TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING

By Abhay Dandekar

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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say “TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’m DOING.” New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.

Episode Date
Raj Lulla... on "The Caring House" and writing about grief
May 14, 2024
Priyanka Kamath...on 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n and building skill equity
May 02, 2024
W.i.S.H. ...on being an all girl Indian pop group
Apr 30, 2024
Nisha Pahuja...on "To Kill a Tiger" and filmmaking
Apr 23, 2024
SPOTLIGHT...on Neha Assar and mehndi art
Apr 18, 2024
Yogendra Puranik...on life as a bureaucrat, educator, and politician in Japan
Apr 16, 2024
Nimesh Patel...on stand up comedy, pre-show prep, and being irreverant
Apr 09, 2024
Sangita Phadke...on her pastel painting journey, realism, and an "eye" for art
Mar 28, 2024
Anand Deshpande...on creating ecosystems and always learning
Mar 26, 2024
Raveena Mehta...on making music and feeling at "home"
Mar 19, 2024
Suhas Subramanyam...on running for Congress in Virginia
Mar 12, 2024
Dr. Swati Mohan...on aerospace engineering at NASA/JPL
Mar 05, 2024
Krish Ashok...on Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking
Feb 27, 2024
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal...on being a progressive and an Indian-American woman in Congress
Feb 20, 2024
Anjali Chandrashekar...on being a cartoonist
Feb 15, 2024
Anita Verma-Lallian...on real estate and making movies
Feb 13, 2024
Advait Shinde...on GoGuardian and using educational technology
Feb 01, 2024
Hena Doba...on journalism, identity, and trust
Jan 30, 2024
Chandrika Tandon...on love, light, and laughter
Jan 23, 2024
Aditya Kakodkar...on being the Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein and uplifting culture as a creator
Jan 18, 2024
Rukmini Vijayakumar...on bharatnatyam and a journey of ongoing learning
Jan 16, 2024
Vidya Balan...on being relatable and trusting herself
Jan 09, 2024
Sameer Gadhia...on Young the Giant, the journey of music, and feeling at home
Dec 21, 2023
Krystle Kaul...on running for US Congress in Virginia
Dec 19, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Rimjhim Gour and empowering rural communities
Dec 12, 2023
RAJA KUMARI...on finding peace and power
Dec 05, 2023
Magic Bus and Prince's Trust International...on childhood to livelihood
Nov 30, 2023
JAZZY B ...on life as a Punjabi music artist
Nov 28, 2023
#SaveOurHearts...a roundtable discussion on cardiovascular health in our community
Nov 16, 2023
Rahul Mishra...on slow fashion and the power of participation
Nov 09, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Avani Modi Sarkar and MODI TOYS
Nov 07, 2023
KRATEX...on Marathi House Music
Oct 31, 2023
Arjun Nimmala...on Major League Baseball, getting drafted, and the journey of a new rookie
Oct 26, 2023
Tanya Rao...on being a 3rd generation coffee roaster and small batch coffee production
Oct 19, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Nilam Patel author of "Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems"
Oct 12, 2023
Avanti Nagral...on her music, creating content, and asking questions that build trust
Oct 03, 2023
Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South
Sep 26, 2023
PENN MASALA...on a capella music, student life, and musical relevance
Sep 19, 2023
Prachi Shevgaonkar...on COOL the GLOBE climate action and individual empowerment
Sep 12, 2023
Kaivan Shroff...on life as a political commentator and public interest attorney
Sep 07, 2023
Pooja Bavishi...on MALAI ice cream
Aug 29, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Shila Wattamwar and sustainable investing and living
Aug 24, 2023
Sid Sriram...on his new album 'Sidharth'
Aug 15, 2023
Rajul Kadakia...on creating TechGirl and supporting female founders (INDIASPORA series)
Aug 10, 2023
Sudhanshu Kaushik...on advocacy and activism for Indian youth
Jul 27, 2023
Kaushiki Chakraborty...on classical Indian music and being who you are
Jul 18, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Siddhartha Tiwari and "The Lost Heroes"
Jul 13, 2023
Rishi Rajani...on storytelling as a producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad
Jul 11, 2023
Shelly Kapoor Collins...on shattering barriers and building ladders for more women entrepreneurs
