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“Networking for Brown Girls: Creating Your Own Table When You’re Not Invited to Theirs”
Because we’re done waiting for permission. Let’s be real.You’ve RSVP’d to the panel, shown up to the webinar, sat through the LinkedIn Lives — and still felt like an outsider.Like you’re being seen but not heard. Included but not truly valued. That’s the unspoken reality for so many South Asian women navigating white-dominated, male-dominated, or just straight-up cliquey industries — especially in marketing, media, tech, and entrepreneurship. But here’s the truth: if there’s no seat for you at their table, it’s time to build your own. And no, it’s not a metaphor — it’s a mindset shift. 🎤 The Problem with Traditional Networking (for Brown Girls) We were raised on…
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“10 Brown Girl Creators & Strategists You Should Absolutely Be Following”
Because brown girls aren’t just part of the story — we’re writing it. In a world that still gatekeeps visibility and creativity, Brown girls are breaking the algorithm, redefining industries, and building brands with identity, strategy, and soul. Whether you’re here for content inspiration, women-led business gems, or just looking to refill your feed with purpose, here are 10 South Asian creators and strategists who are literally changing the game in 2025. 🌟 1. Mrunal Panchal — Beauty Founder, Trend Queen @_mrunu | Co-founder of Mrucha BeautyKnown for: Relatable makeup content, fearless style, and starting her own beauty line before 27. Mrunal blends Gen Z energy with boss-girl ambition and…
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“Marketing with Masala: How to Infuse Culture Without Stereotypes”
Let’s be real — every time a brand tries to “celebrate diversity,” somehow we end up with a cringe Holi ad, a brown hand holding chai, or a mehndi photoshoot with zero South Asians in the campaign. 🙄 So how do we, as South Asian creators, freelancers, or biz owners, infuse our beautiful culture into marketing without watering it down or turning it into a caricature? This one’s for the Boss Betis who want to serve authenticity and results — with a side of masala ✨ ❌ First, What Not to Do (The Stereotype Checklist) You’re not honoring Desi culture if: We’re not a monolith — we’re multiverse. ✅ What…