Heartistry
Episodes
S7, Ep 4: Anjali Rao, Story teller, Educator & Author
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anjali Rao brings an intersectional and decolonial feminist lens to the study of philosophy and religion (Indic traditions) integrating storytelling, ...
S7 Ep 3: Social Entrepeneur & Executive Coach
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Farhana Huq is a visionary social entrepreneur, executive coach, and thought partner who transforms ideas into meaningful social impact. Her expertise...
S7 Ep 2: Nadhi Thekkek. Bharatanatyam Artist & Artistic Director of Nava Dance Theatre
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nadhi Thekkek is the Artistic Director of Nava Dance Theatre, and uses the south Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place, identity, a...
S7 Ep 1: Graphic Designer & Painter
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 of Heartistry is here (!!), and we are launching with a joyful and inspiring conversation with the awesome Hamama Tul Bushra!Trained as a gra...
S6, Ep 19: Aranyani Bhargav, Bharatanatyam Dancer & Choreographer
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aranyani is a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who began her training in 1990. Over time, Aranyani has developed her own distinctive approach to...
S6, Ep 18: Mona Ahuja - Certified Yoga Instructor, Pilates Reformer Instructor and Deep Stretch Coach
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mona Ahuja is a certified Yoga Instructor as well as a Pilates Reformer Instructor and Deep Stretch Coach. There were many moments that we loved in t...
S6, Ep 17: Mariam Magsi, Multidisciplinary Artist, Writer & Educator
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with Mariam Magsi has been a long time coming, as Farah knew right away upon meeting Mariam in Pakistan in 2023, that this was someo...
S6, Ep 16 - Lakshmi & Vinaya, Co-Founders of Vyolet Clothing
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sisters and co-founders Lakshmi and Vinaya Ravi share their path to creating @vyoletclothing where simplicity meets quality and elegance in apparel.He...
S6, Ep 15: Sruti Sarathy & Roopa Mahadevan: Artists, Musicians & Composers, & the visionaries behind "Songs of Many Lives"
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have seen either Roopa Mahadevan or Sruti Sarathy perform, you know just how brilliant they are! If you haven't, now is your chance!! And this ...
S6, Ep 14: Nikita Shah, Kalamari & textile artist
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikita Shah is a brilliant Kalamkari and textile artist, originally from Mumbai, and now based in Brooklyn. This episode is extra special because Fara...
S6, Ep 13: Co-Founders of "When Eyes Speak" - Preethi Ramaprasad (Dancer, Musician, Researcher) & Shruti Abhishek (Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations like this one exemplify so much of what the Heartistry Podcast is all about. Spotlighting voices and stories of individuals who are equa...
S6 Ep 12 - Arjun Verma, Internationally Acclaimed Sitarist
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Verma is an internationally acclaimed sitarist trained by Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Alam Khan, and Roop Verma, and has recorded with GRAMMY-winnin...
S6 Ep 11 - Phoenyx Rose, Multi-Hyphenated Artist, Healer, and Movement Educator
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phoenyx Rose is a Bay Area-born, multi-hyphenated artist, healer, and movement educator whose work spans Broadway, film, music, and sacred storytellin...
S6 Ep 10 - Saadia Khan, IndusThreads
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saadia Khan is the founder of Indus Threads, an impact driven fashion accessories brand that blends culture with elegance while empowering women throu...
S6 Ep 9 - Muhammad Joyo, Elaichi Co
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muhammad Joyo @mojofounds is a Pakistani-American, born in Karachi and raised mostly in the US. His moving around a lot while young made him curious a...
S6 Ep 8 - Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Geetha Murali is CEO of Room to Read, a leading international organization that transforms the lives of children through education. Geetha is a dr...
S6 Ep 7 - Saman & Maha Khan, Co-Founders of Seenaya
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seenaya @seenayaofficial was born out of a deep love for Pakistani heritage and the desire to share its beauty rituals with the world. As a mother-dau...
S6 Ep 6 - Dr. Devanshi Somaiya, Obstetrician-Gynecologist & Clinical Specialist with Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devanshi Somaiya is an obstetrician-gynecologist with 20 years of clinical experience and a strong background in public health, and has worked in low-...
S6 Ep 5 - Zainab Jeewanjee - Benefits Director, OPEN Silicon Valley "Synergy 2025" Conference Chair
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zainab Jeewanjee is a relationship-driven leader who believes “service is sales, and sales is service” and thus her work is rooted in service as a...
S6 Ep 4 - Kulsoom Aftab - Dramatist, Poet, Actor, & Director
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kulsoom Aftab is a dramatist, poet, actor, original content creator, director, translator, voice-over artist, script consultant, writing and acting co...
S6 Ep 3 - Rana Nadya - Fitness Trainer & Entrepreneur
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rana Nadya is a certified fitness trainer and an entrepreneur. She has been a national swimmer for Pakistan as well. Rana completed her MBA, and like ...
S6 Ep 2 - Taabir Noorani - Artist, Yogi, Humantarian
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taabir Noorani is an artist and yogi living in Karachi, Pakistan. She owns a gym and an art business with a touch of interiors. Farah invited Taabir t...
S6 Ep 1 - Sonya Malani Panchal - Founder & CEO of Scrumptious Wicks
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Scrumptious Wicks, Sonya Malani Panchal discovered a unique passion for candle making. When developing the scents she wanted in her candles...
S5 Ep 26 - Renu Razdan - Silicon Valley Exec turned Award Winning Actor & Filmmaker
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so glad that this week's guest, Silicon Valley Exec turned Award Winning Actor & Filmmaker, Renu Razdan, shared this advice she received. L...
S5 Ep 25 - Saiyna Bashir - Photojournalist, Filmmaker, Producer of "Ustad"
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to share this episode with Saiyna Bashir @saiynabashir_studios - an incredible and award winning photojournalist based in Pakistan. Se...
S5 Ep 24 - Alyzeh Rizvi - Co-founder, Peepal People
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing how an idea is born AND the name it is given, is always so fascinating! Alyzeh Rizvi, co-founder of Peepal People, a South Asian pantry brand...
S5 Ep 23 - Nadia Rahman - Communicator, Organizer, and Activist based in San Francisco
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We loved getting to know Nadia Rahman during our recent conversation (which happened to take place at the end of election week). Nadia is a communicat...
S5 Ep 22 - Bisan Shehadeh - Executive Director, Zawaya
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation this week is with Bisan Shehadeh, Executive Director of Zawaya, based in the SF Bay Area. She says so much about their vision to achi...
S5 Ep 21 - Anu Narasimhan - Artist
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Muthulakshmi Anu Narasimhan, art has always been a lifeline. Coming from a long line of artists and musicians, Anu has been painting from the mome...
S5 Ep 20 - Kalsoom Lakhani - Co-founder & General Partner at i2i Ventures
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest, Kalsoom Lakhani, has a pretty awesome "what", however, what we loved even more is her "why"?Kalsoom is the Co-founder & General...
S5 Ep 19 - Preethi Ramaprasad - Dancer, Curator, Musician, and Researcher
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preethi's #heARTivism is steeped in her personal experience as a Bharatanatyam artist, along with her extensive research and commitment to representat...
S5 Ep 18 - Irene Shimizu - Self-taught Mixed Media Artist
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irene Tcruz Shimizu is a self-taught, intuitive, channeled artist and divine messenger co-creating art that speaks to the soul. Irene manifests activa...
S5 Ep 17 - Salman Ansari - Software Engineer, Startup Founder & CTO, Writer, Illustrator, and DJ
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salman Ansari lives his life playing with many pursuits rather than specializing in a single path. He's worn different hats over the years - software ...
S5 Ep 16 - Zainab Hussain - Poet, proud Muslim woman
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zainab Hussain is a proud Muslim woman, a multilingual, multi-ethnic immigrant, a person with disabilities and conqueror of mental illness, all of whi...
