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Chavadi: The Meeting Place

Lalitha & Siddhant Shetty
BUNT Community
Bangalore
Mangalore
Family
Education
Community
Cultural Heritage
Family Traditions
Bunt Culture
Austin
Cultural Identity
Austin, Texas
Kori Roti
Bombay
Parenting
Houston, United States
Hockey Karnataka
Architecture
Bund Community
Texas

Chavadi: The Meeting Place, is a gathering space where people share their stories - humorous, poignant, reflective, and everything in between. Hosts Siddhant Shetty, a Gen Z professional, and Lalitha Shetty, a retired Baby Boomer, lead conversations across generations, interviewing guests about the influences and viewpoints that shape their lives. If you're looking to explore the connections that ... more

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Usha Hegde, now Banerji, talks with Chavadi co-hosts, Siddhant and Lalitha, providing insight into life back in the day, connections to and experiences in cosmopolitan Bombay (now Mumbai), building family relationships and bonds, accepting life’s les... more

Shrima, a natural story-teller, shares her love for family, community, and life, with Chavadi co-hosts, Siddhant and Lalitha, and with honesty, humor, and pride, talks about multiple identities, romance with her Prince, her move to the United States,... more

Gayathri, co-owner of Gayathri and Namith Architects, exudes passion and vision on this slightly longer but down-to-earth Chavadi chat with hosts S & L, on topics ranging from early loss, arranged marriage, and career, to her love of hockey, preservi... more

Shashank, attributing some of his introvertedness to early childhood travels, sits down with hosts, Siddhant & Lalitha, with the disclaimer that he is no expert…and these are just his life’s recollections and sundry musings.

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Recent Guests

Usha Banerji
Biochemist and cancer-support advocate; former lab/clinic professional
Resident of Bombay; former CEO of St. Jude India Childcare Centers
Episode: Episode #22 - Usha Banerji
Shrima Shetty Makhija
Shrima grew up in Bombay as an only child, now married to Prince, living in the US for five years
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Episode: Episode #21 - Shrima Shetty Makhija
Gayathri Shetty
Architect and community advocate; co-founder of Gayathri and Namith Architects
Gayu and Namith Architects
Episode: Episode #20 - Gayathri Shetty
Shashank Shetty
Guest with long-time ties to Austin and a background in engineering and technology
None stated
Episode: Episode #19 - Shashank Shetty
Mithali Shetty
Guest, Mithaliakka, interviewee sharing life story
Individual
Episode: Episode #18 - Mithali Shetty
Manish Shetty
Guest on the episode
Individual guest
Episode: Episode #17 - Manish Shetty
Karthik Shetty
Guest, brother of hosts
Independent (Houston, TX)
Episode: Episode #16 - Karthik Shetty
Shalini Shetty
Lifelong resident of Karnataka, interested in her cultural heritage and traditions.
Episode: Episode #15 - Shalini Shetty
Siddharth Shetty
Siddhant's older brother, raised in Bangalore, now living in Houston with his family.
Episode: Episode #14 - Siddharth Shetty

Hosts

Siddhant Shetty
Co-host of the conversations, a Gen Z professional who brings a modern perspective to the discussions, engaging with guests from various backgrounds.
Lalitha Shetty
Co-host and retired Baby Boomer who offers reflective insights shaped by her life experiences, helping bridge generational gaps in conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Thoughtful, Warm, and Insightful Conversations

    Lalitha and Siddhant create an inviting space where guests open up about life, culture, and the experiences that shape them. Looking forward to all the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mithali Shetty
    United States10 months ago

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The engaging conversations are seen as insightful and relatable, with an emphasis on the cultural aspects of guests' narratives.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and warm environment created by the hosts, which allows guests to share their stories freely.
Feedback highlights the unique generational perspectives presented, making topics accessible to a wide audience.

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Episode #18 - Mithali Shetty
Q: What motivated your choice of industrial engineering and how did your journey to America unfold?
Industrial engineering was a pragmatic choice tied to education logistics; despite being in a male-dominated field, she focused on delivering outcomes and credibility, eventually moving to the U.S. to pursue further opportunities with support from her family.
Episode #18 - Mithali Shetty
Q: Tell us about your childhood and what moved you the most as you grew up.
She explains growing up in a nuclear family with frequent moves due to her dad's banking career, the cultural richness of different Indian regions, and the strong sense of belonging and family rooted in Bund traditions.
Episode #16 - Karthik Shetty
Q: How did Chinmay Mission influence your perspective compared to temple rituals, and why was it important to you?
Chinmay Mission offered a values-driven approach to life, making him feel at home as an Indian American and shaping how he integrates cultural or religious practices with everyday life.
Episode #16 - Karthik Shetty
Q: First, let's start off with your childhood. Tell us about your experiences growing up between India and the U.S. and how that shaped you.
Karthik describes spending summers in India, being raised by his grandmother, and how those experiences helped him understand what it means to be Indian while living in America, shaping a dual identity.
Episode #10 - Ashok Shetty
Q: Was there a culture shock when you moved to America?
It was a culture shock because, you know, we learned English the British way.

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Focusing on the diverse stories and experiences of individuals within a community, this podcast features engaging conversations led by hosts from different generational backgrounds. Through interviews, the content explores themes such as cultural heritage, family values, personal growth, and identity, often reflecting on the intersection of traditional practices and modern lifestyles. The discussions frequently highlight the unique cultural narratives of the Bunt community, shedding light on the influences that shape listeners' lives in both the past and present.

Each episode offers a platform for various guests to share their personal journeys, experiences, and insights, aiming to deepen understanding and connection among diverse audience... more

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1. Usha Banerji
2. Shrima Shetty Makhija
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4. Shashank Shetty
5. Mithali Shetty
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7. Karthik Shetty
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