The Lesson: Sheetal Sheth grew up in the middle of a 1st generation immigrant story, but as the years went by, and Indian culture became more understood in America, even as she was ready to have her first child it hadn’t existed traditional culture, food, festivals, religion; it wasn’t just normal. Sheth is of the opinion that it’s seeing Indian or any kind of brown person, in all aspects of life that breaks down stigmatization and othering in society.
Notable Excerpt: “I’ve never been attracted to the bright shiny things. I love people, I love connecting, there’s nothing I love more than meeting someone new and getting inside their brain. I’m obsessed with psychology, people, why they do things, so that’s why I (started acting). To me it’s about connecting and being able to share stories, because I really do believe that when you meet someone, whether it’s in person or on your television, or through a song or a book, is when you can change minds or hearts.”
The Guest: Acclaimed actress, writer, and children’s book author, Sheetal Sheth is a first-generation Indian American, with her parents immigrating from Gujurat. Sheetal’s breakout role came in Albert Brooks’ “Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World” and she is known for her performances in a wide range of memorable roles in film and on television. As an author, she’s written Always Anjali, and Bravo Anjali, a pair of children’s books featuring a South Asian protagonist.
The Podcast: Livin’ Good Currency explores the relationship of time to our lives. It gives a simple, straight-forward formula that anyone can use to be present in the moment—and features a co-host who knows better than anyone the value of time (see below). How do you want to spend your life? This hour can inspire you, along with upcoming guests, to be sure you are ‘Livin’ Good Currency’ and never get caught running out of time.
The Hosts: Good News Network fans will know Tony (Anthony) Samadani as the co-owner of GNN and its Chief of Strategic Partnerships. Co-host Tobias Tubbs was handed a double life sentence without the possibility of parole for a crime he didn’t commit. Behind bars, he used his own version of the Livin’ Good Currency formula to inspire young men in prison to turn their hours into honors. An expert in conflict resolution, spirituality, and philosophy, Tobias is a master gardener who employs ex-felons to grow their Good Currency by planting crops and feeding neighborhoods.
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