S5 Ep 15 - Eben E. B. Bein - Climate Justice Advocate
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eben E. B. Bein is a high-school-biology-teacher-turned-climate-justice-advocate at the youth-serving nonprofit Our Climate. This conversation with Eb...
S5 Ep 14 - Meghna Bhat, South Asian Storyteller
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being a storyteller, first of your own stories, and then as a conduit to and for others to share theirs, is Meghna Bhat's super power. We loved hearin...
S5 Ep 13 - Rizwan Jagani, Professional Violist, educator
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rizwan Jagani is professional violist and educator of Indian and Pakistani heritage. He calls himself the “new-fit” violist due to his diverse car...
S5 Ep 12 - Marvi Mazhar, Pakistani Architect & Researcher
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marvi Mazhar is a Pakistan based architect and researcher, with her practice combining visual culture, spatial advocacy and interventions. What she wo...
S5 Ep 11 - Ashwini & Aparna Ramaswamy - Ragamala Dance Company
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From developing a collective vision, to finding your individuality, to upholding tradition while simultaneously embracing and acknowledging the contem...
S5 Ep 10 - Alka Joshi - Author of the Jaipur Trilogy, including "The Henna Artist"
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve already had the gift of reading Author @thealkajoshi books, you’re likely already a fan! What we loved is hearing about her journey that...
S5 Ep 9 - Rupal Joshi & Neema Nardone - (SAAFC) South Asian Americans for Change
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking mental health stigma in the South Asian community was the “why” for the creation of South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC) @saaforchang...
S5 Ep 8 - Ramadan Reflections: Rabia Meghani & Maha Sami
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode that is meant to encompass reflections of Ramadan, Farah speaks with Rabia Meghani and Maha Sami - both a part @nooranidance s...
S5 Ep 7 - Sabah Bano Malik - Pakistan based multimedia journalist, radio show host & author
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We loved this conversation with Sabah Bano Malik who shared her unique story of moving from west to east, and making Pakistan not just home away from ...
S5 Ep 6 - Anne Huang - Executive Director, World Arts West
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know representation matters, and our conversation with this week’s guest is a perfect example of exactly that.Dr. Anne Huang is the Executive...
S5 Ep 5 - Salman Parekh - Founder of Manto
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion has the potential to make a statement - sometimes literally! This week’s guest is Salman Parekh - founder of Manto @wearmanto - a Pakistan...
S5 Ep 4 - Aurat March - Grassroots movement in Pakistan advocating for gender equality
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@auratmarch is a grassroots movement in Pakistan advocating for gender equality and rights of gender-based minorities, challenging patriarchal norms a...
S5 Ep 3 - Bina Shah - Author, Commentator, Pakistan based Women's Rights Activist
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bina Shah is a force, to say the least. Author of six novels, including “Before She Sleeps” (a selection in @lillyslibrary) and “The Monsoon War...
S5 Ep 2 - Saad Sheikh - Filmaker, Modern contemporary dancer
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if we could all be colonized by art (in a good way)?! This is but one of the many aspirations of Saad Sheikh, the co-founder of The Colony in Lah...
S5 Ep 1 - Marium Kamal - Pakistani Artist, Feminist & Entrepreneur
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing away with the male gaze, but how?! Through the female gaze of course!Season 5 kicks off with a powerhouse heARTivist!Meet Marium Kamal - Pakista...
S4 Ep 33 - Barkha Patel & Shachi Phene - Kathak & Bharatanatyam Dance Artists, Co-Founders of Aangan
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barkha and Shachi are NYC based dance artists themselves, and we loved hearing from them about their why, what, how, AND their ability to revise their...
S4 Ep 32 - Ayesha Rasheed Boulware - The Citizens Foundation
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to be impressed by the depth and thoughtfulness of The Citizens Foundation @tcfpak to not just offer access to high quality education to c...
