through his interesting and engaging stories he shares his diverse experiences during his trips to find the most flawless of gemstones and talks about his principles of life that he passionately believes in and consistently follows. Once again my guest’s life story is a testament to the rewards of a great work ethic and a relentless drive to succeed. More about Kapil at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapil-seth-ba23a76a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app More about padparadscha sapphires at https://youtu.be/pc18WZELOMM?si=Y_FZIbPeYhEXgo1t Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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36: Prema Roddam: Deriving Strength from Service 32:20

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Prema Roddam is a senior associate with the New Jersey office of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, a firm of 6000 professionals across 60 offices worldwide (https://www.fragomen.com/). She focuses her practice in the areas of global mobility, workforce management, corporate immigration, related corporate compliance and advisory services. Her experience spans across various industry verticals such as Telecom, IT, Healthcare, Pharma and Entertainment. Prema is an experienced and passionate advocate who understands the unique needs of companies that have a global workforce and footprint. Prema is the President for the South-Asian Bar Association of New Jersey, an association of South-Asian attorneys dedicated to the needs, concerns and interests of the South Asian Legal Community (https://www.sabanj.org/).Prema is dedicated to advocating for women's rights and serves as the Vice-President, Board of Directors for Manavi Inc., whose mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence in the South Asian Community (https://www.manavi.org/). She serves as the co-chair for the TiE-NJ Women with a vision to embrace, engage and empower women entrepreneurs across the globe (https://nj.tie.org/). She also serves on the Board of Akshaya Patra Foundation USA Tri-State Chapter (https://www.apusa.org/). As the world’s largest NGO, Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meal program serves wholesome school lunches to over 2 million children in 22,000 schools in India every day. Prema lives in NJ and has a son who is an engineer. Prema’s is a story of dedication to the service of others. She identifies her four pillars of strength as the four organizations she devotes her time and effort to in addition to being a full-time attorney, a career she took on much later in life as she reinvented herself to start afresh. It’s a moving conversation with yet another outstanding and inspiring member of the Indian American community of the Gen-X generation as we get close to winding up Season 1. More about Prema Roddam at https://www.linkedin.com/in/prema-roddam-51780816/ Links to listen to Prema’s mother Vedavathi Prbhakar’s devotional music: https://youtu.be/41F4JL5w0xM https://youtu.be/ozYSp4Dui4w?si=W2tM8IDPJJ1bgca7 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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35: Rajinder Rai: Redefining Midlife Transition 29:13

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My guest Rajinder Rai is a Wellness Coach and the founder of Sunrais Health that empowers women in midlife through information and inspiration. Rajinder has taken her expertise in physiology and biochemistry along with her training in functional medicine to create her unique women-centric coaching. Through the lens of being a mother and a pharmacist, she works with women to use midlife as a catalyst to achieve their highest potential by providing personalized plans and support through their midlife transition. All of this was inspired by her own journey of challenges, new realizations and the resulting triumphs. Rajinder shares with me how this transformation was inspired by her two children. It truly is a story of serendipitous inspiration to look at life with fresh eyes, of renewal in the face of adversity and of a resolve to be a better version of yourself and living the best life. Her message on how to approach midlife, especially for women, touched me and resonated with me deeply. More on Rajinder’s work at Sunrais Health here: https://www.sunraishealth.com/ Rajinder’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunraishealth?igsh=MWx2NTZ5eG5vbXVwMA== Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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34: Pradip Patiath: A Story of Serendipity, Friendship and Optimism 31:28

