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Hosted by Anika Chabra

The Root & Seed Podcast

The Root & Seed Podcast explores culture and family heritage. Hosted by Anika Chabra, join us for rich stories of the past, woven with hopes for the future. Guests share culture sparks, examples of how they honour their roots, stories of celebrations, and ideas for documenting.

We’re on a journey to rediscover our cultures and ensure they live on for future generations. We hope to inspire you to do the same.

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Season 5: Exploring Identity

Who do we think we are? We explore owning our narratives and identity.

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Mar 16

Podcast: Season 5, Episode 3

Anika meets celebrity photographer George Pimentel. He talks about being a 3rd generation photographer, and contradiction that grounds him.

Mar 2

Podcast: Season 5, Episode 2

In part 2 with Ryan Alexander Holmes, we talk about his Black and Chinese families influenced him as a person... and talk about his grandmas

Feb 24

Podcast: Bonus Episode

News from Root & Seed HQ! We've compiled some of the best Conversation Card answers from our guests in honour of our Kickstarter launch!

Season 4: Documenting Stories

From historical documentaries to fictional memoirs, we explore storytelling.

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Dec 17, 2022

Podcast: Season 4, Episode 8

In our season 5 podcast finale, we meet Anish, creator of the Bhalla Show. An animated series featuring his immigrant family in the 90's.

Nov 29, 2022

Podcast: Season 4, Episode 7

Kyle Leung, host of the "What Kind of Asian Are You?" Podcast talks about the importance of documenting and amplifying Asian stories.

Nov 10, 2022

Podcast: Season 4, Episode 6

Anika speaks to genealogist Theresa McVean from Ancestree Detectives who shares stories from her discoveries, her process, and a few tips.

Season 3: Celebrating Heritage

Explore how others bring their culture to life through holidays and family traditions.

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Jul 11, 2022

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8

Anika talks to Grace about the influences of her familial, ethnic, and geographic culture on her life, celebrations, and food.

Jun 23, 2022

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7

Anika interviews Serena Anthony, who shares how she fell in love with the West Indian celebration of Carnival.

Jun 7, 2022

Podcast: Season 3, Episode 6

Anika speaks with Michael Levine, acclaimed litterary agent and executive producer about culture, values, and the intuition of storytelling.

Season 2: Honoring the past

Hear stories about how culture influences how others live, work, and raise families.

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Dec 23, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

“This is our story, as much as anyone else's.” It's our second season finale and we are ending with a special one! Sisters Chantal and...

Dec 16, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Podcast Season 2, Epidosde 5 with Nadia Shahbaz.

Dec 9, 2021

Podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

“We just know where we are from.” Janey had us at her proclamation and declaration of being "Unapologetically Nigerian" at the start of...

Season 1: Claiming Culture

Listen to how others have discovered their own culture, heritage, and family stories.

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Aug 26, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6

“From 'Hang a Larry' to a reverse judo move.” Racism, rejection and assimilation has been a part of the visible minority experience since...

Aug 19, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 5

“A lot of conversation happens in between.” Circumstance and desire are two compelling reasons for really understanding one’s family...

Aug 12, 2021

Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4

"It felt like we were going on a trip!" The stories of immigrants are as varied as their countries of origin, the life stage when their...

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