S4 Ep 31 - Vidya Murlidhar - Conscious Parenting Coach, Author and Creative Writing Teacher
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vidya Murlidhar @vidyamurlidhar is a Conscious Parenting Coach, Author and Creative Writing teacher. This conversation feels even more poignant in cur...
S4 Ep 30 - Alam Khan - Sarodist, Composer, Producer
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel that my work is now a combination of maintaining my tradition and lineage, while at times going beyond it into the world of contemporary, an...
S4 Ep 29 - My Lo Cook - Human Rights Activist & Advocate, Executive Director of Shadhika
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating conversation sharing the personal and professional journey of humanitarian and human rights advocate, My Lo Cook @ed_shadhika. My has wo...
S4 Ep 28 - Rasika Kumar - Bharatanatyam Artist, Performer & Choreographer
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From motherhood, the power (and challenge) of saying no, happily choosing more than one path, AND creating artistic projects and presentations that fo...
S4 Ep 27 - Melissa Sondhi - Opera Singer
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every artist’s journey is uniquely theirs, and we loved hearing about Melissa Sondhi’s, and why, as she says, “she works so hard.” Melissa is ...
S4 Ep 26 - Purvi Shah - Artist, Entrepreneur, Educator, and Writer
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purvi Shah identified a way to leverage her training and a career in design, along with a hard-won experience in dealing with pediatric cancer, and tu...
S4 Ep 25 - Drasti Mody - Dancer
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drasti is a dynamic dancer, with a foundation of training and experience in Bharatanatyam, and a performing artist known for her energy, dramatic expr...
S4 Ep 24 - Sajeer Shaikh - Pakistan-based Journalist, Poet & Content Creator
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Based in Karachi, Sajeer Shaikh @sajeershaikh is a journalist, poet, content creator and consultant with 8 years of experience in digital and print me...
S4 Ep 23 - Priyasha Shah - Founder & CEO of Sakhya
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the road you plan to take, leads you to the road you’re meant to take. This week’s guest is a perfect example of exactly that!Priyasha S...
S4 Ep 22 - Hajra Khan - Former Captain of the Pakistan National Football Team, 3-time Guinness World Record holder, Mental Health Advocate & Ambassador
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hajra Khan @hajrakhan.14 is not only a PHENOMENAL Athlete and the former captain of the Pakistan National Football Team, as well as a three-time Guinn...
S4 Ep 21 - Humayun Memon - Pakistan based Photographer & Curator
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When someone follows their calling, is it fair to call it both kismat and being the recipient of the right kind of support and encouragement? We think...
S4 Ep 20 - Radha Mehta - Film Director, Producer, Composer & Painter
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ome might call this week’s guest a “quadruple threat” as Radha Mehta is a Film Director, Producer, Composer & Painter. Though we don’t dis...
S4 Ep 19 - Mehar Khursheed - Pakistan based Social Justice Advocate
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mehar Khursheed @curlistani Pakistan based social justice advocate, has been getting her into all sorts of [GOOD] trouble for a very long time - which...
S4 Ep 18 - Omika Jikaria - Business Strategy Consultant, Meditation Teacher, Yoga & Reiki Energy Healing Practitioner, Dancer
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve likely heard of the fabulous Jikaria sisters, and next week is your chance to really get to know 1/3 of the trio - Omika Jikaria! Omika Jikar...
S4 Ep 17 - Haider Ali Shah - Pakistan based Performing Artist, Writer & Director
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Haider Ali Shah, is a true heARTivist. Hear Haider’s insights as they reflect on their unique upbringing in a Pashtoon village ...
S4 Ep 16 - Afshaan Haroon Jafri - Pakistan based Holistic Health Coach
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Afshaan Haroon Jafri, aims to empower people to reconnect with their healthiest, happiest selves through their own mind-gut conne...
S4 Ep 14 - Megha Desai - President of Desai Foundation
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megha @meghatron5 is the President of the Desai Foundation @desaifoundation an organization that empowers women and children through community program...
