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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say “TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’m DOING.” New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.
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Abhay is joined by Raj Lulla, author of the novel "The Caring House", to talk about writing about grief, mental health and empathy, and "metabolizing" grief. Their mutual love of the West Wing definitely also came up. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - ignition and inspiration to write the book, children grieving (13:75) Part 2 - inconsiste…
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Abhay is joined by Priyanka Kamath, the founder and CEO of 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n. They chatted about build skill equity in tech for emerging economies and provide solutions for grassroots projects, with girls and women leading at the forefront. Of note, on May 4, 2024, Priyanka is showcasing the 100 GIGA demo day, the result of a 3 month bootca…
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Abhay is joined by the Indian pop music group W.i.S.H. ... Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi (Riya Duggal, Zoe Siddarth, Simran Duggal, and Suchita Shirke) share their experiences as they aim to be India's next big pop music group and the first all female group to catch fire in nearly 2 decades. They talked about dynamics as a group and as individuals, longev…
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Abhay chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja about everything from the impact of her Academy Award and Peabody Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger, to processing past experiences and trauma, to holistic filmmaking without judgment. (0:00 - 3:09) Introduction (3:09) Part 1 - after the Oscars, instincts, building trust with Ranj…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Neha Assar has been adorning brides across the nation with bespoke ornate mehndi and body art since 1994 and is now opening doors to many opportunities that are leading to creative collaborations and ground breaking projects. The concepts used ar…
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Abhay chats with bureaucrat, educator, and ex-Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA) in Japan, Yogendra Puranik. Known also as "Yogi-San", the native of Maharashtra was the first Indian born elected official in Japan and now serves as the first-ever foreign-origin principal of a public (government) school, and the first-ever Indian-origin Civil/Ga…
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Abhay is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his latest tour, the journey of his comedy life and everything in between. (0:00 - 2:42) Introduction (2:42) Part 1 - watching comedy, latest tour, structure to his shows (12:53) Part 2 - pre-show routines, when Indians are in the audience, mirrors and windows (26:29) Part 3 - anatomy of a good…
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Abhay is joined by "Master Pastelist", artist Sangita Phadke for a conversation about her journey in art, her work with still life and realism, and the storytelling from both sides of her paintings. (0:00 - 2:26) Introduction (2:26) Part 1 - first memory of artistic expressions, being self-taught, the "eye" for art (16:52) Part 2 - realism, being a…
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Abhay is joined by the founder, chairman, and managing director of Persistent Systems, Anand Deshpande, for a conversation about everything from learning new skills to creating jobs to the transition away from being a CEO to legacy. (0:00 - 3:10) Introduction (3:10) Part 1 - learning new skills, helping build a biotech ecosystem (18:01) Part 2 - An…
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Abhay chats with singer and songwriter Raveena Mehta about everything from dreams of music to her artistic journey and collaborating to her own playlist. (0:00 - 2:18) Introduction (2:18) Part 1 - dreaming and feeling at "home" (14:18) Part 2 - spirituality of music, versatility, collaborating (23:44) Part 3 - listening and playlists, aesthetics an…
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Virginia State Senator and congressional candidate, Suhas Subramanyam, joins Abhay to talk about governing and running a campaign, finding common ground, taking on tough fights, and how he stays energized. (0:00 - 238) Introduction (2:38) Part 1 - energy after a long day, district is a proxy, track record and taking on hard fights (15:22) Part 2 - …
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Abhay is joined by Dr. Swati Mohan, aerospace engineer and scientist at NASA/JPL, for a conversation about everything from her inspirations and ongoing journey, to the everyday relatability of her work, to embracing and exploring the unknown. Of note - Space Camp and Star Trek: The Next Generation were both discussed! (0:00 - 2:59) Introduction (2:…
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Abhay is joined by Krish Ashok, the author of Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking for a wide ranging conversation about everything from food identities in India, to how his time in the US informed him, to irritating misconceptions, to AI and fact checking. (0:00 - 2:51) Introduction (2:51) Part 1 - thinking about questions when he's eating, f…
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Abhay is joined by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for a conversation about her service as the only Indian American woman in the United States Congress. They chatted about everything from progressive politics to the filibuster to her identity and love for both the country of her birth and the country she serves. (0:00 - 2:33) Introduction (2:33) Part…
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Abhay is joined by Anjali Chandrashekar, illustrator and cartoonist for the New Yorker. The chatted about the anatomy of a cartoon and the creative process, observing the world around her, and storytelling through cartoons. (0:00 - 2:56) Introduction (2:56) Part 1 - New Year's resolutions, observation and creativity (13:17) Part 2 - the anatomy of …
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Abhay is joined by Anita Verma-Lallian, the CEO of both Arizona Land Consulting and Camelback Productions. They talked about everything from finding value and opportunity to land development in 2024 to launching a South Asian American media production company. As she definitely should, Anita shared that she likes the word "mogul." (0:00 - 2:56) Int…
