Priti Tanna Marries A Coconut - a podcast by Ami Thakkar Raval: Podcaster and Writer

Priti Tanna is the author of I Married A Coconut, a coming-of-age story turned memoir that explores Priti’s journey through navigating the dichotomy of being a first-generation Indian American. It is an incredibly insightful book about growing up South Asian and having to walk the tightrope between two seemingly opposing cultures. Today, we talk more about her book and how Priti found her path as a writer, what her childhood was like, the pearls of wisdom that came out of her healing journey, her approach to dating and marriage, and why our lives our so parallel.

What we talked about:  

• How Priti decided to become a writer (2:27)
• When the book became a memoir (5:40)
• The true meaning behind her book title (12:17)
• The concept of being a coconut and the bullying we face as kids (14:53)
• Priti’s experience at her Hindu summer camp and how it shaped her (29:23)
• Why were twins (35:33)
• How Priti has approached dating and marriage (40:27)
• Priti in the Associate of Indians at Rutgers and Bollywood classic reruns  (45:17)
• What’s next for Priti and the feedback she received for her book from friends (48:17)
• Priti’s relationship with India now and what she would tell her younger self  (53:19)
• Rapid fire questions (58:40)
• Priti’s bare bones for happiness (1:03:06)

Connect with Priti: 

• Instagram
• So, I Married A Coconut

Let’s Connect:

• Instagram

This podcast is produced by Ginni Media.

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