That Desi Spark (formerly The Woke Desi)

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  • That Desi Spark, formerly known as The Woke Desi, is 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, That Desi Spark approaches each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments.

    Hosted by Annika Sharma, That Desi Spark ignites conversation, illuminates learning, and sparks a community to own their stories, rise up with confidence, and blaze a path forward. The podcast has been featured in the Times of India, at BBC’s CDX, and on Forbes. They have been featured speakers at multiple conferences, ViacomCBS, and universities. They can be found on the web, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Episodes
  • That Desi Spark 2.0: Let's Get Started

    That Desi Spark 2.0: Let's Get Started
    May 27 2024

    After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update!

    We've been acquired!

    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.

    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!

    Follow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Asana Voices on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!
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    8 mins
  • The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8)

    The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8)
    May 27 2024

    Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits!

    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 The Bridge. 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.

    Listen now to this interview with Raja Kumari conducted during Season 8.

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    Follow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Asana Voices on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!
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    40 mins
  • The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8)

    The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8)
    May 27 2024

    Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits!

    Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' Never Have I Ever. 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.

    Listen now to this interview with Maitreyi from Season 8.

    Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with
    BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help! #sponsored

    Follow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Asana Voices on IG. Until next time, keep lighting That Desi Spark!
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    43 mins

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