Clueless In Seattle

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Clueless in Seattle is a podcast hosted by two first-generation brown women who are trying to become entrepreneurs—but have absolutely no idea where to start. Through honest, funny, and grounded conversations, they explore what it means to build something from scratch. Every episode, we sit down with real founders, local dreamers, and creative doers to figure out what it actually takes to turn an idea into something real. These builders come from all walks of life , and their stories are about community, resilience, experimentation, and figuring things out as you go.

Episodes

  1. Mar 30

    Psychedelic Lens: Color, Community & Cascadia

    Step inside Psychedelic Lens and you'll find a vibrant, colorful world built entirely by one person. This episode on Clueless in Seattle, we are in conversation with Erin Fox, founder of Psychedelic Lens, to talk about her journey from self-taught artist to running a sustainable stationery shop in the heart of Seattle. We talk sustainability, community, and creative courage and how her deep love for Cascadia and science illustration shaped an art practice that is as educational as it is beautiful. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if you can build something real without compromising on what matters most. Featuring:Erin Fox, Founder & Artist — Psychedelic Lens Visit & Support:psychedeliclens.store Instagram: @psychedelic_lens_art

    38 min

  2. Mar 2

    Future Forward Labs and the Business of Raising Thinkers

    What does it take to prepare the next generation for a world that keeps changing? Vineet Taneja and the team at Future Forward Labs have been working on that answer. We talk about the origin of Future Forward Labs, the gaps he found in college counseling, how AI is reshaping education, and what building a sustainable business in a very crowded market actually looks like, from managing student expectations to scaling nationwide. Vineet is rethinking the roadmap for the next generation — and we're taking notes. Featuring: Vineet Taneja, Co-Founder — Future Forward LabsVisit & Support: futureforward.app Instagram: @futureforwardlabshq

    44 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Partners in Print: On Art and Impact

    In this episode, we step inside Partners in Print, a letterpress studio and nonprofit based in Seattle, to learn how an almost-forgotten craft became a vehicle for community, creativity, and resilience. We talk with co-founder Jenny Wilkson about starting a letterpress program in her twenties, losing a physical space during the pandemic, and rebuilding Partners in Print around a simple but difficult question: are we about the machines, or the voices they can amplify? Along the way, we learn what letterpress actually is, why it’s experiencing a revival, and how slow, physical making can still carry meaning in a fast, digital world. 📝 SHOW NOTES In this episode, we explore: What letterpress printing is, and how it once shaped entire cultures How Partners in Print grew from a teaching program into a nonprofit Losing a physical space during the pandemic and moving online “Message over medium” and what that really means in practice The power of craft, intention, and slow work Becoming a nonprofit and opening access to more voices Responsibility, accountability, and amplifying community stories Building leadership through delegation and shared ownership The Resident Printer and Artist in Residence programs Featuring: Jenny Wilkson, Executive Director of Partners in Print Erin Shigaki, Artist Activist Visit & support: Partners in Print — Seattle, WA Learn more, take a class, or support their work

    40 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    Prana Kitchens: The Spicy Clue Into Holistic Living

    In this illuminating episode, hosts Akshara and Priyanshi sit down with Sripriya Giridharan, co-founder of Prana Kitchens, to unlock the clue into holistic living. Hear the inspiring story of Prana Kitchens' business journey, which is built on deep relationships with farmers and a commitment to sustainability and heritage. Sripriya reveals how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda transforms how we make good choices part of our lifestyle. Learn about the profound impact of food on your health, from optimizing digestion to cultivating overall well-being. 🔗 Connect with Prana Kitchens Website: pranakitchens.com Instagram: @pranakitchens

    48 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    A 'dosa' clue with Sudeepa Prakash and The Bangalore Kitchen

    This week on Clueless in Seattle, hosts Akshara and Priyanshi sit down with Sudeepa Prakash, founder of The Bangalore Kitchen, to explore her journey from tech to culinary entrepreneurship — and how passion can become purpose. Featuring: Sudeepa Prakash, Founder, The Bangalore Kitchen ⁠@sudeepap⁠ Visit & Support: @tbk.seattle at the Ballard Farmer's Market! Follow us @cluelessinseattlepod!

    55 min
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Clueless in Seattle is a podcast hosted by two first-generation brown women who are trying to become entrepreneurs—but have absolutely no idea where to start. Through honest, funny, and grounded conversations, they explore what it means to build something from scratch. Every episode, we sit down with real founders, local dreamers, and creative doers to figure out what it actually takes to turn an idea into something real. These builders come from all walks of life , and their stories are about community, resilience, experimentation, and figuring things out as you go.

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