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The Next Gen
by Namitha Alluri and Khushi Jain
The Next Generation Podcast is all about the stories of being first generation children, teens in the 21st century, and people of the world we live in today. Join Namitha and Khushi, your co-hosts, as they talk about a variety of these topics and become a part of the woke next generation.
Episodes
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Being Children of Immigrants: Leaving Home
Whether you’re a child of an immigrant or just a teen in today’s world, chances are you are coming closer and closer to a significant, life-changing day: the day you MOVE OUT of your parents home. Nonetheless, leaving home to pursue your grander ambitions doesn’t always live up to the…
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Your Parents DON’T LIKE your boyfriend?!!??
Are you ready to listen to one of the JUICIEST episodes yet? The girls dish out their opinions, advice, and secrets in this Q&A. Listen to them discuss love, marriage, dream proposals, friendships, drama, and more! As they ring in the new year, Khushi and Namitha get down and vulnerable with The...
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Let’s Eat! A Conversation on Improving our Relationships with Food
HAPPY NEW YEAR NEXT GENERZ! And you know what that means… new year NEW SEASON! The girls ring in the new year by starting season 6 off talking about something thats extremely prevalent among New Years resolutions- eating habits and body image. Especially pertaining to the South Asian community…
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The Oxford High School Shooting
Next generz, this one’s a little deep- listen to the girls debrief the Oxford high school tragedy. A huge part of combating devastating issues like these is SPEAKING UP and raising awareness, which is exactly what Khushi and Namitha hope to do in this episode. Our love and prayers go out to all…
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MARRYING FOR MONEY + NEW REALITY SHOW??!!!!
Next Generz, are you ready for the juiciest episode of all time?! Listen to the girls publicly expose themselves as they play “who is most likely to?” and get down and deep with the questions! From questions like who is most likely to bring a fake date to a high school reunion, to who would show…
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A Guide to Feminism
In this episode, the girls passionately dive deep into one of the most pressing movements right now, feminism! From discussing the Texas abortion law, to beauty standards, to gender wage gaps, double standards and mansplaining, listen to Khushi and Namitha debrief their ultimate guide to…
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Indian Superstitions
Listen to the girls debrief the ULTIMATE indian superstitions. From evil eye, to bad luck in breaking mirrors, passing a knife, and more, khushi and namitha dive deep into some of the common (and interesting) superstitions in Indian culture. They discuss astrology, the after life, and offer their...
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Being Children of Immigrants: Body Image, Confidence and Happiness Q&A
In this episode, listen to the girls dive deeper into some of the most pressing topics in life: body image, confidence, and happiness. Though they all seem like different categories, the girls realize that they are very interconnected. Listen as they uncover juicy topics such as personality vs....
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The BEST lessons to live by
Join Khushi and Namitha today as they unravel their ultimate guide to the lessons to always live by! Think of this episode as a guide to mental health, wellness, and just living your best life and being your best self! If you have been in need of a few life reminders and advice, or you simply…
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Candid Conversations TV Edition: Outer Banks, The Kissing Booth 3, He’s All That, and MORE!
Here it is!! The second episode of the Candid Conversations series! In this episode, Khushi and Namitha talk all about pop culture— from Addison Rae’s ventures into Netflix to publicity relationship stunts. Join the girls as they become “temporary” movie critics on all the new TV like Outer Banks...
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Advice Sessions: High School 101
Join the girls as they give you their ULTIMATE high school advice; high school is a crazy time! From friendships, to boys, to drama and breakups, they are here to spill ALL the tea and give you their best advice on the (sometimes harsh) reality of high school. Sit back and take a listen if you…
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A Guide to the Wonders of Indian Food!
Listen to the girls this week as they uncover their TOP favorite indian foods and discuss their best recommendations for those looking to experience a piece of indian culture! Get ready to become the ultimate indian food expert as Khushi and Namitha embark on their journey of reviewing the most...
