Advertise with Googlier.com Cha Da Cup with KayRay Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:06:59 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:06:59 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.1 110281 2026-06-13T19:06:59Z http://chadacupwithkayray.libsyn.com/website en http://chadacupwithkayray.libsyn.com/website https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/f/0/c/ef0ccfd0a6b80b23e55e3c100dce7605/thumb.jpg Cha Da Cup with KayRay KayRayCo true Kiran Rai kayrayco@gmail.com episodic yes S3E8 - Cults, Cannibals & Chaos! S3E8 - Cults, Cannibals & Chaos! Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 This month's episode is our Halloween special, which means we're stepping directly into the shadows and telling the stories that still haunt us. We get into the time we were this close to being initiated into a cult, the chilling mystery of the Burari family, people suddenly speaking in voices that are not their own, black magic that no one asked for, and… the possibility that one of our friends might actually be a cannibal. Yes. A cannibal. Happy Halloween 🎃

Grab your cha, turn off your hallway light if you're brave, and tune in. ☕️👻

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]]> This month's episode is our Halloween special, which means we're stepping directly into the shadows and telling the stories that still haunt us. We get into the time we were this close to being initiated into a cult, the chilling mystery of the Burari family, people suddenly speaking in voices that are not their own, black magic that no one asked for, and… the possibility that one of our friends might actually be a cannibal. Yes. A cannibal. Happy Halloween 🎃

Grab your cha, turn off your hallway light if you're brave, and tune in. ☕️👻

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

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]]> 01:08:24 true 3 8 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 38791395 2025-11-01T00:00:33Z S3E7 - We Need To Talk About Fake Friends 👀 Ft. Villa S3E7 - We Need To Talk About Fake Friends 👀 Ft. Villa Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 This month's episode is about real ones, fake ones, and everything messy in between - including whether humans are born good, evil, or just plain petty 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stereotypes? Cancelled. Grandpas? Questionable. Moral compasses? Under review. 🫡

KayRay's out here channeling Lisa Simpson, while Bali's busy pushing her evil agenda as usual! We've got a packed house with crowd fave Villa back in the mix and the ultimate vibe curator Jappay joining the chaos.

Grab your cha and tune in!! ☕️

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KayRay:
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facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
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]]> This month's episode is about real ones, fake ones, and everything messy in between - including whether humans are born good, evil, or just plain petty 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stereotypes? Cancelled. Grandpas? Questionable. Moral compasses? Under review. 🫡 KayRay's out here channeling Lisa Simpson, while Bali's busy pushing her evil agenda as usual! We've got a packed house with crowd fave Villa back in the mix and the ultimate vibe curator Jappay joining the chaos. Grab your cha and tune in!! ☕️

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Villa:ig: https://www.instagram.com/villadt/

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali: ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

SPONSORS: glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay canteen: https://www.instagram.com/canteen.to/ the kollective studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 01:09:57 true 3 7 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 36352615 2025-05-01T00:00:23Z S3E6 - Does being a Woman kind of.. suck? S3E6 - Does being a Woman kind of.. suck? Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:56:00 +0000 happy international women's month! 🌍✨ in this episode, we put on our pointy, tinfoil hats and dive into all of our hot takes on astrology HATERS (because mercury stays in retrograde), men's cycles vs. women's cycles, spinsters vs. witches and the patriarchy doing what it does best… ruining the vibe. 🙄💅

grab your cha ☕ and join us as we get real, raw, and maybe just a little unhinged. because if we don't talk about it, who will? 😉 tune in now! 💃🔥

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snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

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]]> stays in retrograde), men's cycles vs. women's cycles, spinsters vs. witches and the patriarchy doing what it does best… ruining the vibe.

grab your cha and join us as we get real, raw, and maybe just a little unhinged. because if we don't talk about it, who will? tune in now!

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali: ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

SPONSORS: glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay the kollective studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 50:01 true 3 6 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 35784810 2025-04-01T00:01:16Z S3E5 - Can Guys & Girls Be Friends? 👀 Ft. Villa S3E5 - Can Guys & Girls Be Friends? 👀 Ft. Villa Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 happy love month❣️ & what better way to celebrate than to ask my love to join us this episode?! villa has a cup of a cha with us, and the tea is pipin'! we chat about his new EP 'chill vill' 🎶, the truth about the music and film industry and the rise of anti-brown rhetoric and racism in canada... 

and of course, we ask the age old question.. can guys and girls be friends?👀

tune in to hear our answers❣️

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KayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

SPONSORS:
glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay
the kollective studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> happy love month❣️ & what better way to celebrate than to ask my love to join us this episode?! villa has a cup of a cha with us, and the tea is pipin'! we chat about his new EP 'chill vill' 🎶, the truth about the music and film industry and the rise of anti-brown rhetoric and racism in canada...

and of course, we ask the age old question.. can guys and girls be friends?👀

tune in to hear our answers❣️

FOLLOW US:

Villa:ig: https://www.instagram.com/villadt/

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

Bali: ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

SPONSORS: glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay the kollective studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 53:18 true 3 5 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 35268345 2025-03-01T00:01:18Z S3E4 - My Ex-BoyFriend Was Possessed?! And More Scary Stories 👻 S3E4 - My Ex-BoyFriend Was Possessed?! And More Scary Stories 👻 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 To celebrate our fav time of year, we wanted to get in the spirit and share some freaky stories that might keep you up at night 👻🎃 hear the eerie, bone-chilling tales of the creepy ex, the man in punjab, the ray lawson vampire, the hotel horror, the dorm-room nightmare and the imaginary friend.. 👀☠️🖤 tune in if you dare⚠️

FOLLOW US:

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facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS:
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]]> To celebrate our fav time of year, we wanted to get in the spirit and share some freaky stories that might keep you up at night 👻🎃 hear the eerie, bone-chilling tales of the creepy ex, the man in punjab, the ray lawson vampire, the hotel horror, the dorm-room nightmare and the imaginary friend.. 👀☠️🖤 tune in if you dare⚠️

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS: wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 35:23 true 3 4 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 33665297 2025-02-19T03:47:53Z S3E3 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! - The DARK SIDE To Weddings PART 2 S3E3 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! - The DARK SIDE To Weddings PART 2 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0000 If the proposals, bachelor/bachelorettes and expectation from guests aren't already enough; we also go in about the DARK SIDE of weddings this episode. Tune in into part 2 of our episode! 

