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]]>enSociety & Culture© RUKUS AVENUE RADIO 2024https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23a1aeba14e1bd3ec9295c193fbdd919.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-desi-woman--6127562Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:05:13 +0000Soniya GokhaleRukus Avenue Radiofeeds@spreaker.comI am an Indian American entrepreneur, author & executive at a Fortune 100 company who was inspired to launch this series to showcase inspiring, real life stories & narratives from the South Asian Diaspora &  provide much needed hope &...

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Mayank has worked as a writer, director, and video editor on multiple projects. In 2021, he has won Best Script for American’s at the New York Cinema Awards. Since, 2023 his debut short Butterscotch has had a successful festival run, garnering two awards along the way for Best Short Drama at the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati and Best International Short Film at Yellowstone International Film Festival. Furthermore, it was just recently selected for the Oscar Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. Mayank recently began M.A.D. House Entertainment Limited with a goal of expanding the opportunities for South Asian filmmakers based in the US.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60850294Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:32:44 +0000Soniya GokhaleIn this interview we catch up with Hollywood based filmmaker Mayank Deogaonkar who is an award winning South Asian American filmmaker with a diverse background. Originally born in India, he has been raised in the United Kingdom, and the United States....
Mayank has worked as a writer, director, and video editor on multiple projects. In 2021, he has won Best Script for American’s at the New York Cinema Awards. Since, 2023 his debut short Butterscotch has had a successful festival run, garnering two awards along the way for Best Short Drama at the Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati and Best International Short Film at Yellowstone International Film Festival. Furthermore, it was just recently selected for the Oscar Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival. Mayank recently began M.A.D. House Entertainment Limited with a goal of expanding the opportunities for South Asian filmmakers based in the US.]]>2065false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chhaya-nene--60850265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60850265Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:29:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleChhaya has appeared on ABC's Big Sky, General Hospital, and Speechless and you can also catch her on Netflix's The OA, and BET's Sacrifice. Chhaya’s latest project and film ‘Kurta Pants’ is making waves at the Toronto International Film Festival. But...2328false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrinalini-garv--60517767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60517767Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:52:59 +0000Soniya GokhaleMrinalini Garv the Career Coach for South Asian Professional Women.   As a highly accomplished career coach exclusively for South Asian women Mrinalini uses a transformative approach to empower professionals so they can step into their full potential...2698false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rohini-jadhav--60517765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60517765Sun, 23 Jun 2024 16:51:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleRohini is a production designer and art director with a professional background in architecture currently working in art departments of film and television projects in Los Angeles.​She has worked in multiple roles within the art department, as a...2523false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/megha-kadakia--60365199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60365199Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:56:57 +0000Soniya GokhaleWith a background spanning the realms of business development, finance, and artistic vision, Megha Kadakia is a luminary in the world of independent filmmaking and media strategy. Her journey began with pivotal roles at Disney | ABC and Deloitte...2193false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divya-sethi-shival-bajay--60364980Billions (2016), Bull (2016),  Extrapolations (2023) and most recently CSI.

Shiv is the chief Investment officer at Atlas and together they are co-creators of Shark Bait. Shark Bait (Shark Bait: https://www.sharkbaitseries.com/) is a 6 episode limited series and we dive into questions about the series, diversity in Hollywood (or lack thereof) and how media consumption and habits are changing based on technology and streaming. 

Overall this is conversation that is sure to entertain and inspire listeners everywhere!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60364980Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:11:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleIn this episode we catch up with Actor, Producer and Model Divya Sethi and her equally talented partner and co-collaborator Shival Bajay who is also the Chief Investment Officer at Atlas.  Divya Sethi has an impressive bio and is known...Billions (2016), Bull (2016),  Extrapolations (2023) and most recently CSI.

Shiv is the chief Investment officer at Atlas and together they are co-creators of Shark Bait. Shark Bait (Shark Bait: https://www.sharkbaitseries.com/) is a 6 episode limited series and we dive into questions about the series, diversity in Hollywood (or lack thereof) and how media consumption and habits are changing based on technology and streaming. 

