Why Rapper Raja Kumari Identifies as a Goddess: A Story of Protection and Empowerment!
The fiercely multi-talented rapper, songwriter, activist (and closet comedian) — @TheRajaKumari opens up about her journey navigating identity, culture, and self-worth as a South Asian woman growing up in America. She reflects on the push and pull of accepting her “Indianness” while balancing the realities of living in the West.From battling stereotypes in the US music industry to finding her voice in India, The Daughter of the King shares her empowering story of reclaiming her heritage, breaking boundaries in rap, and having the audacity to go after her dreams.She talks about building her own label to uplift women and girls in music, managing ADHD, and why manifestation has been key in her success—envisioning her groundbreaking onstage performances, global recognition, and working with musicians @johnlegend , @gwenstefani maestro @ARRahman , megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and on diverse projects like Never Have I EverTune in as we dive into the complexities of art, culture, spirituality, and owning your power, all while enjoying the heart banter, roaring laughs, and a surprise connection between our host and super funny guest.In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, Shreya Ghodawat and Rap Goddess Raja Kumari talk about the NRI experience, growing up between cultures, reclaiming identity, breaking industry barriers, decolonising our mindsets, balancing divine energy, art and business, dealing with trolls and body shaming through self-acceptance, creating space for diverse voices, and exceeding expectations—both personal and professional.Watch now for a deep, inspiring conversation about staying true to yourself, facing self-doubt, and healing through the power of music.In this Episode:00:00 - Trailer01:17 - Intro: Grammy-nominated Indian-American Rap Goddess Raja Kumari09:38 - Reclaiming Indian culture and the struggle of finding your identity as an NRI22:35 - The curse and boons of ADHD26:45 - Should we monetize our hobbies?31:56 - Sima Aunty and the search for Boys41:24 - Early Struggles as a Musician and the constant battle Rajakumari fights53:12- What does Self Love mean?55:36- The Power of Music and Divine Inspirations1:24:56 Working with Shah Rukh Khan and Vision Board1:36:37 Working on Never have I ever1:46:45 Not-tea with Rajakumari2:05:36 Equity and Sustainability2:10:56 Outro#rajakumari #sustainableteawithshreya #CulturalPride #WomenInRap #BreakingStereotypes #NRIExperience #ReclaimingHeritage #IndianInAmerica #RapGoddess #MusicAndCulture #BalancingCultures #EmpoweringWomen #DecolonisingMindsets #WomenInMusic #ArtAndActivism #SelfWorthJourney #ADHDAwareness #ManifestYourDreams #MusicIndustryBarriers #GlobalRecognition #DaughterOfTheKing #BodyPositivity #SelfAcceptance #BalancingDivineEnergy #WomenUpliftingWomen #HealingThroughMusic #OwningYourPower #ShreyaGhodawat