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Amaan Duffer: Making Connections That Led to Bella Hadid, Beyoncé & Doja Cat Wearing His Designs 39:34

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Meet Amaan, the 21 year old visionary behind the disruptive jewellery brand Basliq. He recently launched an official collection at Bloomingdale’s for Wicked The Movie—a collaboration that stemmed from a chance encounter with Cynthia Erivo (the actress who plays Elphaba in the film) at the Loewe store on Bond Street, leading to an unexpected friendship. Amaan shares with us how he’s built his brand through raw authenticity, being in the right place at the right time and maintaining genuine relationships, with icons like Bella and Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, Maya Jama, and Doja Cat championing his designs, as well as being one of the first South Asian designers and the youngest designer in history to style for the Met Gala. We also dive into his mixed Pakistani-Indian heritage, growing up in Manchester and now calling Dubai his home. At this point in his life, Amaan has already understood what many spend their twenties (and beyond) figuring out—his purpose: to create a brand that every cool girl you can think of is wearing. Episode chapters: (0:00) - Introduction (2:51) - How Bella Hadid wore his jewellery (6:43) - Authenticity in the industry (8:37) - Growing up half Pakistani half Indian (11:09) - Creative process (13:41) - Jewellery production process (15:25) - Getting to work with Doja Cat (18:05) - There is no break in fashion (24:45) - Global representation in the fashion industry (28:03) - Key takeaways from running a global jewellery business (29:25) - Pay young designers fairly (34:32) - If Miuccia Prada isn’t on your moodboard, you’re doing something wrong (37:35) - What does Amaan have strong game in? Explore Amaan's designs at Basliq on: Website: https://www.basliq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basliq_/ To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!…

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Nina Davuluri on Breaking the Mould 1:06:25

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In this episode, we sit with Nina, the first South Asian woman to be crowned Miss America in history. This year, she celebrated 10 years since being crowned, and we spend some time reflecting on those days as well as discussing all the advocacy work she now does to help women embark on their self-love journey. When Nina became Miss America, it never occurred to her that she would face immense backlash, both from media outlets in the US as well as in India, where she was deemed too ‘dark-skinned’ to ever be crowned Miss India. Nina took her time to process the negativity and returned with a strong, intentional message. She delivered a TED talk, opening up about her experience and the price she paid for being the first among her demographic to hold this title. She created ‘COMPLEXion’, a documentary aiming to challenge the archaic notions that exist around global perceptions around skin colour. She also wrote to CEOs of major CPG companies including Unilever, the creators of skin lightening cream formerly known as Fair & Lovely, as well as L’Oreal which she now sits on the DEI board of. She was instrumental in the companies ditching terms such as ‘fair’ and ‘light’ in their product marketing.…

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Sedoso on Living Life like a Bollywood Movie 1:05:51

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Celebrating our 50th episode and 10 years of Sedoso aka Silky being a social media creator, this girly, lighthearted and Bollywoodpan-filled conversation was one of the most fun this year. To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!

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Sravya Attaluri on Turning Ideas into Reality 1:04:45

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Sravya is an award winning illustrator and art director who places a huge focus on impact and activism in her work, particularly around topics involving mental health. In this conversation, she shares her experiences as a third culture kid of Telugu descent having grown up in Hong Kong and how she has infused those experiences in her artwork. From having designed for Coachella to Ariana Huffington to having featured on the Gen. T list at Tatler Asia among all her other achievements, she is only really just getting started. Explore Sravya's work on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sravyaa/ Website: https://www.artbysravya.com/…

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Avisha Patel on Impact with Redirection 46:15

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In this conversation (featuring an adorable furry friend) we sit with Avisha, the founder of Friendsline, a UK based charity that for the past 10 years has been running mental health, mindfulness and yoga workshops for women and girls in India and Nepal who have faced gender-based violence. Avisha has tirelessly worked on this initiative for the majority of her 20s, and now having stepped into her early 30s, with all the life changes that it has brought with it, is considering whether it's time to move onto pastures new. She kindly shares where she is at in her journey of accepting the evolution in her life, and the confusion it can create around her perceived identity; a feeling many who are purpose driven but don't feel the exact same way anymore about the ventures they started a long time ago may resonate with. Find out more about Avisha's work with Friendsline on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_friendsline/ Website: https://friendsline.org/…

