https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vision-factor-ft-indian-americans
This podcast is one of the few that highlights incredible Indian-Americans and how their two backgrounds have shaped their life stories.

Whether you are an Indian American yourself or interested in learning more from this vibrant and dynamic community, we hope you'll listen in!]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright Podcasting Network at W&Mhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b58b9ab29145b5d7b20ef315dc4fc25.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vision-factor-ft-indian-americansTue, 28 May 2024 19:46:10 +0000The Vision FactorThe Vision Factorthevisionfactorpodcast@gmail.comRaman Khanna and Yashna Verma are entering the “real world” and there is a lot that they don’t know. Join them in having personal and candid conversations with Indian-Americans who have broken down barriers in every industry including fashion,...
This podcast is one of the few that highlights incredible Indian-Americans and how their two backgrounds have shaped their life stories.

Whether you are an Indian American yourself or interested in learning more from this vibrant and dynamic community, we hope you'll listen in!]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/humble-the-poet-talks-about-life-love-career-everything-in-between--60193390
From finding your passion to finding love - this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical wisdom. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60193390Tue, 28 May 2024 19:45:16 +0000The Vision FactorPoet, artist, and all-around truth-teller Humble the Poet unpacks life's big questions with Raman and Yashna. From finding your passion to finding love - this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical wisdom. 
From finding your passion to finding love - this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical wisdom. 
]]>3788cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-being-laid-off-from-stripe-to-building-her-own-fashion-line-dishi-solanki-from-amotha--58898554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58898554Sat, 02 Mar 2024 15:17:15 +0000The Vision FactorJoin us as we sit down to talk to Dishi Solanki about how she built Amotha. Amotha is a slow fashion line that focuses on giving South Asian artisans a representation in the United States. They are a platform that makes everyday luxury clothing...2519cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-guide-to-being-your-authentic-self-ruhina-mehra-on-mastering-authenticity--58360503
Ruhina is a certified coach who specializes in authenticity coaching - she focuses on strengthening relationships and learning how to live life with more confidence and clarity.

After years of living inauthentically and disconnected from herself, Ruhina decided she wanted change and through this change she wanted to help others as well.

Today we delve deeper into how we can live and speak our truth with Ruhina!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58360503Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:59:32 +0000The Vision FactorToday we will be chatting with Ruhina Mehra who is an Authenticity Coach, Guide, and Speaker. Ruhina is a certified coach who specializes in authenticity coaching - she focuses on strengthening relationships and learning how to live life with more...
Ruhina is a certified coach who specializes in authenticity coaching - she focuses on strengthening relationships and learning how to live life with more confidence and clarity.

After years of living inauthentically and disconnected from herself, Ruhina decided she wanted change and through this change she wanted to help others as well.

Today we delve deeper into how we can live and speak our truth with Ruhina!

]]>2537authenticity,coaching,indian,indian-american,lifestyle,mental,mentalhealth,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-true-north-in-life-and-career-with-deepa-gandhi--57069751
In this episode, we delve deep into the why behind Dagne Dover for Deepa and her life journey of getting to where she is now. She teaches us the importance of having an internal drive and passion towards your job and how that has allowed her to live a life alligned with her values.

She talks about how crucial relationships are and how her family has been her rock and confidence throughout her journey. She also has a board of advisors in her life that she has built through her network that helps her make strategic decisions. Come along as we explore how we can build thoose types of connections and live alligned with our true north!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57069751Thu, 05 Oct 2023 02:05:33 +0000The Vision FactorJoin us on a journey into the world of entrepreneurship with Deepa Gandhi, the visionary co-founder of Dagne Dover. Dagne Dover is a handbag company that has redefined the fashion industry with the brand's commitment to functionality and style. In...
In this episode, we delve deep into the why behind Dagne Dover for Deepa and her life journey of getting to where she is now. She teaches us the importance of having an internal drive and passion towards your job and how that has allowed her to live a life alligned with her values.

