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
Advait Shinde...on GoGuardian and using educational technology
Abhay is joined by Advait Shinde, the co-founder and CEO of the educational tech company GoGuardian. They chatted about everything from the value of online learning to the guardrails of technology t…
Hena Doba...on journalism, identity, and trust
Hena Doba joins Abhay to chat about her continuing journey in media journalism as a Pakistani American. They chatted about storytelling, about legacy networks and OTT, and about cultivating trust.
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Chandrika Tandon...on love, light, and laughter
Abhay is joined by Grammy nominated musician, business leader, and humanitarian Chandrika Tandon, as they chatted about her journey and motivations, about her newest album "Ammu's Treasures" weaving …
Aditya Kakodkar...on being the Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein and uplifting culture as a creator
Abhay shares a conversation with Aditya Kakodkar AKA Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein as they chatted about everything from observation skills to bad Marathi dad jokes to surprising reactions with those who…
Rukmini Vijayakumar...on bharatnatyam and a journey of ongoing learning
Abhay is joined by bharatnatyam dance artist and choreographer, Rukmini Vijayakumar. They chatted about everything from sharpening her observational skills to being a spiritual artist to the effect …
Vidya Balan...on being relatable and trusting herself
Abhay is joined by actor Vidya Balan for a conversation about relatability, defining success, trusting herself and much more!
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(2:14) Part 1 - First impressions, success as an…
Sameer Gadhia...on Young the Giant, the journey of music, and feeling at home
Sameer Gadhia, the lead singer of YOUNG THE GIANT joins Abhay for a conversation about his musical journey, expressions of identity, parenting, performance, Point of Origin, and even lessons in leade…
Krystle Kaul...on running for US Congress in Virginia
Abhay chats with Congressional candidate Krystle Kaul, who is running for office in Virginia's 10th district. They chatted about everything from being able to understand the needs of her unique dist…
SPOTLIGHT on Rimjhim Gour and empowering rural communities
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Rimjhim Gour is the founder of GRAMYA, a digital grassroots audio platform that facilitates two-…
RAJA KUMARI...on finding peace and power
Abhay is joined again by fusion artist, songwriter, rapper, and performer RAJA KUMARI, as she embarks on her North American tour. They chatted about everything from some spiritual reset moments, to …
Magic Bus and Prince's Trust International...on childhood to livelihood
Abhay chats with Matthew Spacie, founder of Magic Bus, and Will Straw, CEO of Prince’s Trust International. As three people committed to improving the lives of children and young people, they chatte…
JAZZY B ...on life as a Punjabi music artist
Abhay is joined by Punjabi music artist JAZZY B, as he reflects on life and his journey. They talked about everything from parenting to reverance to spirituality and connecting with youth.
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#SaveOurHearts...a roundtable discussion on cardiovascular health in our community
Abhay is joined by Prince Bhojwani (ASANA Voices), Sarah Shah (Indian American IMPACT), and Annika Sharma (That Desi Spark), three of the leaders behind the SAVE OUR HEARTS campaign. Indians and Sout…
Rahul Mishra...on slow fashion and the power of participation
Abhay is joined by fashion designer Rahul Mishra for a conversation about slow fashion, the power of participation, and mindful luxury. They talked about everything from patience to sustainability t…
SPOTLIGHT on Avani Modi Sarkar and MODI TOYS
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Avani Modi Sarkar, is the co-founder of MODI TOYS and has used her own parenting experiences as…
KRATEX...on Marathi House Music
Abhay chats with DJ and producer, Krunal Ghorpade, also known as KRATEX, who blends house music and Marathi music together. They talked about how "M-House" got started, the value of making music tha…
Arjun Nimmala...on Major League Baseball, getting drafted, and the journey of a new rookie
Abhay is joined by athlete and baseball player, Arjun Nimmala, who as a new Toronto Blue Jay, is looking to become the first player of South Asian descent to play in an MLB game. They talked about t…
Tanya Rao...on being a 3rd generation coffee roaster and small batch coffee production
Abhay is joined by 3rd generation coffee roaster, Tanya Rao, the founder and owner of Kaveri Coffee Works, among the only women owned Indian coffee companies in the US. From monsoon coffee to the tr…
SPOTLIGHT on Nilam Patel author of "Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems"
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Nilam Patel is an author and an artist bringing readers into a world of profound introspection …
Avanti Nagral...on her music, creating content, and asking questions that build trust
Abhay is joined by singer, activist, and content creator, Avanti Nagral. They chatted about connecting many themes, communicating with several generations, measuring success, and what questions she'…