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Abhay is joined by Advait Shinde, the co-founder and CEO of the educational tech company GoGuardian. They chatted about everything from the value of online learning to the guardrails of technology to the privacy and free speech. (0:00 - 2:54 ) Introduction (2:54) Part 1 - starting the journey, applying success to education (10:43) Part 2 - metrics …
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Hena Doba joins Abhay to chat about her continuing journey in media journalism as a Pakistani American. They chatted about storytelling, about legacy networks and OTT, and about cultivating trust. (0:00 - 2:20) Introduction (2:20) Part 1 - measuring success, storytelling (12:20) Part 2 - who the story is about, OTT (26:24) Part 3 - personal identit…
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Abhay is joined by Grammy nominated musician, business leader, and humanitarian Chandrika Tandon, as they chatted about her journey and motivations, about her newest album "Ammu's Treasures" weaving lessons from the corporate world into the arts, and repeating her mantra of "love, light, and laughter." (0:00 - 3:09) Introduction (3:09) Part 1 - str…
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Abhay shares a conversation with Aditya Kakodkar AKA Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein as they chatted about everything from observation skills to bad Marathi dad jokes to surprising reactions with those who appreciate his work. The whole thing was quite "Phantaastic" and void of any creative constipation. (0:00 - 2:26) Introduction (2:26) Part 1 - quirky …
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Abhay is joined by bharatnatyam dance artist and choreographer, Rukmini Vijayakumar. They chatted about everything from sharpening her observational skills to being a spiritual artist to the effect that her bharatnatyam vocabulary has on her. Rukmini directs the Radha Kalpa Dance Company and the LshVa artistic space. (0:00 - 2:55) Introduction (2:5…
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Abhay is joined by actor Vidya Balan for a conversation about relatability, defining success, trusting herself and much more! (0:00 - 2:14) Introduction (2:14) Part 1 - First impressions, success as an actor, feeling liberated (14:12) Part 2 - disruption and women in Indian films, feeling content, re-invention (25:50) Part 3 - privacy in the public…
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Sameer Gadhia, the lead singer of YOUNG THE GIANT joins Abhay for a conversation about his musical journey, expressions of identity, parenting, performance, Point of Origin, and even lessons in leadership. It should be noted that the words "Vyasa" and the "rizz" were both mentioned in this episode - discretion is advised. (0:00 - 2:52) Introduction…
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Abhay chats with Congressional candidate Krystle Kaul, who is running for office in Virginia's 10th district. They chatted about everything from being able to understand the needs of her unique district, to her upbringing and background as an Indian American, to her deep experiences and how they may resonate strongly with voters. Krystle is a natio…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Rimjhim Gour is the founder of GRAMYA, a digital grassroots audio platform that facilitates two-way conversations on policy-related matters within rural communities. With GRAMYA, they have hosted over 50,000 conversations. These discussions have …
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Abhay is joined again by fusion artist, songwriter, rapper, and performer RAJA KUMARI, as she embarks on her North American tour. They chatted about everything from some spiritual reset moments, to different artistic personas, and to what she’s searching for both personally and professionally. (0:00 - 2:59) Introduction (2:59) Part 1: reflections, …
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Abhay chats with Matthew Spacie, founder of Magic Bus, and Will Straw, CEO of Prince’s Trust International. As three people committed to improving the lives of children and young people, they chatted about the complexity and opportunity that comes with creating change, about the important ongoing work in India that Magic Bus and Prince's Trust Inte…
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Abhay is joined by Punjabi music artist JAZZY B, as he reflects on life and his journey. They talked about everything from parenting to reverance to spirituality and connecting with youth. (0:00 - 2:48) Introduction (2:48) Part 1: feeling at home, reverance (13:36) Part 2: lessons from youth, Ishq Di EP and his persona, parenting (26:03) Part 3: sp…
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Abhay is joined by Prince Bhojwani (ASANA Voices), Sarah Shah (Indian American IMPACT), and Annika Sharma (That Desi Spark), three of the leaders behind the SAVE OUR HEARTS campaign. Indians and South Asians make up over 60% of the world’s heart disease cases and half of the world’s cardiovascular deaths. This past summer, The South Asian Heart Hea…
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Abhay is joined by fashion designer Rahul Mishra for a conversation about slow fashion, the power of participation, and mindful luxury. They talked about everything from patience to sustainability to his persona as a leader and a parent, to the rhythms of nature to his latest fashion theme of "We The People". (0:00 - 3:02) Introduction (3:02) Part …
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Avani Modi Sarkar, is the co-founder of MODI TOYS and has used her own parenting experiences as well as the power of playing with toys to keep Hindu culture and tradition alive for many other families across the globe. Avani noticed a few years a…
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Abhay chats with DJ and producer, Krunal Ghorpade, also known as KRATEX, who blends house music and Marathi music together. They talked about how "M-House" got started, the value of making music that matters most to him, about connecting generations, and about the discoveries and surprises along the way. From 120bpm to a Tutaari to "Baatlibaai", th…
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Abhay is joined by athlete and baseball player, Arjun Nimmala, who as a new Toronto Blue Jay, is looking to become the first player of South Asian descent to play in an MLB game. They talked about the draft, his transition as a rookie, his playing style, and even his thoughts on the pitch clock and the best shortstop of all time! (0:00 - 2:55) Intr…
