Born and raised in the diverse city of Bombay (Mumbai), India, Karthika later moved to the US. At the time Karthika’s beloved mother fell ill several years ago, Karthika was experiencing a personal renaissance as she transitioned from a career in computer science to photography.
When Karthika traveled back to India to care for her mother, she entered a period of self-reflection and out of this search for identity was born her enlightening podcast and captivating website, both named “Culturally Ours”.
Karthika touches on all of these things in this episode, but especially on memories of her mother, with whom Karthika shared the calm, peaceful morning hours for years and years. During these peaceful hours morning hours, Karthika’s mom cooked, Karthika studied, and they both drank from a bottomless pot of chai masala. Could a memory be any sweeter?
Highlights
- Bombay/Mumbai
- A childhood in the diverse financial capital of India
- Just Karthika and Mom
- Disliking cooking
- The birth of a podcast (“Culturally Ours”)
- Chai Masala – Methods and Memories
- Why milk is a sacred offering in Hinduism
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How to Contact Karthika
The Culturally Ours Website: CulturallyOurs.com
Culturally Ours on Instagram: @culturallyours
Culturally Ours on Apple Podcasts: The Culturally Ours Podcast
Karthika’s Photography Website: KarthikaGupta.com
Karthika’s Photography on Instagram: @karthikagupta
Suwanee Lennon says
Ahhh! My sweet friend, Karthika! An amazing and talented human being. Love seeing her here!
admin says
Thanks for taking time to comment!!! You are *both* amazing women, quick to listen and working as bridges between cultures.