Delhi to Seattle via Fargo: Passi’s Unconventional American Dream | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 19

Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Vibhu Passi, a real estate entrepreneur with an intriguing immigrant story. Originally from New Delhi, Vibhu moved to the U.S. in 2007 for his undergraduate studies at North Dakota State University. His journey included a stint in India running a charitable emergency service before settling in Seattle with Amazon in 2014. Vibhu transitioned to real estate in 2020, founding the local brokerage company, Meet the Passis. In this insightful conversation, Vibhu compares Delhi to American cities, discusses cultural differences, and explains how his experiences led to his career in real estate. Additionally, Vibhu shares his passion for helping other small businesses and his volunteer work teaching Indian mythology to children. Tune in to hear Vibhu's inspiring journey and learn about the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a new culture while staying rooted in his heritage. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian Diaspora!

List of Resources:
Astro electric: https://www.astroelectric.com/ 
AT&T: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T 
DirecTV: https://www.directv.com/ 
Dussehra: https://www.hindutsav.com/about-dussehra/ 
Hitachi consulting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_Consulting 
Kauna grass: https://theorganicmagazine.com/editors-pick/kauna-grass-the-reed-story/ 
Maggie: https://youtu.be/M5o1XRfSiuE?feature=shared 
Mahabharata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata 
Pan Parag: https://youtu.be/f5m68k2yyfo?feature=shared 
Ram: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama 
Ramayan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana 
Ravana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravana 
United Hatzalah ted talk:
Upscale It: https://upscaleitsolutions.in/it-services 

About the Podcast: 

Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.

Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST. 

About Aditya Mehta:

Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.

He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.

Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube 
-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa 
-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify
-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple 
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

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Leading with Integrity: Krati Agrawal's Journey in Amazon and Beyond | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 20

In this episode of Diasporaa, host Aditya Mehta interviews Krati Agrawal, a senior executive in the supply chain industry and a nominee for Marquise Who's Who list for women leaders in technology in the U.S. Krati shares her journey from a small town called Guna in Madhya Pradesh, India, to working at Amazon and now TikTok in the U.S. They discuss her experiences adapting to various American cities, the challenges and benefits of being part of Amazon's Pathways program, and dealing with the stress of visa issues. Krati also touches upon her childhood, family life, and the intricacies of Indian and American cultures. The episode provides an inspiring look at resilience, leadership, and the immigrant experience.

List of Resources:
Agrawal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrawal 
Bits Pilani: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BITS_Pilani 
Goa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa 
Guna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guna_district 
Ji Mantri Ji: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ji_Mantriji 
Kota Factory: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTB0eCoUXErb7pV0Sj1hXWrxerSZX1qgh&feature=shared 
Madhya Pradesh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhya_Pradesh 
Marquis Who’s Who: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_Who%27s_Who 
UPSC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Public_Service_Commission 

About the Podcast: 

Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.

Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST. 

About Aditya Mehta:

Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.

He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.

Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube 
-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa 
-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify
-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple 
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

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