Desi Movers & Shakers

Conversation with Soman Chainani Author of NY Times Bestseller 'School for Good and Evil'

SEASON FINALE EP 10! Author and Screenwriter Soman Chainani's YA book series THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL has been on the New York Times best-seller list for over 36 weeks and has sold more than 3 million copies, been translated into 30 languages across six continents, and will be a major motion picture from Netflix in October 2022, starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, and other major stars. Listen to find out more! Watch the SGE Trailer here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aftysDQ4hpI  This episode is brought to you by Podca$h as a collaboration between Racket and Stir! podcash.com - Thank you!

Conversation with actress, producer and media marketing genius, Priyadarshini Roy

Priyadarshini Roy is a powerhouse of talent! She is not only an actor, singer, dancer, model, producer, and four-time pageant queen while preparing for her Bollywood debut in 2022 but also has an M.F.A. in Digital Cinema AND is a Doctoral candidate pursuing her Ph.D. in Strategic Media! Find out more about this blazing-to-success Desi Mover & Shaker here! This episode is brought to you by Podcash as a collaboration between Racket and Stir! Podcash gave away 100,000 dollars to up-and-coming podcasters as a way to support insanely creative and inspiring podcasters. Desi Movers and Shakers is humbled to have been a part of the Podcash winners! Go to podcash.com [https://podcash.com] to stay up to date with future Podca$h happenings!

Conversation with Jitin Hingorani - Founder & Festival Director of Dallas-Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival

Jitin Hingorani dons many hats successfully and seamlessly. Founder & Festivals Director of TWO South Asian Film Festivals, he's a man on the go constantly! Find out more about Jitin, and his upcoming DFW South Asian Film Festival (May 20-22, 2022) right here!  This episode is brought to you by CARSTER - The highest-rated car dealership located in Huntington Beach. CARSTER is a better way to buy, sell, finance new or pre-owned cars with top-rated customer service providing delivery all over the country! Visit www.CARSTERCARS.com [http://www.carstercars.com/] or call 714-642-9224. Follow CARSTER on Instagram @CARSTER_HuntingtonBeach! Only at 17281 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647.

Conversation with Entrepreneur Celeste Durve - A Recent Forbes 30-Under-30 Lister!

Celeste Durve is a Mover & Shaker in the truest sense of the word! Listed in Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneurs, she is the co-founder of the high-end events management company, VIPER. In a matter of 4 years, the company is now valued at $5million and boasts of clients such as Drake, Beyonce, Hulu, Google, and the NFL! Find out more about this very successful lady boss RIGHT HERE!

Conversation with Ritesh Mehta Co-Director of Programming, IFFLA

An insightful conversation with Ritesh Mehta, Co-Director of Programming at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (April 28-May 1, 2022), touching upon this year's exciting line-up of films, what's new, and the importance of South Asian representation in entertainment!