S4 Ep 14 - Affan Baghgpati - Visual Artist & Arts Educator, based in Pakistan
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farah takes us back to Pakistan for the next episode with @affanbaghpati Affan Baghpati is a Visual Artist and Arts Educator, based in Karachi, Pakis...
S4 Ep 13 - Rohan Krishnamurthy - Indian-American percussionist, composer, and educator
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy is an Indian-American percussionist, composer, and educator, and one of the leading voices of Indian classical and cross-genre...
S4 Ep 12 - Shila Wattamwar - Sustainability Activist, Founder of Sustainableme.Today
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our next episode welcomes sustainability heARTivist Shila Wattamwar @shilawattamwar Shila’s deep passion for sustainable food and the promotion of ...
S4 Ep 11 - Vu Le - Founder & Writer of the blog: Nonprofit.AF.com
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Vu Le and his hilarious, but spot on, insights through his blog @nonprofitAF join us on Tues, Apr 25 10am PST / 6pm GMT / 10pm...
S4 Ep 10 - Naiel Chaudry - Baker & Co-Founder of Lá Jawab Treats
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week welcomes our youngest guest to date, who will not only inspire you, but also want to make you try his baked creations ASAP!Meet Food Network...
S4 Ep 9 - Sana Meghani - Leader & Advocate for Equitable Higher Education systems
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sana is deeply committed to amplifying the voices and stories of those who have been historically excluded at institutions of higher education. She ha...
S4 Ep 7 - Huma Hamid - Techmaker & Co-Founder of Pakistani Women in Computing (PWic)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Techmaker for almost 2 decades, and co-founder of PWic - Pakistani Women in Computing (PWiC), Huma reflected on the beautiful parallel of artistic flo...
S4 Ep 6 - Zara Zulfi - Pakistani Musician, Teacher & Poet
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thought provoking, soul stirring, heart led - Zara Zulfi is a musician, teacher and poet from Lahore, the city of gardens. Her indie-pop music is fore...
S4 Ep 5 - Melissa Shah - Yoga Therapist, Founder of Find Your Breath
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are loving the momentum in the movement to decolonize yoga, and are in respect and admiration for all who are leading this effort. This week’s gu...
S4 Ep 4 - Parishae Adnan - Fashion Designer, Founder of House of Parishae, Climate Activist
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a light this human being possesses, and emanates. In every aspect of the way she speaks, how she approaches her work, what she intends to be the ...
S4 Ep 3 - Darrel 'Friidom' Dunn - Director, Choreographer, Actor & Composer
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friidom is the epitome of visual storytelling. His ability to move, and to move you through his movements, is somewhat of a visceral experience for al...
S4 Ep 2 - Zehra Nawab - Actor, Journalist, Director of Film & Theater
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zehra is a triple threat as a journalist, actor, AND director for film and theater! In addition to sharing about all the exciting projects she has bee...
S4 Ep 1 - Tejal Patel - Yoga Teacher, Speaker, Social Justice Educator
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What we know about Tejal:- Yoga Teacher, Speaker, Social Justice Educator- An advocate for yoga through a social justice lens AND educates and empower...
S3 Ep 34 - Anita Mithra - Founder of The Tortilla Entertainment Company / Theater Producer & Casting Director
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The art of the “pivot” is what led Anita Mithra to embracing her life’s calling. From Journalist / Communication Specialist to running her direc...
S3 Ep 33 - Shatarupa Bhattacharyya - Theatre Artist, Playwright, Director & Producer
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rare combination (or is it?) of being a social scientist and theatre artist, Shatarupa Bhattacharyya’s artistic practice is focused on representin...
S3 Ep 32 - Annika Sharma - Author & Co-Founder & Host of "That Desi Spark" podcast
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Annika Sharma is an agented and published author of romcoms starring South Asians. Her debut, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words,” has been ...