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Sreesha Shetty on Being Her Own Customer 1:05:19

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This week we sit with Sreesha, the founder of Shop Lune, a contemporary jewellery brand based in Mumbai and Goa. If I told you that her designs have been worn by Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif to name a few, and she has not spent any money on PR, would you believe it? Having grown up as a South Indian in Goa and lived across Pune, Bangalore, London, Birmingham and now Mumbai, Sreesha admits that she feels most comfortable in discomfort. Perhaps this is what makes her a great entrepreneur, not being afraid of leaning into her 'otherness'. She prides herself in having grown Lune organically, admitting that it hasn't been a perfect journey and one that has taken a very long time, but one that she has come out of stronger, and is proud of. We get into more technical discussions around finances and what it really takes to set up a jewellery brand, but also into the mental side of what Sreesha would have done differently if she were to start her business again today. A lot of gems in this conversations. Find out more about Sreesha and Shop Lune on: Shop Lune Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoplune/ Sreesha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sreeshas/ Shop Lune Website: https://shoplune.com/…

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Farooq Got Audio on Being That Guy 1:10:50

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For as long as he can remember, Farooq Got Audio really was ‘that guy’ who downloaded leaked layers of songs and mashed them up together to create new sounds. Years of graft have now led him to being one of the world’s leading South Asian music producers. At the time of recording this conversation, his ‘Mayya Mayya’ remix had hit number 3 globally in terms of reach on Instagram. Despite being so talented and producing incredible sounds - often making the original tracks even better - he candidly tells us about how large music labels haven’t always supported him. Having now dealt with a legal lawsuit with a huge film production company, he has yet to be deterred and continues to produce catchy music that reaches millions around the world.Find out more about Farooq on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farooqgotaudio/ Website: https://www.farooqgotaudio.com/ If you haven't already, please do give Brown Game Strong a follow to be the first to be updated about new episodes.…

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Poorna Bell on Challenging the Status Quo 40:39

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In this episode, we sit with journalist, public speaker, powerlifter and author Poorna. We discuss normalising getting out of relationships that no longer serve you, making friendships intentionally in your adulthood and the mainstream trivialisation of mental health. We also discuss Poorna’s latest novel ‘This Is Fine’, the process of writing it, the motivation behind the themes in it and what she hopes her readers will take out of her writing. She also gives us a glimpse into her plans for her next novel.…

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Lisa Mishra on Having Incredible Rizz 54:27

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In this podcast interview from her recent trip to London, we sit with singer, songwriter and actress Lisa. We talk all things foot fetishes, how she ‘almost’ became a tennis player had it not been for her ADHD, going from almost taking a job as a data scientist at Uber to becoming an ‘overnight’ sensation in the Bollywood industry, the relentless grind that came after her ‘big break’ in Mumbai and her current mission to uplift young female talent in the desi music industry. It’s not all roses, but as she puts it, it’s worth it. Check out her new album ‘Sorry, I’m Late’, her new Amazon Prime series ‘Call Me Bae’ alongside Ananya Pandey #behencode, and also her new podcast co-hosted with Shah Rule called ‘Dish & That’. Lisa also has a Netflix show called 'The Royals' alongside the incredible Zeenat Aman, coming early in 2025. This lady has been busy! Find out more about Lisa's work on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamishramusic/…

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When Chai Met Toast on The Little Things 1:17:32

