Being Brown and Bold

Ajay Chopra is a renowned Indian chef, consultant, and media personality. From hosting the popular show MasterChef India to successfully launching restaurants around the globe, Chef Ajay Chopra has made a lasting impact on the hospitality industry. Born into a Punjabi family in Lucknow, Chef Ajay Chopra's passion for diverse flavors ignited at a young age, shaping his love for food. With a prestigious gold medal from OCLD and extensive experience working at esteemed establishments, he founded Zion Hospitality. Chef through Zion Hospitality provides expert guidance to hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Chef Ajay Chopra's influence extends beyond his culinary ventures. On his YouTube channel, he shares the finest recipes from different regions of India, presented with a creative touch and his own unique cooking style. Through his series "The Big Daddy Chef," he encourages men to explore their culinary skills at home and create cherished family moments through food. With his unwavering passion, creative spirit, and extensive expertise, Chef Ajay Chopra continues to inspire aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts alike You can find him on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook @chefajaychopraX/Twitter - MChefAjayChopra

Pooja Bavishi is the Founder and CEO of Malai, an artisanal ice cream company with flavors inspired by nostalgic, aromatic spices and South Asian ingredients, based in Brooklyn, New York. She “founded Malai because desserts bring people joy and she wanted to be in the business of delivering happiness.. She won on Food Network’s Chopped Sweets Pooja went to college in her home state at UNC-Chapel Hill, an M.S. from the London School of Economics,and an M.B.A. from NYU. She and her ice cream has been written up in everything from Inc. Magazine to the NY Times. And if you haven’t tried her ice cream, you are missing out! IG: @malai_icecream, @pooja_bavishi_ https://www.malai.co/ EATERDC: https://dc.eater.com/2023/10/2/23899013/nyc-essential-ice-cream-shop-malai-dc-coming-attractions Marketplace News: https://www.marketplace.org/2024/01/05/for-this-brooklyn-ice-cream-company-2023-felt-like-the-first-year-were-back-on-track/

Jyoti Chand (aka Mamajotes on socials) is an author, influencer, funny mom, and advocate for self-care, self-love, and maternal mental health. She has a background in stand- up comedy and improv, which explains why her videos are so hilarious. So many women find her relatable because of her honesty on the socials. She shares the reality of motherhood and influences her audience to find the joy in their lives and shares all the things that make her life better & easier. Jyoti has a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline UniversityAnd exciting news, her first book, Fitting Indian, will be releasing November 2024. She is working on her second book amongst a plethora of other projects. Jyoti was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles and now lives with her husband and 3 children in the suburbs of Chicago. Info & LINKS: On Instagram @thesoberdesi @mamajotes @jessoulfood We talk about: Born Confused #1 - Tanuja Desai Hidier They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta

Here's Jessny Joseph.  You might know her from Instagram as a digital content creator for her bodybuilding and most recently diving into her Malayalee heritage.  What you may not know about is her bicultural background, her science degree and her current career as a coder.  She’s had quite the journey growing up in Las Vegas and settling in TX.

Follow her on IG: @jessnyjoseph

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James A. Mathew is CEO of The Outer Voice Company – a groundbreaking South Asian American entertainment group that operates across music, media, and events. He is a recording artist and songwriter himself, as well as a global brand fellow for Nike. Raised outside of Chicago, James is a recent graduate of Harvard College, where he served as the 38th Student Body President.

https://theoutervoicecompany.com/

IG: jamesamathew

Today I am chatting with Kevin Wilson. He is known as the CEO of chai, which is the beverage that launched him onto the social media celebrity scene. He currently works as the  Digital/ Social Media Co-ordinator for Andrews University. As an ordained minister in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, "Chaplain Chai" is passionate about helping people think meaningfully about life so that they can live their lives meaningfully. He describes himself as a “Third-Culture-Kid” who grew up in Sri Lanka, Oman, and the United States. When he’s not creating content for his alma mater, he spends time nurturing a growing tribe of half a million chai-loving friends across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, by using chai as a medium for storytelling. He also cohosts the "Faith and Chai Podcast" where he creates space for conversations at the intersection of South Asian culture, theology, and meaningful living.  He is  married to his best friend of 10 years and his fur-children Phoebe and Leo.