She talks about how crucial relationships are and how her family has been her rock and confidence throughout her journey. She also has a board of advisors in her life that she has built through her network that helps her make strategic decisions. Come along as we explore how we can build thoose types of connections and live alligned with our true north!]]>2289cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poonam-rahman-talks-about-creating-change-through-a-non-profit--56621738
Poonam noticed that people from historically marginalized communities did not have access to the mental health resources that they needed so she decided to create an organization - Virtue Mental - that was dedicated to doing this through support groups led by highly qualified mental health specialists, meditation circles, psychoeducation sessions, and much more.

Alongside Virtue Mental, Poonam also has her own PR agency where she assists mental health professionals in getting their names out through various mediums such as social media and podcasts.

Learn how she built these amazing organizations from scratch and what she does day to day to balance her work and mental health!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56621738Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:48:19 +0000The Vision FactorPoonam Rahman is someone who sees a problem and immediately dives into solving it. Poonam noticed that people from historically marginalized communities did not have access to the mental health resources that they needed so she decided to create an...
Poonam noticed that people from historically marginalized communities did not have access to the mental health resources that they needed so she decided to create an organization - Virtue Mental - that was dedicated to doing this through support groups led by highly qualified mental health specialists, meditation circles, psychoeducation sessions, and much more.

Alongside Virtue Mental, Poonam also has her own PR agency where she assists mental health professionals in getting their names out through various mediums such as social media and podcasts.

Learn how she built these amazing organizations from scratch and what she does day to day to balance her work and mental health!]]>2240cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dhamaka-adda-and-semma-s-roni-mazumdar-on-unapologetically-taking-over-nyc-food-scene--54047394
Roni shares with us how the mission behind his restaurants is much bigger. He imagines a world where the aromas and flavors that many of us were embarrassed of smelling like, will be embraced and celebrated. Roni boldly and unapologetically introduces the city to authentic Indian flavors, without catering to Western palates -- which is shining a light on what makes indian food truly delicious.

We are so excited to chat with Roni today about his connection to Indian food, the many twists and turns in his career, and his path to building award winning restaurants, including a Michelen star.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54047394Wed, 31 May 2023 01:09:04 +0000The Vision FactorWe've all either heard of or have been to one of Roni’s iconic NYC restaurants - from Semma, Dhamaka, Adda, or Rowdy Rooster — he has built a sprawling restaurant empire that has received rave reviews and awards. Roni shares with us how the mission...
Roni shares with us how the mission behind his restaurants is much bigger. He imagines a world where the aromas and flavors that many of us were embarrassed of smelling like, will be embraced and celebrated. Roni boldly and unapologetically introduces the city to authentic Indian flavors, without catering to Western palates -- which is shining a light on what makes indian food truly delicious.

We are so excited to chat with Roni today about his connection to Indian food, the many twists and turns in his career, and his path to building award winning restaurants, including a Michelen star.]]>2980adda,dhamakanyc,dhamka,indianfood,indianfoodnyc,restraunt,roni,ronidhamaka,ronimazumdar,rowdyrooster,semma,semmaindiancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-asian-therapist-marisa-patel-s-proven-techniques-for-managing-anxiety-and-impostor-syndrome--53770847

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53770847Mon, 08 May 2023 00:58:22 +0000The Vision FactorIn this episode, we interview Marisa who is a South Asian licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has dedicated her career to providing culturally responsive therapy and advocating for mental health. Marisa shares her expertise and perspectives on...

]]>2738anxiety,culturaltherapist,impostorsydnrome,marisa,marisapatel,marisapateltherapist,marisapateltherapy,marisatherapist,marissa,marissapatel,mentalhealth,newgradanxiety,newgradimpostorsyndrome,southasian,southasianmetnalhealth,southasianpodcast,southasiantherapy,strataegiesforanxiety,strategiesforimpostorsyndrome,therapycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-jewelry-empire-with-baublebar-founder-amy-jain--53660840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53660840Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:11:36 +0000The Vision FactorToday, we have a very special guest, (one that we are especially excited about!). Amy Jain is an iconic entrepreneur and is the co-founder of BaubleBar, a successful online jewelry retailer. Alongside her co-founder Daniella, she built BaubleBar into...2069amyjain,amyjainbaublebar,baublebar,entpreneur,jewelry,jewelryfounder,jewelrystartup,startup,womeninbusinesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anjali-taneja-s-journey-as-an-indian-american-singer--53515755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53515755Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:54:25 +0000The Vision FactorIn this episode, we chat with Anjali Taneja, a rising singer-songwriter who has a unique blend of pop, R&B, and Indian classical influences in her music. Anjali's journey as a singer began in her childhood and over the years she has honed her...1650anjali,anjalitaneja,indian,indianamericansinger,indiansinger,novasinger,nycsinger,r&b,singer,sofarsoundssinger,virginasingercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broadway-bound-neha-dharmapuram-talks-about-finding-her-passion-and-her-new-life-on-the-come-fall-in-love-set--52055485

