Speaking

Known for being a dynamic speaker and expert moderator, Simi has been invited to share her expertise and speak at institutions around the globe, including Georgetown University, the United Women in Business Foundation, LEAP.org, among others.

Her media company, South Asian Trailblazers, is known for its highly-sought after live podcast events, through which Simi has gained recognition for her captivating interviews with world-class leaders — including Vas Narasimhan (CEO of Novartis), Aparna Shewakramani (Indian Matchmaking), Anjula Acharia (Investor & Business Partner to Priyanka Chopra), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Learn more below.

If you’re interested in booking Simi for your next panel, conference, or gathering, please contact her team here.

South Asian Trailblazers

Simi is the founder of South Asian Trailblazers, a media platform, community, and agency that elevates leading South Asians. Catch up on episodes of their halo podcast below.

Articles by Simi

  • To be Asian and Atlantan right now

    A response to the Atlanta spa shootings and its impact on the local Asian community

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  • A ‘Native Gen Z-er’ on ‘Girl Meets World’

    A submission on Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World, and patterns of revival in television

    READ HERE

  • Harvard's Pocket of Patriots

    An in-depth piece about student-veterans at Harvard University

    READ HERE

  • Inheriting the American Dream

    A piece on multi-generational businesses and succession planning in the hotel industry (Pg 24)

    READ HERE

  • On Indian Matchmaking

    Simi reacts to the Netflix hit, Indian Matchmaking

    READ HERE

  • Fighting the Great Gaslighting

    A reflection on Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting by Julio Vincent Gambuto

    READ HERE

  • A Grave, A Part of Me

    Simi recounts her visit to Oskar Schindler's grave

    READ HERE

  • Inside Israel and Palestine: Eyes Wide Open

    A reflection on Simi's visit to Israel and Palestine

    READ HERE

  • Feedback Loops

    Simi shares her thoughts on organizational reform and psychology, starting with feedback structures

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  • On Internet Surveillance

    A submission on internet surveillance and the role of relationships between private organizations and governments

    READ HERE

  • In the Business of Politics

    A piece on the intersection between business and politics, leading up to the 2016 U.S. election

    READ HERE

  • A Profile of Lori Lakin Hutcherson

    Simi profiles Lori, television writer and producer of Freeform's The Bold Type, and founder of Good Black News

    READ HERE

  • A Profile of Matthew Aucoin

    Simi profiles Matthew, renowned composer, conductor, pianist, and writer

    READ HERE

  • South Asian Trailblazers

    A bi-monthly publication that captures the stories of leading South Asians

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  • Teaching Negotiations at a Local Prison

    Expanding on the experience of teaching a popular negotiations course at a local prison

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