TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Suchi Reddy...on reverence and nostalgia in architecture and design, on knowing when a project is done, and on being a "serene-ist"
Abhay is joined by award-winning artist, designer, and architect Suchi Reddy. They chatted about her heritage showing up in her work, about working with Ai Weiwei, and about the importance of trust…
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Wed 23 Mar 2022
ABHANGA REPOST...on their folk fusion expression of a Marathi tradition, and on removing barrier through their music
Abhay was joined for a conversation with the members of the contemporary folk fusion band, ABHANGA REPOST. They chatted about how they chose the traditional expression of Marathi saints as a vehicle…
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Wed 16 Mar 2022
Dr. Dave Chokshi...on leading NYC through a pandemic and reflecting on lessons he learned along the way.
Abhay is joined by Dr. Dave Chokshi, the 43rd Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygeine. They talked about personal and professional resilience, about how his values hel…
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Wed 16 Mar 2022
Meera Deo...on her journey into legal academia and scholarship, on 'race x gender', and on why the term BiPOC fails us.
Legal scholar and law professor Meera Deo joined Abhay for a conversation about her pathway to legal scholarship on race and gender. They talked about Long Beach, parenting, and the benefits of a so…
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Wed 09 Mar 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.
Abhay is joined by Priya Desai, a journalist and producer working at the intersection of sports, race, politics, and culture. To both their dismay and delight, there was no cussing involved....for no…
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Wed 09 Mar 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.
Comedian and sketch-writer Shaan Baig joins Abhay for a conversation about life as an artist and a dentist, and about the value of instincts and training as a comedian.
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Tue 22 Feb 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.
Abhay is joined by Hrish Lotlikar, the co-founder and CEO of SuperWorld, a real-estate platform in the Metaverse. They chatted about his journey and about what's both exciting and still unknown in t…
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Tue 22 Feb 2022
Jyoti Chand...on her many roles as a content creator, on living 'warmly' in Chicago, and on being everyone's 'cool mom friend'.
Content creator, author, and influencer Jyoti Chand ('MamaJotes') joined Abhay for a conversation about being an LA transplant in Chicago, being a South Asian American 'cool mom friend', and adding l…
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Tue 15 Feb 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.
Abhay is joined by Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, two of the co-stars of the film 'GEHRAIYAAN'. They talked about developing chemistry and trust on a movie set and learning throug…
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Tue 15 Feb 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.
Actor, Podcaster, Writer, and Producer Aasif Mandvi joins Abhay for a conversation about his journey as an actor, about growing up in Britain and how it's informed him, about lessons from The Daily S…
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Wed 26 Jan 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
Abhay is joined again by talented actor and director Sujata Day, whose debut feature movie DEFINITION PLEASE is now on Netflix. They chatted about the patience required to be a filmmaker, about form…
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Wed 26 Jan 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.
Abhay is joined by Mandar Apte, a leader in creating a culture of non-violence, healing, and compassionate collaboration.
They chatted about Mandar's documentary "From India With Love", which followe…
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Wed 19 Jan 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.
Award winning children's book author and illustrator joins Abhay to talk about her work, about how her own South Asian American experience informs her writing, and about the diversity of her audience…
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Wed 19 Jan 2022
Priya Krishna...on nostalgia, on being a food reporter and author, and on mirroring communities through food storytelling.
Abhay was joined by NY Times best-selling author and food reporter , Priya Krishna. They chatted about gaining confidence in the kitchen and as an author, about why we need to have more food-basic c…
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Wed 12 Jan 2022
Aftab Pureval...on why Cincinnati is so "dope", on being empathic in politics, and on optimism in his first 100 days of mayoring.
Abhay shared a conversation with Cincinnati's newly elected mayor, Aftab Pureval, about the importance of getting things done and bridging divides. Aftab talked about his Punjabi/Sikh and Tibeten he…
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Wed 12 Jan 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.
Abhay is joined by former PepsiCo CEO and chair, Indra Nooyi, as she reflects on her journey and her book "My Life in Full: Work, Family, and our Future". They enjoyed chatting about a variety of to…
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Wed 22 Dec 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.
Abhay is joined by writer and director, Geeta Malik, whose latest film is called INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES. They talked about Geeta's journey as a filmmaker, about the challenges and joys of storytell…
00:29:59 |
Wed 08 Dec 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.
Abhay is joined by actor Melanie Chandra, as they chatted about her film HOT MESS HOLIDAY , about the foundational effect of her generation of South Asian American actors, and about cultivating trust…
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Wed 08 Dec 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.
Reena Puri joins Abhay for a conversation about her journey as the chief editor of Amar Chitra Katha, about addressing storytelling through a modern and equitable lens, and about the joy of leading t…
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Wed 24 Nov 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.
Abhay is joined by Rooshy Roy, the co-founder and CEO of AAVRANI, and Indian-inspired beauty brand. They chatted about Detroit and how Rooshy's roots in Michigan have informed her, about the role of…
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Wed 24 Nov 2021
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