Mona Vijaykar
The M in Mona Vijaykar's name stands for Mom, Maid, Mrs, Mobility Manager, Medical Director and Marketing Executive for the Vijaykar family. Born into the illustrious Sonalker family and on the same day as the Rani of Jhansi, her future as an activist was inevitable. Mona qualified as a professional graphic designer after studying at NID and Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts. She was inspired by her two grown sons to write and illustrate the first Indian American children's books, The Vee Family. She has written and directed several musicals for children under the banner of TriColor Stars. With her latest tribute, India in Classrooms, a teacher assistance program, (www.indiainclassrooms.org),her life is dedicated to building universal connection among children and to help raise the self esteem of all Indosauruses, those unique creatures who originate in India, but can be spotted all across the globe.
Shows
Highlighting the Indian civilization
This program is presented by Mona Vijaykar, director of India in Classrooms,(www.indiainclassrooms.org) a teacher assistance program, that is focused on bringing awareness and appreciation of Indian h...
Recent Episodes
Brown role models in black and white
Bollywood and Indian models have begun to rule the world of glamour, music and lifestyle everywhere and deserve credit for bridging the cultural gap between India and the west. But while young Indian...
Na des ka na pardeska!
Mona's latest podcast is a tribute to the next generation of Indosauruses, who will no longer be caught between worlds but will have the confidence to define the meaning of global citizens; The world ...
Constructing through criticism
Before introducing this episode, Mona would like to direct you to Yesha's sensitive podcast on growing up Indian or desi in America. http://www.podbazaar.com/permalink/144115188075856107 Yesha beauti...