Hello, and welcome back to another episode of BGR! I am so excited to combine my love of science with my love of sharing South Asian culture in today's episode where I highlight the experiences and research of a chemist who is currently research at the University of Chicago! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon! Here is a list of sources I used to complete this episode: A DNA voltmeter exposes a cell’s electric inner life. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03079-6. (accessed 03-31-2023.) Quantitative Chemical Imaging In Living Systems. https://krishnanlab.uchicago.edu/. (acces ..read more

BGR is back and today Saishaa discusses the difficulties behind getting a Green Card in the United States. She also interviews Pareen, Lakshmi, and Niranjana from Improve the Dream who provide insight on the impact the Green Card backlog has for students who legally immigrated to the US at a young age, also known as Documented Dreamers.  Improve the Dream's links:Sign the Petition LinkTree Website Instagram: @improvethedream Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsr ..read more

What has Saishaa been up to this summer? So much, including CIT at sleepaway camp, work, vacations, and of course the college application process!  Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/browngirlsrising/message ..read more

What inspired me to start my podcast? Why a podcast, instead of a book or YouTube channel? What tips do I have for other podcasters? These are some of the questions Saishaa answers as she takes a trip down memory lane and tells you all about why she started Brown Girls Rising, and what it's like being a high school podcaster. Special mentions: Be a guest BGR Linktree Stay connected :) ★ Instagram ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok ★ Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/browngirlsrising/message ..read more

This week, Saishaa discusses some moments in her life where she has felt out of place being an Indian person in America. She discusses how she doesn't like spicy food (maybe even Flamin' Hot Cheetos?), and how her family doesn't go to "functions" at the temple or Indian Community Center. Also, listen to her play the "Basmati Rice Test" to find out how desi she really is! Play the Basmati Rice Test: https://sid.fyi/basmatiRiceTest India is facing a heartbreaking COVID-19 crisis right now. Please consider donating or spreading the word: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMutualAidI ..read more

In this week's episode, Saishaa chats with Unnati Gupta about her organization, Youth at Berwyn, her upcoming book, Opportunity Day, and why South Asian girls need to be represented in business fields. Saishaa's aunt, Ayonija Gupta, also sends in audio clips discussing her experience as a South Asian business owner. India is facing a heartbreaking COVID-19 crisis right now. Please consider donating or spreading the word: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMutualAidIndia&e=ATMOuNi0AR8P-mLr9UmT7dVYL-qW4MHKYsKc-25oHYOX6TGpSyjewsRBn-_fFtqtcSBO-ZKx78WVb8fL&s=1 Unnati's links ..read more

In today's bonus episode, Saishaa and her sister, Shivika discuss their favorite foods, dislikes, and tell funny stories behind some of the best foods they've eaten. Can you believe they got in trouble for eating too many latkes at summer camp?! Make sure to stay till the end to hear Shivika's *amazing* impression of Saishaa, the host of BGR *insert facepalm* lol! Special thanks to Shivs for being a guest today! Be sure to check out The Future Lawyers. IG Handle: @thefuturelawyers Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gma ..read more

In today's episode, Saishaa and her guests discuss being South Asian Girls in the field of medicine, offer advice on being high school students interested in medicine, and discuss South Asian representation in various medical specialties.  Thank you to Sanya, Meera, and Riya for being guests on this episode! Be sure to follow them/ their organizations: Sanya: https://linktr.ee/medicalwonders https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMerS5bgr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfw0vTqNAzdFRs89s6uXTZA https://medicalwonderss.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/medical.wonders/ https://www.instagram.com/sx ..read more

In this episode, Saishaa and actress Shelly Bhalla (Jane the Virgin, American Crime Story, General Hospital) discuss their experiences growing up South Asian, what it's like being a South Asian actress in the American film + entertainment industry,  and Shelly tells her incredible story of becoming an actress. Of course, they also discuss the critically-acclaimed Golden Globe winner rom-com series, Jane the Virgin, and answer a very important question: are you on Team Michael or Team Rafael? *There are some spoilers in this episode. However, I believe all should listen to this episod ..read more

Today, I did a Q and A with my sister, Shivika! We answered a lot of questions submitted by Instagram followers, and had so much fun recording. This episode is intended to be lighthearted, and so you could get to know me, the host, a bit better! I hope you enjoy today's episode!  Instagram- @browngirlsrisingpod Email- browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/browngirlsrising/message ..read more