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EP06: The Impact of Social Media for Small Businesses

The conversation explores the positive impact of social media on small businesses, emphasizing authenticity and connection in social media engagement. Priya, Rashmi and Sonam delve into the use of social media for marketing real estate and small businesses, navigating political and ethical alignment in social media engagement, and leveraging social media for small business support and engagement. The discussion highlights the role of social media in fostering connections, showcasing behind-the-scenes content, and promoting unique products and services. Takeaways: Positive impact of social media on small businesses Authenticity and connection in social media engagement Connect with us: Follow the show: Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram at @PRSRoom and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's show. Support Small Businesses! Sonam: Jewelry: earrings and necklace @snowsdesign Top: @dohtakkeh Rashmi: Jewelry: Top: Priya: Jewelry: Music by @djdutta26 Recorded: October 2025 Episode aired: April 30, 2026

EP05: Shifted Foundations: How the blueprint of marriage has changed with modernized dating.

The conversation delves into the dynamics of dating, marriage, and relationships within the Desi culture, exploring traditional matchmaking, cultural expectations, rebellion, changing perspectives, and the challenges of modern dating. Priya, Rashmi, and Sonam highlight the impact of dating apps and the shift in gender dynamics, emphasizing the need for change in traditional attitudes and expectations. The "Analog" Advantage Rashmi shares her personal journey through marriage, reflecting on a time when dating existed independently of algorithms. She highlights how the absence of dating apps allowed her relationship the necessary space to bloom naturally. The Paradox of Choice & Digital Fatigue In contrast, Sonam and Priya shed light on the complexities of "New Age" dating, where social media and apps have created a culture of easy access. They discuss how the constant visibility of "the next best thing" leads to a state of chronic confusion and a rise in non-committal behavior. In an era where a new connection is just a swipe away, they explore the difficulty of building depth when the digital landscape encourages users to keep one foot out the door. The conversation further explores shifting gender dynamics and expectations, highlighting the importance of communication and the preservation of self-identity within a relationship. Takeaways •⁠ ⁠Dating in Desi Culture: Navigating tradition in a modern age. •⁠ ⁠The "App" Fatigue: Why modern tools can lead to choice paralysis and non-committal loops. •⁠ ⁠Organic Growth: Rashmi’s experience on letting love bloom without digital interference. •⁠ ⁠The Core Essentials: Why communication remains the ultimate "key" regardless of the era. •⁠ ⁠Preserving the "I" in "We": Ensuring self-identity is not compromised. •⁠ ⁠The Team Concept: Viewing marriage as a collaborative partnership rather than a social requirement. Connect with us: Follow the show: Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram at @PRSRoom and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's show. Support Small Businesses! Sonam: Jewelry: earrings and necklace @snowsdesign Vest: @gorband Rashmi: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign Top: @tega Priya: Jewelry: @whbm & @toryburch Music by @djdutta26 Recorded: October 2025 Episode aired: March 26, 2025

EP04: Bonus Episode- Fertility Chat with Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Browngirlmag

PRSroom sat down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon who is a renowned endocrinologist, specializing in fertility, during her book tour with BrowngirlMag. Rashmi sat with Dr. Lucky where the conversations delves into the emotional and mental impact of the fertility journey, emphasizing the need for open conversations and support. It also explores the cultural and generational perspectives on fertility, as well as the experience of loss, grief, and finding resolution. The conversation was emotional and went into mental challenges of navigating fertility, the importance of hope and empowerment, the need for support and resources, cultural expectations and setting boundaries, partner conversations and adoption, community and support for men in fertility, solo parenthood and family building options, challenges in fertility treatment, and the need for fertility insurance and support. Dr Lucky has written a book, The Lucky Egg, that goes into the fertility journey whether you are going through IVF or freezing your eggs or just needing a resource on where to begin. Takeaways * Mental health impact of fertility journey * Importance of open conversations about fertility Navigating fertility challenges can be emotionally and mentally taxing * The importance of setting boundaries and having open conversations with partners and family members Connect with us: Follow the show: Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram at @PRSRoom and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's show. Support Small Businesses! Rashmi: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign, necklace @maaliciousjewelry bracelets @satayjewelry @phylish Top: @taniquecoburn Trousers: @saafgarments Guest Speaker Dr Lucky Sekhon: @lucky.sekhon Music by @djdutta26 Recorded: February 2025 Episode aired: March 12, 2026

EP03: Options, not Obligations: Navigating the Fertility Conversation part 2

In Episode 3, a continuation of Episode 2: Options, not Obligations, we talk about the emotional toll, the support system, and the choices women face in their fertility journeys. From IVF burnout to the fear of aging out of options, these women shared raw truths they rarely express. It’s so powerful to see how sharing our struggles can help lighten the load — and remind others they’re not alone. From the clinical intensity of IVF to the emotional weight of these big decisions, this continuation episode candidly addresses the hurdles of the process financially, emotionally and physically but having the ultimate satisfaction in having the power to decide. Connect with us: Follow the show: Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram at @PRSRoom and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's show. Support Small Businesses! Sonam: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign, rings @maaliciousjewelry Top: @aishrillustrations Rashmi: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign rings @maalicious Top: @madhanaofficial Priya: Jewelry: earrings @whom necklace: Tory Burch Top: @houseofindya Music by @djdutta26 Recorded: May 2025 Episode aired:February 12, 2026 Haven't watch EP02 yet? Watch on youtube here! [https://youtu.be/Or6vY04dzds]

EP02: Options, Not Obligations: Navigating the Fertility Conversation

What does it actually mean to "have a choice" when it comes to motherhood? In this deeply personal episode, Rashmi, Priya, and Sonam pull back the curtain on their own fertility journeys. We get real about the grueling reality of IVF—from the physical toll to the emotional heartbreak of cycles that don't go as planned. But fertility isn’t just one path. We dive into the empowering (and often taboo) choice to remain child-free, the strategic decision to freeze eggs for the future, and the beautiful possibilities of adoption and surrogacy. Whether you’re in the thick of treatments or deciding if parenthood is for you at all, this episode is a reminder that there is no "right" way—only your way. What we discuss: The IVF Rollercoaster: Our personal struggles with treatment and navigating the grief when it doesn't work. The "Child-Free" Choice: Why it is okay (and empowering) to choose a life without children. Preserving the Future: The logistics and peace of mind that come with freezing your eggs. Expanding the Definition of Family: A look at adoption and surrogacy as viable, beautiful paths to parenthood. Reclaiming Power: How modern science and social shifts give women more autonomy than ever before. Connect with us: Follow the show: Be sure to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram at @PRSRoom and let us know your favorite takeaway from today's show. Support Small Businesses! Sonam: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign, rings @maaliciousjewelry Top: @aishrillustrations Rashmi: Jewelry: earrings @snowsdesign rings @maalicious Top: @madhanaofficial Priya: Jewelry: earrings @whbm necklace: Tory Burch Top: @houseofindya Music by @djdutta26 Recorded: May 2025 Episode aired: January 22, 2026