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Explore the inspiring stories of Indian American leaders in "Desi Roots & Routes," hosted by Sital Kalantry. Join us to celebrate cultural connections and community growth.

Desi Roots & Routes

Uncover the incredible stories of trailblazing Indian Americans, exploring their roots in India and the routes they took to become inspiring leaders in various fields across the United States. Starting in Seattle and traveling to new cities each season, join host Sital Kalantry as she delves into the personal and professional journeys of our guests, revealing how they navigate intersectional identities, overcome cultural barriers, and contribute to cultural preservation and community building.

Season one focuses on the Emerald City of Seattle and features guests such as Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rita Meher, Gurpreet (Sunny) Singh, Krishna Thiagarajan, Ankur Vora, and Pallavi Mehta Wahi. Available on all major podcast platforms.

Join us on this journey to explore the vibrant and inspiring narratives of Indian American leaders. Celebrate their contributions, learn from their experiences, and become part of a community that values cultural connections and mutual growth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest episodes and insights.

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Launching Friday, September 20th.

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Host

Sital Kalantry is a prominent leader in Seattle, Director of the Roundglass India Center, and an expert on comparative law and human rights. Sital brings her extensive experience and deep understanding of cultural dynamics to every episode. Her insightful and engaging conversations highlight the multifaceted experiences of Indian leaders in the U.S., making each story a powerful testament to resilience, innovation, and community building.

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Guests

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Representative for Washington's 7th District
Rita Meher

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tasveer
Gurpreet (Sunny) Singh

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Wellbeing Seeker, Founder – Edifecs & Roundglass
Krishna Thiagarajan

President & CEO of the Seattle Symphony, and Leslie Jackson Chihuly Chair
Ankur Vora

Chief Strategy Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Pallavi Mehta Wahi

Managing Partner, K&L Gates - Seattle Immediate Past Chair of the Firmwide Diversity Committee

Producers

Roundglass India Center

The Roundglass India Center at Seattle University focuses on the study of contemporary India as well as the Indian American community. Our mission is to educate our communities on current issues impacting them and conduct cutting edge research on India and Indian Americans with the goal of advancing positive social, economic, and policy change in the United States and India.

Lower Street

As the world’s #1 branded podcast agency, Lower Street is a full-service podcast production agency that creates amazing shows for brands that want great not good. We serve companies of all sizes across industries developing podcasts unique to each company's target audience. We're a remote team of 29 international individuals, selective of who we work with, and hyper-focused on making a small number of the best podcasts we can.