Brown Girl Broadcast

Nafisa and Mariya
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Welcome to Brown Girl Broadcast—a space for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about life, culture, and everything in between. Hosted by Nafisa and Mariya, this podcast dives into the experiences that shape us as women navigating identity, relationships, family, career, and personal growth.

  1. 8h ago

    Money Moves: Building Wealth as a Brown Girl

    Money can feel intimidating but it doesn't have to. This week we're joined by accountant and business owner Mariam Ezzy to talk about building wealth as a Brown girl. We cover her journey to entrepreneurship, what it's like being a woman in finance, the biggest money mistakes we see in the Desi community, and why every woman should understand her finances no matter her stage of life. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to feel more confident with money, this episode is full of practical advice you can actually use.

    40 min

  2. Jun 10

    Our Life Eras

    We’re taking a trip through every era that made us who we are today. From childhood obsessions and awkward teenage phases to college chaos, career growing pains, and the seasons of life we’re navigating right now, we’re reflecting on the moments that shaped us along the way. We share embarrassing stories, lessons we learned the hard way, the eras we’d happily leave behind, and the ones we wish we could revisit. If you’ve ever looked back and realized how much you’ve changed, this episode is for you.

    1h 14m

  3. May 27

    Different Paths, Same Culture

    This week on Brown Girl Broadcast, we’re talking about what happens when two people grow up in the same culture but in completely different worlds. From family traditions and food habits to household rules, wedding expectations, and the little things you don’t realize are “different” until you’re in a relationship, Nida Bharmal joins us for an honest and fun conversation about navigating it all. We get into childhood memories, cultural surprises, blending family dynamics, and the ways shared roots can still lead to very different perspectives. Plus, a rapid fire round full of family slang, favorite dishes, and the traditions we secretly stole from our partners. This episode is all about celebrating the differences that shape us while still finding connection in shared culture.

    46 min

  4. May 13

    Dear Mom, We Have Questions

    This one’s for the moms ❤️ In this episode, we brought our moms on the pod for the first time and asked the questions we don’t always say out loud. From chaotic parenting stories and classic Brown mom moments to generational differences, sacrifices, and the realities of raising daughters between two cultures, this episode made us laugh, reflect, and maybe get a little emotional too. We’re talking strict parenting, social media, dating, identity, motherhood, and all the things our moms still don’t understand about our generation. Plus, a fun game at the end that proved some of us know each other better than others. Whether you’re super close with your mom or still figuring that relationship out, this episode will probably hit home.

    1h 14m

  5. Apr 29

    Would You Rather (Desi Edition)

    No thoughts, just chaos. In this episode, we’re putting ourselves through the ultimate Desi dilemma game with rapid fire Would You Rather questions that hit way too close to home. From weddings and family expectations to food, dating, and identity, we’re choosing between situations we’d honestly rather avoid. Would you survive three weddings in one weekend or host endless relatives at your house? Give up chai or biryani? Be called too Desi or too Western forever? It gets chaotic, a little too real, and very relatable. Play along with us and see what you’d choose… if you can even decide.

    49 min

  6. Apr 15

    Story Time: The Most Unhinged Moments of Our Lives

    No lessons. No growth. Just chaos. In this episode, we’re telling the most unhinged, embarrassing, and “why did I do that?” stories from our lives—everything from falling in public and wardrobe malfunctions to lying for no reason and fully misreading situations. We’re also getting into Desi-specific chaos: auntie comments, pretending to know relatives, being forced to perform, and those moments where being the family translator goes actually right!? It’s messy, it’s relatable, and it’s the kind of episode that will make you feel better about your own life decisions. Listen at your own risk—and send us your most chaotic story, we know you have one.

    1h 1m

  7. Apr 1

    1 Year on the Pod

    One year, 20+ episodes, and a lot of unfiltered conversations later… we’re reflecting on it all. In this anniversary episode, we’re getting real about what podcasting actually looks like behind the scenes; from how we’ve grown individually and as friends, to the moments that challenged us, surprised us, and made us question everything. We’re also talking about the impact of sharing Brown girl stories, the episodes that hit harder than expected, and the things we were nervous to say out loud. Of course, we had to spill a little behind-the-scenes tea—tech fails, almost-scrapped episodes, and the moments we felt discouraged but kept going. And to wrap it all up, we read your messages, your favorite parts of the podcast, and what this community has become over the past year. Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found us, this one’s for you.

    42 min

  8. Feb 4

    Healing the Brown Girl Body Narrative

    In Part 2, we move beyond the myths and into the real conversation South Asian women were rarely allowed to have growing up. With a doctor’s perspective, we unpack how women’s health was handled in immigrant households. From period stigma and skipped sex education to pain being dismissed and mental health being minimized, we talk through how medical understanding has evolved around fertility and hormonal health, and why Brown women are still often overlooked in healthcare spaces. We also tackle the “healthy Brown girl” problem: food as love, body image pressure, guilt around wellness choices, and the tension between cultural expectations and actual health. To close, we break down modern wellness trends through a science-first lens, separating what’s helpful from what’s overhyped. This episode is about unlearning, reframing, and finally asking better questions about our bodies.

    1h 9m
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About

Welcome to Brown Girl Broadcast—a space for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about life, culture, and everything in between. Hosted by Nafisa and Mariya, this podcast dives into the experiences that shape us as women navigating identity, relationships, family, career, and personal growth.

Information

  • Creator
    Nafisa and Mariya
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nafisa and Mariya
  • Show Website
    Brown Girl Broadcast