The Story with Charu

Charu Kumarhia sits down with speaker, storyteller and poet Hannah Hasan for one of the most uplifting and interesting conversations you’ll ever listen to.  She talks about how she came to her current line of work, being courageous and her faith and growing up as a Black Muslim in a small North Carolina town.

Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram to see Hannah Hasan and find out more about her work.  Hasan is on ... Read more

Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia and the award winning memoir author Gilda Morina Syverson had so much fun talking the first time they had to do it all again.  In this episode, Syverson talks about an upcoming project in the Charlotte area she’s excited about.  See link below for “Seeking Refuge:  How Stories Can Save Us”:
https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/795... Read more

Charu Kumarhia talks to award winning writer Gilda Morina Syverson about her memoir “My Fathers Daughter.” 
The two discuss shared experiences navigating two cultures and the search to find out more about one’s family history.
More information on Syverson can be found at:
https://gildasyverson.com/

After an interview cancels and the week goes crazy, Charu Kumarhia’s son steps in to talk about what it’s like to be a newly 8 year old boy.

Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia interviews her mother, Ruchi, who for some reason decided to drop her voice to just above a whisper.  Maybe in an effort to appear demure?  One may never know.  

Rather than not air the episode, the decision was made to keep it since there are some interesting bits in the story.
 
The opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by Charu Kumarhia. 

Season 2 of The Story with Charu kicks off with the idea of the New Year’s Resolution and a better way to think of it.  Just some of the people offering free content (on youtube or in the form of a podcast, etc.)  to help you along (or that I like):

Nedra Glover Tawwab, https://www.nedratawwab.com/
Cait Allison,  Read more

What does a Hindu know about Christianity?  Turns out a lot!  In this season finale, writer and journalist Charu Kumarhia talks about this special time of year and the hope it can offer all humanity.  

Whether it’s a small group getting together for dinner or a big cocktail it’s that time of year again.  We’ve got tips and secrets on hosting no matter what the season!  Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram and check out charukumarhia.com for more of Charu’s work.  Check out this carefully curated playlist to use for your next party:
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The last episode in a 3 part series on race and cultural identity in the United States.  Out of our differences a strength can emerge if we want it.

Part 2 of a deep dive on race and identity in America, journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia considers the things we don’t talk about when it comes to race.  Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram, visit charukumarhia.com

In this first part of a 3 piece series on race and identity in America, Charu Kumarhia looks on her own life.  Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram!

Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks about how she reluctantly got into “camping” and how the Japanese art of Shinrinyoku is something we all need.
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So many sources are available to us as readers, viewers and listeners looking for news or any kind of information.  Today’s show is all about tips and what to look for when looking at a news story... and in other situations in your life too!  Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram for the helpful infographics mentioned in this show.

Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks about why she chose to launch the new podcast “The Story With Charu” on Diwali.  Diwali is Hindu new year and a great time to start something new.  Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram or visit www.charukumarhia.com