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 and the That Desi Spark Podcast team up with Roots Bistro in Los Angeles to bring you a one-of-a-kind Galentine’s Day networking & self-love event.

Hosted by Nehal Tenany of 'That Desi Spark 'and Neehar Sachdeva of 

, the evening includes two complimentary drinks, bites (vegetarian and vegan options available), a self-love manifestation workshop led by Holistic Coach/Healer, Pooja Bhatnagar, and of course, lots of mingling + selfies!

Everyone is welcome to join. Couples, singles, queer, non-binary and trans folks are encouraged to come! <3 

is an LA-based lifestyle and travel content creator and host of the That Desi Spark Podcast. That Desi Spark is a bold podcast created by three founders who recognized a space void of color and conversation around the topics that impact dual-identity, South Asian millennials the most. From education to entertainment and social justice issues to social media trends, That Desi Spark approaches each episode with compassion, advocacy, and information, bolstered by subject-area experts and unfiltered celebrity moments. The podcast is about to hit its four-year mark, with more than 400K listens, 10.2K followers on Instagram, a robust social media presence, and coverage by Forbes, The Times of India, Urban Asian, Brown Girl Magazine, and 

 and a recent feature on billboards across New York and San Francisco from Spotify. You can connect with Nehal on Instagram or TikTok at @nehaltenany. 

 is a Nomadic Healer, Human Design Coach and Certified Holistic Practitioner in 8 different modalities – few including (Reiki Master, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coaching). She brings science and spirituality to the same table. And by combining these systems and tools, she guides people to reprogram their subconscious mind blocks and teaches you to live authentically through your true Design to manifest the life you desire. Pooja has worked with companies such as LinkedIn, Deepak Chopra, Pinterest, Brown Girl Magazine and more, as well with 1:1 clients to shed light on your own energetic blueprint, detailing the way you are designed to best operate in the world. You can connect with Pooja on Instagram @poojbhatnagar and on TikTok @doseoffreedom.

is a representation creator/content creator based out of Los Angeles, who uses her social media platforms to talk about normalizing breaking beauty standards and her experiences as a bald, first gen, South Asian woman. Her main mission through social media platforms, and truly her life, is to create the representation that she did not have growing up. Her Alopecia was always something that was treated like a flaw and hidden from society, because frankly, no one had ever seen something that looked like her living a life that is "worth living." Neehar is all about loving yourself for who you truly are and empowering others to do so as well, by defining your own version of “beautiful.” By day, Neehar is a consultant and she is also a huge lover of all things vegan food! You can connect with Neehar on Instagram or TikTok at @neeharsachdeva.

BrownGirlMag x That Desi Spark's Galentine's Night <3

Early bird tickets ($40) expired February 17th at 11:59PM. General admission tickets ($50) are available.

After a year of successful South Asian fusion mashups posted across social media and performed live, SANJ (aka @xoxosanj) recently recorded her debut album, ‘Nightingale.’✨

This body of work is an amalgam of her signature sultry r&b flows, deep Carnatic roots, and SANJ’s signature coy demeanor.

Releasing worldwide on Friday, February 24th, ‘Nightingale’ will take you on a journey through SANJ’s mind.💫

 are hosting an album release party at the Happy Monday studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, from 7PM-10PM. 

New music, good vibes, drinks courtesy of 

Open to all, we look forward to celebrating the evening with you.

Come dressed in your favorite indo-fusion look.

Space is limited. A ticket and a valid form of of ID upon entry is mandatory. 

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and filmed, and give us permission to use your likeness in post-event promotional and/or marketing materials.

Chicago raised and NYC-based, SANJ is an Indian-American singer-songwriter that’s innovating in her genre by fusing her lifelong love for Carnatic and Bollywood sounds with her classic, sultry R&B flows. SANJ has been a lifelong singer, songwriter, and musician, and folds her passion for music into many facets of her life. 

By day, SANJ works in advertising strategy at Google, and performs often in venues across NYC by night, all while being an avid supporter of her friends’ creative endeavors. While her worlds may seem different, and perhaps stark to some, SANJ gets to leverage her creative mind every day, throughout each day.

SANJ’s dedicated supporters have helped her garner a following of over 150,000+ listeners across several platforms, and her Spotify saw 999% growth in 2022.

You can connect with SANJ on Instagram and TikTok at @xoxosanj, and streaming platforms at “SANJ.”

✨Nightingale✨ | Album Release Party 

Join the Slashie Summit team at their first-ever 'South by Slashie' meet-up at the iconic Clay Pit (at the Parlor Room) in Austin on Friday, March 10th from 6-9PM — in partnership with SXSW’s South Asian House. 