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In this episode, we sit with two members of the lovely band When Chai Met Toast from Kerala, lead vocalist Ashwin Gopakumar and guitarist Achyuth Jaigopal (AJ). Following a successful UK tour, during which they kindly agreed to put up with me for an hour, they are now headed to the US for the next leg. We spoke about all things creativity, their South Indian roots, how the band formed through a mutual love of the little things in life, got to know each band member in a bit more detail, discussed team dynamics and even a little bit about the huge aspirations the band have to keep winning the hearts of people all over the world. Find out more about When Chai Met Toast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenchaimettoast/ Website: https://www.whenchaimettoast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04hYGGSjYtLekuuJXEGrIl?si=jv9185VGSPKBRozckoPb5w…

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Srishti Guptaroy on Embracing The Mess 53:30

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In this increasingly hilarious episode, we sit with Srishti, a visual artist, illustrator and fashion designer based across London, Bangalore and Kolkata. We talk to Srishti about growing up watching Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network as a 90s kid, to going from being super crafty and creative to studying science to entering the world of fashion design. We discuss what it is like being a maximalist in a world becoming increasingly minimal, and how staying true to herself has brought her some incredible opportunities to work with brands like Michael Kors, Adobe and now Hermès. Srishti also shares some very 'motivational' gems from her own life experiences that will certainly leave you floored.Find out more about Srishti on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srillustrator/…

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Natasha Sherpa on Dancing out of a Suitcase 1:10:36

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In this episode, we sit with Natasha, a choreographer, performer and dance content creator all about how she stumbled upon a full-blown career in dance, growing up not being that interested in dance but falling into it and subsequently starting a lifelong journey of training and teaching in numerous dance styles. We talk about how glamorous and sustainable the jetsetter life really is, and the importance of putting yourself out there on the internet with your art, and using it to create a community around you and spread joy across the world. A wonderful hour chatting with an eclectic and incredibly talented woman. I hope you enjoy holding space with her just as much as I did. Find out more about Natasha on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.sherpa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.sherpa…

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Seema Anand on Owning Your Pleasure 1:18:51

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit with storyteller and sex educator, Seema Anand, also known as 'Seema Anand Storytelling' as she talks us through the myths around the Kama Sutra, women owning the narrative around their sensuality, the damage the porn industry has done to our minds, the dangers of society's constant hyper-focus on the 'bad boy' image and why there isn't enough sex education widely out there for non-heterosexual couples. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemaanandstorytelling/ Website: https://www.seemaanand.net/…

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Meghna Chakraborty on Ascending Beyond Borders 1:22:12

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In this wonderful episode, I sit with Meghna; choreographer, dancer, filmmaker and the co-creator of Ascending; the first ever official documentary covering the six South Asian artists at Coachella in 2023: Diljit Dosanjh, Joy Crookes, Ali Sethi, Jai Paul, Charli XCX and Jai Wolf. I had the privilege of attending the London screening organised by Dialled In at the Southbank Centre, and this chat was an elaboration of everything that led Meghna to the point of capturing this historic moment in global music. Watch 'Ascending' in full, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9qZZguPIZI…

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Vik Kainth on Empowerment Through Digital Art 1:05:15

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In this conversation we sit with the incredibly talented artist and digital illustrator: Vik Kainth, to talk about his modern maharanis, his process from ideation to creation, random restaurants in Punjab stealing his artwork, will AI really replace humans in the digital art space, and what it means to be an artist in the digital age. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vik.kainth/ Website: https://www.vikkainthart.com/…

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Anisha Parmar on The Stories in our Adornment 1:06:32

1 year geleden1:06:32

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In this episode, we sit with the brilliant Anisha, a curator, artist and jewellery designer. Not only does she design beautifully intricate and unique desi jewellery pieces, she also opens up a space for learning and storytelling around ancient forgotten heirlooms and educates us on their deep-rooted colonial past. Anisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anishaparmarlondon/…

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Anjalina Chugani on A Life Through Food 1:06:23

