#284 Roots to Routes Resources

Welcome to the 284th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! As we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, with this year's theme "Roots to Routes," I share my favourite cultural resources and explore how our diverse journeys shape our identities. From powerful films to must-read books, inspiring music to thought-provoking art, this episode is a curated guide to understanding and celebrating South Asian heritage in all its complexity.In today’s show on Roots to Routes ResourcesUnderstanding the "Roots to Routes" theme and what it means for identity. [01:46]Impact of South Asian Culture in the UK [02:09]Film recommendations that showcase diverse South Asian stories [07:07]Essential books that illuminate partition, conflict, and cultural complexity [11:35]TV shows that shaped British Asian representation [15:40]Music and art that celebrate South Asian creativity and collaboration [16:45]Podcast episodes highlighting Bangladeshi and Afghan voices [20:07]Quotes on Roots to Routes ResourcesEach of us carries a unique story shaped by our roots and the routes travelled to get to where we are.South Asian culture in its widest sense has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects such as food, clothing, music, words, and the overall feeling of our towns and cities.One in every 14 people in the country is of South Asian heritage in some way, which is phenomenal.South Asian Heritage Month is everyone's history, much like Black History Month.Let's move beyond the food flags and fun and make some tangible changes.Resources for Roots to Routes ResourcesListen to episode 49 - The First South Asian History MonthCheck out episode 41 - Racism and Genuine AllyshipListen to episode 100 - Seven Reasons Why You Need to Watch 'We Are Lady Parts'.Check out episode 51 - A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda SnaithListen to episode 121 - Weaving Heritage into FashionSome relevant episodes about South Asian Heritage MonthFilm recommendations:All We Imagine As Light (Payal Kapadia) - Cannes prize winner exploring female friendship and sisterhoodBend It Like Beckham (Gurinder Chadha, 1993/94) - Classic British Asian cinemaMonsoon Wedding (Mira Nair) - Complex wedding story exploring class and abusePolite Society (Nida Manzoor) - Sister story with martial arts and humorLagaan (Ashutosh Gowariker, 2001) - Cricket story about colonialismBook recommendations:Broken Threads by Mishal HusainBrotherless Night by V.V. GaneshananthanThe Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati RoySea of Poppies by Amitav GhoshThe World Unseen by Shamim Sarif - South African setting exploring racism and identityTV Shows recommendations:We Are Lady PartsGoodness Gracious MeMusic & Art:Nitin Sawhney and collaboratorsShilpa ShaheenThe Singh TwinsShushita - Bengali British artist touring with classical-modern fusionOrchestral Qawwali ProjectDownload the free 200-episode guide with clickable links HERE.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipe .stk-0a30c05 {height:30px !important;}Work with me Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC .stk-d762e95 {height:30px !important;}One-hour focused Sessions £250 1-2-1Power Hour Sessions for Organisations Complete the form to discuss your training needs: https://forms.gle/hgnYtmTu33Zeem489 Check out my FAQs here: http://diverseminds.co.uk/solutions/coaching/ You can learn more about the coaching I do to support your wellbeing here.  .stk-1ca2f54 {height:30px !important;}Subscribe to the podcast  If you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from. If you enjoyed it, why not leave a review?  You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Remember to tune in next week, where I’ll bring you more insights on mental health and inclusion.