What a delightful episode it was when we had the pleasure of having Kala, the mother of our unofficial cohost and beloved podcast favorite Ashwin, join us for our first mother and son episode. In this episode, we embarked on a journey of learning, discussing my struggles with pronunciations, and so much more. Our conversation touched upon various topics, including Kala's childhood, her family history, and the surprising universality of arranged marriages. We also explored the concept of labels like feminism and how they have evolved over time, acknowledging that even men who may have been excluded in the present were counted as part of the movement in the past. We delved into the vastness of caste discrimination and managed to find plenty of moments to laugh together.
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Co-Founder / Dad / Entrepreneur / Teacher / Husband
Ashwin is a Father, Husband, Teacher, Brooklynite, Entrepreneur, and Dravidian. He is the co-founder of Rise Products, a green startup that converts byproducts from the beverage industry into food. He also teaches at NYU and the New School - helping students turn science into technology, and technology into solutions. He is interested in sustainability, comedy, anarchy, folk music, art, and religion. His hobbies include sitting in sunlight, drinking water, and dreaming of being a tree. He also enjoys eating leaves, playing acoustic guitar, and imagining being a grasshopper.