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We're Not All Like That - Episode 7
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Our seventh episode is the second with a guest, and another true NRI at that between Ishaan Goel (guest) and Micah, our host.
Ishaan was born in India but his family moved to Malaysia when he was just 6 years old. Most of his childhood and schooling post that was spent in Singapore before he moved back to Gurgaon, where he stayed for a few years before he left for his further studies in Canada, at the University of Toronto.
This conversation broaches several deeply-experienced topics including the cultural differences between the countries Ishaan has lived in (in terms of general behaviour, dating and relationships), how people perceive Indians abroad, and how he has learnt to be resilient over the years to ever-changing seasons.
We might be biased, but this was a frankly brilliant episode. Enjoy.
(00:00) Introduction to Ishaan Goel and His Journey
(01:12) Experiencing Change in India
(03:21) The Dichotomy of India
(05:43) The Identity Crisis of NRIs
(07:45) Civic Sense and Responsibility in India
(10:01) Schooling Experience in Singapore
(12:45) Cultural Acceptance in Singapore
(15:03) Education Systems: India vs. Canada vs. Singapore
(21:03) Work Culture Differences
(22:15) Corporate Culture and Employee Well-being
(24:57) Budgeting and Financial Literacy
(27:48) Challenges of Immigration and Education
(33:01) Cultural Integration and Stereotypes
(37:45) Dating Scene in Canada
(38:12) The Dating Scene: Cultural Dynamics and Challenges
(39:53) Stereotypes and Perceptions: The Indian Male Experience
(41:48) Navigating Loneliness: Mental Resilience Abroad
(44:21) Experiencing Racism: Reflections on Identity
(47:15) Cultural Stereotypes in Media: The Impact of Representation
(48:49) Building Mental Resilience: Techniques and Strategies
(55:28) The Importance of Community Engagement and Connection
(57:34) Exploring India's Hidden Gems
(58:33) The Startup Landscape in India
(01:00:12) Cultural Uniqueness and Challenges
(01:00:57) Future Aspirations and Social Impact
(01:03:05) Rapid Fire Insights
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