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ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS:
wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca
glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay
studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> If the proposals, bachelor/bachelorettes and expectation from guests aren't already enough; we also go in about the DARK SIDE of weddings this episode. Tune in into part 2 of our episode!

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS: wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 50:16 true 3 3 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 32799447 2024-09-01T00:02:02Z S3E2 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! PART 1 S3E2 - Are Brown Weddings Getting Out Of Control?! PART 1 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 From wedding content creators to working in the wedding industry to performing at weddings to everyone asking us.. WHEN WILL YOU GET MARRIED?! We spill all the cha on everything from photographers to next day edits to groomsmen / bridesmaids. No one was truly spared😂 If you're on social media, then you definitely have come across at least one brown wedding that isn't the Ambani's. We also give a few wedding business ideas - definitely worth the listen! Tune into part 1 of our episode!

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS:
wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca
glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay
studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> From wedding content creators to working in the wedding industry to performing at weddings to everyone asking us.. WHEN WILL YOU GET MARRIED?! We spill all the cha on everything from photographers to next day edits to groomsmen / bridesmaids. No one was truly spared😂 If you're on social media, then you definitely have come across at least one brown wedding that isn't the Ambani's. We also give a few wedding business ideas - definitely worth the listen! Tune into part 1 of our episode!

FOLLOW US:

KayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS: wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 52:31 true 3 2 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 32471812 2024-09-01T00:02:02Z S3E1 - Celebrating KayRay's 10 Year Anniversary, Spillin' the Tea on Anarkali, Punjabi Mime Through Time and HighSchool Drama..! S3E1 - Celebrating KayRay's 10 Year Anniversary, Spillin' the Tea on Anarkali, Punjabi Mime Through Time and HighSchool Drama..! Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000 We're back again for a new season! KAYRAY, and an all new special co-host BALI, are bringing you a season with fresh new perspectives, guests, and scorching hot tea on hot topics!

We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US:

KayRay:


ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:


ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:


ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS:
wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca
glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay
studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> We're back again for a new season! KAYRAY, and an all new special co-host BALI, are bringing you a season with fresh new perspectives, guests, and scorching hot tea on hot topics!

We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US:

KayRay:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Bali:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/bsinghh

SPONSORS: wardrobe by thriftezee: https://www.instagram.com/thriftezee.ca glam by sambaalbyjappay: https://www.instagram.com/sambaalbyjappay studio: https://www.instagram.com/bythekollective

]]> 50:03 true 3 1 full Kiran Rai + Baljit Singh 31910082 2024-07-01T00:00:23Z S2E7 - Stef Sanjati Serves Us The Latest On Booty Pic Activism, Self Care, and LGBTQ+ Allyship S2E7 - Stef Sanjati Serves Us The Latest On Booty Pic Activism, Self Care, and LGBTQ+ Allyship Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:39:41 +0000 In our final episode before this GLOBAL PANDEMIC ARRIVED ...?? We chatted with YouTube Creator @Stef Sanjati talking about all things related to the idea of over-sharing on social media, her struggle with body issues and mental health to being an advocate for the LGBT+ community!

PS. Because of COVID-19, we had to shut down production for Season 2 of Cha Da Cup With KayRay. BUT!!! We are still going to create episodes via IG lives, remote episodes from home and via podcast. We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Stef Sanjati:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/stefsanjati

SPONSORS:
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fujifilm: @fujifilm_instax_northamerica

]]> In our final episode before this GLOBAL PANDEMIC ARRIVED ...?? We chatted with YouTube Creator @Stef Sanjati talking about all things related to the idea of over-sharing on social media, her struggle with body issues and mental health to being an advocate for the LGBT+ community!

PS. Because of COVID-19, we had to shut down production for Season 2 of Cha Da Cup With KayRay. BUT!!! We are still going to create episodes via IG lives, remote episodes from home and via podcast. We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay: ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Stef Sanjati: ig: https://www.instagram.com/stefsanjati

SPONSORS: spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb... fujifilm: @fujifilm_instax_northamerica

]]> 24:20 false full 13801733 2020-05-01T00:01:53Z S2E6 - Mani Jassal Spills The Tea On The Fashion Industry S2E6 - Mani Jassal Spills The Tea On The Fashion Industry Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:54:35 +0000 We bring back one of our first guests on the show, fashion designer Mani Jassal! We talk more behind-the-scenes about her upcoming documentary "With Love", produced by KayRayCo.! We also catch up on how she's grown as a designer, meeting her fiancee, and how the Canadian arts industry can improve on how they support artists! FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit... Mani Jassal: ig: https://www.instagram.com/manikjassal... SPONSORS: dil mil: https://www.instagram.com/dilmil/?hl=en spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> We bring back one of our first guests on the show, fashion designer Mani Jassal! We talk more behind-the-scenes about her upcoming documentary "With Love", produced by KayRayCo.! We also catch up on how she's grown as a designer, meeting her fiancee, and how the Canadian arts industry can improve on how they support artists! FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit... Mani Jassal: ig: https://www.instagram.com/manikjassal... SPONSORS: dil mil: https://www.instagram.com/dilmil/?hl=en spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> 20:12 false full 13504151 2020-04-01T00:00:25Z S2E5 - Vivek Shraya Talks About Being Afraid of Men, Becoming a MAC Girl, Stalkers, and Getting Paid S2E5 - Vivek Shraya Talks About Being Afraid of Men, Becoming a MAC Girl, Stalkers, and Getting Paid Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:20:30 +0000 On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we feature multi-media artist, Vivek Shraya. From film-making, to publishing books, to recording incredible albums and making her latest play, "How to Fail as a Pop Star" - this multi-threat is letting us know that you can do it all and be successful at it. This week, Kiran sits down with Vivek and discusses the complexity of being the token minority and getting paid, becoming a MAC girl, and turning scary stalker experiences into a work of art. BONUS: You get to hear Vivek singing some fine tunes! Join the watch party, grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Vivek Shraya:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivekshraya/
Website: https://vivekshraya.com/

SPONSORS:
spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb... fujifilm instax north america: https://www.instagram.com/fujifilm_instax_northamerica/?hl=en

