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Just Chai
by Sultana Ali and Amy Chauhan
Like the perfect cup of chai, two "brown girls" focus on the essence of what matters. Through conversation, banter, and a dose of laughter, these old friends offer perspectives for living a meaningful and peaceful life in a modern world.
Episodes
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Women and Leadership
We are focusing on women and leadership, speaking with the incredible Julia, a high-powered executive who leads with authenticity. How can we grow our careers and find purpose and power in our work journey? How can we bounce back from a challenging performance assessment? What lessons have served...
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The Mind-Body Connection
In our second season, we are bringing some popular guests back. Crystal joins us in this episode to discuss how what you think and feel play a big role in your physical health as well. We share some good stories, tips for going to the doctor, and how to tune into your body and experience greater...
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February Refresh
We start a new season with this episode and are taking a look at the new year in February. New Year’s resolutions or goals may feel like they are in the rearview mirror already, but don’t lose heart. Your two favorite brown girls are here to help you reassess your goals and plans for 2022, and…
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Adulting 201
We heard a lot from you about your questions, and advice, on “adulting”--from career to marriage to therapy. It was too good to not share, so we are bringing you a second conversation. This episode also concludes our first season, and we hope to come back to you with new episodes soon. Stay tuned...
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Adulting 101
Were you handed a manual on how to be an adult? Didn’t think so. Your two favorite brown girls are answering listener questions and addressing complaints about adulting--bring it on! And there’s so much we heard from you (including advice), that we will have a follow-up conversation! In this...
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Hair!
As Brown girls, hair is a symbol of strength and a connection to our ancestral roots. And for many people, hair is also tied to identity and phases of life. We are talking with Amy’s hairstylist/hair therapist, Priya, in a special episode. When a client is in her chair, she isn’t simply trimming...
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TV Talk
As we have spent the longest time at home since childhood, nostalgia has taken hold of our entertainment options. And we are also looking for new and interesting stories to captivate our attention. Yes, we are talking television. Your two favorite brown girls are dishing what we are watching and...
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Spring Cleaning
We all have a relationship with our stuff, but as we spend more time than ever living amongst our stuff in pandemic times, the change of seasons welcomes a refresh in the form of spring cleaning. Your two favorite brown girls are discussing how to deal with sentimental attachments to your things,...
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The Release of Forgiveness
We have all said or heard “I’m sorry” before, but forgiveness goes beyond an apology. In this conversation, we are going deep on forgiveness--how to do it well and why it matters (that includes giving yourself grace on the things you didn’t accomplish during quarantine). Your two favorite brown...
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Spring Forward
Feeling ready, or not ready, for a change? As the seasons change and we move into Spring, your two favorite brown girls are talking about all the things: mercury retrograde (a little woo-woo for you), finding closure (or not) as seasons shift in life, avoiding burnout, meditation, letting go of...
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Embracing and Redefining our Cultural Heritage
We upgrade this week from two brown girls to three when our friend, Felicia Dhanani, joins us. We chat about her cultural heritage, what traditions she is passing along to her daughter, her take on cultural appropriation (and what that means in places like the yoga studio), her journey to heal…
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Parenting with Authenticity
Prepare to be inspired to think about parenting from a different perspective---and to think about your own childhood and how you would “re-parent” yourself if you could. We talk with Devin Jae Wilber---photographer, entrepreneur, and Mom to two beautiful children, one with autism--about how…
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Eating with Intention
We’ve all heard the adage, “you are what you eat,” but what does that really mean? We discuss how our childhood and culture shaped our food habits, vegetarianism, and how to add intention to your daily diet with some humor, stories, and sass. In this episode, we talk about: Amy’s morning oatmeal...
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Valentine’s Day Edition: Your Love & Relationship Questions, Answered
On this most strange and special of holidays, we are going beyond the greeting card, and supporting our listeners by answering your challenging questions about love and relationships. Your love gurus are here for you! Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us. In this episode, we discuss:...
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Book Club: “Untamed” By Glennon Doyle
For our first book club selection, we read Glennon Doyle’s memoir, “Untamed.” Direct, compelling, and unapologetic in its delivery, this collection of life snapshots call attention to deeper issues that exist in society, particularly in the way women are taught to behave and move in the world.…
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Lessons in Inclusion and Compassion from Special Education
Children with special needs can teach us a lot about paying attention, having patience, and demonstrating understanding. We are speaking with Andy, who has spent his career working with children with behavioral health challenges, and he shares his wisdom that can apply for all children and…
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Acting as a Personal Awakening
Have you ever watched a film and felt stunned by the character portrayal or the depth of emotion you felt during a scene? Our friend Crystal knows that experience of memorizing scripts, diving into a role, and going deep within to tap a source of vulnerability. Once an artistic and extroverted...
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Who Am I?
Identity is an important part of how we live, who we spend time with, and how we make decisions. Ultimately, it comes to define us...but your two favorite brown girls believe that you have power and choice to shape that direction. While there are certain pieces of identity, including culture…
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Tuning In To Your Intuition
We are featuring a unique conversation on Amy’s porch on a windy day (safe and social distanced) recorded over the holiday break with Sultana’s mother, Marybeth. As a “clairvoyant” related to other naturally intuitive women, Marybeth has shared spiritual visions and readings to help people over…
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Announcing: Just Chai "Book Club"
Since we are talking about resolutions, we want to read more this year. Perhaps this thought resonates with you. So your two favorite brown girls are starting a Just Chai "book club." We will select a book to read every month or so and announce it, and then we will discuss it in a special segment...
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New Year, What Now?
It’s 2021, and it’s hard to say what that means for all of us with a rocky start in January. Your two favorite brown girls are back to help you save your “new year.” We talk about New Year’s resolutions during tumultuous times and how you can successfully set intentions for your 2021. Grab a cup…
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Money, Honey
After an “aha” moment, leadership and brand management expert La Toya Hodge overcame a job loss and paid off her student loans and debt in four, short years. Today, she runs a “secret” money tips group for women on Facebook and continues to successfully build wealth. She shares her hard-earned...
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What About Your Friends?
In the words of Misty Copeland, “Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” For many of us, that is our friends--the “extended family” we create over our lives. But friendships can come with their own special challenges and change over time--with life…
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How Faith Can Evolve
We all grow up with beliefs, a faith with certain values, morals we abide by, or even a set of rules. But that faith may look differently as we age, grow, and experience life’s unpredictable circumstances. We speak with our mutual friend, Jason, about his upbringing as a Christian, how his window...
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The Superhero Complex
Superheroes are a staple of our culture. As children, we may have watched them on TV and in movies, dressed up like them, and wanted to become them. But what makes a superhero and how does that change as we grow up? Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for a fun, vulnerable...
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Making Chai of 2020
2020 has been a challenging year, but that doesn't make it a loss. Two American Born Desi friends (brown girls, for short) discuss the deeper meaning of this year--and how to find the silver lining in it all. Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for a fun, vulnerable conversation. In...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Like the perfect cup of chai, two "brown girls" focus on the essence of what matters. Through conversation, banter, and a dose of laughter, these old friends offer perspectives for living a meaningful and peaceful life in a modern world.
HOSTED BY
Sultana Ali and Amy Chauhan
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Like the perfect cup of chai, two "brown girls" focus on the essence of what matters. Through conversation, banter, and a dose of laughter, these old friends offer perspectives for living a meaningful and peaceful life in a modern world.
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Just Chai is created and hosted by Sultana Ali and Amy Chauhan.
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