Jun 29, 2023
Curtis Waters...on his new album 'Bad Son' and life in and out of the music business
Jun 22, 2023
Utkarsh Ambudkar...on his latest musical comedy 'WORLD's BEST', and on the through-lines and lessons of his versatile career
Jun 20, 2023
Samica...on her 'Laurel Canyon' EP and on making music in both LA and Nashville
Jun 13, 2023
SPOTLIGHT on Sachi Singh and ROOTLESS
Jun 08, 2023
Nikhil Abraham...on CloudChef and recreating food experiences
Jun 06, 2023
Neha Ruch...on MOTHER UNTITLED and transforming the career pause
Jun 01, 2023
Congressman Ro Khanna...on economic patriotism and lessons from being Indian American
May 30, 2023
Karan Brar...on his artistic experiences and appreciating the work in progress
May 23, 2023
Ranveer Brar...on cooking and communicating through food and art
May 16, 2023
Jay Kapoor...on storytelling in venture capital at a variety of intersections
May 09, 2023
Paraag Marathe...on life as a sports executive in the NFL
May 02, 2023
Ricky Kej...on music as an extension of his personality and beliefs
Apr 24, 2023
Ravi Kapoor...on directing 'Four Samosas' and sharing his brand of storytelling
Apr 20, 2023
Kanchan Koya...on integrative nutrition at the intersection of food, cooking, and health science
Apr 17, 2023
Lhakpa Sherpa...on climbing Mount Everest and her ongoing adventures
Apr 13, 2023
Priya Arora...on journalism and unique storytelling
Apr 10, 2023
Ryan Agarwal...on his NCAA college basketball journey
Apr 06, 2023
Snigdha Sur...on leading the JUGGERNAUT in 2023
Mar 27, 2023
Somesh Dash...on life as a venture capitalist
Mar 20, 2023
Abby Govindan...on comedy and writing and her ongoing evolution
Mar 13, 2023
Padmaja Kumari Parmar...on being a daughter of the House of Mewar and upholding its living tradition
Mar 09, 2023
Smriti Mundhra...on making 'The Romantics', and on filmmaking and what it's meant to her
Mar 06, 2023
Mim Shaikh...on being a British, South Asian, Muslim actor
Feb 27, 2023
Srikant Datar...on being Dean of Harvard Business School
Feb 23, 2023
Tony Khan...on being a sports and data executive with the NFL, All Elite Wrestling, and Fulham FC
Feb 20, 2023
Smriti and Kartik from The Brown Van Life...on traveling and life on the Pan American Highway
Feb 06, 2023
Pallaví AKA Fijiana...on her artistic journey as an American Indo-Fijian musician and rapper
Jan 30, 2023
Ahilya Bamroo...on figuring it all out, on life in Auroville, and on being a digital creator and actor
Jan 23, 2023
Congressman Shri Thanedar...on serving Michigan's 13th district and his journey to get there
Jan 16, 2023
Kal Penn...on writing his memoir "You Can't Be Serious", on the Brown Catch-22, and leaving impressions on his audiences
Jan 09, 2023
HUMBLE the POET...on his new book "How To Be Love(d)", on his teaching and learning experiences, and on
Dec 27, 2022
Dr. Rishi Menon...on his personal journey with addiction, rehabilitation, and recovery
Dec 19, 2022
Mini Timmaraju...on reproductive freedom and leading NARAL Pro-Choice America
Dec 12, 2022
Shaun Jayachandran...on Crossover basketball and on what's framed his journey
Dec 05, 2022
Sheetal Sheth...on writing children's books about real life, and universally appealing storytelling
Nov 28, 2022
INDIASPORA 10th Anniversary Forum...reflecting, celebrating, and envisioning
Nov 24, 2022
Anto Philip...on creating the UNDER 25 Universe, on analytic artistry, and decentralized education
Nov 17, 2022
Rajeev Ram...on being a doubles tennis champion, on longevity, and on his off-court legacy
Nov 10, 2022
Aanchal Malhotra...on writing about partition, on memories informing shared history, and cultivating trust as an oral historian
Nov 03, 2022
Madhuri Dixit...on Diwali reflections, on her diverse roles in 2022, and on building trust and confidence
Oct 24, 2022
Bijayini Satpathy...on her journey in Odissi dance, on liberated expressions, and on longevity as an artist
Oct 17, 2022
Neil Makhija...on lessons learned, door to door politics, and optimism for 2022 and beyond
Oct 10, 2022
Shalini Govil Pai...on her journey as a leader in Silicon Valley as the VP of TV at Google, on storytelling and building community, and on balancing the art and delivery of media content.
Sep 28, 2022
Sway Bhatia...on acting in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, on how her name resonates, and on her optimism for South Asian American artists.
Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Sweta Chakraborty...on the behavioral science behind our decisions, on the communication strategy of climate action, and on building trusting alliances and conversations
Sep 21, 2022
Aditi Shah...on being a self-aware learner, on measuring herself as a Peloton instructor, and on preserving trust and promoting the philosophy of yoga and meditation
Sep 21, 2022
Richa Moorjani...on feeling comfortable as a South Asian American in Never Have I Ever, about being an introvert, and about the ongoing questions she asks herself.
Aug 31, 2022
Shoma Chaudhury...on her compelling arc of journalism in India, on being a fierce defender of free speech, and on the questions she is asking herself these days.
Aug 24, 2022
Pooja Phadke-Ghangurde...on the personal impact of public policy, and on building economic strategies around clean energy and transportation
Aug 17, 2022
Prakash Janakiraman...on his journey in co-founding NEXTDOOR, on building social capital and preventing loneliness, and on what brings him joy
Aug 17, 2022
Bijay Biswaal on appreciating the art of a train platform, on feeling contentment as an artist, and on celebrating his Indian roots through his work.
Aug 11, 2022
Raja Kumari on her latest EP H.B.I.C, on feeling empowered and launching her own label, and on thinking about "legacy"
Aug 11, 2022
Simran Jeet Singh...on what it means to be a Sikh American in 2022, and on his new book "The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life"
Aug 03, 2022
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi...on organizing and not agonizing, on his "Indian-ness", and on what makes him hopeful about America.
Aug 03, 2022
Sarthak Saksena, Aneri Vajani, and Utkarsh Kohli... on making "Phase", on falling in love with the song and shooting a video, and on being optimistic
Jul 20, 2022
Suraj Patel...on political resiliency, on being a "pragmatic progressive", and on running for congress in New York City.
Jul 20, 2022
Shruti Ganguly...on being guided by sound, on being a global filmmaker to a global audience, and on the collective South Asian excellence in the film industry.
Jun 08, 2022
Sen. Manka Dhingra...on civic engagement as a South Asian American, on campaigning for re-election, and on finding innovations in crisis management.
Jun 08, 2022
Dr. Priyanka Wali...on her unique passions of medicine, comedy, and storytelling, on learning the art of clowning, and on co-hosting the podcast "Hypochondriactor".
May 25, 2022
Vasu Sojitra...on being an adaptive athlete and developing strategies for disability access.
May 25, 2022
Rehana Lew Mirza...on being a bhangra "superfan", her own unique South Asian American experience, and the dance musical "Bhangin It"
May 11, 2022
DJ Rekha...on the journey as an artist through Basement Bhangra and the pandemic, and connecting with people on the dance floor.
May 11, 2022
Sabaa Tahir...on her new book "ALL MY RAGE", on "relaxed fit" racism, and on the soundtrack of her own personal experiences.
May 04, 2022
Joseph Patel...on winning an Oscar for "Summer of Soul", and on his ongoing work as a writer, director, and producer.
May 04, 2022
Lilly Singh... on her book 'BE A TRIANGLE', on nurturing endurance as an artist, and on building foundations
Apr 20, 2022
Zakir Hussain...on the reverence of being a tabla artist, musical conversations, and dreaming of tabla beats
Apr 06, 2022
M R Rangaswami...on INDIASPORA, on building networks for the global Indian community, and on cultivating a spirit of giving.
Mar 23, 2022
Suchi Reddy...on reverence and nostalgia in architecture and design, on knowing when a project is done, and on being a "serene-ist"
Mar 23, 2022
ABHANGA REPOST...on their folk fusion expression of a Marathi tradition, and on removing barrier through their music
Mar 16, 2022
Dr. Dave Chokshi...on leading NYC through a pandemic and reflecting on lessons he learned along the way.
Mar 16, 2022
Meera Deo...on her journey into legal academia and scholarship, on 'race x gender', and on why the term BiPOC fails us.
Mar 09, 2022
Priya Desai...on sports as a connector and mirror of who we are, and on asking deeper questions about race, politics, and culture as they intersect with sports.
Mar 09, 2022
Shaan Baig...on being a South Asian American actor and sketch-writer, on the instincts of being a comedian, and element of surprise as a performer.
Feb 22, 2022
Hrish Lotlikar...on how ready we are for SuperWorld and the Metaverse, on "presence" in an immersive environment, and on building trust in an augmented world.
Feb 22, 2022
Jyoti Chand...on her many roles as a content creator, on living 'warmly' in Chicago, and on being everyone's 'cool mom friend'.
Feb 15, 2022
Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa...on 'Gehraiyaan' , on the value of building trust, on learning from their peers, and the challenge of portraying intimacy.
