are nonprofits the solution?

Welcome to the first installment of the Studios subseries. In this episode, we’re diving into the Nonprofit Industrial Complex. What it is, how it came to be, and why it might be doing more harm than good. From Reagan-era policy shifts to firsthand experience at a nonprofit, let’s unpack the contradictions of a sector meant to “do good” while surviving on the crumbs of capitalism. If you’ve ever asked yourself why real change feels so far away or if nonprofit work is actually helping, this one’s for you.Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture

Welcome to End Times Art Club, a new chapter for the podcast formerly known as Coaches Don’t Play. In this first episode, I share the story behind the rebrand and introduce a new direction: art + conversation. We’re starting with junk journaling, what inspired this shift, life updates since my last upload, and what to expect from future episodes. What kind of guests or art forms would you like to see? How do you deal with the pressure to be consistent or "productive" in creative work?

Last summer, Yashmitha, Cole, and I dove into the messy world of modern dating. We unraveled the meaning of situationships and explored why relationship limbo has become so prevalent. We also had a fun conversation on the statement "men ain't shit." Does it allow men to get away with anything? Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts! . Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvshmitha/ Cole: instagram.com/whoiscolek/ Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr/

This time around, I’m joined by Yashmitha, and we’re discussing mindfulness. From the obstacles that come in the way of practicing mindfulness to stepping outside your comfort zone. What do you think of when you hear the word mindfulness? How do you motivate yourself when you don’t want to do anything? Slide into our DMs and let us know your answers or what you think of the podcast:  . Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvshmitha/ Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr/ . What is Mindfulness Really? And How Do You Know If You’re Doing It Right? by Dan Harris - https://open.spotify.com/episode/61ob4yNqpvBN2kS8xkV1SM?si=77YsHetoR_a_CTdfzy5yJQ Mindfulness Is Not About Being Calm by Jamie Lynn Tatera - https://jamielynntatera.com/2018/03/mindfulness-is-not-about-being-calm/

Cole and I discuss my experiences with unemployment and corporate culture. We share our thoughts on finding your dream job while avoiding the societal pressure to grind constantly. Listen for more on the future of the podcast and its most popular episode “do brown boys deserve rights?" (Episode content starts at 4:19) Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Cole: instagram.com/whoiscolek

This episode is on embracing post-grad healing and the present moment. We reflected on how we handle parents’ expectations and gave advice to our younger selves. Basically, how to be your own mommy 101. DM us to let us know if you are on a journey of your own! Talk to us on social media: Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvsmt

Bringing you a short episode on mental health this week! Join us in the discussion about therapy and how to talk to your parents about mental health struggles. How much do you think therapy can really help a person? Thanks for listening! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Cole: instagram.com/whoiscolek

This week we’re getting to the bottom of why we hate our jobs and talk about relationships outside the limits of school. Are you an advocate for ghosting? Why does Pooja hate introverts? Is everyone you date replaceable? DM us what you thought of this ep! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvshmitha Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn

We graduated from college this past May! Tune into our chat about our feelings and plans post-grad. We are talking about healing in the context of friendship breakups and boundaries. When would you end a friendship? What does loyalty mean to you? Let us know your answers! Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Roja: instagram.com/yvshmitha

Enjoy this episode from the archives on the concept of race recorded in June 2021. We discussed mango diaspora poetry, Andrew Yang, intersectionality, and symbols of progress. We probably made fun of some of your favs in the process, but I hope it makes you laugh. Keith: instagram.com/mahal.keitha Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Pooja: instagram.com/nov.lenn