D-Hustlers : Entrepreneurial Stories of Desi Immigrants

By: Jai Desai - US Immigrant
  • Summary

  • I bring you small business stories of Indian immigrants from diverse fields. My aim is to learn from their successes and failures and inspire you to start small and achieve financial freedom. I release a new episode every alternate Monday. Subscribe and stay tuned. You can reach out to connect with me on pod.dhustlers@gmail.com to share your stories or refer your friends.
    Jai Desai - US Immigrant
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Episodes
  • E17 - Mixology & Margaritas
    Aug 12 2024

    Mixology, Migration, and Margarita Magic: Sushmita Malakar Shares Her Journey

    In this episode of The Hustlers Podcast, host Jai Desai sits down with Sushmita Malakar, a talented mixologist based in Austin, Texas. Sushmita delves into her transition from a data scientist in India to a full-time mixologist in the U.S. She provides insights into her journey, including attending the New York Bartending School and curating unique cocktails for various events. The episode covers a variety of topics such as the art of mixology, building a network as an immigrant, engaging with clients, working with alcohol brands, and useful tips for budding mixologists. Sushmita also shares fun anecdotes from her events, cultural differences in drink preferences, and practical advice on how to avoid and cure hangovers.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:07 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Insights

    00:43 Mixology and Client Preferences

    01:36 Guest Introduction: Sushmita Malakar

    02:39 Sushmita's Journey into Mixology

    05:18 Building a Career in Mixology

    13:42 Networking and Client Acquisition

    18:33 Working with Brands and Content Creation

    28:48 Event Types and Pricing Strategies

    32:21 Growing on Instagram

    34:49 Finding Your Niche in Content Creation

    36:22 Earnings and Workload of a Mixologist

    38:28 Personality Traits for Success in Mixology

    44:47 Cultural Insights and Mixology

    49:32 Challenges and Realities of Being a Mixologist

    56:52 Rapid Fire Round: Fun and Favorites

    01:03:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

    Contact Sushmita Malakar:

    Hire Sushmita: https://www.sushmitamalakar.com/cheers

    Website: https://www.sushmitamalakar.com/link-in-bio

    Instagram: @sushmitamalakar


    Stay Connected:

    I post interesting clips from my recent and upcoming episodes on instagram and youtube

    Insta: @⁠⁠⁠⁠dhustlerspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://youtube.com/@d-hustlers?feature=shared

    I'm always looking for feedback on how to improve my show, what else would you like to see and even looking for new guests who are in diverse professions and Hustling to create their own path to success. Connect with me on pod.dhustlers@gmail.com or via my instagram account shared above

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • E16 - Austin Indian Women in Business
    Jul 15 2024

    Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Journey of Austin Indian Women in Business (AIWB) | Hustlers Podcast

    In this episode of the Hustlers podcast, host Jai Desai interviews Priyanka and Hiral, two passionate entrepreneurs and co-founders of the Austin Indian Women in Business (AIWB) community. They discuss their individual business ventures in maternity and ethnic clothing, and their journey in supporting other women entrepreneurs in Austin. Priyanka talks about her research for starting a breastfeeding clothing line, the challenges of selling on Amazon, and the inspiration behind AIWB. Hiral shares her experiences, the growth of the AIWB community, and the upcoming events aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs. They also announce their milestone achievement of becoming a registered nonprofit organization. Tune in to learn about their inspirational journey and how they empower women in business.

    00:00 Introduction

    00:58 Meet Priyanka: Entrepreneur and Community Founder

    02:22 The Journey into Maternity Clothing Business

    04:43 Research and Development of Breastfeeding Outfits

    10:04 Challenges of Selling on Amazon

    15:12 Balancing Multiple Roles and Businesses

    18:44 Founding the Austin Indian Women in Business (AIWB)

    21:55 Challenges in Women's Business Groups

    22:44 The Birth of AWB

    23:46 Meeting Hiral Patel

    25:24 Building the Community

    27:00 Upcoming Events and Goals

    36:18 The Big Announcement

    39:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


    Info and Guest Profile

    About AIWB

    170+ businesses

    community collaborations

    aiwbcommunity.com

    Upcoming event:

    Utsav shopping Mela -4th Aug @Cedar park more than 25 vendor stalls

    Contact Info:

    info@aiwbcommunity.com

    admin@aiwbcommunity.com

    IG: austin_indian_womeninbusiness

    FB: Austin Indian Women In business

    About PriyankaMaternity Business:

    -MISS Mominstylestore-Brand for breastfeeding/maternity outfit

    www.mominstylestore.com

    Amazon- miss Mominstylestore (brand)

    puppalapriyanka@mominstylestore.com

    About Hiral

    - Satvik catering services since long time

    - ⁠ Navrang collections - India ethnic clothig store (proper store in Austin area)

    - ⁠handles all the community events



    I post interesting clips from my recent and upcoming episodes on instagram and youtube

    Insta: @⁠⁠⁠⁠dhustlerspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://youtube.com/@d-hustlers?feature=shared

    I'm always looking for feedback on how to improve my show, what else would you like to see and even looking for new guests who are in diverse professions and Hustling to create their own path to success. Connect with me on pod.dhustlers@gmail.com or via my instagram account shared above

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    42 mins
  • 15 - The Immigrant Academy
    Jul 1 2024

    Navigating Immigrant Life: Anjali Nair's Journey & Insights on Hustler's Podcast

    In this episode, podcast host Jai Desai speaks with Anjali Nair, the founder of the Immigrant Academy and a marketing manager, about the challenges and experiences faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. Anjali shares her personal journey from moving to the U.S. with limited information to founding the Immigrant Academy to support other immigrants. Topics discussed include networking strategies, overcoming cultural shocks, integrating into U.S. culture, and the importance of building a community. Anjali also talks about her mentoring programs and how she hopes to impact the lives of other immigrants by providing knowledge and support throughout their journey.


    00:07 Challenges of Immigrant Life

    01:20 Meet Anjali Nair

    02:48 The Birth of Immigrant Academy

    06:15 Navigating the Job Market

    09:28 Networking Strategies

    14:14 Growing a Blog and Community

    19:29 Research and Development

    22:31 The Immigrant Academy's Unique Approach

    24:30 Mentorship 3.0 Program Explained

    28:28 Cultural Shocks and Adaptations

    33:13 Tips for Integrating into US Culture

    37:01 Embracing AI in the Job Market

    39:25 Old vs. New Job Search Strategies

    40:22 Future Goals and Community Impact

    45:14 Concluding Thoughts and Final Insights

    You can book 1:1 session with Anjali Nair at theimmigrantacademy.myflodesk.com/link or

    Connect with Anjali on instagram @theimmigrantacademy I post interesting clips from my recent and upcoming episodes on instagram and youtube

    Insta: @⁠⁠⁠⁠dhustlerspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://youtube.com/@d-hustlers?feature=shared

    I'm always looking for feedback on how to improve my show, what else would you like to see and even looking for new guests who are in diverse professions and Hustling to create their own path to success. Connect with me on pod.dhustlers@gmail.com or via my instagram account shared above

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    46 mins

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