Feb 15, 2022
Aasif Mandvi... on making new year's resolutions, on the value of instinct as an actor, and on the explosion of brown media content in 2022.
Jan 26, 2022
Sujata Day...on her film DEFINITION PLEASE, on the value of peer support and confidence, and on what it takes to to tell South Asian American stories in Hollywood
Jan 26, 2022
Mandar Apte...on building a culture of peace and non-violence, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact and influence, and on tapping into everyone's sense of love and compassion.
Jan 19, 2022
Supriya Kelkar...on the responsibility of showcasing South Asian American children's stories, on mirrors and sliding glass doors, and on her motivations as an author and illustrator.
Jan 19, 2022
Priya Krishna...on nostalgia, on being a food reporter and author, and on mirroring communities through food storytelling.
Jan 12, 2022
Aftab Pureval...on why Cincinnati is so "dope", on being empathic in politics, and on optimism in his first 100 days of mayoring.
Jan 12, 2022
Indra Nooyi...on writing her book "My Life in Full", on the many dualities in her life, and her thoughts on mentoring and supporting families.
Dec 22, 2021
Geeta Malik...on making her film INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES, on the state of Indian-American storytelling as a writer and director, and her self-discovery in reflecting on her work.
Dec 08, 2021
Melanie Chandra...on creating films as a South Asian American artist, on making her latest film "HOT MESS HOLIDAY", and her journey in cultivating trust through continual surprise.
Dec 08, 2021
Reena Puri...on the success of AMAR CHITRA KATHA, on being an editor of a comic art institution in 2021, and about her journey as a life-long learner.
Nov 24, 2021
Rooshy Roy....on the philosophy behind AAVRANI, on how her Indian-American and Detroit roots inform her, and on addressing the imperfections of life through beauty.
Nov 24, 2021
Jyoti Pande Lavakare...on being a clean air evangelist in Delhi, on her memoir "Breathing Here is Injurious to Your Health", and on action items for living in an era of climate crisis
Nov 17, 2021
Shekar Narasimhan...on holding our elected leaders accountable, on building further civic engagement, and on being "American" first as we showcase our identity.
Nov 10, 2021
Hitha Palepu....on inspiring lessons from Kamala Harris, on empowerment and multitudes, and on unicorn spaces!
Nov 10, 2021
Ahir Shah...on developing his career in comedy, describing his craft to aliens, and the role of empathy as a performer.
Nov 03, 2021
Tan France...on parenthood, building trust and confidence on Queer Eye, fashion and style as a vehicle of joy, and integrating his identity as the sum of many parts.
Nov 03, 2021
Soborno Isaac Bari...on his favorite learning and teaching styles, on how he deals with mistakes, on his life as both a 4th grader and an 8th grader, and on the importance of empathy!
Oct 27, 2021
Dr. Sanjay Gupta...on writing his new book "World War C", becoming a great listener, and cultivating trust in those around him.
Oct 13, 2021
Janani Ramachandran...on running for State Assembly, fighting for equity and vulnerable communities, and lessons from the campaign trail
Oct 07, 2021
Raashi Kulkarni...on being a composer and artist after the pandemic, being a student of her past, and music as a vehicle for building relationships.
Oct 07, 2021
Sarina Siddhanti...on RIYA collective, creating access to authentic Indian fashion, and serving as an ambassador of culture.
Sep 22, 2021
Puneet and Omer Mirza...on BHANGRA EMPIRE, building community, and creating a movement around bhangra
Sep 22, 2021
Pinto and Billo Naravane...on creating Rasa Vineyards, storytelling, and blending art and science as wine makers.
Sep 15, 2021
Omkar Ranade...on being a South Asian American US Marine Corps officer, his experiences in Afghanistan, and returning shopping carts to their appropriate location.
Sep 15, 2021
Raj Girn...on cultivating confidence, on coaching and developing a brand, and making things happen!
Sep 08, 2021
Payal Singhal...on rekindling and developing relationships, on capturing emotions as a fashion designer, and on following the turtle on the better path
Sep 08, 2021
Abhilasha Sinha...on performing her songs to a virtual audience, on how her lyrics may be metaphors for her career, and on being on a Times Square billboard.
Sep 02, 2021
Rakesh Chaurasia...on performing bamboo flute music for Janmasthami, on rules and boundaries within classical Indian music, and music as therapy for all of us.
Sep 02, 2021
Priya Bapat...on lessons in simplicity, perfecting her craft as a Marathi/Hindi/English actor, and being poised, positive, and confident in her roles.
