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TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING

Abhay Dandekar
Kamala Harris
India
United States
Marathi Cinema
Sabar Bonda
Grief
Goddess Complex
Major League Baseball
Aladdin
Compassion
South Asian Community
Human Relationships
Mumbai
Diwali
NFL
Indian American
Mental Health
Voting Rights
Metabolic Health
Comedy

Serving as both a reflective mirror and an open window into the global Indian diaspora and South Asian communities. The conversations led by Abhay Dandekar are informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving expressions of culture, confidence, and trust. New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays (and some Thursdays). Listen or watch anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate ... more

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Sheel Tyle
CEO and founder of Collective Global; co-owner and alternate governor of the Portland Trail Blazers
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Episode: Sheel Tyle on Why He Bought an NBA Team
Megha Desai
President of the Desai Foundation
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Episode: Megha Desai on Building a Dignity Infrastructure
Dr. Nikita Banawalikar
Kathak artist, choreographer and scholar
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Episode: Nikita Banawalikar on Kathak Feeling Like Home
Monica Singhal
Founder of Hari Om Smiles, spiritual guide and humanitarian
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Episode: Monica Singhal on Spirituality, Science, and Unlocking Inner Healing
Karsh Kale
Award-winning multi-genre artist, musician, composer, producer, and DJ
Independent musician from New York City
Episode: Karsh Kale on DUST and making music for his 10-year-old self
Priya Jaisinghani
Endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist
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Episode: Dr. Priya Jaisinghani on How to Build a Metabolic Health Roadmap
Harini Nilakantan
Chicago-based dancer and choreographer blending Bharatanatyam with contemporary movement
Episode: Harini Nilakantan on Dance Heritage in Modern Movement
Vijay Iyer
Award-winning musician, composer, and pianist; Harvard professor
Episode: Vijay Iyer on Music as a Shared Space: Transcendant and Truthful
Garima Shah
Co-founder and president of Biller Genie
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Episode: Garima Shah on Scaling Beyond the Hustle and Human-Centric FinTech

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Abhay Dandekar
Host of the show and lead interviewer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Nice show!

    Interesting and informative show to learn about people from different walks of life. Universal stories bridging our shared human journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMusicFan1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Trust Him He Knows What He's Doing

    As a South Asian podcaster, I was overjoyed to discover this show. It is a shining example of the inroads that we are making as a cultural group into the collective discourse, and a validation of the journey that I've been on with my podcast.

    Abhay is a masterful storyteller who layers thoughtful context on top of compelling content. He effortlessly builds rapport and easy (but substantive) banter with high profile guests such as Ro Khanna, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Pramila Jayapal, as well as up-a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parle Gee
    United States2 years ago
  • Don’t miss out!!

    I love everything about this podcast from the excellent title, which reflects the pioneering spirit of the South Asian Community, to the diversity of the guests on the show. It’s hard not to get carried away by the sheer passion expressed by the guests as they chase their dreams and surmount obstacles along the way. This podcast reveals new perspectives, insights and ideas- all with a dose of humor from the host, Dr. Abhay Dandekar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pras Cell Bio
    United States2 years ago
  • Impressive

    As a practicing physician myself, I am thoroughly impressed by Dr Dandekar’s engaging and thought provoking interview skills. He has a clear knack and talent for this role, and I can’t wait to dive deeper into his series. It is wonderful to have someone feature and bring to light the collective experience of the South Asian diaspora in the western world. He already has interviewed a very impressive roster of successful and interesting individuals, and I wish him continued success in this ende... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brownfunk
    United States2 years ago
  • Deep dives with passionate people

    I thoroughly enjoy the deep dives Abhay does with each of his guests, who come from a range of fields. Abhay asks thought provoking and insightful questions. I always learn so much and applaud the focus on elevating South Asian voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    byymygty
    United States2 years ago

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SPOTLIGHT... on Abhi Gholap and the North American Film Association (NAFA)
Q: How does NAFA plan to scale Marathi cinema beyond traditional theatres—especially with OTT and cross-border productions?
The guest describes a multi-pronged strategy: produce short films to build a local talent base, launch feature production in the US, partner with Indian filmmakers for US-only shoots to reduce cost, and roll out a 360-degree framework including film distribution, festivals, and NAFA OTT to reach global audiences with English subtitles where needed.
SPOTLIGHT... on Abhi Gholap and the North American Film Association (NAFA)
Q: What inspired the NAFA concept, and what gap did you see in the Marathi film ecosystem?
Abhi explains recognizing a missing business model for Marathi films in North America, where local talent and Indian productions needed a platform for distribution, festival showcase, and revenue generation. He frames NAFA as an entrepreneur-driven solution to connect two film geographies and to create sustainable opportunities for producers and directors.
Milan Vaishnav... on India - America relations and diaspora politics
Q: What is the role of US–India policy trust in diaspora politics, given developments like tariffs and tech/capital controls?
Diaspora politics is highly attuned to policy moves such as tariffs, investment controls, and technology policy; while there can be strategic alignment, shifts like tariffs can erode trust and reshape how diaspora communities perceive the US's role in India's future.
Milan Vaishnav... on India - America relations and diaspora politics
Q: How do Indian Americans balance identity with political ideology when they vote?
Identity signals coethnicity and community affiliation can energize turnout and influence candidate choice, but partisanship persists; even with strong identification with Indian Americans on ballots, alignment with Democratic policy positions remains strong across many issues.
Milan Vaishnav... on India - America relations and diaspora politics
Q: What do the data say about how Indian Americans have voted across 2020 and 2024, and what might explain any shifts?
Data show a strong Democratic tilt in both 2020 and 2024, but the gap narrowed from roughly 70-20 to about 60-30, with much of the shift explained by younger Indian American men under 40, while women remained largely stable in their prior patterns.

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Conversations with a wide array of South Asian leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and thinkers that center diaspora experiences, leadership, community impact, and cultural dialogue. Episodes commonly explore how innovation, philanthropy, artistry, and social change intersect with identity, family, and global perspectives. The host often blends personal storytelling with practical insights, covering topics from sports ownership and fintech leadership to metabolic health, dance heritage, and independent music. Noteworthy are guests who bridge cross-disciplinary worlds—tech and venture capital, performance and pedagogy, as well as activism and philanthropy—creating a space that feels intimate yet globally informed for listeners who value authent... more

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5. Karsh Kale
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