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In this episode we sit with, Anjalina (Anjali) Chugani, a renowned Barcelona based chef, recipe developer and author. She describes herself as a 'timid girl' and bookworm born in London who flourished in her formative years growing up in Bangalore. In recent decades, she's been actively running events and initiatives to teach Spain about Indian cooking. We talk about how cooking was never a passion for Anjalina growing up, and started as more of an obligation when she got married and moved to Barcelona. However, somewhere along the way she found her voice in it and now uses it to empower herself and others to explore their love for cooking. We also talk about the misconception around Indian food being unhealthy, as well as the benefits of looking at food from an ayurvedic perspective. These very topics are also covered in her new cookbook 'RASA' - the recipe book she wishes she'd written first, where she talks about each dish in the context of her life and journey. IG: @anjalinachugani…

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Dilan Patel on Dispelling Myths in Women's Health 1:11:02

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In this episode, we chat with Dilan Patel, the founder of DNA Fitness. Dilan talks to us about how he went from his corporate role in recruitment, with a background in financial computing, to taking a leap of faith and starting his journey as a women's fitness coach. He also is a new dad and tells us about it was like when his daughter was born. We also discuss the moment he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma (an aggressive type of blood cancer) on his 25th birthday and how that led him onto an arduous journey of treatment and recovery, and how that journey ultimately peaked his interest and passion in health and fitness, particularly in women, and why as a South Asian community we have such a way to go in this space when it comes to our women. Dilan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnafitnessuk/ -- Follow on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngamestrong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngamestrong/ For updates on new episodes, subscribe to the YouTube channel: youtube.com/@browngamestrong…

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Raja Kumari on Manifesting Dreams into Reality 1:17:46

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In this episode we sit with Raja Kumari, aka Svetha Yallapragada Rao, a world renowned Telugu-American rapper, Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, previously first female rapper to be signed to Nas' label Mass Appeal Records, now the founder of her own label; Godmother Records. In this heartwarming conversation, we discuss her growing up with classical dance and music influences, going on to train in Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Kuchipudi as well as discovering rap and hip hop at an early age. We talk about what it means to represent the diaspora as a Telugu woman within mainstream music in India, all the way from underground hip hop and rap to high-flying Bollywood. We also cover some of the incredible projects she's worked on, including her rap in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Title Track, as well as the release of her new album 'The Bridge' and her 2023 North America tour. We also revel in the impact manifestation has had towards her professional goals and dreams, of course while discussing the challenges along the way, We also chat about what spurred her on to create her record label: 'Godmother Records' where she now aims to provide opportunities to young, up and coming South Asian artists. A queen in every sense of the word. Raja Kumari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therajakumari/ Brown Game Strong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngamestrong/…

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The Wedding Filmer on Capturing Moments of Magic 1:04:08

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We sit with Vishal Punjabi, the brain behind The Wedding Filmer, a world renowned wedding videography company, known for having worked on stunning weddings all over the world, including those of many Bollywood celebrities. As Kiara Advani advances towards Siddharth Malhotra during their big day, making sweet hand gestures at him, the world watches, mesmerised at the magic of the moment captured. Vishal is no doubt a magician when it comes to telling stories through beautiful cinematography. But when is it ever an easy ride? He tells us all about his journey, from how he once got a call from Shah Rukh Khan himself, to how he got deported from India back to Ghana one day and rebuilt his career from scratch, to what it really is like being a fly on the wall in the glitz and glamour of the world of high profile South Asian weddings. IG: @theweddingfilmer…

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Pooja Vatas on Skin and Life Reflections 1:03:43

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In this episode I chat about all things life with my dear friend, Pooja, a nurse, (ex-)photographer, skincare guru and now the founder of Amala Skin Therapy & Aesthetics, a clinic that offers a range of skincare and aesthetics services based in east London. I've always loved chatting to Pooja because not only is she super chill, she's also extremely insightful and self-aware. We cover everything from not really knowing what you want to do in life, to perceptions around cultural appropriation on social media vs in real life, to what working with extremely high profile clients on Harley Street has taught her, to skincare to just trusting the process. IG: @skinbypooja @amala.skin…

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4 Years of Brown Game Strong 19:47

