The Venn Diagram

Episode 1: Back to School & Backgrounds with VDR Intern Noor Jehan Ansari

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:00:16 GMT

A little blast from the past: our opening episode of Season 2 features my Fall semester intern Noor Jehan Ansari as we unpack all things back to school, post-pandemic adjustment, nuanced biracial backgrounds & more! Slightly overdue, but no less relevant, we discuss the experience of balancing religious responsibility and college life, as well as what it's like to be Muslim on Campus. As per tradition, stay tuned till the end for some of my recent Bollywood remix favorites! Have a great week! :-)

Episode 5: The Venn Diagram: Summer Special

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:00:19 GMT

Reporting to you from hot humid Houston, TX, it's the very special summer episode of The Venn Diagram! Covering all things from status updates and life reflections, I take a step back to look back on the past year and the journey of the pod so far. I share aspirations, hopes, and plans for season 2 and some fresh ideas we have in store. And duh - a mix of magical music at the end! Enjoy and have a great summer!

Episode 4: Did someone say SA?

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:34:02 GMT

Fresh off of their recent Student Association victories, Brandon Hill and Charlene Richards join me on the newest episode of The Venn Diagram! What the h*%$ is the SA? How aware were they of their race while growing up? What sparked their interest in student advocacy? Do all Presidents wear a church suit and briefcase? How do we respond to subliminal racism and stereotyping? How will the SA work to make space for POC and students who feel the crossover of the venn diagram? Tune into this episode to find out the answers to these questions and more! And as always...there is a little mixtape at the end for your listening pleasures! :-)

Episode 3: From the Borderlands to The Venn Diagram

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:15:30 GMT

Joining me on Zoom from Austin, TX, Alexzandra Roman drops by for the third episode of The Venn Diagram. How does it really feel to be a college student during a pandemic? What exactly is happening in Texas? What is "SNOVID"? How would ethnic studies benefit students of color in the classroom? Do we unintentionally use the language of our oppressors? How can we aid pandemic fatigue and anxiety? We deconstruct all of this and more on this week's episode of The Venn Diagram :-) & as always, stay tuned until the end for some Bollywood x Latin remixes, as well as some song recommendations from our very own guest, Ale!

Episode 2: The South Asian Lens

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:23 GMT

Straight from GWU Brown Town, Harita Iswara and Hiba Sohail join me for the second episode of The Venn Diagram. How inclusive are cultural organizations at GWU? What do people mean by the term "white washed"? Is the region of South Asia actually representative? Is Princess Jasmine the designated "brown girl" princess? We discuss all of this and more on this week's episode of The Venn Diagram. :-) & stay tuned until the end for some song features from our guests!

Episode 1: Welcome to the Show!

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:50:16 GMT

Welcome to The Venn Diagram!!! This episode will feature a little background about me, the premise of the show, and what to look forward to. I close the show with a medley of my favorite Bollywood x Hollywood music. Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy! :-)