]]> On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we feature multi-media artist, Vivek Shraya. From film-making, to publishing books, to recording incredible albums and making her latest play, "How to Fail as a Pop Star" - this multi-threat is letting us know that you can do it all and be successful at it. This week, Kiran sits down with Vivek and discusses the complexity of being the token minority and getting paid, becoming a MAC girl, and turning scary stalker experiences into a work of art. BONUS: You get to hear Vivek singing some fine tunes! Join the watch party, grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Vivek Shraya: IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivekshraya/ Website: https://vivekshraya.com/

SPONSORS: spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb... fujifilm instax north america: https://www.instagram.com/fujifilm_instax_northamerica/?hl=en

]]> 31:07 false full 13302530 2020-03-01T00:01:07Z S2E4 - KayRay Answers All Your Burning Questions S2E4 - KayRay Answers All Your Burning Questions Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:49:11 +0000 KayRay answers YOUR questions! We cover everything from updates, turning 30, self-care routines and how to deal with loss and grieving. We hope you enjoy this episode!

PRE-ORDER YOUR OWN CHA DA CUP MERCH: https://chadacup.myshopify.com/

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/
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facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay
ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

SPONSORS:
spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

]]> KayRay answers YOUR questions! We cover everything from updates, turning 30, self-care routines and how to deal with loss and grieving. We hope you enjoy this episode!

PRE-ORDER YOUR OWN CHA DA CUP MERCH: https://chadacup.myshopify.com/

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit... SPONSORS: spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

]]> 13:13 false full 13104182 2020-03-01T00:01:07Z S2E3 - Sexologist Shan Boody Teaches Us About The Game Of Desire S2E3 - Sexologist Shan Boody Teaches Us About The Game Of Desire Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:50:36 +0000 On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we talk to sexologist, intimacy expert and author of her latest book "The Game Of Desire", Shan Boodram aka Shan BOODY! Join the conversation as we chat about sexual myths, understanding your needs, what type of seducer you are, apology languages and SO much more! Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

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#ChaDaCupWithKayRay

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

 

Shan Boody:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shannont...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanboody/

Book: https://www.thegameofdesire.com/

 

SPONSORS:

DIL MIL: https://dilmil.co/

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we talk to sexologist, intimacy expert and author of her latest book "The Game Of Desire", Shan Boodram aka Shan BOODY! Join the conversation as we chat about sexual myths, understanding your needs, what type of seducer you are, apology languages and SO much more! Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

#ChaDaCupWithKayRay

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Shan Boody:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shannont...

IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanboody/

Book: https://www.thegameofdesire.com/

SPONSORS:

DIL MIL: https://dilmil.co/

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/ the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> 27:20 false full 12132626 2019-12-01T00:00:50Z S2E2 - Drag Queen Manghoe Lassi Shares Vet Tech Horror Stories S2E2 - Drag Queen Manghoe Lassi Shares Vet Tech Horror Stories Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:51:26 +0000 By far one of our favourite episodes features Drag Queen Manghoe Lassi aka Humza Mian. We spill the tea on everything from the horrific reality of working as a veterinarian tech to why "coming out" as queer isn't for everyone. We end off with a game of Never Have I Ever which will definitely make you ugly-cry-laugh. Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

 

Humza / Manghoe Lassi:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/_humzer/

 

Special Thank you to FUJIFILM Instax!

 

SPONSORS:

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> By far one of our favourite episodes features Drag Queen Manghoe Lassi aka Humza Mian. We spill the tea on everything from the horrific reality of working as a veterinarian tech to why "coming out" as queer isn't for everyone. We end off with a game of Never Have I Ever which will definitely make you ugly-cry-laugh. Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Humza / Manghoe Lassi:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/_humzer/

Special Thank you to FUJIFILM Instax!

SPONSORS:

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> 26:20 false full 11954948 2019-12-01T00:00:50Z S2E1 - Avan Jogia & Ketan Jogia on Growing Up Mixed S2E1 - Avan Jogia & Ketan Jogia on Growing Up Mixed Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 WELCOME BACK!

Our first episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay Season 2 features actor, author and musician Avan Jogia + music producer and composer Ketan Jogia. We get to hear the brotherly duo talk about new music + new films including "Zombieland 2: Double Tap". We also learn more about the perspectives and experiences growing up mixed from Avan's new book "Mixed Feelings". Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay

 

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

 

Avan Jogia:

http://www.avanjogia.com

ig: https://www.instagram.com/jogia/

Ketan Jogia:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kavemusic/

 

SPONSORS:

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> WELCOME BACK!

Our first episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay Season 2 features actor, author and musician Avan Jogia + music producer and composer Ketan Jogia. We get to hear the brotherly duo talk about new music + new films including "Zombieland 2: Double Tap". We also learn more about the perspectives and experiences growing up mixed from Avan's new book "Mixed Feelings". Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us!

FOLLOW US:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay

ig: https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit...

Avan Jogia:

http://www.avanjogia.com

ig: https://www.instagram.com/jogia/

Ketan Jogia:

ig: https://www.instagram.com/kavemusic/

SPONSORS:

spacebar co-working: https://www.instagram.com/spacebarco/

the eastern bazaar: https://www.instagram.com/theeasternb...

]]> 34:25 false full 11773394 2019-11-01T00:01:38Z Episode 22 - How a Sikh Boxer Changed the Game // TIGER THE MOVIE How a Sikh Boxer Changed the Game // TIGER THE MOVIE Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000 WE MAKIN' IT TO HOLLYWOOD BABY!

 

Watch "Tiger" this weekend: November 30th!

WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Knr...

TORONTO:
Cineplex Yonge & Dundas, Toronto Cineplex Courtney Park 16, Mississauga

VANCOUVER:
Cineplex International Village, Vancouver Cineplex
Strawberry Hill, Surrey

LA:
Cinemark 18, 6081 Center Drive

New York:
Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 247 W 42nd St.


*ENTER CONTEST - TICKET GIVEAWAY*
Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the weekend box office opening of TIGER!
To enter:
1. comment on @kay__ray's post about the contest ft. her uncle & let us know know why you want to watch this movie!
2. tag a friend in the post
3. follow @tigerthemovie on instagram

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON NOVEMBER 29TH, 5PM EST
*You are eligible to apply from any of the cities the movie is premiering this weekend*


If you like what you heard don't forget to leave a rating and comment in the Apple podcast app! Also SUBSCRIBE!