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Unraveling Conspiracy Theories
have you ever heard a conspiracy? Well Khushi and Namitha have heard of PLENTY— and this episode they break down the top 5 conspiracies they have heard of. Join the girls in a new type of episode where they reveal their hidden beliefs, tell you stories you may have never heard before, and open…
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Hot Girl Summer: Fitness & Being Your Best Self (interview with Health Coach Anikka Hernandez)
Are you ready to level up your hot girl summer? Join the girls as they speak to fitness queen and influencer Anikka Hernandez! As a certified health coach, Anikka discusses her best tips and tricks to have you looking good AND feeling good for hot girl summer! Listen to the girls discuss…
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Hot Girl Summer: A Deep Dive Into Confrontation
It’s finally time... to confront someone. but... HOW?!? Confrontation is so difficult for our generation because so many of us are people pleasers— but sometimes it’s necessary. In this episode, Namitha and Khushi GOT YOU! They go through tips to confront someone, when and why you should confront...
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The ULTIMATE guide to HOT GIRL SUMMER!
Want to learn how to live your ultimate HOT GIRL SUMMER DREAM??? Listen to the girls give you their guide to a hot girl summer… from giving you their bucket list ideas to hot girl summer rules to being your personal hype girls, khushi and namitha want YOU to live your best life this summer. Get...
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India’s Covid Crisis: Everything you need to know.
NextGenerz, this is the time. We need to address the covid crisis in India. As Indian-Americans, India’s Covid crisis is beyond terrifying, horrifying, and devastating. We need to do our part to help India in this time of need. In this episode, Khushi and Namitha educate you guys about what…
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Taking the NEXT STEP as an Activist: Interview w/ Sakhi Kulkarni
Are you interested in making change and advocating for topics you are passionate about, but just don’t know where to start? Join Khushi and Namitha as they interview young activist and change-maker Sakhi Kulkarni who has been advocating equal rights through her organization generation ratify. As...
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We’ve Been Hiding Something...
So... we’ve been hiding something from you all... and its honestly time to expose ourselves. LOL just kidding! The girls change it up, go back to their roots and talk about what they DONT KNOW about American culture. From dog breeds to traditional American food, sometimes we just feel clueless....
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Making Change: 5 WAYS to LEVEL UP
Do YOU want to be your BEST self ever? Well, this is the episode for you! Namitha and Khushi tell y’all 5 ways to be your best self. In honor of their CHANGE segments, the girls talk all about where change should begin— yourself and your mentality. From taking care of yourself physically, and...
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Improving the Dream: Interview with Documented Dreamers Dip and Lakshmi
Join the girls this week as they embark on a journey into the American dream and how its not uniform for everyone in America. Khushi and Namitha speak to the leaders of “Improve the Dream,” an organization that aims to help every child in America acquire access to citizenship, specifically…
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Being a FEMALE Child of Immigrants... and ode to all the POWERFUL women out there!
WELCOME TO SEASON 4 OF THE NEXT GEN Y’ALL! The girls welcome the new season by dedicating an episode to all the awesome and amazing women out there! Listen to the girls continue their series on being a child of an immigrant in this episode— female child edition! To honor women’s history month…
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What REALLY happened in Season 3...
It’s time. The girls are back after a hiatus to spill the TEA on everything that happened in season 3– and let’s just say it was a rollercoaster of emotions. From talking about burnout to what it really means to be friends, Namitha and Khushi are BACK and BETTER than EVER.... well, you’ll see.…
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The ULTIMATE Self-Care Guide
Hey NextGenererz! This week, listen to the girls give their ultimate self care guide advice! Especially in these unprecedented times, self care is a MUST. Namitha and Khushi talk about mental, emotional, and physical health— 3 pillars to health. They give you advice, talk about their own...
