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Growing up, we didn't see enough people who looked like us on screen and the representation we did get was often stereotypical and wasn't one we recognised ourselves in which is why this episode means a lot to me as I sit down with the cast and director of a new British South Asian film called Never Had a Chance.  Never Had A Chance is an award-winning British Asian film set in the heart of the Punjabi community in Hounslow, West London. It is directed by Jazz Bhalla and stars Tina Sharma and Amar Chaggar. The film follows Ravi (Amar Chaggar), a young man navigating the weight of his past while trying to build a future. When a new connection offers a glimpse of something more stable and meaningful, he finds himself at a crossroads but those closest to him threaten to pull him back into the life he's trying to leave behind. In this episode we talk about: 🍿 What went on behind the scenes to bring this film to life 🍿 The importance of British South Asian representation in film and TV 🍿 Navigating life as an actor, actress and director 🍿 Whether the moment for South Asians in film and TV has arrived or is still to come? 🍿 Why we need more people telling stories that matter to our community Honestly, one of my dreams is to do press junkets and be able to interview movie directors and actors (hopefully this is the first of many) so thank you Media Hive  for the opportunity!  In the episode:  00:00:00 intro 00:01:58 the story behind Never Had A Chance 00:05:05 the cast's reaction to reading the script 00:06:45 meet Ravi & Sukhi: the characters behind the film 00:10:10 the process of casting British Asian talent 00:15:46 getting into character 00:17:22 life on set filming a indie film 00:19:11 filming in Hounslow 00:23:25 childhood film inspirations 00:25:15 the impact of Bend it like Beckham 00:26:10 staying true to the British South Asian experience 00:27:03 behind the scenes: shooting, rehearsals & improvisation 00:29:21 is this our moment? south asians in film & tv 00:34:22 navigating life as a actor 00:37:30 why you need to watch Never Had A Chance 00:39:45 how to break into acting & directing Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— THE CAST OF NEVER HAD A CHANCE: Jazz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhalla_jazz/  Tina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtinasharma/  Amar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amarchaggar/  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] ————————————————————

Have you ever felt stuck in a job that looks good on paper but doesn't with align you, then this episode is for you. Today we are talking about career switching and how to actually change your career to a job that’s more aligned to you. Growing up, I was told that you should pick a career and stick to it but the world of work has changed and so has the way we see our careers/jobs.  I’m joined by Priya Raj, a fashion and lifestyle journalist who has written for Vogue India and worked at Business Insider and The Telegraph among other big global publications. Both me and Priya started our careers in Finance and in our 20s realised that it wasn't what we wanted to do for the rest of our lives so we decided to change. It wasn’t easy to start a new career in our 20s, but in this episode we are going to share how we did it, what motivated us to take that leap, how we keep our imposter syndrome in check and whether or not we regret it.  So if you are someone who’s struggling with their career or having a little bit of a career crisis and don’t know what to do- then this is the episode for you!  In the episode:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:37 Why did we start working in Finance?  00:05:29 What made us want to change careers?  00:12:27 Mental Health at work  00:14:07 How have careers changed in 2026? 00:15:23 The rise of portfolio careers 00:16:14 How to change your career- practical steps 00:17:41 Priya’s journey to writing for Vogue India 00:20:42 Balancing working in Finance and Fashion  00:21:37 Dealing with imposter syndrome  00:23:10 Career switching internally in tech  00:27:55 The importance of good co-workers 00:30:38 Dealing with rejection 00:31:12 How to build confidence in a new career 00:34:24 Telling family about being a journalist  00:37:46 Priya’s experience on BBC News  00:40:16 Corporate 9-5 to creative career  00:44:58 How to reach out to journalists to pitch your brand? 00:48:40 What is a press release? Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— PRIYA:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pr1.png  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] ————————————————————

