Stories that shape us.

Co-creator & co-host

Meet Aradhya

Hi, I'm Aradhya - co-creator and co-host of Chai Time. I'm a high school student who's always been drawn to stories—the kind that make you think, feel, and remember who you are. I didn't start this podcast because I have everything figured out. I started it because I'm still learning. Still trying to understand what it means to be an Indian girl growing up in a world that doesn't always see the full picture of who we are.

In my world, religion wasn't just something we practiced on weekends—it was in everything. In the holidays we celebrated. In the morning prayers. In the stories passed down by my grandparents, who believe deeply in the power of our gods, our saints, and the values they taught. Growing up, I didn't always realize it, but that quiet spiritual thread was guiding me—reminding me to stay kind, stay grounded, and stay true.

Chai Time is my way of holding space for that thread. For the questions, the doubts, the faith, and the fire. It's a space where I sit down with incredible Indian women and talk about how spirituality, culture, and belief have shaped their paths. We talk about success, yes, but we also talk about what keeps them steady when life gets hard.

This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. A community. A love letter to our roots.

If you're here, thank you. I hope Chai Time gives you something to hold onto, something to think about, and maybe even something to heal. I'm so glad we're on this journey together.

Co-creator & co-host

Meet Sumedha

Hi, I'm Sumedha—co-creator and co-host of Chai Time. I've always believed that every woman has a story worth telling. Behind every accomplishment is a journey filled with uncertainty, resilience, setbacks, and moments of courage that often go unseen. Those are the stories that inspire me the most.

As a high school student, I'm constantly surrounded by conversations about success—where to go to college, what career to pursue, and how to achieve the next goal. But I've realized that we rarely talk about the people behind those achievements. I wanted to create a space where women could share not only what they've accomplished, but how they found the confidence to keep going, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.

Through the Women's Empowerment series of Chai Time, I have the privilege of speaking with incredible women from many different paths—physicians, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers, advocates, and community leaders. Every conversation reminds me that success doesn't follow one path, and that the most powerful lessons often come from the obstacles we overcome.

Every woman has a story worth telling.

For me, this podcast is about more than interviews. It's about creating a community where women uplift one another, where young girls can see themselves reflected in inspiring role models, and where every listener walks away believing that their own story has value.

Thank you for being here. I hope these conversations encourage you to dream bigger, embrace your own journey, and remember that your voice deserves to be heard.