The Brown Girl Podcast

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 underrepresen

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

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 inspi

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 dis

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 t

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 episode 48, Julie meets again with Shital Patel, known for her appearances on Indian Matchmaking (IMM) Season 2 and Season 3. Shital originally came on our podcast in 2022 and I'm so thrilled to have her back today. In this episode, Shital opens up about life post IMM Season 3. We mainly discuss the ending of the relationship that we saw on TV; what she learned through

In episode 47, Julie meets with her Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) co-founder, Matt George to discuss details and behind the scenes of planning the first ever FIM Speed Dating event for Malayalee Christians. Tune in to hear Matt and Julie discuss the following: Origin story and why they started FIM Initial fears or uncertainties regarding whether there would be enough interest Negative

In episode 46, Julie meets with her friend Rachel Varkey, also the host of the It's Fine Podcast with Rachel Varkey. Rachel opens up about her experiences with infertility and the various treatment options she underwent to pursue a path toward motherhood. We learn about: Rachel's background and desires for motherhood growing up Process she underwent with IUI and IVF and

Julie records a solo episode reflecting on the summer, featuring road trips, missing flights, and speed dating event planning. She also discusses the concept of cohabitation before marriage, while sharing her own experiences and opinions. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER HERE GET IN TOUCH WITH US: Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/ Co