Growing Up Desi in London vs Pakistan - Two Generations, One Story

In this episode, we’re diving into [specific topic, e.g., ‘how to heal from toxic cultural norms’ OR ‘the reality of dating across borders’] with [guest name/description, e.g., ‘mental health advocate Aisha Khan’ OR ‘a British-Pakistani DJ redefining success’]

Ever felt ‘too desi for here, too Western for there’? You’re not alone. Join me every week as we explore the messy, beautiful journey of living between cultures—whether you’re navigating generational gaps, rebuilding your identity abroad, or chasing dreams that clash with tradition.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:28 Do British Pakistanis need to prove they are British?
07:13 How did you succeed so fast in the UK?
10:40 Did you face racism?
16:42 Do new Pakistanis get bullied when they come here?
20:10 How to deal with religious questions
24:13 What is a “freshi”?
26:34 Message for people with weak English
31:37 Are British Pakistanis rude and disrespectful to elders?
36:58 What mistakes did your parents make in parenting?
39:35 Do you complain when parents send money to Pakistan?
45:15 How to adjust with British culture
47:03 Do you need to drink with British for promotion?
52:53 Are Pakistanis as smart as the British?
54:07 Why don’t Pakistanis succeed in sports in the UK?
59:38 Can you marry with other nationalities?
01:06:25 Why do Pakistanis rely on their parents for so long?
01:10:42 Are you privileged?
01:14:34 Slang words
01:23:39 Tips for immigrants
01:26:41 Final words


Featuring:

For mental health topics: #BrownAndBold | #MentalHealthMatters

For career episodes: #DesiHustle | #CareerPivot

For cultural clashes: #TooWesternTooDesi | #GenerationalGaps

Why listen?
💬 No sugarcoating—just real talk about cultural duality
🌍 Global perspectives (guests from Pakistan, India, UK, and beyond)
✨ Practical takeaways for navigating identity, careers, and relationships

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