EP #131: Arunan Arulampalam - Mayor of Hartford (Connecticut)

Arunan Arulampalam ( @mayorarunan ) is the Mayor of Hartford (Connecticut).He joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss South Asian representation slowly growing in the politics, his parents’ belief that “no one would vote for someone with the last name, Arulampalam” because of the world they inherited and overcoming these underdog odds, being the CEO of a non-profit before running for mayor, his passion for Hartford, the importance of faith and family in keeping him rooted, and so much more.Follow Arunan:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mayorarunan/)   Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Arunan Arulampalam01:22 - Arunan’s thoughts on how the 2025 US Elections played out03:34 - Arunan speaks on his childhood years; not realizing he’d end up in politics06:43 - Politics being less openly discussed in today’s world07:09 - College, love, career, and family; Atlanta, LA, and Hartford08:43 - Why he loves Hartford; why you should visit10:16 - Being the CEO of a non-profit before running for mayor12:00 - His path to becoming mayor; beating the odds as an underdog15:47 - What he wants to accomplish during his time as mayor17:51 - His day-to-day as mayor; navigating a lack of time19:28 - How he manages his energy through work and familiar priorities21:20 - Family and faith dictating his decisions; staying humble23:35 - His biggest learning lessons since becoming mayor27:18 - What’s the Tamil-community like in Hartford?29:25 - Advice he would give his 16-year-old self30:17 - The legacy he wants to be remembered for by friends and family30:51 - Creator Confessions35:36 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan    Support the show