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Previously known as The Woke Desi, TDS is a bold podcast that empowers an entire South Asian generat

25/07/2024

Congratulations to our friends, for successfully hosting their 2nd annual !

That Desi Spark aims to boost representation for South Asians in advocacy, business, & entertainment - which is why we were proud to sponsor the event!

The event showcased Bengali talent behind the lens and on the screen across a range of genres.

Congratulations to those that were featured:

Saltwater
Bengal Memory
Westerners
Nanu
Moshari nuhashh
Culinary Bridge

Please visit to learn more about the current situation in Bangladesh 🇧🇩

07/06/2024

Never Have I Ever Star sits down with to talk about the final season of the show and the opportunity to play fulfilling characters like Devi. Tune into her episode to hear more! ♥️🎙️

01/05/2024

Thank you, for highlighting That Desi Spark on your page! "Getting personal" is right - TDS' mission has ALWAYS been personal. We've loved telling stories, facilitating conversations between experts and celebs about the topics that matter to our community, and having the privilege of sharing brown experiences together. Elevating our community's stories IS personal.

Can't wait for see you for an amazing upcoming season! Let me know what you want to hear next. ♥️

24/04/2024

You'd think after 5 years of working together, we'd have more photos but last night was the first time since our 2019 launch that the whole (former🥹) team got together again - along with a special partner and solidifying future plans for the show. Stay tuned, TDSers. A big announcement is coming. Phase 2 of TDS starts now! I'll see you there. 👀 and I can't wait.
Love,
Annika ♥️

04/01/2024

This week's episode, a love fest full of reminiscing, brings 5 incredible years of and as a duo (with as producer) to a close! Nehal will be pursuing her dream of an entertainment content-creation career, and Annika will be taking That Desi Spark forward, continuing its efforts to create conversations, and share community stories and issues from across the diaspora.

Thank you so much for supporting us, sponsoring us, building this with us, listening each week, sending us DMs, sharing your stories, showing up to our events, suggesting topics, getting involved, inspiring us to keep going, creating connections, and sparking change in your communities as we try to do the same. We feel so lucky to have had you listen to our show. And thank you to the extraordinary, talented, open, and knowledgeable expert guests who have shared their stories and insights with all of us who learned from them.

We look forward to your continued support for both of us - and can't wait to announce all of the exciting ventures ahead for Nehal, Annika, and for TDS! ✨ Until next time...keep lighting That Desi Spark.

19/10/2023

You've probably noticed a number of these posts from your feed and as the campaign closes, we wanted to tell you about it - we've been at work with and to support the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act and get it passed by Congress so we can .

Introduced by , the act provides funding for further research. Thinking it's just diet or genetics? Nope. As Dr. Alka Kanaya, pioneer behind the MASALA study told us on our webinar with Rep. Jayapal, South Asians are the only demographic whose heart-related deaths are increasing...and the variety of factors haven't actually been figured out!

The bill is close to passing so contact your reps today and let's close the gap on heart healthiness in our community.

*We recognize that the conflict in Israel/Palestine is (rightfully) at top of mind for most of us. Please continue to look at our stories for ways to help the ongoing crisis.*

15/10/2023

Happy birthday to our wild one, the one who relentlessly goes for what she wants, and the one whose raw reaction is always the best to hear/see/laugh with - we love you! ♥️🎈🔥

25/09/2023

JOIN US on October 4th as we host a webinar with (D-WA 7th District) and Dr. Alka Kanaya (, MASALA Study) about a heart health bill authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services to establish programs that support heart-disease research and awareness among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, (including the South Asian population of the United States!).

Did you know South Asians make up 25% of the world’s population and 50% of the world’s cardiac disease burden? We can together!

The link in our bio helps you register for this FREE event on October 4, where you can learn more! Let’s be a part of the change.

08/09/2023

So touched and honored to be featured in this article of “Best South Asian Podcasts Around The World” by friend and fellow podcaster ! We’re in such good company with fellow shows in various spaces all around the world, all helmed by brown creatives with vision - and !

17/08/2023

Period poverty impacts people around the globe - and in South Asia, 1 in 5 girls drop out of school after their first period comes. What are some of the misconceptions around periods that you heard growing up? Comment below!
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15/08/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT! We spoke with of about period poverty, stigmatization, the lack of knowledge in our communities around menstruation, and the Foundation's work with millions to counter these issues. Listen now!
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25/07/2023

We are all about the book life - and we’re starting a book club! Let’s get together, read fiction by South Asian authors, and start conversations! Coming soon! 👀

AND WE’RE LOOKING FOR A MANAGER! Swipe to see what we’re looking for ➡️ and let us know if this is you!

11/07/2023

📣 CALLING ALL SOUTH ASIAN MUSICIANS 📣

Our friends at Ravi Ray Audio are hosting their 2nd annual Fellowship program for South Asian musicians! The award provides funding and mentorship to create, release and market one original song. Apply now until July 31st by submitting a form and short song demo at www.ravirayaudio.com/fellowship.