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In this episode, I interview Pradip Patiath, currently a senior partner at McKinsey & Company. Pradip shares how serendipity molded his career and personal life paths. He recounts his journey working for Schlumberger in Europe to studying computer science in the twin cities to earning his MBA, the happy coincidences as well as the personal challenges including his brother's illness, and how his close-knit circle of friends and family helped him overcome those challenges and find his best self. He shares with me his belief in the meaningfulness of the Johari Window - how he let his close friends’ perception of him guide him at crucial points of his life. Pradip also reflects on his philosophies regarding parenting. He shares four values he holds crucial to living meaningfully and hopes to see his daughter practice them as well. His earnestness as a dad comes through deeply in how he expresses that his daughter is the most important part of his legacy. The conversation also touches on his future aspirations involving community work, teaching, and continuing to impact friends and family positively. 00:00 Introduction to Pradip 00:42 Journey to the U.S. 02:41 Life in the Twin Cities 06:09 Challenges and Serendipity 13:16 The Importance of Friendship 20:00 Parenting and Values 27:28 Future Aspirations 30:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Johari window that Pradip alludes to is explained here: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/johari-window More about Pradip at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pradippatiath?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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33: Deepak Verma: Modeling Success as a Force for Good 27:58

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My guest Deepak Verma’s is a story of deep dedication and drive, of building up on one rich experience to lead to another bigger and more impactful accomplishment, each done with selflessness and grace and joy. In spite of all his accomplishments, Deepak is remarkably unassuming and has a very generous attitude toward people and life. Interestingly, that may explain his degree of success and the joy he continues to derive from his work. It’s interesting because Deepak’s definition of success is built on generosity and being a force for good, and so the source and the effect of his success both reflect his values and attitude. In his words his aspiration for his professional success has been: “The more successful we are financially, the more the beneficiaries of the business, and I like that link, and to me, being able to do that is success”. Since 2019, Deepak Verma has served as a Partner at Innospark Ventures, an early stage investor that invests in startups using AI in innovative and defensible ways to solve complex problems. In April 2024, he took the helm of EnglishHelper, an Innospark portfolio company. Earlier, Deepak was the Managing Director of Nv Vogt Singapore Pvt. Ltd. (NVV), an Asia-focused solar power developer that he founded along with a German solar company. Deepak was also the COO of Emergent Ventures India Private Limited (EVI), and before that, the CEO of The Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI). Deepak is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi), has an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. For more on his career path, go to his LinkedIn (link at the end of the show notes). How did he accomplish and achieve so much? He explains that well in this conversation, and surprised me with his take on the work ethic he gained in his childhood by being a rule-follower and believing in his parents’ direction, which, ironically, prepared him for a career marked with innovative thinking, initiative, and creative problem solving. And yet it makes sense when he explains it in his own words. Deepak also makes some very enlightening points about us as an Indian American community perceiving our own identity. He almost makes me wonder if our diversity as an Indian American community is not always a blessing? One of the most inspiring episodes yet, I hope my listeners enjoy it as much as I did, and are as impressed as I am. I especially hope that the younger generation listens and learns from these valuable lessons shared!! Deepak’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-verma-4b2450?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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32: Viji & Anirvan: An inspiring story of grit, dedication and harmony 40:25

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My guests this week are VijayaLakshmi Nagaraj and Anirvan Sengupta. Together they are a confluence of spirited dedication, intelligence and wisdom. VijayaLakshmi, Viji to her family and friends, got her Doctorate degree in Microbiology from India. She has undertaken various adventures since then, including her one year of research at Trieste, Italy followed by a quarter century of work at Rutgers University as a researcher in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular biology. She took a rather challenging path at around the age of 50 of completing her Masters in Health Informatics from Weill Cornell Medicine in 2019. Since then, she has worked in the healthcare industry in New York and New Jersey in various impactful roles. In her free time, you can find her playing tennis, running, gardening or hiking. Anirvan Sengupta grew up in a suburb of Kolkata and got his PhD degree at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. After a stint as a postdoctoral fellow in Paris, he came to join the Bell Labs in New Jersey. Anirvan is currently a professor at the Physics and Astronomy Department, Rutgers University and a senior research associate at the Flatiron Institute in New York City. His interests span Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Physics. An avid marathoner in the past, these days he spends his free time mostly reading, swimming or going for long walks. Together, they are an epitome of dedication to their work and both of them seem to have found their passion in their lines of work. Together, they recount their journey that led them to this point in life, and remark on the triumphs, joys, hardship and challenges along the way. With equal dedication and commitment, they have raised a wonderful young adult, and they share with me their philosophy behind their parenting as well. Listening to them both will fortify anyone’s love for what they do if it exists, or generate it if it’s lacking. In any case, together, they forced me to think more passionately and philosophically about work, self-discipline, and life in general. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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31: Nadia Jagessar - A Spirited Romantic, Savvy Entrepreneur and a Visionary 33:53

