Unapologetically Brown

Surjit

Starting a podcast at 51 might sound crazy — but for me, it’s one of the most freeing things I’ve ever done. I’m Surjit, a British-born Indian woman and dental hygienist of 28 years, now stepping into the world of podcasting with Unapologetically Brown — a space to talk about the things we were told to stay quiet about: culture, identity, marriage, mental health, and everything in between. Join me as I share my journey, start honest conversations, and prove it’s never too late to find your voice!

Episodes

  1. MAR 5

    Why Young British Indians Think Differently

    #UnapologeticallyBrown #BritishAsian Are traditions changing in the modern Indian community? In today’s episode of Unapologetically Brown, Surjit sits down with Rumneet Johal, Nikita Johal and Monica Kang to explore the differences between the older and younger generations in the British Indian community. From cultural expectations to setting boundaries, the conversation highlights how the younger generation is learning to speak up, challenge traditional thinking and find their voice, while still navigating the values passed down from previous generations. This episode opens up an honest discussion about culture, identity, family expectations and how traditions are evolving over time. New episodes drop bi-weekly every Thursday. 🤎 – The Unapologetically Brown Team 🎧 EPISODE – FULL AUDIO PODCAST 🌐 https://linktr.ee/surjitunapologeticallybrown 📲 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unap Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rQ85xodeJqq 🌿 FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_unapologeticallybrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCGdci9dkO80RYeRvl YouTube Clips Channel: Unapologetically Brown Clips ABOUT UNAPOLOGETICALLY BROWN Starting a podcast at 51 might sound crazy, but for Surjit it’s been one of the most freeing things she’s ever done. Surjit is a British-born Indian woman and dental hygienist of 28 years, now stepping into the world of podcasting with Unapologetically Brown – a space to talk about the things many in our community were told to stay quiet about: culture, identity, marriage, tradition, mental health and generational change. Join us as we open honest conversations and prove it’s never too late to find your voice. ✨ New episode every Thursday at 6pm #UnapologeticallyBrown #BritishAsian #PunjabiHeritage #SouthAsianStories #CulturalIdentity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_unapologeticallybrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCGdci9dkO80RYeRvl YouTube Clips Channel: Unapologetically Brown Clips

    57 min
  2. JAN 6

    Growing Up in an Arranged Marriage Household

    Thanks for watching! Learn more about this story and our guests here: In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with two sisters who share what it was truly like growing up in a household where arranged marriage wasn't just a concept—but a lived expectation. From navigating family honor and societal pressures to questioning love, choice, and independence, they open up about the emotional highs, silent sacrifices, and hidden strength that come with being raised in an arranged marriage environment. What does “arranged” actually mean in today’s world? Is it purely tradition? Duty? Or can it hold space for love, autonomy, and empowerment? Their raw, honest reflections peel back the stereotypes—revealing the nuanced reality behind a practice often misunderstood. This conversation explores love, expectation, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to choose your own voice—while still honouring where you come from. It’s vulnerable, surprising, and profoundly human. 🤎 – Unapologetically Brown Team 🎧 EPISODE – FULL AUDIO PODCAST 🌐 https://linktr.ee/surjitunapologetica... 📲 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rQ85xo... ... 🌿 FOLLOW US Instagram:   / _unapologeticall  ... ‪@unapologetically_brown‬ TikTok:   / ucgdci9dko80ryervl  ... YouTube Clips Channel: • Unapologetically Brown Clips ABOUT UNAPOLOGETICALLY BROWN Starting a podcast at 51 might sound crazy — but for me, it’s one of the most freeing things I’ve ever done. I’m Surjit, a British-born Indian woman and dental hygienist of 28 years, now stepping into the world of podcasting with Unapologetically Brown — a space to talk about the things we were told to stay quiet about: culture, identity, marriage, tradition, ment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_unapologeticallybrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCGdci9dkO80RYeRvl YouTube Clips Channel: Unapologetically Brown Clips

    1h 24m

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Starting a podcast at 51 might sound crazy — but for me, it’s one of the most freeing things I’ve ever done. I’m Surjit, a British-born Indian woman and dental hygienist of 28 years, now stepping into the world of podcasting with Unapologetically Brown — a space to talk about the things we were told to stay quiet about: culture, identity, marriage, mental health, and everything in between. Join me as I share my journey, start honest conversations, and prove it’s never too late to find your voice!

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