Writer, On-Air Talent
Resumes ID: 8858
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Zip Code: 92612
Posted: 06.27.2023
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Television, Online | New Media, Magazines, Graphic Design, Photo, Publishing, Corporate Publications/Newsletters,
Objective
A native of India, I am an internationally known entrepreneur, writer/author, and a multi-faceted consultant. Often described as a dynamic thinker, through my work I encourage engaging experiences; facilitate conversations to support communities of color. As an author, I have been called a positive disruptor, as my work has changed the publishing and journalism spaces to amplify and improve unsung stories. My work and platform allows me to be a cultural sensitivity & inclusion advocate. I offer thought provoking and current perspectives around inequities in publishing, support marginalized identities, and offer avenues for voices working to preserve the delicate nature of immigrant culture, I actively write about decolonizing cultures of the people of color.
Education:
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08.15.1995 - 12.01.2002
University of Illinois
Landscape Architecture
Work Experience:
03.01.2004 -
Freelancer
Self |
Portfolio: www.currycravings/contently.com
• Evocative Journalism: Continually offering thought provoking and current perspectives for national & international publications on topics such as: publishing, holistic wellness, protecting marginalized identities, immigrant culture, social justice, parenting, pop-culture and others. Includes reported and SEO-driven pieces.
Clients include parent companies of: Food Network, Food.com, Washington Post, Eater (SF, LA & Atlanta), Atlanta Magazine, Healthline, Epicurious, Thrillist, Food.com, PopSugar, StyleCaster, AirBnB, The Nosher, Eva Air, Huffington Post (USA & India), Brown Girl Magazine, Anti-racism Daily,The New Southern Fugitives, Verve Magazine (India), Wine4food.com, eatsomethingsexy.com, Khabar Magazine, The Times of Israel, Wear Your Voice Magazine, Indian Women’s Blog, Entrepreneurial Chef, Thrive Global etc.
Subject matter expertise to clients including: Food Network, Martha Stewart Living, Conde` Nast Travel, BBC-Futures, CNN-Travel, Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, Taste Cooking, The Kitchn.com, Broadly, Nubi Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, WFAE (Charlette’s NPR) Refinery29, examiner.com, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Khabar Magazine, The Sunday Guardian, The Hindustan Times, Toast Fried, The Take-out, Bon Appetit, etc.
Active AAJA Member.
03.01.2004 -
Writer, Author
Curry Cravings (TM) LLC |
• Dynamic Thinker: Encouraging a shift away from traditional models of client engagement from linear modules to immersive and vibrant experiences. Elevating the discourse around culture and cuisine towards the preservation and appreciation of heritage recipes and narratives.
• Positive Disruptor: Editorial & Publishing: Indie author of 5 niche topic, Indian cookbooks, and 1 biographical fiction. Amplifying authentic stories.
• Creative Disruptor: Design & Art Direction: Single-handedly executing all parts of production, including but not limited to writing, developing infographics, art and graphic design, photography, indexing, and building marketing collateral.
• Press/Publicity: Have creatively established readership of books in 30+ countries, built and executed marketing campaigns, press-releases, and a variety of visual content for engagement.
• Website/Social Media Presence: Actively manage two websites, and maintains presence on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter.
• Trademarking Intellectual Property: The brand ‘Curry Cravings’ is trademarked with the USPTO since 2014.
• Published Titles:
- A Dozen Ways to Celebrate: Twelve Decadent Feasts for the Culinary Indulgent (2014)
- Crack the Code: cook any Indian meal with confidence (2016) foreword by Faye Levy, in second reprint.
- Ten Thousand Tongues: secrets of a layered kitchen (& companion cookbook) foreword by Neela Paniz (2018)
- Roti: 40 Classic Indian Breads & Sides foreword Raghavan Iyer & Ken Albala (2019), in second reprint.
- Seven Pots of Tea: an Ayurvedic approach to sips & nosh foreword Suvir Saran (2020)
- Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends. Foreword Colleen Taylor Sen (2023)
Total Years Experience:
17 years
Skills:
Writing, interviewing, on-air talent, speaker and more.
Desired Salary:
$60,000.00
Occupations:
Blogger, Book Editor, Columnist, Freelance Writer, On-Air Talent/Anchor/Talk Show Host, Publisher, Reporter-Restaurant Food, Writer