20 Minutes with 20 Somethings

Badass Brown Activist

Description: Catch us have a heart to heart with the founder of BadassBrown Activist as well as BadassBeauty. She’s got a degree in journalism from Xaviers college Mumbai , and is currently working as a freelance writer. She has a loud voice on social media platforms where she has proven to be a great resource to enlighten the desi community on topics such as sexuality, misogyny, casteism, racism, and also beauty. A writer, an activist but above all- a woman with a point of view that promotes justice and equality. Follow them on instagram at: Badass Brown Activist: https://www.instagram.com/badassbrownactivist Badass Brown Beauty - https://www.instagram.com/badassbrownbeauty/ References: Independent new houses like- The Wire, https://thewire.in/ and Scroll.in - https://scroll.in/

Alexander Detha

Watch us catch up with a dear old friend, and an actor Alexander Detha. Alexander grew up between the east coast of America and west coast of India. Graduated with a degree in business from North Eastern University, and then flew across the country to Los Angeles to pursue acting as a full time career. We discuss acting stereotypes, Indian biases within the industry, and the mental stress a career in the arts can bring with this brave and charming personality. Follow Alexander on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a.detha/?hl=es Alexander's IMDb profile - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8681865/

Niki Mehra

With over 350K followers on Instagram, this creative genius has left her mark globally, as an Indian Fashion Icon. Niki Mehra, a fashion blogger, an admired social influencer, and an incredibly successful woman entrepreneur, sheds light on her journey to fame and success. In the past five years Niki has worked with some leading global brands like Fenty, Maybelline, Swarovski and was also recognized as the “Best Fashion Blogger: India 2018” at The JD Fashion Awards and the “Fashion Influencer of the Year 2018” by India News Women’s Achievers Conclave Awards. References: Essgee Shop - https://www.essgee.co

Alex Huffaker and Pradyuman Kodavatiganti (PK)

Listen to fellow podcasters, Pradyuman Kodavatiganti (PK) and Alex Huffaker from RedEye Design sharing tricks of the trade. We speak with these 2 friends, co-workers, co-podcast hosts and product designers about their design careers, schooling and impact their families have had on them. Check out Alex and PK's podcast: RedEye Design: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeye-design/id1473209695 References: Anchor podcasting platform: Anchor Minimally minimal: http://www.minimallyminimal.com/

Part 2: Adv. Gayatri Nitin Gokhale

Today, we cover the story of a woman that walks the path less trodden. Adv Gayatri Nitin Gokhale practises Criminal & Divorce Law in India and has gained immense recognition for her work. In part 2 of this 2 part series, Adv. Gokhale speaks about the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated field, her sources of knowledge and inspiration and what keeps her pushing on the path of justice, amongst all odds. References: Author: John Grisham - https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1TdILzYtNGD04snKz8hTSC_KLM5IzAUAWgIHzw&q=john+grisham&oq=john+gri&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i433j0j46i131i433j0i433j0l2.7067j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 OJ Simpson Show - The People vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime History - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_v._O._J._Simpson:_American_Crime_Story Content Warning: 20 minutes with 20 somethings provides an open space for the critical and civil exchange of ideas. This is a content warning for this episode includes Sexual Assault , Abuse, Child abuse and Violence. We try to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity and ask our audience to practice self care & to look after themselves.