Aug 18, 2021
Zarna Garg...on being a Funny Brown Mom, being a screenplay writer, and the merits (and savagery) of an intergenerational audience
Aug 11, 2021
Kabir Akhtar...on directing with an editor's eye, "toilsome" things, and mentoring other South Asians
Aug 11, 2021
ADI...on New York, his journey in making new music, and turning 23 years old
Jul 28, 2021
Abhimanyu Mishra...on becoming the youngest ever chess grandmaster
Jul 28, 2021
Farhan Akhtar on Toofaan, responsibility, challenge, and confidence!
Jul 15, 2021
Manan Khurma
Jul 08, 2021
Ravi Chaudhary
Jul 08, 2021
Shini Somara
Jun 30, 2021
Megha Rajagopalan
Jun 30, 2021
Soniya Saanchi
Jun 24, 2021
Neha Dewan
Jun 24, 2021
Robina Dhindsa
Jun 17, 2021
Rajiv Satyal
Jun 17, 2021
Pritesh Shah
Jun 09, 2021
Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria
Jun 09, 2021
Shalmali and Sunny M.R.
May 29, 2021
Anita Chatterjee
May 22, 2021
Nora Ali
May 22, 2021
Devika Girish
May 16, 2021
Sean Desai
May 16, 2021
Vaishali Patel
May 09, 2021
Ankur Rathee
May 09, 2021
Paula McGlynn and Sarang Sathaye
May 02, 2021
Mridu Parikh
Apr 25, 2021
Maneet Chauhan
Apr 25, 2021
Kevin Negandhi...on broadcasting and anchoring on ESPN
Apr 19, 2021
Sanjena Sathian
Apr 19, 2021
Trisha Sakhuja-Walia
Apr 11, 2021
Asha Rangappa
Apr 11, 2021
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Apr 05, 2021
Reshma Saujani...on advocating for working mothers through the Marshall Plan for Moms, founding Girls Who Code, and cultivating trust through honesty.
Apr 05, 2021
Shibani Akhtar...on success and longevity in modeling, acting, and producing
Mar 28, 2021
Vick Krishna
Mar 21, 2021
Ashwani Jain
Mar 21, 2021
Pranay Manghirmalani
Mar 08, 2021
Sandhya Jain-Patel
Mar 08, 2021
Dr. Sona Bhatnagar
Feb 28, 2021
Shoba Narayan...on her journey to success on Broadway, early one-woman family nightly variety shows, and leading through performance
Feb 28, 2021
Geeta Patel and Ravi Patel...on representation, creating with balance, and the challenge of identity
Feb 22, 2021
Rajendra Vaishampayan
Feb 14, 2021
Snigdha Sur
Feb 14, 2021
Sri Gopinathan
Feb 06, 2021
Apeksha Dandekar
Feb 06, 2021
Vinisha Umashankar
Jan 31, 2021
Sopan Deb
Jan 31, 2021
Dilawar Syed
Jan 24, 2021
S.V. Date
Jan 24, 2021
Ami Desai...on being a digital creator, on her role as a South Asian lifestyle influencer, and on parenting during the pandemic
Jan 18, 2021
Aditya Mukarji...on being a teen climate activist in Delhi, on his quest to eliminate single use plastics, and on galvanizing others to be more socially responsible
Jan 17, 2021
Neil Makhija and Amit Jani
Jan 03, 2021
Sid Mallya and Prashant Lotwala
Dec 27, 2020
Simran Jeet Singh...on his mission to build more empathy, on writing "Fauja Singh Keeps Going", and on elevating the dialogue on race and equity.
Dec 21, 2020
Shilpa Shah...on the foundation and opportunity of CUYANA, on navigating a business through a pandemic, and on integrating her many roles as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur.
Dec 21, 2020
Karsh Kale
Dec 13, 2020
Urmila Nimbalkar and Prakash Amritraj
Nov 30, 2020
Anusha Dandekar & Sujata Day
Nov 22, 2020
Dr. Paria Hassouri and Dr. Alka Kanaya
Nov 15, 2020
Saleka & Suhag Shukla
Nov 09, 2020
Ash Kalra and Aashima Gupta
Nov 02, 2020
Mitra Kalita and Parijat Deshpande
Oct 26, 2020
Ronnie Chatterji and Jaspal Sandhu
Oct 17, 2020
Jenifer Rajkumar / Manisha Sinha
Oct 09, 2020
Jeremy Namkung (J-Lately)
Oct 03, 2020
Sri Preston Kulkarni & Dr. Neela Sethi
Sep 26, 2020
Mahesh Kale
Sep 26, 2020