EP.99 - Neha of Ninja Nari - "You're The Best When Serving Your Community"

Welcome back Neha, founder of Ninja Nari and author of the children’s book Spooks & Sparklers: A Halloween and Diwali Adventure. With Diwali falling on the heels of Halloween this year, Neha’s book beautifully bridges the gap between these two celebrations, reflecting the journey of first-generation immigrants navigating both Eastern and Western traditions. Neha shares, “This will serve as a beautiful reminder of what they already know,” while celebrating the incredible work of South Asian women.We also dive into parenting, as Neha reflects  “I want to be more mindful about what I’m passing on.” She offers tips for those unfamiliar with Diwali, sharing how they can respectfully educate themselves about the holiday. Neha encourages us all to “take up space” and “own our shit,” while reminding us to "show up for people around you." This conversation offers a blend of cultural celebration, empowerment, and community spirit.Instagram: ninjanari.yycSpooks and Sparklers BookSupport the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.