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What do you get when you mix a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead? A conversation about the cringey-bingey Netflix show Indian Matchmaking (unofficially Indian Matchmaker). Who are the blonde and redhead’s I am talking about? Those would be my friends Anna and Nicole.  Join us as we chat about Indian Matchmaking the show, the cast members and our takeaways. More importantly, we dive into deep conversations about the cultural intricacies seen on the show and the effects messages from the show have on those watching. Listen to get involved in the conversation!  Follow Anna on Instagram @annadjerfi and visit her website, annadjerfi.com, to see all her great work.  Follow Nicole on Instagram @nidawsons to connect with her.   Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

Welcome to Reluctant Ramblings, a mini series from the Life of a Reluctant Brown Girl! A space for random throughs, advice and stories.  This episode's ramblings is a RBG guide to setting goals and resolutions for the new year! Listen in as Maneisha, the Reluctant Brown girl, shares lessons she learned for 2020, and goes over her step by step guide to goal setting. The process can be broken down into three simple parts; Reflect, Re-evaluate, and Revisit; as simple as that you have your resolutions.  To submit a question or a thought send us an Instagram message or submit it though the submission box linked below. You can also find the submission box linked in the bio of the RBG Instagram.   Advice Box: https://forms.gle/irsTnB4hjNMNb1EbA Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

This episode I am joined by a truly inspirational RBG Ragini Rajpal! Ragini is the Head of Community at @unclestudios and is also a supporting co-founder of @genwca.  Join us as we chat about how it feels growing up in a world and trying to figure out where you belong. We explore cultural identity, internalized racism and coming into your own. And let me tell you, Ragini does not hold back - from the good to the bad she shares it all! The way Ragini opens up and shares her vulnerabilities in this episode is truly inspiring.  Listen to find out more about this RBG and her journey! For the article we spoke about in the episode, “Same Same, But Different” written by Ragini and her sister, see the link below. https://empathyinstitute.org/blog/2017/10/24/ankita-ragini-rajpal-same-same-but-different Follow Ragini on Instagram @raginirajpal_  to connect and follow all of the amazing work she does. Don’t forget to follow @unclestudios, @genwca, and @tkees too!  Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

Welcome to Reluctant Ramblings, a mini series from the Life of a Reluctant Brown Girl! A space for random throughs, advice and stories.  This episode's ramblings are all about the original RBG, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg or how she is more infamously known, Notorious RBG. In honour of her memory, listen in as Maneisha, the Reluctant Brown Girl, shares life lessons from Notorious RBG.  To submit a question or a thought send us an Instagram message or submit it though the submission box linked below. You can also find the submission box linked in the bio of the RBG Instagram.   Advice Box: https://forms.gle/irsTnB4hjNMNb1EbA Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

This episode is going to give a whole new meaning to the word roster. No boyfriend, no problem - your parents have a whole roster of people, you don’t even know about, that they are ready to set you up with. This is the setup. In this episode I am joined by another RBG.. one of my besties… Poonam! We explore the setup… and no it’s not the kind you’re thinking about… and yes it involves unsolicited Indian matchmakers aka the aunty jis.   Join Poonam and I as we talk about her recent experience of a not so planned or wanted setup. Listen to find out more...   Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl   And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

Welcome to Reluctant Ramblings, a mini series from the Life of a Reluctant Brown Girl! A space for random thoughts, advice and stories.  This episode's ramblings is all about the pandemic and how it has forced us to be introspective. Listen in as Maneisha, the Reluctant Brown Girl, shares her experience and helps you make the most of your time of introspection! To submit a question or a thought send me an Instagram message or submit it though the submission box linked below. You can also find the submission box linked in the bio of the RBG Instagram account.   Advice Box: https://forms.gle/irsTnB4hjNMNb1EbA Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

This episode I am joined by an AMAZING GIRL BOSS Jayline! Jayline is the proud owner of J’adore Laser and Spa. The littest spa…. She is a Medical Aesthetician specializing in laser hair removal, custom facials, microneedling & more! She has her own skincare line BY JAYLINE which will help you fall in love with your skin!  Join us as we chat about finding yourself and your passion. We also explore how she did this and the family pressures associated with doing so. Listen to find out more about this RBG and her journey! Follow Jayline on Instagram @jadorelaserandspa for information about skincare, her spa treatments and her products. Don’t forget to order one of her amazing products from her skincare line!  Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl and Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

Welcome to the first episode of the Life of a Reluctant Brown Girl. I’m Maneisha, The Reluctant Brown Girl. So who exactly is The Reluctant Brown Girl? Let me tell you… she ain’t shy...but she is sassy. This episode I dive into what it means to be a RBG (reluctant brown girl). I also chatted with some of my friends to get their thoughts on my self-proclaimed tile. Listen to find out!   Follow Reluctant Brown Girl on Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl    Tweet me @reluctbrowngirl   And… don’t forget to subscribe to join the RBG fam!

Welcome to the Life of a Reluctant Brown Girl! A podcast about experiences with culture, entrepreneurship, life empowerment, and all the ups and downs of everything in between...unfiltered girl talk included. More episodes coming soon... Subscribe now to be a part of the adventure and to join the family.  Instagram @reluctantbrowngirl Twitter @reluctbrowngirl