EP #17: Kumutha Ramanathan – Award-Winning Journalist & Budding Entrepreneur

Kumutha Ramanathan is an award-winning journalist and budding entrepreneur who has called Toronto, New York and London home over the last decade. She joins the podcast to discuss Ara’s Nelly impersonation in high school earning him the "Tamil Nelly" nickname, moving to places like London & New York to advance her journalism career, the disservice that first generation Tamil parents do to their kids by emphasizing shame, men wearing tights, and much more!Follow Kumutha - https://twitter.com/kumutharamTimestamps01:11 - Introducing Kumutha Ramanathan04:34 - What sparked Kumutha’s interest in journalism, stories from her career pursuit20:05 - What is the worst thing that could happen?24:01 - How Kumutha built her network in London30:05 - Making an appearance on ‘The Social’32:35 - Stop caring about what other people think about you36:03 - Entrepreneurship, Brown Skin Essentials41:55 - Balancing career and family50:23 - Kumutha’s sources of knowledge53:22 - The legacy Kumutha wants to leave behind57:49 - Inspirations from the Tamil community59:16 - Non-Tamil inspirations1:04:58 - Advice for other Tamil creators1:06:57 - Creator Confessions1:13:10 - The Wrap UpSupport the show