FOLLOW Tiger The Movie:
insta // twitter: @TigerTheMovie

LEARN MORE ABOUT PARDEEP SINGH NAGRA: http://pardeep.ca/

FOLLOW KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray
facebook: http://facebook.com/kayrayco
snapchat: @kiranrai 

]]> WE MAKIN' IT TO HOLLYWOOD BABY!

Watch "Tiger" this weekend: November 30th!

WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Knr...

TORONTO: Cineplex Yonge & Dundas, Toronto Cineplex Courtney Park 16, Mississauga

VANCOUVER: Cineplex International Village, Vancouver Cineplex Strawberry Hill, Surrey

LA: Cinemark 18, 6081 Center Drive

New York: Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 247 W 42nd St.

*ENTER CONTEST - TICKET GIVEAWAY* Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the weekend box office opening of TIGER! To enter: 1. comment on @kay__ray's post about the contest ft. her uncle & let us know know why you want to watch this movie! 2. tag a friend in the post 3. follow @tigerthemovie on instagram WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON NOVEMBER 29TH, 5PM EST *You are eligible to apply from any of the cities the movie is premiering this weekend*

If you like what you heard don't forget to leave a rating and comment in the Apple podcast app! Also SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW Tiger The Movie: insta // twitter: @TigerTheMovie LEARN MORE ABOUT PARDEEP SINGH NAGRA: http://pardeep.ca/ FOLLOW KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray facebook: http://facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai

]]> 18:17 false 22 full 7699478 2018-12-01T00:00:33Z Episode 21 - Positivity is NOT the Answer Positivity is NOT the Way Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:29:29 +0000 How many times have you been scrolling down on Instagram and watch your favourite influencers talk about "Staying Positive", "Rise & Grind!!", "Hustle Harder" and you literally have no desire to do any of these things but you feel guilty to say that out loud? Well, we're on your side. In this episode, we bring back our guest, transformational coach, Raz Soos, who has guided KayRay to healing with her own mental health journey. Everything from how harmful these types of messages can be, to celebrities that have had mental health issues despite "fame and success" to guiding you on how you can take care of your own well-being by being present with your emotions.

 
As always, if you enjoy this podcast - hit us up with a like, comment and rate!!! And like, subscribe already!
 
FOLLOW:
 
@razsoos // soosraz@gmail.com
 
FOLLOW KAYRAY:
 
insta // twitter: @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai 
]]> How many times have you been scrolling down on Instagram and watch your favourite influencers talk about "Staying Positive", "Rise & Grind!!", "Hustle Harder" and you literally have no desire to do any of these things but you feel guilty to say that out loud? Well, we're on your side. In this episode, we bring back our guest, transformational coach, Raz Soos, who has guided KayRay to healing with her own mental health journey. Everything from how harmful these types of messages can be, to celebrities that have had mental health issues despite "fame and success" to guiding you on how you can take care of your own well-being by being present with your emotions.

As always, if you enjoy this podcast - hit us up with a like, comment and rate!!! And like, subscribe already! FOLLOW: @razsoos // soosraz@gmail.com FOLLOW KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco]]> 28:38 false 21 full 7016103 2018-10-01T00:00:35Z Episode 20 - The TRUTH About Being an Actor on Social Media The TRUTH About Being an Actor on Social Media Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:55:11 +0000 This week's episode - we stick to the roots of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, where you ask your questions and we answer them! Everything from the challenges 2018 has brought to acting agent horror stories to struggles of trying to stay consistent -- I get vulnerable with y'all and let you in on what I've been dealing with. We bring back photographer // videographer and overall hype womxn Baljit as a guest! 
 
FOLLOW:
 
Baljit Singh: @bsinghh // baljitksingh.com
 
KAYRAY:
 
insta // twitter: @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai
 
]]> baljitksingh.com KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai]]> 36:09 false 20 full 6953307 2018-09-01T00:00:31Z Episode 19 - The eX-Files - Summer Flings & Tingz The eX-Files - Summer Flings & Tingz Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:57:49 +0000 Have you ever had a summer fling that extended a little longer than it needed to be? Listen to our first segment of The eX-files, where we discuss strange things that have happened with our past relationships, flings and over-all encounters with dudes. In this case, we talk about how summer flings turn into things, why guys think it's okay to expose themselves a little TOO much and the grey area around consent. 
 
Let us know about you summer flings & tingz below! 
 
FOLLOW:
 
Baljit Singh: @bsinghh // baljitksingh.com
 
KAYRAY:
 
insta // twitter: @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai
]]> baljitksingh.com KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai]]> 29:03 false 19 full 6902249 2018-09-01T00:00:31Z Episode 18 - Wedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMag Wedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMag Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:21:10 +0000 It's Wedding SZN! And although many of our listeners are probably getting ready for weddings every weekend this summer, we shared our thoughts on healthy / unhealthy partnerships, why being a wife isn't for everyone and what it's like for brown girls to challenge these traditions.

This special episode, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Brown Girl Magazine (@browngirlmag) with the team: CEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, influencer / digital marketing professional Nehal Mehra, mental health advocate Jessie Brar and writer and editor Sandeep Panesar. Brown Girl Magazine is a digital stomping ground for south asians to challenge traditions and embrace feminism.
 

FOLLOW:

@browngirlmag // browngirlmagazine.com
Trisha Sakhuja-Walia: @tsakhuja_walia
Nehal Mehra: @_nehalmehra
Jessie Brar: @themhspotlight // @jessieebrar
Sandeep Panesar: @sandeepanesar

FOLLOW KAYRAY:

insta // twitter @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai
youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco
Wedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMag

]]> It's Wedding SZN! And although many of our listeners are probably getting ready for weddings every weekend this summer, we shared our thoughts on healthy / unhealthy partnerships, why being a wife isn't for everyone and what it's like for brown girls to challenge these traditions.

This special episode, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Brown Girl Magazine (@browngirlmag) with the team: CEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, influencer / digital marketing professional Nehal Mehra, mental health advocate Jessie Brar and writer and editor Sandeep Panesar. Brown Girl Magazine is a digital stomping ground for south asians to challenge traditions and embrace feminism.

