S1 E1: Meesha Sharma — I started decolonizing myself, and it was a painful process

You can’t decolonize a system without first decolonizing yourself. On today’s episode, we talk to Meesha Sharma about the uncomfortable process of decolonizing our minds. We touch on her experiences as an Indian woman growing up in America and how education can “radicalize” us with a more intersectional perspective. Meesha reminds us that to change systems we first need to look at our role in the systems around us, and of the dangers in co-opting Indigenous practices without understanding their lineage.

She shares her thoughts on social media as a tool for activism, as well as the potential limitations. We get insight on the vision behind her business, Alchemystic Studio, and the non-linear process of decolonizing one’s mind. Meesha also educates us on the struggles of the Dalit people and the farmer’s strike in India, as well the fight for [land back/independence/state recognition] currently going on Taino land, also known as Puerto Rico. We wrap up by asking Meesha to share what it can look like to stand up for your mission while avoiding burnout.

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Episode transcript

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