queer desi model, Tara Raani, on the immigrant child experience & pursuing the arts

post-grad woes & wins ft. bestie maya: Maalvika cuddles up with her best friend, Maya, to chat all things post-grad. CAREER ANXIETY, REJECTION, BUDGETING, AND THE BEST ROOMMATE HACKS YOU'VE EVER HEARD. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

42 min listen

why is trying so embarrassing?: A little introduction to Maalvika, her thoughts on why trying & failing is so embarrassing, and a reminder to apply to things you're even 60% qualified for! Also, a GRAND OLD QnA about feeling replaced, beauty, "the one", and how to jazz up your life. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

24 min listen

what we focus on expands by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

6 min listen

desire & the performance of sex ft. sex-writer/author Tracy Clark-Flory: Maalvika talks to the author of Want Me, Tracy Clark-Flory, about all things SEX and DESIRE. From faking orgasms to power in the bedroom to porn and body image -- the two discuss what it means to engage in casual sex and how to advocate for what you really want. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

48 min listen

my journey with friendship: Maalvika discusses her journey with friendship -- from feeling out of place in middle school to finding her people in college. "Your vibe attracts your tribe" is cheesy but true! Sometimes good things are instant and sometimes good things take time. Enjoy this unedited ramble about her favorite kind of relationship. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

24 min listen

girl talk ft. bestie maya: Maalvika and her best friend, Maya, answer your questions about friends who can't take the hint, validating yourself, how to stop comparing yourself (you're built different), sexism in the workplace, and their idol, FRANCES HAUGEN. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

61 min listen

the power of your name, femininity & AUTHENTICITY ft. my brilliant Professor Zhenya: Maalvika sits down with one of her all-time favorite educators, Zhenya. They talk about what the hell "authenticity" means -- in the form of owning your name, history, femininity, value systems (how to identify them and live by them), and affirmations. This conversation changed both of them for the better. I hope it resonates with you too! <3 by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

52 min listen

setting boundaries, centering yourself, & open relationships ft. roomie lauren: Maalvika and her roommate, Lauren, sit down to answer questions about boundaries, relationships (sexual, romantic, and platonic) and centering yourself. It sounds nice, but how do you do that in practice!? How do you figure out if a situationship wants something more!? Also, Lauren chats polyamory & open relationships! She is an angel human so send me nice messages about this episode I can share with her :) by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

35 min listen

to hell with perfectionism + answering your DM's: Maalvika talks about the story that is making her attempt "good" over "perfect." Also! A great big Q&A from the DM's covering getting broken up with, the mantras we tell ourselves, what centers Maalvika, and a doozy -- comparing successes. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

28 min listen

queer desi model, Tara Raani, on the immigrant child experience & pursuing the arts: Maalvika sits down with one of the first people she followed on Tiktok, Tara Raani. They chat about the guilt that comes with being the children of immigrants, self-doubt, pursuing the arts, commodifying culture, and the weight of representation. Follow Tara on Tiktok @tara.raani2 and on Instagram @tara.raani. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

26 min listen

"for the crazy psycho bitches" ft. Elissa Bassist (part 2): In Part 2 of this conversation, Maalvika & Elissa chat about advocating for yourself and why it can be so difficult to date men. Elissa Bassist is an essayist, humor writer, and editor of the “Funny Women” column on The Rumpus. Now, she is releasing her first book, Hysterical. She writes to share her journey to reclaim her authentic voice in a culture that doesn't listen to women in this medical mystery, cultural criticism, and rallying cry. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

32 min listen

for the culture: growing up desi ft. Loudmouth Ladkis (part 1): Maalvika is joined by two dear friends, Saniya & Sapna, co-hosts of Loudmouth Ladkis. Together, they discuss what it was like to grow up Indian-American, the weight of being South Asian representation, creating your own identity, how they navigate the "log kya kahenge?" mindset, and so much more. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

39 min listen

"you will meet the love of your life in one year" & other paradigm shifts: From pages of Maalvika's journal to your ears -- she talks about special moments in her life that made her rethink/reframe her anxieties, attachment style, career goals, and dating. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

23 min listen

shame is the second arrow ft. Elissa Bassist (part 1): In Part 1 of this conversation, Maalvika & Elissa chat about breakups leading to creative inspiration, perfectionism, shame, and accepting yourself. Elissa Bassist is an essayist, humor writer, and editor of the “Funny Women” column on The Rumpus. Now, she is releasing her first book, Hysterical. She writes to share her journey to reclaim her authentic voice in a culture that doesn't listen to women in this medical mystery, cultural criticism, and rallying cry. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

31 min listen

developing personal style & answering your fashion q's ft. stylist Pooja: Maalvika is joined by her stylist friend, Pooja (@lil.puj on Tiktok) to chat all things fashion. They talk about everything from developing personal style in the world of fast trend cycles to shopping secondhand to silk scarves in hopes of inspiring you to play around more with what you already have sitting in your wardrobe. The episode ends with Pooja answering all of your burning styling questions. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