The Met Gala is one of the biggest nights in fashion and finally as South Asians we are seeing ourselves being represented on the fashion red carpet.  In this episode I’m joined by Fashion journalist Priya Raj who has written for Vogue to break down South Asian representation at the Met Gala from the iconic moments, the controversies and what it means for the global South Asian Diaspora.  We talk about:  💫 Shah Rukh Khan not being recognised by Vogue reporters on the red carpet 💫 Diljit Dosanjh's regal look and the controversy around the Prince of Patiala necklace 💫 What it felt like seeing this representation as South Asian Women  💫 Our favourite Met Gala looks 💫 Who we want to see on the red carpet this year  This is only part of our conversation as Priya will be back on the podcast very soon!  In the episode:  00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 What is the Met Gala? 00:02:50 Theme of 2026 Met Gala  00:04:19 South Asian representation at 2025 met gala  00:05:10 Shah Rukh Khan not being recognised by Vogue reporters 00:05:37 Diljit Dosanjh’s iconic Met Gala look  00:09:08 The Prince of Patiala necklace  00:13:58 Predictions for the Met Gala 2026 Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— PRIYA:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pr1.png  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] ————————————————————

Being a brown girl (or South Asian girl) means celebrating how far we’ve come but also feeling like there is still so much left to achieve.  With International Women’s day coming up, I sat down with Rhea Somaiya, the host of a South Asian Feminist podcast called Unapologetic by Silver Jay to have a honest girl talk of what it means to be a modern day Asian girl living in the UK or the global west.  We talk about being the first generation with financial freedom, the pressure to succeed, the history of women’s rights and lack of funding when it comes to women’s health research.  In the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:37 What does it mean to be a modern woman? 00:09:08 What do you love about being a girl? 00:11:23 Vogue article: Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?  00:13:15 Women advocating for themselves  00:14:40 Female friendships  00:18:41 The feminist movement  00:20:05 What I love about being a girl: getting ready  00:23:40 The story of Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh 00:26:45 Women who inspire us  00:31:51 Women’s safety  00:37:26 Female health  00:38:37 What we don’t like about being a girl  00:39:37 The pressures we face as women  00:42:25 Girboss culture and corporate girls  00:45:55 Historical facts about women’s right in the UK  00:47:54 The importance of allyship  00:49:43 South Asian Feminism Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— RHEA:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheasomaiya  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5L0IlR1OYKZOVU40SpXNS1?si=9ee0ff83f970485e  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Being single on valentines day can be tough, especially if all your friends and family are in relationships and you are the only one celebrating it alone. It can shine a spotlight on insecurities you didn't know were there and make you feel you are not good enough because you are not in a romantic relationship, trust me you are not alone!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Virali, a self-love and somatic embodiment coach and we have a very honest chat about celebrating valentines day alone, the pressure to find the perfect relationship and how to actually sit down with your feelings and come out feeling empowered and excited about where you are in your journey to find love.  In the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:18 Buy yourself flowers 00:03:48 Our thoughts on Valentine's Day 00:08:58 Celebrating Valentine's Day single 00:13:30 How to show yourself love 00:16:35 Is singleness being redefined? 00:20:55 Finding happiness from within 00:22:15 The pressure to find love by a certain age 00:26:55 Finding the right partner 00:29:43 How to get to know yourself better 00:33:35 How to spend time with yourself 00:37:10 Build fences, not walls 00:39:01 Don't be afraid to love again 00:41:31 Advice for single girls on Valentine's Day If you are feeling anxious about celebrating Valentines Day alone then Virali has a FREE Reclaiming Love Guide which you can download here: https://site.viralipatel.co.uk/download-reclaiming-love-pdf  Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— VIRALI:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcoachvirali  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Welcome back to the first podcast episode of 2026! In this solo episode, I’m sharing some goal-setting frameworks and techniques that will help you make 2026 goals you will actually stick to. If traditional goal-setting methods like SMART goals have never really worked for you then this episode offers a different approach. I’ll be breaking down three goal-setting frameworks based on the different personality types (Type A, Type B and Type C) so you can set goals in a way that actually works for you. and.. I’ll also be sharing some of my 2026 goals because why not be completely delulu and put my 2026 goals out there in the universe  In the episode:  00:00:00: intro 00:04:30: how to set goals if you are Type A  00:06:00: how to set goals if you are Type B  00:08:32: wheel of life exercise 00:11:56: my 2026 goals  If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— WHEEL OF LIFE:   https://nowandbeyond.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Creating-a-wheel-of-life.pdf  ———————————————————— 2025 REFLECTION:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/18GRLn7zIEBx3pG3nGhqfg?si=R8oopoVYQAGcWG_JPpRdJQ  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

