Desi Return Diaries
Welcome to ”DesiReturn Diaries: Embracing Home Again,” the podcast that shares personal journeys and expert insights on returning to India. I’m here to guide and inspire you as you embark on your own DesiReturn journey. Each episode, we’ll dive into the heartfelt stories of individuals who have chosen to come back to India after living abroad. From the challenges of adjusting to a new culture to the joys of rediscovering their roots, these personal narratives will resonate with anyone longing to call India home again. We’ll also feature expert guests who will provide valuable advice and practical tips on various aspects of returning, including finance, career transitions, education, and more. Their expertise will empower you to navigate the complexities and make the most of your journey. So, whether you’re considering a return, planning your move, or already on your way, join us on ”DesiReturn Diaries” as we explore the triumphs, challenges, and transformation of embracing home again.
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Episodes
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Ranjani lived in the US for 14 years before moving back to India in 2000’s and currently living in Singapore. She shares her journey to move back to India, leading a life and raising kid as a single mom in India, perspective of life living in different countries. Ranjani is a writer and she shares information about her books and work related to writing columns about return to India for a newspaper.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Prashant lived in the US and UK for more than 10 years before moving back to India. He always planned to be back in India. He shares his journey, cultural differences in different countries. Prashant shares about the career transition and how his wife found the job from abroad, kids schooling and social life in India.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Description: Ravi worked in his family business in India before moving to Australia. After spending close to 9 years, the family moved back to India. He and his wife started a successful startup called Skippi Ice Pops. He shares his journey of relocating, starting a new startup, social life as well as pro/cons of living in india.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Background
Reason for moving back
Ease of starting startup in India
Social life
Pros and Cons of living in India
Any topics that we haven’t covered?
Advice for the future aspirants
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Abhishek, who is professor at The Ohio State University spent 14 years in the US and is currently spending his sabbatical leave in India to build his startup. Abhishek shares his insights into building his startup in India, logistics of the actual move, kids school, family life in India. He provides his insights on different school curriculums for kids who are moving from abroad.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Background
Insights into building startup in India
Ease of starting startup in India
Reasons for living in Bangalore
Logistics of the actual move
Kids adjustment and academics
Social life
Expectations and realities
Any topics that we haven’t covered?
Schooling in India vs US and curriculum
Advice for the future aspirants
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Jaswanth spent 24 years in the US before moving back to India for family before kids grew up. He talks about logistics and the planning process of the actual move. Jaswanth shares how his family is adapting in India and provides advice for future aspirants.
Here’s some of the topics we covered:
Background and reasons to move back to India
Key triggering points to move back to India
Career transition planning
Logistics of the actual move
Kids adjustment and academics
Social life
Expectations and realities
Financials planning
Advice for the future aspirants
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Rohit has been living in the US for the last 16 years with a successful career. He and his family have been considering returning to India, where he talks through his plans and how the family is approaching the move. Rohit dives into financial planning and what it takes to lead a financial independent life as well as tax planning
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Aashi worked in different countries before returning to India for work and has been living in India for 6 years. Aashi provides insights about work culture between developed vs developing countries and interesting views of indian work culture. She talks about diversity, women empowerment as well as some challenges and experience living in India.
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Banu lived in the US for 14 years before returning to India. Banu explored job opportunities in India a couple of times to explore the option of moving back and finally moved as part of internal transfer with his current employer. Banu talks about this his experience working in a product based vs service company. Banu also shares insights about cost of living as well as living lifestyle in India.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Description:
In this episode, Karthik dives into different types of FIRE and why one who lived in abroad and planning to return to India has a best shot to be financially independent. He also shares specific details into how to plan and be able to execute it. Don't miss this if you are considering retirement in India. Also check out his episode on his R2I journey on episode 4