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The film documents Selena’s struggles with fame, physical illness and mental health. Selena shows us it’s OK to NOT be OK. She shows it by sharing her vulnerabilities. Selena Gomez is a successful actor, producer and philanthropist. Trigger warning: talk of suicide, mental health and chronic illness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

I got the opportunity to meet and talk with Nagarjuna!! He is an Indian movie superstar! He has been a leading actor for the past 40 years. The legendary film actor has also been an entrepreneur, television presenter, producer, philanthropist, and studio owner. He has acted in over 100 films and has received many awards over the years. It was an honor speaking with him; he was very kind and welcoming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

I interviewed Aleena from WEAVE (When Everyone Act Violence Ends). Aleena is Community Educator/Youth Advocate from WEAVE. Aleena received two bachelor degrees from the University of California, Davis in Psychology and Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies. Aleena is passionate about prevention education especially when it comes to talking to youth about consent and building safe/healthy relationships. When Aleena is not engaging with the community, they can be found enjoying a farmer’s market, spending time in nature, and trying out a new craft hobby! Weave Support Line: 916-920-2952  Weave Business Line: 916-448-2321  https://www.weaveinc.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

I talk about how people in India prefer having sons over daughters. https://youtu.be/ZwjU_zuXazQ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVCLK29/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVCMtvg/ https://youtu.be/q68P2iNk9as https://youtu.be/fo2yDJdyIu https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRgyo7Cu/ https://youtu.be/_UAj-kqwKh https://youtu.be/TE7NE1qw0mI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

Zara and I met through Desi Rainbow, which is an organization for South Asian queer people and their parents. It’s an amazing organization and I’m glad To be a part of it. I got to meet so many wonderful people like Zara. Zara Ahmed is non-binary Pakistani educator, organizer, and advocate for inclusion and equity in the media industry. Zara had held leadership roles in multiple fields, including documentary filmmaking, youth media, public school education, refugee resettlement, and small business operations. Through all of these experiences, they have cultivated a strong sense of community building, holding space for vulnerable conversations, and utilizing storytelling as a tool for healing. Zara currently works as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager at BAYCAT, a San Francisco production studio an academy centered on supporting young BIPOC and Queer creatives in navigating barriers to employment in the the film and media industry. Outside of the nonprofit world, Zara is passionate about building intergenerational community within the Queer and Trans South Asian diaspora, and they do so by producing art and food pop ups with their collective Queer Mango. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

I talk about the importance of Indian representation in main stream media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

Over the past few years I’ve been going on a journey to find my true self. I talk about my experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

I can’t believe I have fans!! That’s so cool!! I went to my cousin’s wedding last week, at event I met two of my biggest fans. They messaged me over Instagram, but this was the first time I met them in person. I decided to do an impromptu interview with them. Sorry for all the background noise, it was really loud at the wedding venue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

During this episode my friends and I have a conversation about the differences between South Indian and North Indian culture. Here are the links  I mention, if you’re interested in watching https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdyPTcnE/.  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdyGC2tK/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

This episode is about suicide. I talk about the movie “A Long Way Down”, it was made in 2014. I give away most of the plot. Four strangers meet on the top of a building and are about to jump, but they don’t because of each other. This is a very serious episode, if this is something that you’re uncomfortable listening to, that's totally OK.   https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines    -International Suicide Hotlines   https://www.wellspacehealth.org/services/behavioral-health-prevention/suicide-prevention  -Well space health (Suicide Prevention)  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/     -The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/california-suicide-hotlines.html     -Suicide.org (California Suicide Hotlines)  https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/      -American foundation of suicide prevention (Support Groups)  https://www.crisissupport.org/programs/support-groups/groups/       -Crisis support services of Alameda County (Support Groups).  http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-and-suicide.html     -Bullying Statistics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

This episode I talk about how things are not always what they seem. We should ask questions and try not to judge. SPOILER ALERT I talk a lot about the show "Unreal", and give away some interesting events. I also talk about some scenes from the shows "Switched at birth" and "Ordinary Joe". They are all really good shows by the way, you should watch them! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support

On Instagram I posted a Q&A box for anyone to ask me questions. I answer three of those questions in this episode. "Who is your role model and why?" , "How do you manage your time?" and  Questions about my podcast process. If any of you have more questions for me and would like more Q&A episodes, let me know.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natasha832/support