As 2025 comes to an end, I thought I would record a solo episode and share my personal reflection of 2025.  Now I don't know about you but 2025 has been a YEARRR! One with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and in this episode I’m going to be reflecting back on the significant events that happened this year, what life lessons it taught me and some of the questions I used to reflect back this year in case you wanted to do a little 2025 reflection for yourself but don’t know where to start. Spoiler alert: this episode gets “preeti” personal and honestly I was a little scared to release this but I also believe in the power of being vulnerable and sharing stories because maybe whatever I’ve learnt this year can help another person.  Wishing you all a very happy new year and can’t wait to speak to you all in 2026!  Timestamps: 00:00:00- intro 00:03:03- how would I describe this year? 00:03:40- significant moments of 2025  00:20:52- life lessons from 2025  00:27:05- journal prompts for a yearly reflection If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Today we’re talking all things health and fitness with Dilan, a women’s health coach and the founder of DNA Fitness. So many of us struggle to prioritise our health and fitness and in this episode Dilan shares his own journey- from being an overweight kid at school to becoming a fitness coach and what actually helped him change his life. We dive into the real blockers that stop so many women, especially South Asian women from starting their health and fitness journey: cultural expectations, putting everyone else first, emotional eating, mindset, accountability and the pressure to look a certain way. We also explore how our South Asian genetics and upbringing affect the way we view our health and why reaching out for help is often the hardest step.  On a personal level, I grew up as a chubby kid too. For a long time, I felt insecure in my body and had no idea how to start my own fitness journey. Even though health and fitness is now a huge part of my life, I know exactly how overwhelming those early steps can feel. Everyone’s journey is going to look a little bit different, but the most important thing is just to start! If you’re looking to make a change, feel more confident in your body, or just want to start prioritising your health, this episode is for you. 💛 Timestamps: 00:00:00- intro 00:02:17- earliest memories of health + fitness  00:03:29- growing up as a chubby kid  00:07:43- the south asians mindset with food and emotions 00:09:30- what made Dilan start prioritising his health?  00:13:37- the all or nothing mindset  00:17:23- the generational behaviours that get passed down around food 00:22:27- how south asian genetics affect our health  00:23:56- comparison culture + comments from “the aunties”   00:29:00- what does health actually mean? 00:33:02- what stops us from prioritising our health?  00:36:24- the importance of just starting  00:39:40- finding your “why?” 00:41:54- the importance of accountability  00:44:51- consequence vs incentives  00:46:40- how to build a sustainable routine 00:50:34- habits that will help us in old age  If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— DILAN:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnafitnessuk ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and did you know that 58% of people in the UK (31 million people) hold 'outdated’ views about cancer with that rising to 77% of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds according to Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the UK’s biggest cancer support charities.  Cancer is not commonly spoken about in the south asian community and there is still a lot of stigma around the topic which those affected by cancer might not have anyone to turn to get the right support or have the right information.  Macmillan is warning that with more people living with cancer than ever before it’s never been more important for people to be aware of the accurate and trusted support available.  For information, support or just someone to talk to, call Macmillan’s free, confidential Support line 7-days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk/whateveryouneed.  Today I’m joined by Priyanka Pandya, a mother of two and children’s life coach who was diagnosed with Grade 3 triple negative breast cancer in May 2022 who joins the podcast to share her story with battling Breast Cancer and tackling the stigma of cancer within the South Asian Community.  Timestamps:  00:00:00 intro 00:01:56 what is breast cancer? 