⬇️ Tag an artist who should apply, and swipe or visit to learn more. Good luck

30/06/2023

Donate and advance South Asian media representation, particularly of Pakistani-American women! Director and media critic (and sponsor of this week’s episode!) is fundraising to produce her next project, “Criteria Kya Hai?” LINK in our bio!

28/06/2023

Imagine The Last Girl. This conversation with , founder of was the most profound one we’ve done. And it IS relevant to us - we aren’t as far away as we think. But there’s hope and we felt it at the end of the episode. Listen now.

13/06/2023

is HERE! The star joined That Desi Spark to have a chat on what she'll miss most about this groundbreaking show, what the final season meant to her, what representation means and why she's cool with the haters. Tune in now on all major podcasting platforms!
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*This episode is sponsored by (get 20% off their ethically produced resort wear now with code SUNSET20!) and , a therapy practice offering telehealth services combining psychological interventions with cultural sensitivity.
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12/06/2023

Which of these activist/advocate/ally actresses are we speaking with this week?! 👀 Have you watched the new season? Let’s hear your thoughts below!

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02/06/2023

Within a week of recording with author, activist, and actress talking about anti-AAPI narratives and book bans, Simon and Schuster, the world’s largest publisher took a huge step in taking a Florida school district to court for banning books. As we mentioned on the episode, literature across America, primarily written by people of color or members of marginalized communities, has been banned from schools on the basis of “parental rights” and “protecting our kids.” Books save lives, and removing them only isolates children who need to see themselves in the world.

01/05/2023

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’d love your help in leaving us a 5-star review on so that we can be featured in the AAPI highlights section!

Thank you always for your love and support! We promise it’ll only take two seconds 🫶🏽

01/05/2023

New mom and new book! She’s making all the moves! ’s newest romcom novel, Sugar, Spice, and Can’t Play Nice comes out TOMORROW! ✨

Called “A strikingly vibrant love story for modern dreamers and hopeless romantics,” by publishing journals, Sugar, Spice follows Payal and Ayaan - a designer and a marketing whiz whose families in London have decided they should get married as part of a merger. Just one problem: they had a one night stand last week and hate each other. But both have reasons to say yes including funding for Payal’s line and a cushy role at Ayaan’s family’s company. No one has to know. Add in one meddling grandmother, three best friends from the CMC, and a whole lot of family drama, and you have a summer read with Dil Dhadakne Do vibes and a trip between London and New York.

It’s available in print and e-book at bookstores and online! Link in bio!

28/04/2023

’s newest album!🫶🏽 tune into to so here her speak about what the album means to her, her process, and what’s coming up👏🏽

05/04/2023

One thing shared about motherhood is her goal to normalize physical affection and s*x in age-appropriate ways with her children. (We're on board!) Did your family shy away from s*xual subjects or hide your eyes when people kissed on screen too? Let us know in the comments!
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04/04/2023

A crowd favorite, , is on TDS this week! She talked about motherhood, her journey in the spotlight and how she balances, the role models her parents were, and what she'd like to change for her own littles. Tune in now and let us know what you think!
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03/03/2023

We just wanted to drop in and say THANK YOU to all of you! ICYMI…

🥂We started live events in LA to network, meet new people outside the social media space, and create connections, and is loving meeting all of you out there! Stay tuned for more. And keep an eye out for NYC 👀

📆 We’ve launched weekly virtual workshops in mental health, physical health, life coaching, relationships, business and more with experts who know their stuff.

🎤We’ve been invited to some lifechanging speaking engagements…and we love doing them so if you need help with your org’s events, send us an email!

🎧The podcast itself has new episodes in the pipeline coming soon! We’ve heard so much feedback around topics and can’t wait to use it.

💻We were part of Amplify Accelerator and there are so many more ideas to implement!

Thank you for being such a huge part of our show and efforts. Every DM we get makes us our day. All the helpful feedback guides us. We want to make amazing changes in our community and build everyone up, and you’ve been pivotal as we aim to toward that goal! ♥️

03/03/2023

March workshops are stacked! 💪🏽We’ll open tickets gradually but in the mean time, here’s your spoiler alert so you can plan to join us! We can’t wait to see you! ✨

Each speaker has been vetted to be interactive, engaging, and to provide materials for attendees to learn from, and we are so excited to let them shine and make change in our community.

02/03/2023

Starting NEXT WEEK, our That Desi Spark Workshops are officially a weekly date with you - and we're kicking off with , who is going to walk us through creating new friendships as adults (because...yikes. Adulting is hard!). We're SO EXCITED because as you know, Divya has been a guest on our show and her insights are adored by over 218K people in IG - she knows her stuff.

Tickets are available at our bio - as always, they are $25, we've absorbed fees for accessibility, and if you need a little help, don't hesitate to DM as we always hold a few.

28/02/2023

We’re LIVE on Thursday with ’s Achala Kovuru, Director of Brand Marketing, to talk about all things business, food, appropriation, and more! Come join us at 6:30 PM EST/3:30 PM PST on Thursday, March 2!