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Using Social Media to Spread Self-Love and Positivity: Interview w/ Tiktok Dancer Aishu Addepalli
In this week’s episode, the girls interview their special guest speaker Aishu, who is a talented Indian dancer on Tiktok as well as an advocate for self love and anti-colorism. Listen to the trio talk about south asian culture, the movie industry, and self- acceptance— and learn more about…
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The ICONIC 25th Episode: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Hey next generz! Join Khushi and Namitha today as they embark on a special milestone, their 25TH EPISODE! To celebrate their special occasion, they will be taking a stroll down memory lane and recounting some of their best, most pivotal moments of the friendship. Listen to this lighthearted…
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So, you wanna be a BOSS BABE? | Interview w/ @genzbosslady VICTORIA!
Are you looking to feel empowered? Amazing? On top of the world? As if you can do absolutely anything you put your mind to? Well, you have come to the right spot next generz! Listen to Khushi and Namitha interview the ultimate boss lady, Victoria, who will tell you exactly how you can become the...
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De-Stigmatizing Mental Health in Asian Communities
It’s time for some serious talk, y’all. In this episode, the girls welcome the 2021 year with an important, yet stigmatized, topic— Mental Health. They go through what the term entails and how mental health illnesses are viewed in immigrant communities— especially Asian communities. They go…
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How to ACE your New Year’s Intentions... 2021 edition!
In their first episode of 2021, the girls go over the ultimate guide to how YOU can set your New Years resolutions and accomplish them. Listen to this motivating episode to gain some REAL advice on how to actually achieve your goals, none of that cliche nonsense! Grab a notebook, and pen, and get...
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It’s Christmas Time...... in an Indian Household!!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays NEXTGENERZ! This week, Namitha and Khushi sat down on Christmas Day to talk about what the holidays really mean to them— and what it looks like in an Indian immigrant Household! From opening presents to Christmas Eve dinners, they cover the whole day in…
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k, we’re all gonna be MAIN CHARACTERS!
In this episode, the girls go deeper into some pressing questions whether its about life, love, or friendships. WAIT WHAT... finally they talk about love!! #juicy #tea From dream dates, perfect relationships, and when it’s time to get married they actually talk about love— and a lot of other...
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The Trends of 2020
EPISODE 2 GIRLL!! The girls have a BLAST from the PAST in this episode as they talk about the various trends of 2020. As the year comes to an end, the girls reflect on their opinions about recent trends, from going vegan to TIKTOK to just the holiday season! They give their controversial thoughts...
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HOW to be a child of an immigrant *advice session w/ N & K*
Welcome to SEASON 3 of THE NEXT GEN PODCAST you guys!!! The girls gush about their podcast journey and reflect on their childhoods, going straight into their main OG topic of their podcast— being children of immigrants (COI). They discuss relatable stories of being COI, give advice on what to do…
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The TEA on Season 2
Join Khushi and Namitha for their SEASON finale! In this episode, the girls SPILL the tea on the “behind the scenes” of season 2, as they reflect upon their bests, worsts, favorites, and least favorites. They also discuss Khushi’s upcoming birthday, and the hype behind the age sixteen and…
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You’re GLOWING Sis! Interview w/ Esthetician Tess
Skincare is the new HYPE! But lately, there is an overwhelming amount of knowledge, so join Namitha and Khushi as they interview Tess, an esthetician who answers all their skincare questions and learn all about how to get that GOALS skincare routine! Special thank you to Tess for being on the...
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KHUSHI’S house got robbed???
So...this episode is a little different. If you want to hear the TEA... keep listening. The girls talk about a CRAZY story time experience that happened to them that is sure to keep you at the edge of your seats because...khushi’s house got robbed???
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Get that COIN, sis!! Interview w/ Financial Advisor
Most of Gen-z is CLUELESS about anything related to finance. Join Khushi and Namitha this week as they talk to a professional financial advisor, and learn EVERYTHING about how to manage finances. From investing, to retirement, and the stock market, this episode explains everything you need to…
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A Deep Dive into Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Appropriation is a THING. The girls dive into what it is, where they’ve seen it, and their personal experiences with the issue. They talk about celebrities culturally appropriating, popular brands, and even community members. Join Namitha and Khushi as they have a genuine and raw...
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Are we really friends...
