Pesalama?

Satheekaa
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Pesalama - "can we talk?" We have the tough conversations about being South Asian, feminism, equality for minority groups, social expectations and the pressures of life today. We invite guests to join us and share their opinions in this open and inclusive space. IG: @pesalamapodcast

  1. FEB 5

    Colourism: What is it and how do we tackle it?

    In this episode, we are joined with Mallika Thoppay, author of Unfair and Lovely, a children's book that strives to nip colourism in the bud. Mallika is also a social advocate and speaker. We discuss what colourism is, why it is harmful, and how we can tackle it as a society. You can learn more about Mallika's work by following her on Instagram @mallikamt.

    36 min

  2. 12/30/2024

    Breaking the Mould: Being a Brown Creative

    In this episode, we're joined by Anjana Arun, a Toronto-based live event artist who explains her journey as a brown creative. We explore how paths diverge from the initial plans that we set and how that's actually... okay, sometimes even better. We discuss the reality of being an artist and some pieces of Anj's work that bring us back to our ancestral roots.

    1h 12m

  3. 11/08/2024

    Arranged Marriages and the Desi Marriage Mart

    Today's episode is all about shaadi, or marriage! We are joined with Radha from Single to Shaadi, a modern day matchmaker! Is match-making anything like what Aunty Seema does on 'Indian Matchmaking?' What are the preferences that men want in women and vice versa? What is Raadha's advice to single people out there? One of us is open to the idea of an arranged marriage?! Find Radha on Instagram - @singletoshaadi.

    47 min

  4. 06/17/2024

    First Dates and Relationships

    We touch on first dates, superficial icks and ticks, red flags and more. We contemplate different facets to dating ~ Settling in relationships, that then move on to marriage - is marriage the biggest accomplishment? If not, what is? What about wrong person, right time / Right person, wrong time?

    1h 2m

  5. 05/10/2024

    Immigrant experience: Classmates, co-workers and parents

    In this episode, we are joined by Selam, an Australian-Ethiopian, where we discuss the immigrant experience, how it is in school, in the workplace, and even at home... We also talk about the expectations of being a child of immigrants.

    54 min
  6. Culture and Conditioning: Being the Eldest Daughter

    12/04/2023

    Culture and Conditioning: Being the Eldest Daughter

    While being an eldest daughter can be rewarding, it also has its challenges. With our guest Simran, we discuss the roles, responsibilities and expectations the three of us have as eldest daughters. We talk about how this role has evolved and the way our siblings are treated compared to us.

    57 min
  7. Culture and Conditioning: Interracial Relationships

    06/13/2023

    Culture and Conditioning: Interracial Relationships

    We walk through what it's like being brown and in an interracial relationship with Swenisha who's currently in one. Merging cultures, hesitancies, and the thoughts of community aunties and uncles - we discuss these and more.

    1h 3m
  8. Cultural Stigma: Mental Health

    12/07/2021

    Cultural Stigma: Mental Health

    In this episode, we not only look at mental health issues but their possible solutions as we debunk myths and review the progress of different nations. Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, President of the International Association for Women’s Mental Health and professor of psychiatry, walks us through these issues as we uncover the toll the pandemic took...

    30 min
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Pesalama - "can we talk?" We have the tough conversations about being South Asian, feminism, equality for minority groups, social expectations and the pressures of life today. We invite guests to join us and share their opinions in this open and inclusive space. IG: @pesalamapodcast

Information

  • Creator
    Satheekaa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Satheekaa
  • Show Website
    Pesalama?