14/02/2023

We’re on with this week! ♥️ We knew her as the hit on Vine, then watched her blow up all kinds of platforms before acting, content, podcasts, and more! She’s real, funny, and spilling all the tea on relationships, red and green flags, hookups, and more this week on That Desi Spark!

07/02/2023

LA FRIENDS👋🏽

Tis’ the season of loving your gals. and the podcast team up with in Los Angeles to bring you a one-of-a-kind Galentine’s Day networking & self-love event.🐄💕❤️

Hosted by of 'That Desi Spark ' and of Brown Girl Magazine, the evening includes two complimentary drinks, bites (vegetarian and vegan options available), a self-love manifestation workshop led by Holistic Coach/Healer, , and of course, lots of mingling + selfies!

Everyone is welcome to join. Couples, singles, q***r, non-binary and trans folks are encouraged to come!

07/02/2023

TOMORROW, February 8, at 7 PM EST, we’re hosting a workshop conducted by the incredible Dr. Anjali Ferguson, a therapist highly trained in trauma-informed care. She’ll be running an interactive, engaging session on what trauma is (not just what social media says it is), how it presents in the South Asian community (where mental health conversations still lag), how to cope and support others, and will provide attendees with materials to refer back to.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/526465882627

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HEY - this is your sign to do a 5 minute check-in with yourself right now! And every day. A pause, even to stand at your desk or kitchen counter, and make sure your needs are being met can change the way you approach the rest of your day! What are your other check-in questions? #thatdesispark #southasians #southasian #checkin #wellness #mentalhealth

One of the elements of @shubhikasharma and her brilliant designs for @papadontpreachbyshubhika is the respect, love, and creative twist/appreciation put into each unique design. Envisioning something new and still respecting what traditions exist is a fine line to dance and Shubhika explained her creative process beautifully! Listen now for more on her direction, inspiration, ambitions, and so much more. #thatdesispark #shubikhasharma #papadontpreach #fashion #designer #interview #fashiondesigner

Did you watch @sujataday’s @definitionplease on @netflix? It explored mental health, South Asian success, relationships, and so many more relevant subjects, all of which we talked about on the podcast this week! #thatdesispark #definitionplease #sujataday #netflix #netflixgolden #southasian #mentalhealth

@improvethedream shared this powerful testimony of Athulya’s. Athulya is also a Dreamer and one of the over 200,000 impacted by country caps and visas, as discussed on this week’s episode. #thatdesispark #immigration #immigrationlaw #visa #citizenship

10K FOLLOWERS! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast, spreading the word about it, engaging with us both on and off That Desi Spark, and being a part of our lives. We always say this podcast was life-changing but we cannot repeat it enough - you, your DMs, your emails, comments, and energy have kept us going through some pretty hard times. WE LOVE YOU! ONWARD AND UPWARD! And stay tuned...we have a lot more coming. #thatdesispark #podcastsofinsta #podcasters #podcast #spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #womenled #10k

Are you ready?! We’re coming back in February with big news and we are SO EXCITED about what’s coming! 🎉 We hope you all are staying warm, safe, and happy - we missed you! Tell us below - what’ve you been up to?! #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #southasian #southasianwomen #desi #southasians

8.10.21

We just finished watching #neverhaveiever season 2!!!!!! #tbt to interviewing the incredible @richamoorjani (aka Kamala), we have thoughts about this season but we want to hear YOURS! Let us know what you thought below ⬇️ should we do a follow up on this season?! @netflix @mindykaling For a quick listen, click the link in our bio for this episode! #neverhaveiever #netflix #southasianpodcast #southasian #desi #podcast #richamoorjani #nehaltenany #annikasharma

Happy #pridemonth to our amazing TWDfam members in the LGBTQIA+ communities. Wherever you are on your journey, you are valid, seen, supported and loved. As Laura Kate Dale wrote, “Whoever you are, and whoever you love, I hope your pride month is as positive, and as much of a protest, as can be." We’re right there with you. ♥️ #pride #pride🌈 #desi #southasian #southasianpride #southasiantrans #podcastsofinstagram #podcastsofcolor

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The Woke Desi

Our story begins with a Facebook post. When Annika Sharma, an author and health communications manager, was told she should start a podcast, she’d laughed the idea off. But it stuck with her, and on a whim, she posted to a South Asian women’s group on Facebook. Sixty-five people expressed interest. After whittling down the applications to five, then eventually two, Nehal Tenany--a blogger and digital marketing specialist from San Francisco--and Resham Dhaduk, a health and wellness entrepreneur, completed a trio of powerful women who would go on to become co-hosts of The Woke Desi, a podcast geared toward South Asian women (and men!) and the unique issues that they face in a multicultural world.

Part S*x and the City, a little Feminist Fight Club, and a sprinkle of a talk show, The Woke Desi takes on both light and heavy South Asian-American topics with ease. Episodes are released every Tuesday at midnight, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and more. A full list can be found at www.anchor.fm/thewokedesi.

Follow Annika (@annikasharma) and Nehal (@nehaltenany), as they begin Season 2, on Instagram, and follow The Woke Desi @thewokedesi on Instagram and Twitter!

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