New YA Books by AAPI Authors and an Interview With Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, Authors of ON AGAIN, AWKWARD AGAIN
Erica goes over a nice mix of new YA books by AAPI authors, while Kelly has a great convo with Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia, authors of the new rom-com On Again, Awkward Again.
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Chasing Your Dreams in Sobriety with Jyoti Chand, Author of Fitting Indian
Author, influencer and sober mom Jyoti Chand is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, Fitting Indian! I absolutely loved this graphic novel, especially in how it tackled the intimate realities of how alcohol affects the mental health of teens.
Jyoti believes that she never would’ve been …
#19: Breaking Mental Health Stigmas, Navigating Cultural Identities & "Fitting Indian” with Jyoti Chand
In this raw and resonant episode, Misha sits down with Jyoti Chand — South Asian writer, creator, mother of three, and the voice behind the debut graphic novel Fitting Indian — for an honest conversation about mental health, cultural belonging, and breaking cycles.Together, they explore what it mea…
Fresh Take: Jyoti Chand, FITTING INDIAN
Margaret talks to author and mental health advocate Jyoti Chand (aka @mamajotes) about her debut graphic novel FITTING INDIAN. Jyoti shares how the novel integrates details from her own childhood, including the weight of cultural expectations in Indian families and the power of storytelling in h…
Jyoti Chand: A Graphic Novelist Bounces Between Mediums (and she’s got quite a social media following too)
Today, we’re talking to the wonderful Jyoti Chand who will be discussing the inspiration behind her YA graphic novel, Fitting Indian, why the story needed to be told, and how she built a vibrant online community where she is known as Mamajotes through authenticity and vulnerability.
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The Best of 2025
I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready to hear some standout moments from all of our fantastic guests in 2025.
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The NRI Daily — Sunday, May 24, 2026
TITLE: The NRI Daily — Sunday, May 24, 2026
On this Sunday edition: Indian-American vocalist Anuradha Palakurthi-Juju partners with legendary Sudesh Bhosle for a major U.S. tour bridging diaspora and classical traditions. Chicago entrepreneur Jyoti Chand reclaims cultural identity through contempo…
Jyoti Chand: @Mamajotes on How Quitting Alcohol Changed Everything
Trigger warning: This episode contains open discussion of a suicide attempt, alcohol dependence, self-harm, and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself, if you choose to listen.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or tex…
In the Picture with Tara Anand
In which we talk about her work in advertising, editorials and books, the role hermom played in nurturing her artistic life, how she got her agent, what role he and Barnes & Noble had in her realization that she could be a picture book illustrator, her first big project on a graphic novel, her proc…
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