FOLLOW:

@browngirlmag // browngirlmagazine.com Trisha Sakhuja-Walia: @tsakhuja_walia Nehal Mehra: @_nehalmehra Jessie Brar: @themhspotlight // @jessieebrar Sandeep Panesar: @sandeepanesar

FOLLOW KAYRAY:

insta // twitter @kay__ray snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco Wedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMag

]]> 44:25 false 18 full 6846654 2018-08-01T00:00:22Z Episode 17 - What is Shadeism? What is Shadeism? Tue, 10 Jul 2018 20:33:02 +0000
This week, our guest is director/ producer/writer V.T. Nayani (pron. 9'knee). Her first feature documentary SHADEISM: DIGGING DEEPER (2015) has been traveling around the world for the past few years, starting difficult conversations in our own diasporas. Nayani's long list of accomplishments includes being an alum of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Workshop for Diverse Creators, the HotDocs Festival's Doc Accelerator Program, and the 2017 ReelWorld Film Festival's Emerging 20 Program, and the recipient of the 2017 UN Women Yvonne M. Hebert Award. In 2018, Nayani's first feature drama film, THIS PLACE, was selected as a recipient of Telefilm Canada's inaugural Talent to Watch Program. Nayani is also a Co-Founder and Executive at  43°North Productions, a production company that she runs with her producing partners Camaro West and Simone Ince. Through their work together, they are focused on centering stories from the margins, featuring Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour.

In this episode, we talk about the deep-rooted racism within our own communities, why it's important to acknowledge the anti-blackness and shadeism in our diasporas in a healthy way and how to use media as a way to break these stigmas. 
 
If you enjoy this episode, you know what to do!!! Hit that comment, like and rate! 
 
FOLLOW: 
 
instagram // twitter: @_9knee
film: shadeism.com 
 
FOLLOW KAYRAY:
 
instagram // twitter: @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai
]]> shadeism.com FOLLOW KAYRAY: instagram // twitter: @kay__ray youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai]]> 39:11 false 17 full 6795502 2018-08-01T00:00:22Z Episode 16 - Cha Da Cup LIVE! Cha Da Cup LIVE! Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:12:10 +0000 LIVE FROM VANCOUVER! It's our first episode with a live studio audience thanks to our friends at @5xfest! This week, join KayRay while she chats with Punjabi superstar, Jasmine Sandlas, Basement Bhangra legend - DJ Rekha and welcoming back dance choreographer, Manpreet Toor! Listen to us talk about everything from the struggles of working in the Punjabi music industry to juicy stories from our questionable past - lol. It's a fun one! If you enjoy this podcast, hit that subscribe / rate! 
 
Watch the full video version of this podcast: youtube.com/kayrayco
 
FOLLOW OUR GUESTS:
 
Manpreet Toor: @toor.manpreet // https://www.youtube.com/user/xxMappy16xx
DJ Rekha: @djrekha // http://www.btrtoday.com/rekha/
 
FOLLOW KAYRAY:
 
insta // twitter: @kay__ray
snapchat: @kiranrai
 
]]> youtube.com/kayrayco FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: Jasmine Sandlas: @jasminesandlas // https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXUXx16fR-S0m54fDG9-MQ Manpreet Toor: @toor.manpreet // https://www.youtube.com/user/xxMappy16xx DJ Rekha: @djrekha // http://www.btrtoday.com/rekha/ FOLLOW KAYRAY: insta // twitter: @kay__ray youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai]]> 35:17 false 16 full 6743219 2018-07-01T00:01:41Z Episode 15- #Pride #Pride Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:05:30 +0000 Happy Pride everyone! This week's guest panelist is comedian Anasimone George. She is the founder of comedy show "SHADE", that is inclusive of LGBTQ, womxn and POC comedians. In this episode, we talk about the beauty of Pride as well as the complexities, understanding Pride's political roots and how we can ensure the safety of our queer/trans siblings. Plus you could hear us talk a lotta shit about the recent elections! If you think we're funny don't forget to rate and subscribe on the Apple Podcast app! 
 

FOLLOW: 

instagram: @theanasimone // @shadetoronto

twitter: @idoughnutcare 

 

FOLLOW KAYRAY:  

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

 

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe!

]]> FOLLOW:

instagram: @theanasimone // @shadetoronto

twitter: @idoughnutcare

FOLLOW KAYRAY:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe!

]]> 32:00 false 15 full 6692750 2018-07-01T00:01:41Z Episode 14 - Ready To Glow Ready To Glow Mon, 28 May 2018 14:20:27 +0000 Hemali Mistry, more popularly known by her brand name, Ready To Glow, is an upcoming beauty blogger / influencer from Toronto. She is best known for making fun and quirky make-up / hair tutorials. Garnering over 100k followers on Instagram, Hemali not only shares her artistry through consistent video posts but also sharing her own struggle with body image and mental health issues. She is now working and collaborating with some of the world's top beauty brands. This week, KayRay sips cha with one of her most frequent collaborators to talk about their journey working in the fashion and wedding industries, why representation matters in beauty world and why it's important to promote self-love and inner beauty.

Watch the video version of this episode: youtube.com/kayrayco

FOLLOW: 

instagram: @ready.to.glow

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/readytoglowmuah

 


FOLLOW KAYRAY:
 

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

 

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe! 

]]> Hemali Mistry, more popularly known by her brand name, Ready To Glow, is an upcoming beauty blogger / influencer from Toronto. She is best known for making fun and quirky make-up / hair tutorials. Garnering over 100k followers on Instagram, Hemali not only shares her artistry through consistent video posts but also sharing her own struggle with body image and mental health issues. She is now working and collaborating with some of the world's top beauty brands. This week, KayRay sips cha with one of her most frequent collaborators to talk about their journey working in the fashion and wedding industries, why representation matters in beauty world and why it's important to promote self-love and inner beauty.

Watch the video version of this episode: youtube.com/kayrayco

FOLLOW:

instagram: @ready.to.glow

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/readytoglowmuah

FOLLOW KAYRAY:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe!

