On My Mind with Sravya Balasa

Sravya Balasa
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it's the musings of a young adult creative. let's talk about life, philosophy, books, dreams, goals, fears, and beyond. it's whatever's on my mind.

Episodes

  1. 02/24/2023

    all about new york fashion week: the history, press passes, highs, and lows

    want to know about the ins and outs of new york fashion week? this week i take a deep dive on my experience as a photographer, how i got into fashion week, and what it's really like backstage. butttt, in the midst of meeting amazing people, networking, and growing my skills, there's definitely some lows. today, i'm covering it all. resources: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/article/history-of-new-york-fashion-week https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a35783366/history-catwalk-show/

  2. 02/02/2023

    unhinged voice memos: alarm clocks, loneliness, snow in nyc

    do you have 1 alarm clock or 50? what's the difference between being alone and loneliness? how has it not even snowed in NYC yet? for those folks always in their head, here's my inner monologue on record, just for you.

  3. 01/19/2023

    decolonizing veganism

    as a south asian woman, being vegetarian has been a crucial part of my life. inspired by my cutting out of dairy recently, this episode delves into the history of veganism and the role it plays in the life of BIPOC and immigrant folks. together, we learn why we must decolonize white veganism to support BIPOC voices. resources: https://genv.org/history-of-veganism/ https://www.iamgoingvegan.com/vegan-cultures/ https://www.livekindly.com/history-veganism-around-world/ https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/world-cultures-and-religions-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-diet/ https://www.eater.com/22229322/black-veganism-history-black-panthers-dick-gregory-nation-of-islam-alvenia-fulton https://www.litwi.org/blog/its-time-we-decolonized-white-veganism https://queerbrownvegan.com/why-is-there-a-lack-of-diversity-in-veganism/ https://queerbrownvegan.com/what-is-white-veganism/ https://wearerestless.org/2021/09/20/white-veganism-and-racism/ https://www.jackcentral.org/opinion/white-veganism-supremacy-on-a-platter/article_26928aaa-2c7f-11ec-b3b9-432aaf3f98ae.html

  4. 01/05/2023

    corry bergel | photography and finding creative community

    the best thing that came out of 2020 was corry bergel's photography business and she has not stopped dropping bangers! originally from houston, texas, corry is an editorial photographer with big dreams, a big heart, and unobstructed passion. in this episode, we chat about her growth from 2020 to 2022, and how she met all the amazing models, directors, and creatives along the way. we discuss how to be unapologetically yourself while trying new art forms, moving across the country, and finding your creative community. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corrysphotos/

  5. 12/21/2022

    creativity is not linear

    spoiler alert, creative burnout is real folks! we talk about my creative journey as a photographer, social media burnout, and tapping into your flow state.

  6. 12/04/2022

    what is free will?

    it's been almost four months in new york city! in this episode, we dive into how those months have changed my outlook on life, especially what it means to be one of the masses. do we have free will anymore in a large society?

    what is free will?

  7. 08/25/2022

    i moved to nyc

    so! moving to new york city post-grad has been a challenge but also a dream. listen in on my experience so far and my goals for the future. ethiopian restaurant: https://awashny.com/

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it's the musings of a young adult creative. let's talk about life, philosophy, books, dreams, goals, fears, and beyond. it's whatever's on my mind.

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