Episodes

Nov. 19, 2024

Ep 57 - Friendship Breakups & Maintaining Adult Friendships w/ Sonya …

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 the...

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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 – Mee...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Ep 55 - Engagement Diaries: Timelines, Prenups, Fertility, and Non-Ne…

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 Perspectiv...

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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, a...

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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 — showcasi...

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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, c...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Ep 51 - Five Transformative Habits from 2023 to Carry Into 2024 | A S…

In Episode 51, Julie records a solo episode diving into 5 habits she adopted in 2023 that she will carry into 2024. Time Management Hacks - The Two Minute Rule and the Pomodoro Method Maxing out my 401k contributions and …

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Dec. 5, 2023

Ep 50 - Maintaining Healthy Romantic Relationships w/ Relationship Co…

In episode 50, Julie speaks with relationship coach Natasha Mahtani. Natasha is a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach. Coming from a South Asian background and having lived in Liberia, England, Nigeria, ...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Ep 49 - Megha Rao, founder of holiCHIC on Side Hustle to Full Time Pu…

In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao, founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha . In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss: Inception of creating holiCHIC while worki...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Ep 48 - Shital Patel on Healing after a Breakup, New Beginnings, & Pe…

In episode 48, Julie meets again with Shital Patel, known for her appearances on Indian Matchmaking (IMM) Season 2 and Season 3. Shital originally came on our podcast in 2022 and I'm so thrilled to have her back today. I...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Ep 47 - Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) Planning Behind the Scenes w/ Matt G…

In episode 47, Julie meets with her Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) co-founder, Matt George to discuss details and behind the scenes of planning the first ever FIM Speed Dating event for Malayalee Christians. Tune in to hear Matt a...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Ep 46 - Infertility, IVF, & Conceiving Hope w/ Rachel Varkey

In episode 46, Julie meets with her friend Rachel Varkey, also the host of the It's Fine Podcast Rachel opens up about her experiences with infertility and the various treatment options she underwent to pursue a path toward m...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Ep 45 - Summer Reflections: Missing Flights, Cohabitation, & Speed Da…

Julie records a solo episode reflecting on the summer, featuring road trips, missing flights, and speed dating event planning. She also discusses the concept of cohabitation before marriage, while sharing her own experiences...

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May 30, 2023

Ep 44 - Behind the Pen: Annika Sharma on Writing, Rejection, Motherho…

In episode 44, Julie chats with Annika Sharma. Annika is co-founder and co-host of That Desi Spark podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forb...

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May 16, 2023

Ep 43 - Arti Lalwani on Costco Dates, Wedding Planning, and Indian Ma…

In Episode 43, Julie chats w/ Arti Lalwani from Netflix's latest Season 3 of Indian Matchmaking. You might remember her from a quick appearance in Season 2, but now she's back and sharing even more of her story in Season …

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May 5, 2023

Ep 42 - Bobby Seagull on Dating, Salsa Shoes, & the Friend Zone | Ind…

In this episode, Julie chats w/ Bobby Seagull from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking Season 3. If you watched the show, you know Bobby is filled with loads of enthusiasm and excitement for life, especially for the subject Math! Pr...

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April 11, 2023

Ep 41 - Sober Curiosity, Manifesting in Bali, & One Founder's Journey…

In Episode 41, Julie chats w/ Aishwarya Balaji, founder and CEO of A Fresh Sip Aishwarya is a serial entrepreneur who is experienced and passionate about building businesses in alignment with personal values and goals She is...

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March 28, 2023

Ep 40 - Breaking the Silence on Infidelity, Divorce, & Eloping to Ult…

In Episode 40, Julie speaks with Shilpa Cacho. In this episode, we get raw and real on the topic of infidelity, divorce, eloping, and ultimately finding freedom and authentic living. We know these are highly stigmatized topic...

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March 14, 2023

Ep 39 - How 20 Years of an Undiagnosed Mental Illness Almost Ended Ou…

In Episode 39, Julie speaks with married couple, Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar. Shelly Sood is an author, speaker, mother of 3, wife, and entrepreneur. Her husband of 20 years, Nikhil, had suffered from undiagnosed bipolar ...

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Feb. 28, 2023

Ep 38 - Entrepreneurship, YouTube, Imposter Syndrome, & Making Other …

In Episode 38, Julie speaks with Tina Singh. Tina is an occupational therapist, digital content creator, mom of 3, and most recently, an entrepreneur. Tina's latest adventure is being the founder of Bold Helmets , a business ...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Ep 37 - Love in the Cyber Age: A Valentine's Edition; Paid Dating App…

In Episode 37, Julie shares her tangent thoughts on paid dating apps. Then she shares a few memorable online dating stories, including the time she got stood up, got called a psycho, and was hit on by a Gen Z-er …

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Jan. 31, 2023

Ep 36 - Boarding School, Satire Comedy, Dating Diaries, & Deal Breake…

In this episode, Julie speaks with Matt George. Matt is the comedic genius behind the political satire comedy account @mallutrump! Matt shares his unique upbringing and then answers a Q&A from @mallutrump fans including: What...

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Jan. 17, 2023

Ep 35 - The Desi Guide to Getting Fit & Healthy w/ Dee Gautham

In episode 35, Julie speaks with Dee Gautham. Dee is the founder and CEO of The Boss Body Revolution, a health coaching company with a mission to help women transform their confidence through fitness and health. Julie and Dee...

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Jan. 3, 2023

Ep 34 - Reflections of 32, Change is OK, Skincare Routines, & New Yea…

Julie records a solo episode reflecting on turning 32. She talks through some changes she's made in 2022, a few of her personal goals/intentions for 2023 , and also answers some of the questions submitted via IG question box....

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