]]> 25:27 false 14 full 6641328 2018-06-01T00:01:01Z Episode 13 - A Story of Women, War and Freedom in Syria A Story of Women, War and Freedom in Syria Mon, 14 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 This week, we feature Spanish filmmaker, Alba Sotorra. Her work primarily focuses on stories of genuine characters that reflect on controversial issues. Through creative documentary, she aims to open spaces for reflection and discussion to facilitate understanding of the world in constant change. The world premiere of her latest documentary, Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom is premiering at the HOT DOCs festival. The documentary follows the Kurdish resistance in Syria and Commander Arian Afrin in the Women's Protection Unit (YPJ) with her fight against ISIS. KayRay sits with Alba to discuss the struggles of documenting in a war-zone place, women empowering women and their ultimate fight against patriarchy in Syria as a collective.
 
FOLLOW:
 
 
 
FOLLOW KAYRAY:
 

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

 

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe! 

]]> Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom is premiering at the HOT DOCs festival. The documentary follows the Kurdish resistance in Syria and Commander Arian Afrin in the Women's Protection Unit (YPJ) with her fight against ISIS. KayRay sits with Alba to discuss the struggles of documenting in a war-zone place, women empowering women and their ultimate fight against patriarchy in Syria as a collective. FOLLOW: Alba Sotorra: http://www.albasotorra.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commanderarian/ FOLLOW KAYRAY:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

Make sure to comment / rate / subscribe!

]]> 21:42 false 13 full 6582174 2018-06-01T00:01:01Z Episode 12 - #WomenInTech #WomenInTech Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:30:16 +0000 This week, we are focusing on the importance of using social media to highlight women who are making waves in the tech industry. Our guest speaker, Sarena Bahad, is on a mission to help close the diversity gap in tech, using media and storytelling as the main tool to achieve this goal. She is the Founder of the WomenInTech Channel which won the award for Best Snap Account of the Year at the 9th Annual Shorty Awards. Also as a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner, she shares her practices through social media, especially for those who work in fast-paced environments. This week, KayRay, Sarena and Bali talk about how Women In Tech are changing the industry globally, why it's important to practice meditation / spirituality and ways to disrupt male dominated spaces.

Follow:
@WomenInTech
@Sarenabahad

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

 

]]> This week, we are focusing on the importance of using social media to highlight women who are making waves in the tech industry. Our guest speaker, Sarena Bahad, is on a mission to help close the diversity gap in tech, using media and storytelling as the main tool to achieve this goal. She is the Founder of the WomenInTech Channel which won the award for Best Snap Account of the Year at the 9th Annual Shorty Awards. Also as a yoga teacher and meditation practitioner, she shares her practices through social media, especially for those who work in fast-paced environments. This week, KayRay, Sarena and Bali talk about how Women In Tech are changing the industry globally, why it's important to practice meditation / spirituality and ways to disrupt male dominated spaces.

Follow: @WomenInTech @Sarenabahad

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

]]> 29:40 false 12 full 6537879 2018-05-01T00:01:12Z Episode 11 - #LetsTalkAboutSex #LetsTalkAboutSex Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:42:08 +0000 This week, we feature Anubha Momin on a special episode of #LetsTalkAboutSex. Anubha is the creator of Finding True North, an award-winning blog about life in Nunavut, a remote town of 8,000 people in the Canadian Arctic, where she lived for the last four and a half years. Anubha has transitioned from writing to film and television jobs, working as a host, producer, and digital content creator on various projects with VICE, The CBC, and Netflix. She was named one of 50 Outstanding Canadians by the Huffington Post in 2016. She most recently got into the  Conservatory at Second City, allowing her to pursue her dreams as a comedian. When Anubha's not doing all these incredible things, she is a huge advocate of sexual health and why it's important to get more knowledge on sex ed.
 
This episode, we'll be talking about the difference between the liberation of being sexual vs. the harm of being sexualized, why sex is considered to be a taboo topic in South Asian communities and how we can better take care of ourselves when it comes to sexual health. 
 
FOLLOW: @anubhamomin
 

Follow:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

]]> Finding True North, an award-winning blog about life in Nunavut, a remote town of 8,000 people in the Canadian Arctic, where she lived for the last four and a half years. Anubha has transitioned from writing to film and television jobs, working as a host, producer, and digital content creator on various projects with VICE, The CBC, and Netflix. She was named one of 50 Outstanding Canadians by the Huffington Post in 2016. She most recently got into the Conservatory at Second City, allowing her to pursue her dreams as a comedian. When Anubha's not doing all these incredible things, she is a huge advocate of sexual health and why it's important to get more knowledge on sex ed. This episode, we'll be talking about the difference between the liberation of being sexual vs. the harm of being sexualized, why sex is considered to be a taboo topic in South Asian communities and how we can better take care of ourselves when it comes to sexual health. FOLLOW: @anubhamomin

Follow:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

]]> 37:23 false 11 full 6485886 2018-05-01T00:01:12Z Episode 10 - Rupi Kaur Rupi Kaur Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:17:49 +0000 Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer. Over the last 3 years, her works have taken the literary world by storm. Her new book, the sun and her flowers—an instant global bestseller, is an artistic sibling to her debut, milk and honey—America's best selling book of 2017.

"i am the product of all the ancestors getting together and deciding these stories need to be told"

Rupi sees her work as an articulation of this vision. She's an eternal artist. In the years since, milk and honey has become an international phenomenon. It's sold over 2.5 million copies, been translated into more than 30 languages, and landed as a #1 New York Times Bestseller—where it continues to sit for over the 80th straight week.

Rupi explores a variety of themes in her work ranging from love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, migration, and revolution. She's a Forbes 30 under 30, an editor of the 2016 Mays Literary Anthology of New Writing from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and one of BBC's 100 women of 2017. Rupi hopes to continue her artistic exploration through art and poetry—searching for ways to understand and articulate
This week, Rupi sits with her long-time friend KayRay to talk about our humble beginnings, breaking barriers in the mainstream and what it means to stay authentic to your craft.


If you enjoyed this podcast - be sure to leave us a comment / rate! And like, subscribe already!

Follow: @rupikaur_ // www.rupikaur.com

Follow:

insta // twitter: @kay__ray

youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco

snapchat: @kiranrai

]]> Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer. Over the last 3 years, her works have taken the literary world by storm. Her new book, the sun and her flowers—an instant global bestseller, is an artistic sibling to her debut, milk and honey—America's best selling book of 2017.