00:02:28 priyanka’s cancer diagnosis  00:08:44 putting on a brave face  00:10:40 how priyanka told her children about her cancer diagnosis  00:16:26 navigating cancer as a family  00:18:38 tests after cancer diagnosis 00:19:26 chemotherapy and cold capping 00:24:10 mental health during chemotherapy  00:25:00 writing a children's book about cancer 00:26:02 the side-effects of chemotherapy  00:27:21 misconceptions of cancer in the south asian community  00:28:27 advice to people going through cancer  00:29:29 becoming cancer-free  00:32:24 how cancer changed her outlook on life  00:32:41 life after cancer  If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— MACMILLAN CANCER:   Website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/  Cancer stats + new research ———————————————————— PRIYANKA:   Buy her book here: https://amzn.eu/d/ihgVNOE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyankapandya.lifecoach/ ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Happy Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas! ✨ We are trying something new on the podcast this week and doing a South Asian holiday deep dive and breaking down why different religions like Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas.  Growing up in the UK, unfortunately all these festivals are sometimes bucketed into one celebration when each community celebrates for a slightly different reason. I find it really interesting to learn more about different cultures and hopefully you find it interesting too.  So today we are learning more about Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas! If you are celebrating, wishing you loads of love and light 💛 Love,  Preeti  Timestamps:  (00:00) intro (02:45) why is diwali called the festival of light? (03:34) why does the date always change? (04:20) hinduism (05:37) sikhism (06:29) jainism (07:18) growing up british asian celebrating diwali & bandi chorr divas (09:59) what diwali and bandi chorr divas means to me  If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other Brown girls find the podcast and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Birthdays are supposed to be a time of celebration but to many of us it can also bring up a lot of anxiety and dread. It’s safe to say that I have a bit of a complicated relationship when it comes to my birthday. Growing up I loved my birthday, from 90’s bhangra music blasting in the living room to knowing that there was going to be cake and presents at the end of the night but the older I’ve gotten the more I’ve started to dread my birthday.  In this solo podcast episode I share my thoughts on why I have a love-hate relationship with birthdays. Breaking down the reasons why I feel birthday anxiety that lead to my annual birthday breakdowns, how for many South Asian women birthdays are tied to self-worth, pressure and milestones, my honest thoughts on turning 30 and tips and advice to overcome the birthday pressure and actually just enjoy turning older.  If you are someone who also dreads their birthday or feels anxious around their birthday, trust me you’re not alone!  Love,  Preeti  Timestamps:  (00:00) intro (01:24) how were birthdays growing up? (08:20) the pressure to plan birthday events (09:23) expectations on birthdays (12:58) what triggers birthday anxiety? (15:50) linking achievements to birthdays  (18:49) tips to help with birthday anxiety  (21:16) how do i feel about turning 30? If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to It’s Preeti Personal and leave a 5★ review as it helps other South Asian girls find the show and feel a little less alone 💛 ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Many of us live with skin sensitivities, whether that’s eczema, rosacea, psoriasis etc which can often affect our daily lives but these conditions can also influence our self-image and our definition of beautiful especially in this world of ever changing beauty standards. NHS statistics show that atopic eczema is really common and affects up to 1 in 5 children and about 1 in 10 adults in the UK. In today’s episode I’m joined by Simmy, who is the founder of NKD Jewellery, a jewellery company that specialises in creating jewellery for people who face skin sensitives like eczema. Both me and Simmy have grown up living with eczema from a young age. We will share personal journeys with eczema: how it has influenced our self-image and the challenges we’ve faced navigating western and asian beauty standards. We’ll also explore practical tips for others with skin sensitivities such as what to look for when buying jewellery and ways to feel more confident in your skin.  Time stamps:  (00:00) intro (03:06) what is eczema?  (04:17) growing up with eczema (07:00) the way eczema influenced our self-image  (12:52) worst flare up  (16:17) trying to fit into beauty norms  (18:19) learning to accept our skin  (20:04) indian jewellery  (26:04) how eczema affected our self-confidence   (29:16) western vs south asian beauty standards  (30:24) accepting compliments  (31:38) how to accept yourself (35:25) family support and having open conversations with parents (37:22) treatments + products that help us  (39:41) metals to avoid when buying jewellery  (45:06) starting NKD Jewellery  (47:16) advice to help others going through skin sensitivities  ———————————————————— RESOURCES:   National Eczema Society (UK): https://eczema.org/ British Association of Dermatologists (BAD): https://www.bad.org.uk/ NHS Website on Eczema: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/ British Skin Foundation: https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/ ———————————————————— SIMMY:   Website: https://nkdjewellery.