The evening includes appetizers (vegetarian and gluten free options available) and beverages courtesy of Clay Pit, non-alcoholic cocktails courtesy of A Fresh Sip, and a cash bar is available on site.

The evening is sponsored by a line-up for four local indie businesses Shaz & Kiks, Single to Shaadi, Journ and Tega Collective. In addition to mingling, we’ll have a informal round table discussion about their founder-led journeys beyond the pandemic.

Come dressed for some casual networking (e.g. your favorite pantsuit, indo-fusion look, or anything else you feel confident in)! 

Space is limited. A ticket and a valid form of of ID upon entry is mandatory.

SOUTH BY SLASHIE

You're invited to our first-ever 'Besties Who Sip' meet-up — co-hosted by Neehar Sachdeva from 

We couldn't attend brown Coachella but want to bring you a chella-style networking happy hour! 

Come with a bestie and join us on Wednesday, April 26th for  Indo-fusion bites, signature cocktails & mocktails, creative DIY stations, and stay for the tunes — courtesy of our in-house DJ (announcing soon!).

Programming details to be released closer to the event.

Your ticket includes both veg and non-veg options, and two complimentary signature drink tickets per person. (Additionally, the venue will have a cash bar.)

'Besties Who Sip'

Slashies!  On the eve of Slashie Summit '23,  our friends at Kolkata Chai Cafe welcome you to an exclusive sneak peak of our their 

 Nolita location before it opens to the general public on May 18th. 

Brothers Ani and Ayan Sanyal started Kolkata Chai in New York City with the goal of making South Asian cuisine and culture accessible to everyone. They're opening their second location in Nolita to continue the momentum they began pre-pandemic. And what perfect timing, we get to celebrate their opening together on Friday evening.

Come through on Friday (pre-Slashie Summit) between 5PM and 9PM to fresh masala chai (it's the best in town), some yummy snacks and the vibes.<3

A Preview: Kolkata Chai's Newest Cafe in Nolita 

We've built up, broken down, pivoted and everything in between since we first launched Slashie Summit in 2018. This year, we're taking a tactical and intentional approach in helping you carve your path, no matter what stage of your journey you're in.

If you take anything away from the day, we want you to celebrate how far you’ve come despite the imposter syndrome, the layoffs, the production delays, and the constant ups and downs.⚡️⚡️

Past, present, or future, this year's summit will celebrate your journeys: 

We're talking tools, software programs, management tips, productivity hacks, content creation, financial advice and much more to help you get to where you want to be at your 9-5 and your side hustle. 

Slashie Summit is a collaborative, inclusive and immersive summit that empowers hustlers, doers and creators to uncover their purpose and achieve financial independence despite the stigma behind creative aspirations.

Slashies are generally members of the millennial demographic, who choose to include various ‘side hustles’ in their professional titles to which they devote their time—in addition to their nine-to-five.

Our community thrives when more creative minds and independently-led companies join the conversation, and that’s why we ourselves are Slashies. We are a group of South Asian Slashies who celebrate "non-traditional" career paths and seek to redefine professional success.

The summit is an inclusive space welcoming male allies, gender non-conforming, queer, and transgender individuals of South Asian and Asian American descent.

After three years of building our community digitally through 

 and just in time for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Slashie Summit is back at a time when creatives and entrepreneurs need connection the most on Saturday, May 13th in New York City.

Join us for a celebration of creativity that persisted and network in person to strengthen the communities we've built.

We’re looking forward to hosting 300+ South Asian Slashies in Hudson Yards on Saturday, May 13th. This one-day experience will bring together creatives united in their desire to build a safe, inclusive and supportive community.

 Doors to the summit and marketplace open and breakfast is served 

 Morning fireside chat with the CEO of The CEO School and former founder and CEO of Stax Suneera Madhani — moderated by Brown Girl Mag's Trisha Sakhuja-Walia

 Community over Competition: The Power of Friendship when Building your Business —

 The Responsibility of Representation: Corporate Edition 

Mindful Pursuits of Non-Traditional Life Choices —

 What's at Stake: Storytelling from a BIPOC Lens in Mainstream Media 

Legal & Accounting 101: The Dos and Donts of Running your Dream Company — 

brought to you by Shah & Sons, Lvlup Legal and First Gen Law

 Concept to Company: A Creator’s Playbook to Scaling your Business

 How to Stay Relevant: Navigating the Ever-Changing Social Media Landscape 

 Honor your Journey: Transitioning from Slashie to Full-Time

 As Seen on Screen: The Ups and Downs of Being on Film & TV — 

Wellness Break — A guided meditation by Aasheekaa Natarajan and sound bath by Krishna Amin (includes chai x snacks)