Not only is she part of the most hotly anticipated broadway debuts in the Indian-American community, she is constantly pushing herself to new heights and is breaking barriers regarding the stigma in South Asian communities around choosing creative career paths. She is inspiring many South Asians as she shares her journey towards following her dreams on social media!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52055485Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:43:40 +0000The Vision FactorOn this episode, we are joined by the incredible Neha Dharmapuram. Neha will be a part of the musical adaptation of the iconic Bollywood film DDLJ that had its world premiere at the Old Globe theater in San Diego in September. She is a talented...

Not only is she part of the most hotly anticipated broadway debuts in the Indian-American community, she is constantly pushing herself to new heights and is breaking barriers regarding the stigma in South Asian communities around choosing creative career paths. She is inspiring many South Asians as she shares her journey towards following her dreams on social media!]]>1783cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-mind-of-influencer-mindset-coach-and-motivational-speaker-nistha-dube--51079385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51079385Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:23:05 +0000The Vision FactorOn this episode, we talk to Nistha Dube, a TikTok star, author of "beyond the skin", TedX speaker and influencer based in LA. Nistha graduated from college and had a choice: take her safe corporate job offer or move to LA and follow her dreams of...2141cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mrinal-gokhale-wrote-her-first-book-on-mental-health-in-south-asian-communities--49357378Mrinal has an incredible perspective on the topic of mental health in South Asian communities, and we are excited to have this important conversation on our podcast with her. We talk to her about her book and the process of writing it, as well as delve deeper into her story of growing up in Milwaukee and deciding to be a journalist and author!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49357378Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:02:50 +0000The Vision FactorOn this episode, we talk to Mrinal Gokhale, an author and journalist based in Wisconsin. Mrinal published her first book, Saaya Unveiled, a beautifully written account of 11 true stories of second-generation Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi...Mrinal has an incredible perspective on the topic of mental health in South Asian communities, and we are excited to have this important conversation on our podcast with her. We talk to her about her book and the process of writing it, as well as delve deeper into her story of growing up in Milwaukee and deciding to be a journalist and author!]]>2108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battling-life-s-toughest-moments-with-heartfulness-meditation-naveen-dhingra--48778971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48778971Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:44:50 +0000The Vision FactorCome learn from Naveen Dhingra about how to turn your darkest and hardest moments in life into something positive. His story is amazing. While in one of the hardest moments in his life, he fell upon the practice of Heartfulness Meditation, which has...2739cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/viral-wedding-toasts-taking-on-india-s-supreme-court-and-changing-the-world-with-parag-mehta--47666102


Chances are you also probably saw Parag Mehta's wedding to his husband Vaibhav Jain. Videos of their wedding and his dad's candid toast to his son have been viewed millions of times and inspired thousands of people around the world.


But Parag didn't stop at just sharing his wedding video, he is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights around the world and is currently taking on the Delhi High Court with his husband Vaibhav as a part of the fight for India to recognize same-sex marriage.


We talk to Parag about his storied political career (including serving as Chief of Staff for the Surgeon General), his current advocacy work, get some useful career advice, and of course, we get all the details on his incredible Texas wedding to Vaibhav.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47666102Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:38:57 +0000The Vision FactorParag Mehta is an incredible force for good in the world. He has had an expansive political career, was the Executive Director & Senior Vice President of Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth, and is now president of JP Morgan Chase's Policy...


