The Brown Girl Podcast
The Brown Girl Podcast was created to elevate the voices, stories, and unique experiences of the South Asian diaspora. We discuss financial literacy, dating/relationship norms, divorce, mental health, and other lifestyle topics to empower the average brown girl (or guy).
Recent Episodes
Nov. 19, 2024
Ep 57 - Friendship Breakups & Maintaining Adult Friendships w/ Sonya Patel
In this episode, Julie and Sonya Patel, host of Your Big Sis! Podcast dive into all things friendships and maintaining adult friendships. We discuss the following: Friendship Breakups and our personal stories, what led to th…
Oct. 29, 2024
Ep 56 - Sustainability, Consumerism, & Culture w/ Shila Wattamar
In this episode, Julie and sustainability expert Shila Wattamar dive into practical steps for living sustainably and discussing how our daily choices—from fashion to food—impact the planet. Topics explored: Introduction – Me…
Oct. 15, 2024
Ep 55 - Engagement Diaries: Timelines, Prenups, Fertility, and Non-Negotiables | A Solo Episode
In this solo episode, we dive into: The podcast's return after a long break Julie's reflections on being recently engaged The importance of embracing your single years Differences between dating in your 20s vs. 30s Perspecti…
Feb. 14, 2024
Ep 54 - Leading with a Hyphenated Identity w/ Arshiya Kherani
In episode 54, Julie speaks with Arshiya Kherani. Arshiya is a Leadership Coach who partners with rising leaders with hyphenated backgrounds through her program, Niyah Coaching. She is a storyteller & entrepreneur at heart, …
Jan. 31, 2024
Ep 53 - Black & Malayalee Indian Love w/ Jenova Damian Pryor
In episode 53, Julie speaks with Jenova Damian Pryor on her Blindian relationship journey. Jenova, an Malayalee Indian American, and her husband, Denzel Pryor, became an internet sensation after their wedding video — showcas…
Jan. 16, 2024
Ep 52 - Breaking up with our Dating Icks w/ Sonya Patel
In Episode 52, Julie chats with Sonya Patel, host of Your Big Sis podcast. We discuss all things dating faux pas and talk through various submissions from listeners of things that are immediate turn offs! We discuss vaping, …
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Drinking for Liquid Courage
Have you ever drunk alcohol for "liquid courage"?
Drinking is not really a huge part of my life.
But I have certainly found myself using alcohol in the past as a means to help me feel more at ease in social situations.
Or to fit in with the crowd…
The Two Minute Rule
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Pomodoro method.
I'm a sucker for time management hacks, so here's another one.
For the most part, I'm a Type A person.
This means sticking to routines, making lists, & checking them off.
See Exhibit A belo…
Finally, the Era of Deinfluencing
These days, it seems like we're constantly bombarded with messages telling us what to buy.
Social media has made it easy for everyone to become an "influencer."
However, I'm loving this latest trend of "deinfluencing."
Finally, we're recognizing …
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