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An Important Request, and an Event for the Investment Bankers! 🤑
Shaunak Kulkarni
September 03, 2024
What can Mango and NYC's Desi Community do for you?
Over the past year, we’ve been fortunate to host several events and bring people together. But beyond the networking, my real goal with Mango has always been to build a community that genuinely supports NYC’s Desi professionals in meaningful ways.
From our chats at events, I’ve learned that some of you are looking for friends, others for jobs, and some for a regular weekend cricket game. So, I want to ask directly: how can Mango help? Would you be interested in mentorship programs, a Slack community, new event formats?
Now, my request: If you could reply to this email with how Mango can support you, that’d be amazing. If you’d prefer not to respond directly, I’d love it if you could fill out this super quick survey to help us think through what’s next.
🚨🚨 For the bankers in the crowd, I’m hosting a brunch on September 14, courtesy of our friends at Caplinked! Open to Investment Banking Analysts and Associates, hopefully some free food gives you respite from your post labor day staffing 😖 - Link to register here
Upcoming Mango Events 🎇
Register on the links below!
Caplinked x Mango: The Brown Banker Brunch (9/14) - Brunch for IB Analysts and Associates, courtesy of our friends at Caplinked!
Desi Bites of Jackson Heights: A Food Crawl (10/11) - Food crawl through Jackson Heights, everyone is encouraged to apply!
Mango Hotline 📞
Ways you can support fellow community members
A Mango member's uncle - Vijay - has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer and urgently needs a stem cell transplant. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough South Asian donors in the registry, making it harder to find a match.
You can help by joining the National Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry—just text 61474 with the message Match4Vijay to get started. The process is simple, painless, and non-invasive—just a quick cheek swab, and you could be the match that saves his life.
Thank you for considering this life-saving action.
The Scene 🪔
Other South Asian events I’m keeping an eye on in and around the city
Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
9/13 | The Silk Road: A Runway Experience | |
9/14 | The Brown Banker Brunch | |
9/21 | South Asian/Desi Changemaker Social | |
10/5 | Masala Mixtape NYC | |
10/2 Onwards | Beginner Bollywood Dance |
Cool Desis Doing Cool Thing 🐘
Highlighting people in our community making strides in diverse fields!
Rhea Mahajan is a dynamic financial professional with a CPA and sustainability certifications, seamlessly blending her expertise in finance with a deep commitment to social impact and advocacy. As a model, host, and dancer, she uses her platform to uplift South Asian voices and drive positive change. Her career spans management consulting, philanthropy, and media, reflecting her passion for making a meaningful difference in the world.
Why do you do what you do?
Growing up in the Midwest, where Indian culture wasn’t as widespread and embraced, I found solace in connecting with my South Asian community online. As I’ve grown in this space, my goal has been to push boundaries and use my platform to amplify our stories and voices. Whether through media work, consulting, or creative pursuits, I’m driven by the desire to create a positive ripple effect and contribute to the community that shaped me.
What does your Desi identity mean to you, and how has it influenced your journey?
My Desi identity is a cornerstone of my life. Dance, in particular, has been a constant for me since childhood, and it’s a huge part of our culture. Diving into the art forms of my heritage inspires me to pursue a career that, while non-traditional, keeps me connected to my roots. This connection motivates me to advocate for more South Asian representation and to continue exploring new avenues in media and beyond.
What advice do you have for those entering your field?
Don’t spread yourself too thin. It’s great to explore a lot early on, but as you progress, it’s important to focus on the areas where you truly excel and feel most energized. For me, creatively, that’s media work, dancing, vocal lessons, and modeling. Take time to listen to yourself and pay attention to what you genuinely enjoy and thrive doing—this will guide you toward sustained success and contentment.
Rhea’s favs 🌟
🎬 Bollywood Movie: Lagaan
🍛 Desi Eat: Anything chat pata - bhel, pani puri, kati rolls
🌶️ NYC Restaurant: Planta
Meme Bazaar 👳🏽♀️
A Message From Caplinked 💬
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Random Stuff 💃
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