The Brown Girl Podcast Julie George

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, and is a Co-Founder at Potluck Stories, an LA-based community organization that hosts monthly interactive storytelling events that amplifies underrepresented voices. 



Tune in to hear Arshiya walk us through the various twists and turns she's encountered in her 20s and continues to navigate in her 30s. 



You'll gain insights into:


Overcoming the grip of  fear
Finding your confidence
The art of living with intention and finding your north star
How to lean into the narrative of  "you're doing too much"
Embracing pivoting and change in life's direction

 

Thank you to SPONSOR:

Pajama Sutra, a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. PajamaSutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life. 

 

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Visit Arshiya's website: https://www.arshiyakherani.com

Grab her FREE resource checklist to evaluate if you have the tools you need to achieve success as a leader who holds multiple identities and truths.

 

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In episode 53, Julie speaks with Jenova Juliann Pryor on her Blindian relationship journey.  



Jenova, a Malayalee Indian American, and her husband, Denzel Pryor, became an internet sensation after their wedding video — showcasing Denzel reciting parts of his vows in Malayalam — went viral in 2022.



In this episode, we discuss


Jenova's upbringing and cultural community
How she met her husband
What it was like telling her parents and family
Challenges and triumphs of navigating a Blindian relationship  
Advice she has for others



Thank you to sponsor:



Pajama Sutra, a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. 



Pajama Sutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life. 



Use code bgpodcast for 15% off.  



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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, confidence, table manners, bragging, infidelity, and more.

 

Thank you to our SPONSOR:

Pajama Sutra , a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. 

Pajama Sutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life.

Use code bgpodcast for 15% off.   

Check them out at www.https://thepajamasutra.com

 

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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 Increasing all my other general investments
Nighttime routine 
Blocking use of social media apps in the morning
Normalizing delayed text messages



Resources discussed:


Download my free guide "My Personal Systems for Savings and Investing" HERE  I share insights into exactly how I set up my investing and savings systems and workflows, which have  simplified my financial management and improved my confidence in setting myself up for the future. 


Listen to Ep 11 - Leveling up on Mindset, Money, and Health in 2022. Listen HERE



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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, Ireland, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan,  she understands the cultural nuances within relationships and more specifically, the limiting narratives and beliefs that surface in relationships across many cultures.



Natasha helps women of color, globally, to increase their sense of self-worth, show up for themselves, identify and rewire their limiting beliefs and thrive in all relationships.



We discuss the following:


Misconceptions of what it take to have a healthy relationship
Warning signs that a relationship may be heading in an unhealthy direction
Communication vs comprehension
Maintaining adventure and novelty and preventing the relationship from becoming stale
Balancing personal space and togetherness in a relationship
Social media and the impact on couples
Supporting each other when facing external pressures and work related challenges
Importance of forgiveness and how to build trust when trust is breached



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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 working a full time corporate job
How she found her business partner and co-founder
Making the transition from side hustle to full time business
Pivoting the business in the pandemic
Constructs of sustainability in the fashion world + her perspectives and experiences with gatekeeping and support within the South Asian community
Role of mentorships in her journey
Advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders.



Thank you to our SPONSORS



Lingo Dodo | a company dedicated to helping young children preserve their culture and language.  Check out their signature product, the Lingo Pad, designed to teach kids the basics of their native language and is currently available in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.



The Cumin Club | a meal kit service offering authentic Indian meals made in 5 minutes or less.  All of their meals use high quality ingredients and spices specific to each region in India.  Their innovative, freeze drying technology ensures a long shelf life for all of their products, so you can always keep them on hand for those busy days. Simply add hot water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!



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