Pushpa Pandya shown wearing her Diwali finest of teal, gold, and black. Her long dark hair is worn down and she is smiling widely.

PUSHPA PANDYA’s

secret to making delectable meals is making curries the way her mom made them. Pandya moved away from her home country, India, for an improved life with education and work opportunities, but more importantly, for fairness—especially to women. The decision was priceless, meeting coworkers, building friendships, and working in tech, but the sacrifice also meant craving her mother's cooking. With her mother a phone call away and the internet's guidance, Pandya learned basic curries within a week's time!

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