"i am the product of all the ancestors getting together and deciding these stories need to be told"

Rupi sees her work as an articulation of this vision. She's an eternal artist. In the years since, milk and honey has become an international phenomenon. It's sold over 2.5 million copies, been translated into more than 30 languages, and landed as a #1 New York Times Bestseller—where it continues to sit for over the 80th straight week.

Rupi explores a variety of themes in her work ranging from love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, migration, and revolution. She's a Forbes 30 under 30, an editor of the 2016 Mays Literary Anthology of New Writing from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and one of BBC's 100 women of 2017. Rupi hopes to continue her artistic exploration through art and poetry—searching for ways to understand and articulate This week, Rupi sits with her long-time friend KayRay to talk about our humble beginnings, breaking barriers in the mainstream and what it means to stay authentic to your craft.

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]]> 43:21 false 10 full 6434831 2018-05-11T15:01:49Z Episode 9 - Inkquisitive Inkquisitive Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:57:33 +0000 Inkquisitive Illustration (Amandeep Singh) is a London, UK based artist who has risen to the forefront of youth art and culture; creating work that reflects a new movement of self-expression and experimentation.  His work is a tribute to his heritage and faith. With over 180,000 instagram followers, Inkquisitive has created a stir internationally with 13 sold out exhibitions around the world from Canada, Australia, Kenya and more. This week, we sit down with the artist to talk about his journey, anti-bullying and how he went from a people pleaser to creating honest art.

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]]> Inkquisitive Illustration (Amandeep Singh) is a London, UK based artist who has risen to the forefront of youth art and culture; creating work that reflects a new movement of self-expression and experimentation. His work is a tribute to his heritage and faith. With over 180,000 instagram followers, Inkquisitive has created a stir internationally with 13 sold out exhibitions around the world from Canada, Australia, Kenya and more. This week, we sit down with the artist to talk about his journey, anti-bullying and how he went from a people pleaser to creating honest art.

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]]> 32:25 false 9 full 6387104 2018-04-01T00:00:52Z Episode 8 - Punjabi Community Health Services Punjabi Community Health Services Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:19:54 +0000 Punjabi Community Health Services, better known as PCHS, was founded by Baldev Mutta back in 1990 as a community development project. Now, PCHS is known to be a not-for-profit, charitable, accredited and a Health Service Provider organization. Their mission to improve the quality of individuals, families and communities has allowed them to create programs that are sustainable to the growth and mental well-being for our community. Everything from Addictions, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Elderly abuse to Child, Youth and Family Services. PCHS addresses the problem with creating solutions. This week, we'll be sippin' cha with the Founder himself, Baldev Mutta and Chief-Operating Officer Amandeep Kaur touching on all these topics, what it was like to immigrant to a foreign country with no support, plus, a special event that I will be co-hosting in honour of International Women's Day.

 

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]]> Punjabi Community Health Services, better known as PCHS, was founded by Baldev Mutta back in 1990 as a community development project. Now, PCHS is known to be a not-for-profit, charitable, accredited and a Health Service Provider organization. Their mission to improve the quality of individuals, families and communities has allowed them to create programs that are sustainable to the growth and mental well-being for our community. Everything from Addictions, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Elderly abuse to Child, Youth and Family Services. PCHS addresses the problem with creating solutions. This week, we'll be sippin' cha with the Founder himself, Baldev Mutta and Chief-Operating Officer Amandeep Kaur touching on all these topics, what it was like to immigrant to a foreign country with no support, plus, a special event that I will be co-hosting in honour of International Women's Day.

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www.pchs4u.com // @pchs4u

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]]> 41:24 false 8 full 6330962 2018-04-01T00:00:52Z Episode 7 - Rakhi Mutta Rakhi Mutta Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Rakhi Mutta was raised by her social activist parents in Toronto. Best known for her work with the hit web-series, Anarkali, which stars the one only, ahem (Kiran Rai also the person that is speaking into your ears right now), Rakhi is a force to be reckoned with. After working in community development for over 14 years internationally with high risk communities such as Dalits, Child Soldiers and Victims of Violence - Rakhi turned to storytelling. As an artist Rakhi has found film and photography as an opportunity to highlight many different issues across the globe, in particular women's rights and youth issues. Her youtube channel, MsMutta has garnered 5 million views with works including the short film Haneri, the viral video, Punjabi Mime Through Time and two seasons of Anarkali. This week, we talk to the powerhouse about the worst dating stories, why it's important to tell stories of the diaspora and what you all have been waiting for - the latest update on Anarkali Season 3!

Watch Anarkali now: youtube.com/msmutta

Follow Rakhi Mutta: @rakhi.mutta

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]]> Rakhi Mutta was raised by her social activist parents in Toronto. Best known for her work with the hit web-series, Anarkali, which stars the one only, ahem (Kiran Rai also the person that is speaking into your ears right now), Rakhi is a force to be reckoned with. After working in community development for over 14 years internationally with high risk communities such as Dalits, Child Soldiers and Victims of Violence - Rakhi turned to storytelling. As an artist Rakhi has found film and photography as an opportunity to highlight many different issues across the globe, in particular women's rights and youth issues. Her youtube channel, MsMutta has garnered 5 million views with works including the short film Haneri, the viral video, Punjabi Mime Through Time and two seasons of Anarkali. This week, we talk to the powerhouse about the worst dating stories, why it's important to tell stories of the diaspora and what you all have been waiting for - the latest update on Anarkali Season 3!

Watch Anarkali now: youtube.com/msmutta

Follow Rakhi Mutta: @rakhi.mutta

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]]> 31:37 false 7 full 6272370 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 6 - #MeToo #MeToo Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:39:17 +0000 This week we have a special episode surrounding the movement #MeToo and #TimesUp. Our guest speakers are each incredible bad ass female entrepreneurs who are challenging the narrative in their respective fields. We have community activist, educator and actor Frida Banks who in her own words: "I act, I write, and I talk shxt".  Frida thrives at the intersection of art and politics, her social justice initiatives have been recognized by the United Nations, the University of California, Berkeley, as well as the Art Gallery of Ontario. We also have Bay Street Acupuncturist, Amrit Singh, Amrit has been helping patients in Toronto's Financial District. Amrit is a fully insured, Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO) and is certified in Clean Needle Technique. She is also an Instructor teaching a number of courses on Acupuncture techniques, Cosmetic Acupuncture & Practice Management in Toronto. Mariah Owen is a Toronto-based actor, writer, director and producer. She owns her own company called GTE Productions. She is also an accomplished athlete, becoming a world champion with Team Canada Cheerleading.
 