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To mark this special little milestone for a podcast that started off as a tiny seed in the brain, that has since seen so many evolutions, multiple breaks, going from two hosts to one, from lockdown Zoom sessions to face to face interviews, from over-sharing just inner thoughts to having now brought on 25 guests, what better tribute than to do a little storytime about where it all started and what it represents? Happy birthday, Brown Game Strong. With gratitude.…

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Aakash Phulwani on Creating Vibes Around the World 1:00:37

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In this episode we sit with Aakash; dancer, choreographer and co-founder of Afrodesi, a company where Afro meets the Desi world through music and dance. You've seen the guy throwing shapes on the internet, now you can hear his story in his own words. We also cover topics such as art vs. the artist, community and collaboration and the power of sharing your art online in today's digital age. IG: @aakashphulwani…

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Priya Joi on Parenthood, Race and Identity 1:02:49

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Join us as we sit with Priya, a renowned science journalist and author of her debut book, Motherland: What I’ve Learnt about Parenthood, Race and Identity. In this conversation we talk about Priya’s own childhood experiences whilst living between India and the UK, fast forwarded to her now raising her daughter to embrace her Indian-Bangladeshi heritage, growing up in France and Spain. Some heartwarming gems on a mother-daughter relationship, how your kid may one day turn around and want to look like Elsa from Frozen, and how as parents we can be more conscious of the nuances of race and identity when raising our children. IG: @priya.joi…

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Anish Pathak on His Coming Out Story 52:05

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In this episode we sit with Anish, a successful lawyer in the city who talks to us about when he realised he was gay, how he came out to his mum, what it felt like sharing his story in his BBC documentary 'My Hindu Coming Out Story', and what it means for him on a day to day basis to embrace his identity in the religious, cultural and corporate environments he navigates. IG: @itsanishpathak…

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Sohini Banerjee on Bengali Cooking and Supperclubs 53:48

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We sit with Sohini, the founder of Smoke and Lime; the chef and creator of Bengali-inspired supperclubs in London. She talks to us about the reality of living and working in a big city as an entrepreneur, as well as the people and moments that inspired her cooking journey and what specifically drove her towards completely no-waste cooking. We also learn about the Bengali concept of ‘adda’ that she hopes to emulate in the city through her work. IG: instagram.com/smokeandlime…

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Sneha Narayan on Finding Comfort in Calligraphy 1:03:44

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We sit with the incredible Sneha; neurologist in training and the calligrapher behind Paint Pots & Quills, who also happens to be the official calligrapher at Cannes Film Festival. We talk about her deciding to pursue a career in medicine, what being a doctor was like during the COVID pandemic, discovering joy and escapism in calligraphy, social media and how to manage a growing business page whilst still maintaining her sanity, her visits back home to Mumbai and how her South Indian grandmother inspired a lot of the art she creates today. IG: @paintpotsandquills…

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Shivani Sharma on Modelling as a Free Spirit 1:12:13

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In this conversation we sit with Shivani, a successful British Indian model, having been the face of Sabyasachi, Charlotte Tilbury, Tatler magazine and more. She shares some of her stories that touch on topics such as womanhood, the evolution of the modelling industry, friendships, finances, on maintaining your identity and integrity in the industry and learning to live for yourself first so you can be of better service to others. IG: @xshivanisharma…

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Raghav on Making Magic Through Music 51:13

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In this exclusive interview podcast, singer Raghav Mathur, aka Raghav, sits with us to talk about the process of creating his music, his influences growing up, working in Bollywood, the evolution of the British Asian music industry over the last two decades and more. We also discuss his comeback through his new track ‘Desperado’ featuring Tesher. IG: @raghavworldwide…

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Jyoti Patel on The Things That We Lost 1:06:03

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In this episode we sit with Jyoti who tells us all about her Kenyan Gujarati heritage and the role it has played in writing her debut novel 'The Things That We Lost'. Grab a copy wherever you purchase your books. https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-... IG: @jyotisbooks @wearemediahive

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