That Desi Spark (formerly The Woke Desi)
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Podcast Overview
<p>*That Desi Spark has been acquired and will be available on YouTube and socials in 2025!*<br><br>That Desi Spark or TDS, formerly known as The Woke Desi, was a bold podcast created by three founders who recognized a space void of color and conversation around the topics that impact dual-identity, South Asian millennials the most. From education to entertainment and social justice issues to social media trends, TDS approached each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments. <br><br>Hosted by Annika Sharma and Nehal Tenany, TDS ignited conversation, illuminated learning, and sparked a community to own their stories, rise up with confidence, and blaze a path forward. The podcast was been featured in the Times of India, at BBC’s CDX, and on Forbes. They have also been featured speakers at multiple conferences, ViacomCBS, and universities.</p>
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6/25/2019
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2024
That Desi Spark 2.0: Let's Get Started
<p>After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update! <br/><br/>We've been acquired!<br/><br/>That Desi Spark has been acquired by Prince Bhojwani of Asana Voices (AV), and TDS and AV have entered a strategic partnership. What does that mean? Annika stays on as host, Nita Bhojwani joins as CEO, and this episode covers all of Annika's thoughts on TDS' latest move. As for the rest, listen and find out! We're up to big things over here. We can't wait to see you along for the ride.<br/><br/>In the mean time, check out The Greatest Hits, a selection of the most listened-to episodes of TDS through its first 8 seasons...and stay tuned for the 9th!</p><p>Follow TDS on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thatdesispark'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thatdesispark'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/that-desi-spark'>LinkedIn</a>, and <a href='https://www.twitter.com/thatdesispark'>Twitter</a>, and catch up with the hosts, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/annikasharma'>Annika</a> and <a href='http://www.instagram.com/asanavoices'>Asana Voices</a> on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!</p>
May 27, 2024
The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8)
<p>Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits!<br/><br/>Raja Kumari is a force - a Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and more, the face of Mac Cosmetics, nominated three times for the MTV European Music Awards for Best India Act, and made her own label album debut with <em>The Bridge</em>. Speaking to TDS about her career, she jumped into her South Indian roost, what it took to succeed, and how South Asians are having more than a moment. <br/><br/>Listen now to this interview with Raja Kumari conducted during Season 8.</p><p>Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with<br>BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #sponsored</p><p>Follow TDS on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thatdesispark'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thatdesispark'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/that-desi-spark'>LinkedIn</a>, and <a href='https://www.twitter.com/thatdesispark'>Twitter</a>, and catch up with the hosts, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/annikasharma'>Annika</a> and <a href='http://www.instagram.com/asanavoices'>Asana Voices</a> on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!</p>
May 27, 2024
The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8)
<p>Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! <br/><br/>Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' <em>Never Have I Ever. </em>Season 4, the final season of the show, aired in May of 2023. Maitreyi joined TDS for an interview that ran over time (sorry, Netflix!) discussing representation, how she coped with the haters, the love she had for the show, and what she hoped to achieve out of her career. <br/><br/>Listen now to this interview with Maitreyi from Season 8.</p><p>Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with<br>BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #sponsored</p><p>Follow TDS on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/thatdesispark'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thatdesispark'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/that-desi-spark'>LinkedIn</a>, and <a href='https://www.twitter.com/thatdesispark'>Twitter</a>, and catch up with the hosts, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/annikasharma'>Annika</a> and <a href='http://www.instagram.com/asanavoices'>Asana Voices</a> on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!</p>
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- What is That Desi Spark (formerly The Woke Desi)?
<p>*That Desi Spark has been acquired and will be available on YouTube and socials in 2025!*<br><br>That Desi Spark or TDS, formerly known as The Woke Desi, was a bold podcast created by three founders who recognized a space void of color and conversation around the topics that impact dual-identity, South Asian millennials the most. From education to entertainment and social justice issues to social media trends, TDS approached each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments. <br><br>Hosted by Annika Sharma and Nehal Tenany, TDS ignited conversation, illuminated learning, and sparked a community to own their stories, rise up with confidence, and blaze a path forward. The podcast was been featured in the Times of India, at BBC’s CDX, and on Forbes. They have also been featured speakers at multiple conferences, ViacomCBS, and universities.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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