Dirty Brown
Dirty Brown
Podcast Description
Dirty Brown is a podcast where host Kriti J dives headfirst into the messiness of life, identity, and breaking societal norms. Born and raised in India, now navigating life as a brown queer woman in North America, Kriti brings her personal experiences and unfiltered insights to the table.
This is a space to challenge cultural expectations, deconstruct gendered traditions, and reclaim the parts of ourselves that others might call ”difficult” or ”unsanskari”. From dating and sexuality to identity and success, Kriti explores topics often left unspoken. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions, unapologetic takes, and the occasional laugh along the way.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of identity, cultural expectations, and societal norms, featuring episodes that cover topics like queer dating experiences, the intersection of culture and gender, and discussions on emotional availability with examples including a deep dive into 'Fuckboy or not?' where Kriti critiques problematic dating narratives.
Dirty Brown is a feminist podcast unlearning patriarchy, one bold take at a time. Host Kriti J dives into the messiness of societal norms and cultural contradictions that shape South Asian women.
From calling out the misogyny baked into media, to celebrating feminist books and unpacking patriarchal narratives dominating pop culture and tech, Dirty Brown is about sharp commentary, personal stories, and zero sanskaari filters
This is a space for anyone who’s ever been called too much, too loud, or too difficult — and decided to lean in anyway.
I quit my big tech job at 37 with no backup plan – just savings, a podcast, and a feeling that something in me was dying. I thought I'd feel free. Instead, I felt lost. This is the episode nobody talks about: what actually happens after you make the brave choice.
One month in. No KPIs. No performance reviews. No one telling me where I stand. What I didn't expect was that the hardest part wouldn't be the financial fear or the beginner mistakes at 37 – it would be the voice in my head asking: do I even deserve to want this?
That voice has a name. It's the Good Girl script. And it doesn't go quiet just because you took the leap.
If you're a brown woman who has blown up a life that looked good on paper – or is standing at the edge of it – this one is for you. Not the highlight reel of the brave choice. The actual cost of it.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Why Quitting Didn't Feel Like Freedom
- 03:54 What My Colleagues' Reactions Actually Revealed
- 05:20 The Hidden Cost of Losing Your Corporate Identity
- 06:18 The Good Girl Script Nobody Warned Me About
- 08:38 The Three Unexpected Gifts of Quitting
- 11:43 Unlearning the Script, One Episode at a Time
- 12:09 If You're Standing at the Edge of Your Own Leap
- 12:55 Celebrating progress and announcement
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