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Abhay is joined by 3rd generation coffee roaster, Tanya Rao, the founder and owner of Kaveri Coffee Works, among the only women owned Indian coffee companies in the US. From monsoon coffee to the tradition and routine of South Indian filter kaapi to starting a business, they chatted about it all. (0:00 - 3:05) Introduction (3:05) Part 1 - routine a…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Nilam Patel is an author and an artist bringing readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery through her unique and captivating voice. In the pages of “Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems,” Nilam's empathic narrative in…
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Abhay is joined by singer, activist, and content creator, Avanti Nagral. They chatted about connecting many themes, communicating with several generations, measuring success, and what questions she's asking herself these days. (0:00 - 2:47) Introduction (2:47) Part 1 - finding herself, music as sanctuary, talking with her Aaji (16:43) Part 2 - refl…
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Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani. They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learning from the American South, and cultivating a food and spice empire. (0:00 - 3:11) introduction (3:11) Part 1: being a romantic, that classic American "bhel puri" story (14:24) Part 2: …
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Abhay hosts a conversation with members of the world's first and premiers South Asian a capella group, PENN MASALA. Raghu Raman, Prateek Adurty, and Gaurish Gaur joined Abhay to chat about their recent India tour, to college life as students, to energizing as a group! (0:00 - 2:50) Introduction (2:50) Part 1 - Suprises from the recent India tour, p…
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Abhay is joined by Prachi Shevgaonkar, climate activist and the founder of the COOL THE GLOBE app and startup. If you ask the question, “what can I do about climate change?”, Prachi has an answer for you and her remarkable aim has been to help people set targets, take action, and track progress. They chatted about unlearning, influencing policy, an…
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Abhay is joined by political commentator and public interest attorney, Kaivan Shroff. They talked about everything from longevity in the political news cycle to two Indian American Republican presidential debaters to mentorship. (0:00- 2:13) Introduction (2:13) Part 1 - newscycle longevity, centrism, democrat strategy (14:43) Part 2 - Ivy league me…
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Abhay is joined by Pooja Bavishi, the founder and CEO of Malai. They chatted about nostalgia and storytelling, longevity and creativity, and the evolution of the Malai experience. As they say, "ain't no party like an ice cream paaarty!" (0:00 - 3:01) Introduction (3:01) Part 1 - nostalgia, first ice cream try, and making MALAI (16:21) Part 2 - stor…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Shila Wattamwar is the founder and CEO of Radiant Global Advisory, helping companies implement foundational strategies to help drive decision making, as well as Sustainable Me! a platform that brings sustainability education to people in the cont…
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Vocalist, musician, and songwriter Sid Sriram joins Abhay for a conversation about his new album 'Sidharth' and the journey of creating it. They chatted about the power of silence, about different influences, and about the value of healing. (0:00 - 2:15) Introduction (2:15) Part 1 - Practice, silence, unlearning (19:55) Part 2 - 'Americanisms', lis…
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Abhay is joined by serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Rajul Kadakia, the CEO and co-founder of TechGirl, an innovative social platform empowering female tech entrepreneurs from ideation to funding. They talked about the often lonely pathway for female founders, integrating being an Indian American into her professional persona, and p…
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Abhay is joined by Sudhanshu Kaushik, the founder of Young India Foundation and the executive director of the North American Association of Indian Students, to talk about activism for Indian youth. They chatted about advocacy, balancing patience and urgency, Sudhanshu's own personal journey, and many lessons learned. (0:00 - 3:06) Introduction (3:0…
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Abhay is joined for a conversation by classical Indian music artist, vocalist, and composer, Kaushiki Chakraborty. They chatted about everything from music during the rainy season to touring to dreaming about music. (0:00 - 2:57) Introduction (2:57 - 21:48) Part 1 - themes, optimism, touring (21:48 - 35:34) Part 2 - first concert, preparation as an…
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Siddhartha Tiwari is an IT and engineering professional in India who works with startups to build their market and sales, but as someone who grew up in a Tier 2 city in India, realized that while most children and youth are engaged in sports, the…
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Abhay is joined by producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad, Rishi Rajani, who is advancing the mission to create art that redefines the status quo by amplifying and celebrating the stories and voices of diverse, historically marginalized communities across all industries. They chatted about everything from managing all the expectations to the evolutio…
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Abhay is joined by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Shelly Kapoor Collins, a partner at SWAY Ventures and a founding partner at the SHATTER FUND. They chatted about creating pipelines and opportunities for women in the innovation economy, her own journey as a leader, and lessons learned along the way. (0:00 - 3:08) Introduction (3:08 - 13:55) Pa…
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Abhay is joined by musician and artist, Curtis Waters. They chatted about parties, identity, trust, labels, and seeking fame. Curtis is a Nepali-Canadian-American, spends time in both Los Angeles and North Carolina, and has a new album out called "BAD SON" (0:00 - 2:32) Introduction (2:32 - 13:21) Part 1: Parties, authentic characters on "BAD SON",…
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