This week's episode allows for an open dialogue of how the subject surrounding #MeToo comes up in our fields, how can men be held accountable across the board and become better allies and accessibility to proper sexual education and solutions can better our society. 
 
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]]> youtube.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: @mariahowen // www.gteproductionsinc.com @frida_banks @acuwithamrit]]> 38:51 false 6 full 6227766 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 5 - Keerat Kaur Keerat Kaur Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:00:41 +0000 In this week's episode, we feature visual artist, vocalist and architect -  Keerat Kaur. As an avid student of the Dhrupad style of singing in Indian Classical music, Keerat has incorporated this training to create and record her own distinct sound of electro-jazz. Her visual work focuses on illuminating indic poetics and philosophies by meshing techniques of South-Asian miniatures and photo-surrealist painting. Throughout her architectural career and education, Keerat's prime focus has been exploring ways in which the use of form can blend heritage with modernity. This week, Kiran sits down with one of her closest friends to discuss the importance of connecting with our elders, "conspiracy theories" and what it means to be a multi-media female artist in the digital world. 
 
 
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]]> facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco FOLLOW KEERAT KAUR: insta // twitter: @_keeratkaur website: www.keerat-kaur.com]]> 34:34 false 5 full 6174958 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 4 - Vivek Shraya Vivek Shraya Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode, we feature multi-media artist, Vivek Shraya. From film-making, to publishing books to recording incredible albums including her latest, "Part-Time Woman" - this triple-threat is letting us know that you can do it all and be successful at it. This week, Kiran sits down with Vivek and discusses the complexity of what it's like to be a brown body in predominantly white spaces, the constant struggle of living with deep depression as a result of homophobia and transphobia, and how we can be allies to queer and trans communities. 
 
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]]> facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco FOLLOW VIVEK SHRAYA: insta // twitter: @vivekshraya website: www.vivekshraya.com]]> 40:53 false 4 full 6082836 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 3 - Fateh Fateh Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode, we feature Toronto-based rapper Fateh Singh, also known as FatehDOE. Garnering over millions of views on his music videos, hitting number 1 on iTunes with his latest album, "Bring It Home", and touring around the world - there's no sign of the rapper stopping. While, Kiran catches up with her old friend Fateh; we get to hear the behind-the-scene stories of his hit singles, what it's like to be a bilingual rapper, and how the recent political climate has affected his traveling experiences.  
 
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"Bring It Home": iTunes and Spotify

 

]]> facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco FOLLOW FATEH: insta // twitter // snapchat: @FatehDOE youtube: youtube.com/fatehdoe "Bring It Home": iTunes and Spotify

]]> 41:07 false 3 full 6082824 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 2 - Raz Soos Raz Soos Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode, we feature transformational coach Raz Soos. With a wide-ranged cliental, thousands of followers on Instagram, and facilitating workshops across the North America - Raz is set on guiding others to find healing. Her work includes helping anyone break down their blocks, dissolve limiting beliefs and results coaching which has allowed Raz to help people reach their truest potential - including Kiran. This week, Kiran sits down with Raz to discuss her path of becoming a transformational coach, the importance of healing and dissolving thought patterns relative to depression and anxiety.

 

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general inquiries: soosraz@gmail.com 

]]> In this week's episode, we feature transformational coach Raz Soos. With a wide-ranged cliental, thousands of followers on Instagram, and facilitating workshops across the North America - Raz is set on guiding others to find healing. Her work includes helping anyone break down their blocks, dissolve limiting beliefs and results coaching which has allowed Raz to help people reach their truest potential - including Kiran. This week, Kiran sits down with Raz to discuss her path of becoming a transformational coach, the importance of healing and dissolving thought patterns relative to depression and anxiety.

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]]> 29:28 false 2 full 6026088 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 1 - YouTwoTV YouTwoTV Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode, we have Toronto based content creators, who have raked in millions of views on their shared YouTube channel called "YouTwoTV". Kiran sits and chats with Harjit and Jaz, the couple behind YouTwoTV, about what it means to be a brown couple in the public eye and how to turn your passion into a career.

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harjit's twitter: twitter.com/whoisharjit jaz's twitter: twitter.com/sincerelyxjaz harjit's insta: instagram.com/whoisharjit jaz's insta: instagram.com/sincerelyxjaz

]]> In this week's episode, we have Toronto based content creators, who have raked in millions of views on their shared YouTube channel called "YouTwoTV". Kiran sits and chats with Harjit and Jaz, the couple behind YouTwoTV, about what it means to be a brown couple in the public eye and how to turn your passion into a career.

Subscribe to youtube.com/kayrayco to watch this episode!

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harjit's twitter: twitter.com/whoisharjit jaz's twitter: twitter.com/sincerelyxjaz harjit's insta: instagram.com/whoisharjit jaz's insta: instagram.com/sincerelyxjaz

]]> 39:41 false 1 full 5980754 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z Episode 0 - Welcome to Cha Da Cup with KayRay Welcome to Cha Da Cup with KayRay Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:58:26 +0000 Grab a cup of tea and sip some cha with me, you're listening to Cha Da Cup with Kay Ray!

Cha Da Cup With KayRay is a show by actor, filmmaker, social media influencer, and all around girl boss, Kiran Rai. Come back here every other week to listen to Kiran talking about social issues and fun stories with your favourite influencers and exciting guests. 

Check out the YouTube version of these episodes:  https://www.youtube.com/user/kayrayco

]]> Grab a cup of tea and sip some cha with me, you're listening to Cha Da Cup with Kay Ray!

Cha Da Cup With KayRay is a show by actor, filmmaker, social media influencer, and all around girl boss, Kiran Rai. Come back here every other week to listen to Kiran talking about social issues and fun stories with your favourite influencers and exciting guests.

Check out the YouTube version of these episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/kayrayco

]]> 43 false trailer Kayrayco/ Entertainment One 5956218 2018-03-26T20:17:33Z