S3 Ep 31 - Wajiha Ather Naqvi - Singer/Songwriter, Music Researcher
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wajiha Ather Naqvi is a singer/song-writer and music researcher from Karachi, Pakistan. As a singer, she trains in Hindustani music under the apprenti...
S3 Ep 30 - Surina Jindal - Actress, Producer & Public Speaking Coach
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surina Jindal is an actress, award-winning producer, and public speaking coach. She is the co-creator and executive producer of the 2021 Comedy Centra...
S3 Ep 29 - Sujatha Balakrishnan - Teacher, Counselor, Theatre Practitioner & Founder of Theatre for Change
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sujatha Balakrishnan is a teacher/counselor and a theatre practitioner based out of Bangalore. She founded “Theatre for Change”. The underlying pr...
S3 Ep 28 - Marium Jeelani - Digital Media Artivist & Content Creator from Karachi, Pakistan
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marium Jeelani @mariumjeelani is a Digital Media Artivist and Content Creator from Karachi, Pakistan. She uses her online platforms to educate audienc...
S3 Ep 26 - Rabia Meghani - Medical Researcher, Behavioral Therapist, Educator, Yoga Therapist & Ayurvedic Practitioner
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rabia Meghani is a Medical Researcher, Behavioral Therapist, Educator, Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner. Rabia’s formal education is in pub...
S3 Ep 27 - Barnali Ghosh - Designer, Artist, Transportation Justice Advocate
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barnali Ghosh (she/her) @berkeleywali is a designer, artist, and transportation justice advocate from Berkeley, California. Her work bridges homes and...
S3 Ep 25 - David Brandstätter & Michelle Jacques - Multidisciplinary Artist & Singer, Songwriter
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Brandstätter’s work is rooted in cross disciplinary performance (circus, dance, physical theatre and music). He was born in Wuppertal (WOOPER...
S3 Ep 23 - Antara Bhardwaj - Kathak Artist & Filmmaker
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Antara Bhardwaj @antaraasthaayi began her study of kathak at the age of nine with legendary Kathak maestro Pandit Chitresh Das. Her panache and magnet...
S3 Ep 22 - Amna Mawaz Khan - Pakistani Artist & Activist
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amna Mawaz Khan @amnadabbadoo is a performance artist trained primarily in Bharathanatyam, presenting her Arangetram under Indu Mitha (Pride of Perfor...
S3 Ep 21 - Priya Das - Co-Founder of Mosaic America
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Priya Das @priyadasmosaic is the co-founder and Chief Programming Officer of Mosaic America @mosaicamerica She is the creator of Mosaic’s inspired f...
S3 Ep 20 - Princess Sarah Culberson - Thought Leader, TEDx Speaker, Artist, Educator
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Sarah @iamprincesssc has an extraordinary journey that has been featured on CNN, GMA, BBC among numerous other publications worldwide which h...
S3 Ep 19 - Saumya Dave - Psychiatrist, Author & Co-Founder of This Is For Her
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Saumya Dave @saumyajdave is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, mental health contributor to NBC News, and co-founder of the women's mental he...
S3 Ep 18 - Raaginder - Violinist, Composer & Songwriter
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raaginder @raaginder is a violinist, composer, and songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area. Trained in the ancient art of Indian Classical music, R...
S3 Ep 17 - Kaif Ghaznavi - Pakistani Actress, Singer & Dancer & Founder of Bunvat Festival
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kaif Ghaznavi @kaifghaznavi is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan, and from the California College of Ar...
S3 Ep 16 - Byb Chanel Bibene - Dance Educator, Choreographer & Performer. Founder of Kiandanda Dance Theater & Mbongui Square Festival
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Byb Chanel Bibene is a dance educator, choreographer and performer. He is the founder and artistic director of both Kiandanda Dance Theater @kiandanda...
S3 Ep 15 - Mashal Peerzada - Dramatic Writer for Theatre, Film & Television & Co-Founder of Yellow Brick
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mashal Peerzada @mashalpeeru is a dramatic writer and director for theatre, film and television, who has trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ...