hello there! 🌸

Took a few weeks for me, to rejuvenate and solo travel. Got some Puerto Rico and Alaska souvenirs with me! Getting out of the Bay surely provides a lot of perspective. And bringing in some changes here! How was your summer?

This letter is divided into 3 parts: 1. South Asian feed and finds, 2. Free Community Events, 3. What’s new with Antar?

South Asian Feed

Some saves from my feeds over the past few weeks! I need music and book recs - so please!

• Indian Speakeasy? eyeing this for date night

• Want food till midnight? Checkout this Shack in SF

• Onigiri as a snack? Yum!

• Why do we work so hard if we only want to serve and be happy?

• My recent favorite pod episode with 2 South Asian females I admire

• The Olympics got me like!

• PREACH

• Healthy breakfast item I’m trying from this dadi next

Events

Took some time to learn the joy of the true meaning of community. And this to me right now means making this a free community experience! (open to all)

BYOF & Share

Casual hang. No work talk. Only yourself, your experiences, and curious listening.

San Francisco - Join in here - Saturday, Aug 17th

South Bay - Join in here - Saturday, Aug 24th

Antar

IG link above ^

I usually need reminders to take care of my well-being or where I belong. And so I’ve worked with some very talented WoC (supporting locals who have been trying to jump into their creative passions) to make some everyday products. There are totes, t-shirts, and mugs. This first one is a 100% organic cotton tote, and this story is all about friendships:

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Tell me how you like it! Would mean a lot to us if you got one or any!

Mental Balance Podcast

Spotify link above ^

Spoke to Arati Sharma, founder of the skincare brand Ghlee (makes products from Ghee), Founding Partner at Backbone Angels, and ex-exec at Shopify! Comes out this week - was a total blast. Spoke about ADHD, her immigrant upbringing, life in tech, and breaking taboos in our community.

> If you’re new here - come to the CHAI Meetups! Happens every other week, sign up here

THANK YOU for reading through! see you soon!

Hope to see you all 🙂 

Lots of love, Vi