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Akka's Unsolicited Advice

Akka's Unsolicited Advice

Written by: Aarthi
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Welcome to Akka’s Unsolicited Advice, where eldest South Indian daughters finally get the mic (because we’ve always had the opinions). If you’ve ever been the family’s built-in babysitter, unpaid therapist, cultural translator, and emotional shock absorber all before hitting puberty, this one’s for you. Each episode serves up stories, unsolicited (but spot-on) advice, and big sister energy with a side of sarcasm. Whether you’re the resident akka or just need one in your life, come validate your oldest-daughter trauma with us. No filter, no apologies, just a lot of love and probably some judgment.

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Episodes
  • Curls, Chaos, and Coconut Oil
    Jan 22 2026

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    Our hair holds our history, with Sunday oiling rituals, school photos with tight braids, and the quiet shame of not fitting the “good hair” ideal. In this episode, we talk about unlearning beauty standards, embracing texture, and healing the complicated relationship we’ve had with our hair. Because sometimes, learning to love your curls is learning to love yourself.

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    30 mins
  • What We Learned (And Didn't) About Money
    Jan 15 2026

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    Savings, spending, and side-eye from your parents: today we’re talking money. In this episode, we unpack what we were (and weren’t) taught about money, how guilt sneaks into our spending, and what financial independence means for eldest daughters. It’s part therapy session, part budgeting confession, with the usual, unsolicited advice. From navigating “save everything” mindsets to learning to invest without panic, we’re figuring out how to build wealth without the shame. Because no one taught us about finances, but we’re teaching ourselves (and each other) now.

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    33 mins
  • Unlearning and Rewriting the Gender Rules
    Jan 8 2026

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    Our parents meant well, but love doesn’t always protect us from stereotypes. In this episode, we talk about how gender shaped our upbringing: the expectations placed on daughters, the freedoms given to sons, and how we watched our parents perform their own gender roles. Now that we’re older, we’re learning to question those patterns, challenge the “that’s just how it is” mindset, and redefine what equality looks like in our own lives, one Akka conversation at a time.

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    37 mins
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