Through the Hustle: The Importance of Pause

 Evening keynote by filmmaker/actor/activist Nina Davuluri

 Sustainability and the Importance of South Asian Craftsmanship in the Next Gen of Fashion — 

brought to you by Verve & Vogue, Closr, Amotha, Sakhya and Transcend 

Slashie Social (includes bites, signature cocktails, a presentation by Pooja Narang of Bollywood Axion and a special performance by Raghav at 9PM)

The official Slashie after party at The Crown — brought to you by The Scene (RSVP for a 

Aside from your enthusiasm to learn and meet new people, please bring your ticket (printed or mobile is fine) and valid photo/state ID.

P.S. The venue has tight security and all attendees must present a photo I.D. to gain access, so don’t forget yours!

We have a stacked agenda and a full day of learning, networking, and fun, so we encourage you to keep it cute and comfortable with a hint of Indo-Western (and check the 

There are tons of hotel options in close proximity to the Slashie Summit venue. 

The Slashie Summit is being held at Location05 in Hudson Yards (450 West 31st Street, New York, NY - 7th FL). Depending where you are staying, you can take a Lyft/Uber/Taxi, walk over or take public transportation. There are several train stations just a short walk away:

Creativity calls for fuel! We have all our Slashie needs in mind for grub and will be providing breakfast, lunch, snacks and dessert at the summit. We’ll also provide our Slashie Social guests with small bites, beer, wine and dessert! A big thanks to our food/beverage partners — to be announced soon.

In order for Slashie Summit to be a positive experience for all, ticket sales are vital to ensure all panels, programming and networking opportunities are planned with a final headcount so each attendee receives the best possible experience. While tickets are non-refundable, we are happy to transfer your ticket from one slashie to another — please send us an email so we can sort this out seamlessly.

Depending on the number of tickets sold, the venue's limtations on space, and COVID restrictions, we may open tickets sold at the door, but it will be a gametime decision.

By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by 

The Slashie Summit would not have been possible without the core team, our line-up of influential speakers and moderators, diverse vendors and sponsors, food and beverage partners, our mighty small businesses and you, the attendees!

We've taken the love, feedback and advice from our Slashie community and hope to execute a purpose-driven summit that is open and inviting to all.

All your likes, shares, comments, and messages matter. Please reach out to us with questions, thoughts on collaborations and partnerships and any concerns you have through direct message on our Instagram page, @slashieconnects.

See you at Location05 on Saturday, May 13th.

SLASHIE SUMMIT ⚡️ 2023

Slashie Summit's official after party is here, friends! 

, an exclusive pocket concierge service and web app for New York City, to co-host the after party at 

 in the Lower East Side — starting at 11PM on Saturday, May 13th.

 is an annual event that celebrates the growing trend of professionals who have multiple careers, or "slashies," and the unique challenges they face. The day will feature a series of panels, activations and networking opportunities aimed at helping attendees grow their personal brands and careers.

The Crown, located on the 21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery, boasts stunning views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, and a vibrant atmosphere that will provide the perfect backdrop for the evening's festivities. 

Guests will be treated to a night of music, drinks, and networking. Your ($50) ticket includes access to the 

 indoor lounge + rooftop terrace and two drinks at the bar (featuring house spirits including vodka, gin, scotch, bourbon and caipirinhas).

A cash bar is available for additional drinks throughout the evening. 

SLASHIE SUMMIT'S OFFICAL AFTER PARTY — BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SCENE

For the first time ever, join Brown Girl Magazine in Washington, D.C. as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at RASA.

With the strides South Asian Americans and the AAPI community have made across sectors, including policymaking, there is so much to celebrate. We hope to cultivate an inclusive space where anyone of any background or profession in Washington, D.C. can find community and celebrate the AAPI experience.

We’ll kickoff the night with a fireside chat with Rohini Kosoglu, Former Domestic Policy Adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris. Ask her anything about her experiences! 

We’ll end the night with a book signing by 

 author, Sheetal Sheth as she celebrates the release of her newest children book! 

A special thank you to our host committee: 

South Asian Bar Association - D.C., Vijnata & Koustubh "K.J." Bagchi, Jay Chittooran, Lauri Ng, Miya Patel and Akshai Datta

 includes RASA includes cocktails, appetizers, BYO bowl, dessert, and a signed copy of an 