YAY ITS FRIDAY! Today, Namitha and Khushi do a BFF tag, and learn so many new things about each other. They also answer a whole bunch of audience questions and give YOU GUYS advice on things you’re struggling with. LISTEN NOW!
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Being Children of Immigrants: BACK to School Edition
Listen to Khushi and Namitha as they talk about going back to school as children of immigrants and what kind of experiences it may pose. From dress codes, to school shopping deals and extra pressure to do well, almost any child of an immigrant can relate. If you are going back to school this...
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Signs We’re Growing Up + NAMITHA’S BIRTHDAY ♥️
OMG! It’s NAMITHA’S Birthday! The girls talk about the significance of birthdays, NAMITHA’S personal resolutions and reflections, and how she feels being 17!!! Khushi and Namitha also reveal the signs they’ve noticed about growing up, AND bring in signs YOU, the audience, have also noticed! Join...
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We fell off the face of the Earth... AND NOW WE’RE BACK!!!
Join Namitha and Khushi in their FIRST episode of Season 2! Listen to them speak about current events going on in the world, from BLM to the explosion in Lebanon to the cultural appropriation controversy with Adele and the Corona virus. They also reveal their thoughts on school opening up and...
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The Truth About Our Future...
In the FINAL episode of season 1, Namitha and Khushi open up about the future of the podcast and their own futures. They do a hilarious recap of their first season talk about their dream lives, including things they’re nervous about. And they end it off with a fun little game! Oh - and they…
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Young Activism: A Talk with Sakhi Kulkarni
Join Namitha and Khushi as they interview their third guest Sakhi Kulkarni, a young activist, and listen to this empowering episode where Sakhi talks about her experience with Activism. She goes through her experiences, challenges, and rewards with social activism and also talks a lot about her...
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Starting a Business 101: A Chat with Khushboo Parmar, founder of LittleBrownBaux
In this episode, Namitha and Khushi interview their second guest: Khushboo Parmar! Together, all three of them talk about starting a business as a South Asian woman, being a female in the South Asian community, the child of an immigrant, family, mental health and of course culture. Join them in...
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Living out of the box: Interview with boss lady Snehal Shah
Join Khushi and Namitha as they interview their first guest speaker in this new series of interviews. Their guest, Snehal, is a British-Indian journalist, model and boss lady who balances many different careers and interest. Listen to Snehal elaborate on growing up in the U.K and not fitting the...
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Being Children of Immigrants: School Edition!
In this episode, Namitha and Khushi share their stories of being children of immigrants in SCHOOL! They talk about how people mispronounce their name, struggles they’ve gone through, and share important lessons they’ve picked up along the way! Join them in this super fun- filled, story-style...
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Candid Conversations Ep.1 - quarantine life, Netflix, the Kardashians, Tiktok, and MORE!
Join Namitha and Khushi in this first episode of a new series, Candid Conversations, hosted on the Next Gen! “CC” episodes are unfiltered and genuine conversations between the girls about their life and overall just basic things! This week they talk about quarantine life, what they’ve been doing...
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A Deep Dive Into Colorism
Welcome to episode 2! In this episode, Khushi and Namitha talk a little bit about the BLM movement and address Colourism- an issue, especially prevelant in Asian communities- that they believe is directly related to Racism. They talk about India’s obsession with fair skin, their friends’...
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It’s finally here...Our FIRST Episode!
Join us, your cohosts Namitha and Khushi, in our FIRST official episode! We’ll introduce our podcast, ourselves, and some of the topics we’ll cover throughout- like Indian culture, memes, cultural stereotypes, representation in the media, societal standards, the struggle to find an identity for...
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The Next Generation Podcast is all about the stories of being first generation children, teens in the 21st century, and people of the world we live in today. Join Namitha and Khushi, your co-hosts, as they talk about a variety of these topics and become a part of the woke next generation.
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Namitha Alluri and Khushi Jain
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The Next Generation Podcast is all about the stories of being first generation children, teens in the 21st century, and people of the world we live in today. Join Namitha and Khushi, your co-hosts, as they talk about a variety of these topics and become a part of the woke next generation.
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