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My lovely guest this week, Nadia Jagessar, is an Indo-Caribbean Jersey girl who may be best known for her appearance on Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking". But Nadia is much, much more than an ex-cast member of a reality show. She is a vibrant, spirited go-getter loving her life and firing on all cylinders while being a warm, gentle and thoughtful human being. Nadia is the founder and owner of Euphoria Events, an event planning company that specializes in weddings. She also works full time in the fragrance industry and most recently became the head of Amara Club, a dating app for South Asians. Nadia is, in her own words, a hopeless romantic who is ready to help people find and celebrate love. On ground reality that works perfectly between her two platforms, her new dating app, Amara Club, and her wedding planning company. But even more than her entrepreneurial prowess, her down-to-earth yet spirited attitude toward life, people, and the human experience in general, defines her and belies her young age. Nadia eloquently shares with me her perception of her identity - how she managed having a dual heritage - Indian and Guyanese - while being an American Jersey girl. Of course Nadia generously shares with me her experience on the reality show Indian Matchmaking. In her recollections about her peers on the show, she expresses so much empathy and warmth as she recalls her interactions with them during the making of the show and afterwards. Her empathy and kindness is reflective of her excellent upbringing. Not surprisingly, she has developed long-lasting friendships with her fellow cast members and Sima Aunty. For those interested in what happened behind the scenes of the show, she shares a few tidbits as well. Even more meaningfully, she reflects on how being on the show taught her so much about herself. For example, she consciously since then now urges herself to be more vulnerable, stand up for herself, and show up fully as a person in her dating life. Her best answer of all was perhaps to my question about what her message would be to other Indian Americans. To paraphrase her eloquent and heartfelt answer wouldn’t do justice, so I will leave it to the listeners to hear it in her own words. And what a message it is - impactful and necessary and compelling. Nadia’s Euphoria Events can be accessed at : Euphoria Events | Wedding & Event Planner Nadia’s matchmaking app: Amara Club Nadia’s Instagram: instagram.com/nadiajagessar Nadia at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-jagessar-mba-01470729?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To contact me directly with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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30: Suren Pai - A Tireless Individualist, Innovator, Maverick 38:55

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Suren Pai, in his various roles as an engineer, management consultant, C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and most recently, advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, has fearlessly followed his passion and creativity and commitment to innovation. He sees himself as a tinkerer and builder, always ready and almost impatient to apply his skills to solve a new problem and build a new product. Suren mentions it only casually but it was him along with his team that helped build the digital audio technology that now powers HD Am/Fm and XM radio. That and his other accomplishments in his various roles and avatars are a testament to Suren’s commitment to apply his creative skills to challenge status quo. In his words, there are two kinds of engineers - those that run trains and those that build them - and he chooses to be one of the latter kind. In his message to the younger generation and the community at large he reiterates the importance of using one’s privilege and resources to achieve bigger and better things. He shuns the concept of being too old for anything and my guess is his next venture may have something to do with anti-aging technology? It may be antithetical to the concept of my podcast - or maybe not - but Suren would urge everyone to not build their sense of self or identity in any way restricted by heritage or tradition and just be doggedly individualistic, which according to him, is an opportunity that living in America allows for generously and should be fully utilized. In his view, a proud Indian American is at the same time a proud American and a proud global citizen. More about Suren Pai at LinkedIn/in/SurenPai Follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and for more podcast episode updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bindia.puri.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianamericanexperience To directly contact me with questions or about being a guest on my show, email me here: IndianAmericanExperience@gmail.com…

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