55 min listen

brown women on therapy & interracial dating ft. Loudmouth Ladkis (part 2): TW: trauma, self-harm In the second half of the conversation, Maalvika, Saniya, & Sapna, talk finding a therapist who is right for you and what dating has been like for them. Bonus Q: where do they want their relationship with their Indian American identity to look like in five years time? Tune in to find out. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

42 min listen

just break up (you will never be late for your own life) ft. catherine emond: Maalvika & Catherine ramble incoherently about being unhappy in relationships, staying for too long, gut feelings, should your partner be your best friend, the SPARK, toxicity vs. chemistry, hopelessness, grieving someone you never dated.... the whoooole breakup gamut! by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

75 min listen

"i am everyone and everyone is me" & other shifts: From pages of Maalvika's notes app to your ears -- she talks about some recent shifts in her life which have made things sweeter. She talks putting your phone away, attachment styles, creating a new social life, and answers a dating DM. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

28 min listen

"empathy is my competitive advantage": chatting w senior reporter, Natasha Mascarenhas: Maalvika talks to her friend, Natasha, about how she became a Senior Reporter at TechCrunch, what stability means to both of them, the loneliness that comes with ambition, professionalism, and CREATIVE WRITING! by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

45 min listen

the first 24 hours in my new apartment: Maalvika (choppily) pod-vlogs her first 24 hours living alone... in her new apartment... in a state across the country. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

22 min listen

dealing with upheaval or loneliness? (giving you a big hug): Maalvika gives you some tangible tips on how to deal with the sadness that comes with big upheavals of moving/breakups/etc. And the everyday loneliness too. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

29 min listen

finding your passion (a how-to of sorts): Maalvika tells you how to find your passion (hint: it's all about curiosity; passion is a bit overrated), chats passion v. discipline, and tries to untangle passion and profession. This one's for everyone asking, "how do I figure out what I want my job to be?" or "how do I choose a major?" by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

24 min listen

arranged marriages, not being a friend group person, & liking yourself ft. Sandalina: You can't see it but both Maalvika and Sandalina are recording in their pajamas on a Sunday night. They talk therapy; dating fatigue and looking into arranged marriages; breakups, friend groups, and male-female friendships; and finally, moving 3,000 miles away from your family to build an expansive life for yourself. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

43 min listen

why i stopped saying "i hate men": Maalvika dissects three of her favorite podcast conversations with Scott Galloway -- specifically the reasons this generation is struggling and the growing crisis facing boys and men. Plus, why should women care? by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

37 min listen

paradigm shifts & magical moments: friendship edition!: Maalvika sits down to talk about some special moments of 2023 so far. Topics include: visiting old friends, making new friends, being open to platonic connections, and how "good people know good people." by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

25 min listen

Burn the Boats & Shark Tank Secrets ft. SHARK Matt Higgins!!!: Matt Higgins believes in taking big swings. After dropping out of high school to help provide for his mother, Higgins got his GED, enrolled in college at age 16 and went to law school. He’s since held a host of notable positions including co-founder of RSE Ventures, an investment firm that has backed restaurant industry stalwarts like Magnolia Bakery, MilkBar, and Momofuku. He was the youngest press secretary in New York City history, where he managed the global media response to 911, and also spent eight years as executive vice president of the New York Jets and made multiple guest appearances on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” In his new book, “Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard to Unleash Your Full Potential,” Higgins outlines the winning philosophy that’s carried him along his professional path thus far. Its core thesis: Get rid of your backup plan. In this episode, Maalvika sits down with Matt to talk about shame, risk, how to by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

62 min listen

congratulations on your breakup!: Maalvika FINALLY sits down for a breakup episode. We break down the levels of breakups, what to do in each of the stages after, and how you're about to usher in a period of transformation. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

25 min listen

how to cultivate self-worth: Maalvika talks about why self-worth is to life like salt is to cooking. It just makes everything better! Self-esteem, as described by Todd Rose, is the evaluation of oneself based on the alignment of beliefs and behaviors. Real self-worth is tied to what we accept for ourselves, while false self-worth may stem from external factors like physical appearance or institutional affiliations. Building on this understanding, Maalvika outlines ten concrete methods to boost self-esteem and foster a positive self-image. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

26 min listen

30 things that will make your life fuller & make you more attractive: Maalvika's bible on living with intention to be more confident, attractive, magnetic, & happier which will make your life fuller. Tell us what resonates & what you end up implementing! by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

34 min listen

my rules for female friendship (aka my throughline & life force): There's a certain volatility to friendship. In romantic relationships, there's a sense of obligation. There are at least some rules about how it should go. There's lots of media about what counts as "right." Whereas friendship is usually so subjective. Maalvika sits down to walk you through a list on her phone: My Rules For Female Friendship. by Show Me How Good It Gets With Maalvika

33 min listen

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