Overall this is conversation that is sure to entertain and inspire listeners everywhere!
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She has improv training from Upright Citizens Brigade and is impassioned about storytelling and increasing diversity across the entire landscape of media and entertainment.  In this episode we discuss being ‘brown’ in Hollywood and the excitement and challenges associated with this career path.Thanks so much!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60203526Wed, 29 May 2024 01:03:47 +0000Soniya GokhaleThis week we are excited to welcome actor, writer and business owner Tansu Philip!  Tansu Philip is a third culture kid from Redlands, CA. After graduating from film school at Chapman University with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Political...
She has improv training from Upright Citizens Brigade and is impassioned about storytelling and increasing diversity across the entire landscape of media and entertainment.  In this episode we discuss being ‘brown’ in Hollywood and the excitement and challenges associated with this career path.Thanks so much!]]>2597false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ashwini-prasad--59997719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59997719Mon, 13 May 2024 02:23:43 +0000Soniya GokhaleAuthor & Screenwriter Ashwini Prasad MBA is impassioned about storytelling & more importantly, about elevating stories focused upon marginalized groups and ensuring that these rich perspectives continue to be shared with the world more broadly...2240false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-gitika-talwar--59850089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59850089Sun, 05 May 2024 18:02:47 +0000Soniya GokhaleDr. Gitika Talwar is a Psychotherapist & Immigrant Advocate whose goal is to facilitate collaborative conversations that have a unique focus on mind, body & spiritual wellness.   Gitika’s personal and professional experience working in the...3599false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rashmi-rustagi--60203504
She has written and produced several short films on narratives advocating social change. She aspires to inspire and motivate audiences to shape a better world. Rashmi recently wrote, produced, and acted in the feature film Designed by Preeti, which is currently in post-production  https://designedbypreetimovie.com.

The film is a romantic drama about a woman’s journey from spouse abuse to personal and professional empowerment as she experiences real love for the first time with someone outside her rigid community. Inspired by true stories, Designed by Preeti addresses domestic abuse, mental health, and interracial romance. Outside of acting and writing, she is an avid gardener, loves to cook, and writes a popular Indian food blog.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60203504Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleRashmi Rustagi was Born and raised amidst the vibrant tapestry of Lucknow, India, and has brought stories to life since a young age, starting with radio plays and theater. Over the years, this passion led her to the silver screen, where she continues...
She has written and produced several short films on narratives advocating social change. She aspires to inspire and motivate audiences to shape a better world. Rashmi recently wrote, produced, and acted in the feature film Designed by Preeti, which is currently in post-production  https://designedbypreetimovie.com.

The film is a romantic drama about a woman’s journey from spouse abuse to personal and professional empowerment as she experiences real love for the first time with someone outside her rigid community. Inspired by true stories, Designed by Preeti addresses domestic abuse, mental health, and interracial romance. Outside of acting and writing, she is an avid gardener, loves to cook, and writes a popular Indian food blog.]]>1879false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ny-state-senatorial-candidate-minita-sanghvi--59635769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59635769Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:06:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleEpisode 4 of "A Desi Woman" featuring NY State Senatorial Candidate Minita Sanghvi.2275false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-the-life-coach-for-indians-dr-maneesha-ahluwalia--59493284Today we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia.  Maneesha is a board certified Infectious Disease doctor and a Certified Life Coach who is on a mission to help Indians create the connections they crave by first creating genuine, true, inconvenient, unabashed love for themselves. Maneesha helps Indian professionals all over the world feel less frustrated and stressed in their closest relationships and she is the Life Coach for Indians.





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59493284Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:17:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleToday we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia.  Maneesha is a board certified Infectious Disease doctor and a Certified Life Coach who is on a mission to help Indians create the connections they crave by first creating genuine, true,...Today we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia.  Maneesha is a board certified Infectious Disease doctor and a Certified Life Coach who is on a mission to help Indians create the connections they crave by first creating genuine, true, inconvenient, unabashed love for themselves. Maneesha helps Indian professionals all over the world feel less frustrated and stressed in their closest relationships and she is the Life Coach for Indians.





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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59493282Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:16:00 +0000Soniya GokhaleShanita Liu is a first-generation Indo-Guyanese American, who was born and raised in Queens, NY. As an encourager, transformational coach, reiki master, medium, mystic, and Chief Energy Officer at Coach Shanita, Inc., she leverages her top two...






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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59128520Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:18:17 +0000Soniya GokhaleA Desi Woman is excited to catch up with current Congressional Candidate for Maryland’s 6th District and previous Obama Administration Official Ashwani Jain! Ashwani is a 34-year-old son of Indian immigrants and small business owners, a product of...




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