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

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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

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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

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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