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
Jyoti Pande Lavakare...on being a clean air evangelist in Delhi, on her memoir "Breathing Here is Injurious to Your Health", and on action items for living in an era of climate crisis
Abhay is joined for a post-Divali conversation by Jyoti Pande Lavakare, the co-founder of CARE for AIR, and the author of the powerful memoir, "Breathing Here is Injurious to Your Health". Jyoti is a…
00:51:49 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Shekar Narasimhan...on holding our elected leaders accountable, on building further civic engagement, and on being "American" first as we showcase our identity.
Abhay is joined by the founder and CEO of AAPI Victory Fund, Shekar Narasimhan, as they chatted about building power through planning and policy, about the deep tethered roots to Indian politics and …
00:30:01 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Hitha Palepu....on inspiring lessons from Kamala Harris, on empowerment and multitudes, and on unicorn spaces!
Hitha Palepu, pharmaceutical CEO, content creator, and the author of the book "We're Speaking", a collection of inspirations and lessons learned from Kamala Harris, joins Abhay to talk about her jour…
00:30:01 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Ahir Shah...on developing his career in comedy, describing his craft to aliens, and the role of empathy as a performer.
Abhay is joined by British comedian Ahir Shah, showcased in HBO Max's DOTS and his new tour DRESS, for a conversation about developing his career journey, accelerating trust through his style and ran…
00:29:59 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Tan France... on parenthood, building trust and confidence on Queer Eye, fashion and style as a vehicle of joy, and integrating his identity as the sum of many parts.
Tan France shares his experiences as a new parent, the challenges of balancing family and professional life, and the cultural expectations surrounding parenting. He reflects on the emotional bond wit…
00:28:43 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Soborno Isaac Bari...on his favorite learning and teaching styles, on how he deals with mistakes, on his life as both a 4th grader and an 8th grader, and on the importance of empathy!
Abhay is joined by 9 year old child prodigy and professor of math and science, Soborno Isaac Bari. They chatted about his book called "The Love", his love for history, learning at two different grad…
00:59:55 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Dr. Sanjay Gupta...on writing his new book "World War C", becoming a great listener, and cultivating trust in those around him.
Abhay is joined by fellow physician, Sanjay Gupta MD, author of "World War C", and CNN chief medical correspondent. They chatted about Sanjay's experiences during his career and during the pandemic,…
00:59:55 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
Janani Ramachandran...on running for State Assembly, fighting for equity and vulnerable communities, and lessons from the campaign trail
Janani Ramachandran, an Oakland social justice attorney who recently ran for a California State Assembly joins Abhay to chat about running for office, some of the unwritten rules of politics, and con…
00:29:59 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
Raashi Kulkarni...on being a composer and artist after the pandemic, being a student of her past, and music as a vehicle for building relationships.
Abhay is joined by composer and musician, Raashi Kulkarni, who was recently selected to be a part of the 2021-2023 Universal Composers Initiative. They chatted about her journey, playing the DDLJ son…
00:29:59 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
Sarina Siddhanti...on RIYA collective, creating access to authentic Indian fashion, and serving as an ambassador of culture.
Abhay is joined by Sarina Siddhanti, the co-founder of RIYA collective, a company whose mission is to preserve and promote sustainable South Asian fashion consumption in the US through access and inc…
00:29:59 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Puneet and Omer Mirza...on BHANGRA EMPIRE, building community, and creating a movement around bhangra
Abhay is joined by the founders of BHANGRA EMPIRE, Puneet and Omer Mirza, as they talk about how to pronounce "bhangra", building a movement from a dance, and creating world-wide relationships throug…
00:29:59 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Pinto and Billo Naravane...on creating Rasa Vineyards, storytelling, and blending art and science as wine makers.
Abhay is joined for a journey through the experiences of Pinto and Billo Naravane, the brothers behind Rasa Vineyards. They share their journey as wine makers and the value of storytelling and relat…
00:30:01 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Omkar Ranade...on being a South Asian American US Marine Corps officer, his experiences in Afghanistan, and returning shopping carts to their appropriate location.
Abhay is joined by Omkar Ranade, an attorney and USMC captain whose last combat service was in Afghanistan. They chatted about his experiences and journey in the military as a South Asian American.
00:30:01 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Raj Girn...on cultivating confidence, on coaching and developing a brand, and making things happen!
Raj Girn, media entrepreneur, coach, and founder of ANOKHI life and OPEN CHEST ACADEMY joins Abhay for a wide ranging chat about developing relationships, building confidence, and their mutual love f…
00:29:59 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Payal Singhal...on rekindling and developing relationships, on capturing emotions as a fashion designer, and on following the turtle on the better path
Abhay is joined by the superb fashion house founder Payal Singhal for a conversation about her journey through fashion design and the range of storytelling that informs her art. They chatted about b…
00:29:59 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Abhilasha Sinha...on performing her songs to a virtual audience, on how her lyrics may be metaphors for her career, and on being on a Times Square billboard.
Singer-songwriter Abhilasha Sinha joins Abhay for a chat about writing music in both Hindi and Englis
h, about the value of absence or presence in her music, and what she's optimistic about!
00:30:03 |
Thu 02 Sep 2021
Rakesh Chaurasia...on performing bamboo flute music for Janmasthami, on rules and boundaries within classical Indian music, and music as therapy for all of us.
Abhay was joined by bamboo flute virtuoso Rakesh Chaurasia to chat about playing for 24 hours straight during Janmasthami, continuously learning in music, and the spiritual and therapeutic role of mu…
00:29:54 |
Thu 02 Sep 2021
Priya Bapat...on lessons in simplicity, perfecting her craft as a Marathi/Hindi/English actor, and being poised, positive, and confident in her roles.
Award-winning Marathi and Hindi actor Priya Bapat joined Abhay for a conversation about her journey, preparing for various roles, and being bold, confident, and extremely positive! Priya is currentl…
00:59:55 |
Wed 18 Aug 2021
Zarna Garg...on being a Funny Brown Mom, being a screenplay writer, and the merits (and savagery) of an intergenerational audience
Comedian Zarna Garg joined Abhay for a ride through her journey into comedy, presenting "clean" storytelling, and the rigors of creating online content.
By the way, oversized baggage is available to …
00:30:04 |
Wed 11 Aug 2021
Kabir Akhtar...on directing with an editor's eye, "toilsome" things, and mentoring other South Asians
Kabir Akhtar joined Abhay to chat about his journey as a director and editor, working on projects with Mindy Kaling, and developing a pipeline for other South Asians. Of note, no Philly sports topic…
00:30:00 |
Wed 11 Aug 2021
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