Heartistry
Farah Yasmeen Shaikh
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198 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
S7, Ep 6: Jingqiu Guan - Filmmaker, Choreographer, Dancer, and Scholar
Jingqui and Farah were introduced by a brilliant dancer who knew that both dance artists have created work about the train as it relates to their own culture and personal histories. What a profound…
S7, Ep 5: Aurat March - Grassroots movement in Pakistan advocating for gender equality
For the second time, we welcome organizers of Aurat March Karachi to the podcast. Now in its 8th year, this grassroots movement in Pakistan advocates for gender equality and rights of gender-based…
S7, Ep 4: Anjali Rao, Story teller, Educator & Author
Anjali Rao brings an intersectional and decolonial feminist lens to the study of philosophy and religion (Indic traditions) integrating storytelling, art and poetry. Deeply influenced by her dance…
S7 Ep 3: Farhana Huq, Social Entrepeneur & Executive Coach
Farhana Huq is a visionary social entrepreneur, executive coach, and thought partner who transforms ideas into meaningful social impact. Her expertise spans traditional arts preservation, immigrant…
S7 Ep 2: Nadhi Thekkek. Bharatanatyam Artist & Artistic Director of Nava Dance Theatre
Dr. Nadhi Thekkek is the Artistic Director of Nava Dance Theatre, and uses the south Indian dance form of bharatanatyam to navigate place, identity, and politics through the lens of her lived…
S7 Ep 1: Hamama Tul Bushra - Graphic Designer & Painter
Season 7 of Heartistry is here (!!), and we are launching with a joyful and inspiring conversation with the awesome Hamama Tul Bushra!Trained as a graphic designer from National College of Arts,…
S6, Ep 19: Aranyani Bhargav - Bharatanatyam Dancer & Choreographer
Aranyani is a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer who began her training in 1990. Over time, Aranyani has developed her own distinctive approach to Bharatanatyam focusing equally on the human and…
S6, Ep 18: Mona Ahuja - Certified Yoga Instructor, Pilates Reformer Instructor and Deep Stretch Coach
Mona Ahuja is a certified Yoga Instructor as well as a Pilates Reformer Instructor and Deep Stretch Coach. There were many moments that we loved in the conversation with Mona, but this had to be one…
S6, Ep 17: Mariam Magsi, Multidisciplinary Artist, Writer & Educator
This conversation with Mariam Magsi has been a long time coming, as Farah knew right away upon meeting Mariam in Pakistan in 2023, that this was someone that had to be heard on Heartistry! Finally,…
S6, Ep 16 - Lakshmi & Vinaya, Co-Founders of Vyolet Clothing
Sisters and co-founders Lakshmi and Vinaya Ravi share their path to creating @vyoletclothing where simplicity meets quality and elegance in apparel.Hear the full episode of @heartistrypodcast on…
S6, Ep 15: Sruti Sarathy & Roopa Mahadevan: Artists, Musicians & Composers, & the visionaries behind "Songs of Many Lives"
If you have seen either Roopa Mahadevan or Sruti Sarathy perform, you know just how brilliant they are! If you haven't, now is your chance!! And this time, they are premiering their collaborative…
S6, Ep 14: Nikita Shah, Kalamari & textile artist
Nikita Shah is a brilliant Kalamkari and textile artist, originally from Mumbai, and now based in Brooklyn. This episode is extra special because Farah not only had the chance to learn so much about…
S6, Ep 13: Co-Founders of "When Eyes Speak" - Preethi Ramaprasad (Dancer, Musician, Researcher) & Shruti Abhishek (Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer)
Conversations like this one exemplify so much of what the Heartistry Podcast is all about. Spotlighting voices and stories of individuals who are equally focused on doing the same in the various ways…
S6 Ep 12 - Arjun Verma, Internationally Acclaimed Sitarist
Arjun Verma is an internationally acclaimed sitarist trained by Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Alam Khan, and Roop Verma, and has recorded with GRAMMY-winning artists London Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis…
S6 Ep 11 - Phoenyx Rose, Multi-Hyphenated Artist, Healer, and Movement Educator
Phoenyx Rose is a Bay Area-born, multi-hyphenated artist, healer, and movement educator whose work spans Broadway, film, music, and sacred storytelling. With over 2,000 students taught across the Bay…
S6 Ep 10 - Saadia Khan, IndusThreads
Saadia Khan is the founder of Indus Threads, an impact driven fashion accessories brand that blends culture with elegance while empowering women through style. After leaving her corporate career,…
S6 Ep 9 - Muhammad Joyo, Elaichi Co
Muhammad Joyo @mojofounds is a Pakistani-American, born in Karachi and raised mostly in the US. His moving around a lot while young made him curious about new places and ideas, and was driven by…
S6 Ep 8 - Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read
Dr. Geetha Murali is CEO of Room to Read, a leading international organization that transforms the lives of children through education. Geetha is a driving force behind Room to Read’s presence in 24…
S6 Ep 7 - Saman & Maha Khan, Co-Founders of Seenaya
Seenaya @seenayaofficial was born out of a deep love for Pakistani heritage and the desire to share its beauty rituals with the world. As a mother-daughter duo—Saman and Maha— grew up surrounded by…
S6 Ep 6 - Dr. Devanshi Somaiya, Obstetrician-Gynecologist & Clinical Specialist with Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII)
Devanshi Somaiya is an obstetrician-gynecologist with 20 years of clinical experience and a strong background in public health, and has worked in low-resource settings. For the past decade, Devanshi…
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