Chances are you also probably saw Parag Mehta's wedding to his husband Vaibhav Jain. Videos of their wedding and his dad's candid toast to his son have been viewed millions of times and inspired thousands of people around the world.


But Parag didn't stop at just sharing his wedding video, he is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights around the world and is currently taking on the Delhi High Court with his husband Vaibhav as a part of the fight for India to recognize same-sex marriage.


We talk to Parag about his storied political career (including serving as Chief of Staff for the Surgeon General), his current advocacy work, get some useful career advice, and of course, we get all the details on his incredible Texas wedding to Vaibhav.]]>2643cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bravo-reality-star-anisha-ramakrishna-spills-some-chai--47666076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47666076Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:37:44 +0000The Vision FactorAnisha Ramakrishna is the star of Bravo’s hit reality show Family Karma, which was the first US reality show with an all Indian-American cast. She is also the host of the Currently Cringing podcast and founder of size-inclusive fashion brand...1770cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-pave-your-own-path-success-in-both-business-and-life-with-kunkun-callaghan--47031915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47031915Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:27:05 +0000The Vision FactorWe talk to Kunkun Callaghan, a Senior Vice President at Freddie Mac who was named one of STEMconnector's 2017 100 Corporate Women Leaders in STEM. In this episode, we talk about choosing a path different from what Indian parents expect, taking...2108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-for-office-a-bollywood-wedding-political-activism-a-conversation-with-manisha-singh--47031886
In this episode we talk about everything from her fight taking on the dowry system as a teenager in India, alarming her community by marrying outside of her religion in a very "Bollywood" way, and running for office (and winning) despite being told she shouldn't do it.

This episode is incredible for not only everything we learn about Manisha's political activism but also from what we can learn from her confidence and her passion for what she cares about.

Manisha Singh is an elected member of district 11's democratic committee, has worked in non-profits around women and children's rights, is the vice-president of the Women's Empowerment Foundation, and is the current president of the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47031886Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:25:52 +0000The Vision FactorManisha Singh is a fiery force to be reckoned with. In this episode we talk about everything from her fight taking on the dowry system as a teenager in India, alarming her community by marrying outside of her religion in a very "Bollywood" way,...
In this episode we talk about everything from her fight taking on the dowry system as a teenager in India, alarming her community by marrying outside of her religion in a very "Bollywood" way, and running for office (and winning) despite being told she shouldn't do it.

This episode is incredible for not only everything we learn about Manisha's political activism but also from what we can learn from her confidence and her passion for what she cares about.

Manisha Singh is an elected member of district 11's democratic committee, has worked in non-profits around women and children's rights, is the vice-president of the Women's Empowerment Foundation, and is the current president of the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE).]]>2615cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planning-parties-for-p-diddy-to-opening-a-restaurant-with-priyanka-chopra-jonas-taking-risks-and-finding-your-passion-with-maneesh-goyal--46514217
Resources:
Maneesh Instagram: @maneeshkgoyal
Sona Instagram: @sonanewyork]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46514217Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:51:28 +0000The Vision FactorWhether you know Maneesh Goyal from Sona, NYC’s hottest new restaurant he founded with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and David Rabin, or whether you know of him from his success as an entrepreneur, he is certainly someone with some unique and incredible life...
Resources:
Maneesh Instagram: @maneeshkgoyal
Sona Instagram: @sonanewyork]]>2179cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-from-being-alone-to-making-your-own-community-conversations-about-mental-health-with-sydney-moondra--46102831
Dil to Dil Resources:

Dil to Dil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dil.to.dil
Dil to Dil website: https://www.diltodil.org/
Sydney's TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UKLslsK_go]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46102831Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:20:07 +0000The Vision FactorIn this episode we talk to Sydney Moondra, CEO and founder of Dil to Dil. Together, we talk about the stigma behind mental health in South-Asian communities. Sydney shares her story about going from her own mental health struggles to creating a...
Dil to Dil Resources:

Dil to Dil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dil.to.dil
Dil to Dil website: https://www.diltodil.org/
Sydney's TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UKLslsK_go]]>2793cleanfull