Masala Podcast
One of the best podcasts for women, by a woman. Tackling taboos with the award-winning Masala Podcast.
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The Great Indian Patriarchy in The Great Indian Kitchen
About how a small-budget breakout Malayalam language film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ which captures the patriarchal power imbalance in Keralan households.
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Inspiring South Asian Womxn
Inspirational South Asian women & fiery Asian feminists. Love you Bad Betis!
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PREETI D’SOUZA
South Asian womxn rock. Preeti Dsouza has a belly and she knows how to use it! A belly dancer, known for busting taboos around size and body shape, Preeti has spent the last 10 years both learning and teaching Belly Dancing in Mumbai. She has trained with international teachers and has trained her students to perform
TORAL SHAH
South Asian womxn are awesome! South Asian Sister Toral Shah is Founder of The Urban Kitchen, Nutritional Scientist (MSc Nutr Med), Functional Medicine Practitioner, Food and Health Writer & Consultant Toral was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29. It was just six years after she supported her mum through the disease. In 2018, she
Audible’s ‘To The Woman’ Podcast
Soul Sutras® was part of an incredible project featuring written & narrated letters on Audible’s exclusive ‘to The Woman’ podcast, hosted by Scarlett Curtis. Reading my letter (about my experiences around my body while growing up in India) on a panel for the launch with Scarlett, June Sarpong & Lisa Luxx (all so supportive of
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THEATRE PERFORMANCES
The stories that took shape at our Masala Monologues® workshops over two years were shaped and transformed into these theatre performances. You’ll see for yourself how creating safe spaces where South Asian womxn can write their personal stories, from their culture – can be so powerful! “It’s the closest I’ve seen my identity represented on
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A COLLAB WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Soul Sutras collaborated with the University of Berkeley California to run a series of writing workshops with their South Asian female-identifying student community. We explored the taboos faced by South Asian American womxn. We talked about their cultural experiences around the themes of sex, sexuality, shame, body image, domestic violence & other taboo topics within
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Is your body bootylicious, baby?
What do you see when you stand naked in front of the mirror? I first see the lumps & bumps that I’m not happy with. The over-large tummy, the too-small breasts. Then, if I make the effort, I start to see the beauty in my body. I’m sure that’s the case with most women, in
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MASALA PODCAST SEASON 2
Winner of multiple awards, considered a top feminist podcast Episode 1: Being a South Asian Woman Episode 2: Colourism in South Asian Culture Episode 3: Belonging in South Asian Culture Episode 4: Porn & South Asian Culture If you’re looking for ethical places to enjoy porn: Episode 5: Rape in South Asian Culture Episode 6:
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Guest Blog: Not Asian Enough?- Tanya Vyas
Several times over the last year – in fact, over the last decade – I have been told that I don’t look Asian, Indian or Sikh. Another common comment I receive is, “You look different”. Usually, I overlook remarks like this; I don’t worry myself with what others think of me. But since this was
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Being naked
Why are we so embarrassed about being naked? Millions of Japanese women don’t seem to be. On a recent trip to Japan, I discovered onsens. These hot springs are dotted all over Japan and as much part of a Japanese woman’s life as a manicure is among British women. This is how it works: you