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkd_jewellery/  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Love Is Blind is a Netflix dating show where singles form deep connections in “the pods” by talking through a wall without ever seeing each other. If they fall in love, they get engaged sight unseen, only meeting face-to-face after the proposal. The couples then go on holiday, move in together and plan a wedding before deciding at the altar if love really is blind. In this episode, I sit down with Sarover, one of the stars from Love Is Blind UK Season 2. Sarover opens up about her journey, how she navigated cultural expectations, finding love in the pods and saying “yes” to facing a shocking breakup just three months into marriage. We dive into: 💌 What it’s really like to date in the pods and behind-the-scenes that we never saw 🌍 Her experience of navigating dating and family expectations being a South Asian Women 💔 How she is healing from heartbreak and what it taught her about resilience, love and self-worth ✨ Why South Asian representation on global stages like Netflix matters more than ever Time stamps:  (00:00) intro (02:30) dating before the pods (06:10) cultural expectations of dating as an indian girl  (09:37) breaking away from those cultural expectations (12:21) finding out about love is blind  (13:42) behind the scenes from dating in the pods  (16:33) friendships in the pods  (18:30) sarover and kal’s relationship  (21:35) how sarover felt about kal’s comment around “types”  (25:53) sarover’s family reaction to her and kal’s relationship  (28:46) breaking the taboo of dating in indian families  (31:30) kal meeting sarover’s family (34:28) being open with your parents about dating  (37:09) wedding planning  (40:17) the wedding day  (41:55) sarover and kal’s break up  (47:09) seeing kal at love is blind uk reunion  (51:36) life after the show  (56:59) healing from heartbreak  (01:00:58) our 20s vs 30s  (01:03:27) south asian representation  (01:10:22) how to tell your parents about your relationship  (01:11:21) what’s next for sarover?   ———————————————————— SAROVER:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saroveraujla  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

They say your 20s are the best time of your life but what they fail to mention is how confusing it can be. In this episode we are breaking down the two biggest reasons we feel so lost in this decade: comparison and time. We will get into why these two pressures keep us stuck, and the mindset shifts that will help you stop overthinking, trust your own path and actually enjoy this chapter of your life…because let’s be honest, our 20s are messy, magical and incredibly confusing. Timestamps:  (00:00) Intro (01:11) Breaking down our 20s (02:29) Why do I feel confused in my 20s?  (06:47) Reason 1: comparison  (20:11) Reason 2: time  (30:15) Outro ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts ———————————————————— MUSIC:   Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com

Welcome back! In this episode we will be continuing our conversation with Manveer, a British punjabi girl who is pharmacist by day but an upcoming chef/ food content creator by evening who is also one of my best friends. In this episode we will continue to reflect back on our 20’s but this time around focusing on dating, relationships, friendships, mental health and our honest feelings about turning 30. Listen to Part 1: EP46: Reflections on our 20s: What we’d tell our younger selves? with Manveer | South Asian, Careers, Bhangra  Timestamps:  (00:00) intro (01:37) our mental health in our 20s  (06:11) attaching self-worth to achievements (09:09) will our 30s be like our late 20s? (10:11) how have our friendships changed over our 20s? (12:47) high value, low commitment friendships  (16:05) dating in our 20s  (23:55) attachment styles (25:55) uncomfortable conversations in relationships   (29:24) advice on thriving in your 20s  (32:42) our honest thoughts on turning 30 (37:58) outro ———————————————————— MANVEER:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beghalbites/  ———————————————————— ATTACHMENT STYLES: Do the test: https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/  Book: Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love  ———————————————————— ABOUT IT’S PREETI PERSONAL:   This podcast is all about sharing South Asian stories and having everyday conversations but from the lens of being a brown girl so expect girl talk episodes covering topics like love, career, mental health, finances, friendships, female health and living life in our 20’s and 30’s.  ———————————————————— SOCIAL MEDIA:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@itspreetipersonal⁠ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and follow @itspreetipersonal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or the place you listen to podcasts.