Sometimes the everyday can feel like a chore, and other times it can feel like an endless loop going by again and again? We keep wondering how to make the most of it, but can never find the right answers In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Purnia Hasan, a mother of two, teacher and UX designer, to explore whether balance is even possible amidst all these roles and what it takes to get the day going. Purnia talks about juggling all those roles, which balls get dropped and what a realistically imbalanced life looks like in this day and age. Follow Echoes Media for more slow news and stories from the Global South

You've probably heard the word "authentic" when it comes to food a lot. How certain dishes are more "authentic" than others. But what if that word actually meant to exclude instead of include. In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined once again by Mursal Saiq, global f&b consultant and founder of Cue Point BBQ, an Afghan Texan smokehouse and inclusive catering company in London to talk about how labels like authentic can limit minority experiences. Saiq focuses on how her work is more than just food, its political and social as well, and feeds (pun intended) into our understanding of communities and cultures Follow Echoes Media for more slow news and stories on the Global South

Have you ever thought twice about how you'd get around the city? For many Pakistanis, everyday mobility becomes a challenge due to increasing fuel prices and unreliable public transport

In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Muzaffar Narejo, the cofounder of BusCaro, a mass transit tech startup aiming to change how mobility looks for the masses in Pakistan. For Narejo, building a solution at BusCaro means catering to people from all backgrounds, keeping prices accessible and ensuring safety is a top priority Follow Echoes Media for more stories and news from the Global South.