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Happy & Human
The podcast for over-educated, busy, and ambitious South Asian professionals and entrepreneurs. In each episode, Seema and Dinesh will dive into the philosophies, strategies, and tools that can help you live happier, healthier, productive, and fulfilled lives with more success.
They will be talking about things that help you think, do, and be better in wide-ranging areas around the five pillars of a good life: health, wealth, love, happiness, and impact — to empower you to reach your highest potential without compromising what’s important.
Dr. Seema Desai is a dentist, certified professional coach, and author of the book, “Connected: Discovering Your Inner Guides.” She is also a devoted wife and proud mother to two children, as well as an advocate for creating learning equality in children in underserved countries through her work with Pratham USA.
Dinesh Melwani is a law firm partner, author, speaker, and certified success and results coach. He is an internationally-recognized patent attorney that works with hi-tech clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 100 clients. He also believes deeply in the potential and capability inside of everyone. In addition, he is a loving father and husband.
Join Seema and Dinesh each week as they explore, from the male and female South Asian perspectives, what makes you individually and uniquely happy and human, and what tools and insights allow us to reach that next level and beyond. You will learn how to level up your mindset, develop the needed leadership skills in your career and personal life, and learn how to live up to your potential.
Happy & Human
You’re More Creative Than You Think with Karriena Daryanani
If you've ever felt the itch to start over, the tug to try something new, or the self-doubt that creeps in when life shifts direction, this episode is for you. Hosts Seema and Dinesh sit down with abstract media artist Karriena Daryanani, whose journey from Hong Kong to California, from fashion design to jewelry to full-time art, is a testament to the power of reinvention. With candid moments, vulnerable truths, and a whole lot of inspiration, Karriena opens up about navigating identity shifts, confronting “head trash,” and embracing creativity as a path to deeper fulfillment.
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, Karriena’s wisdom on slowing down, staying present, and letting creativity guide you might just reframe how you view your everyday life. And if you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m not a creative person,” this conversation might prove you wrong.
Karriena Daryanani is an abstract mixed media artist originally from Hong Kong, now based in California. She holds a degree in Fashion Design, a degree in Education, and a Master’s degree in Educational Technology. Karriena began her career in the fashion industry, later transitioning into the jewelry world before discovering her passion for art and education. She has launched her creative career twice, once in Hong Kong and again in California — successfully growing her art business while also teaching high school art. She is now a full time practicing artist.
Karriena believes that creativity is for everyone and that integrating it into our daily lives can lead to a better quality of life. Her artwork centers around the often-overlooked “moments” in our day-to-day routines—small, quiet experiences that hold emotional weight and meaning. Through her work, she invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the beauty in the everyday.
The views expressed in the podcast do not reflect the views of any organization affiliated with the hosts or any guest.
Connect with Karriena:
Instagram: @karriena_art (www.instagram.com/karriena_art)
Website: www.karrienaart.com
Use code HAPPYANDHUMAN10 for a 10% discount on her website
Links:
Dinesh Melwani http://www.dineshmelwani.com, IG @dineshmelwani
Seema Desai http://www.drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai
Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast
