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Roots to Routes with Anand DattaniAuthor: Anand Dattani
This podcast unpacks the importance of understanding where each of us come from, and the role it's played in where were going. Each episode is an honest and personal conversation about legacy, identity, and the lessons passed down through generations. Each guest is someone who has broken barriers through what they're now doing, from founders and CEOs, to creatives and athletes, we explore how our roots shaped us, what we can learn from the stories of our elders, and how much culture has evolved even since our own childhoods. From societal expectations on success to relationships, I get the guest to share their own experience a on overcoming generational struggles, and their advice for the next generation. If you're someone whos ever felt stuck between living life the way you want or fitting in, or youre still figuring out where you belong, you're not alone here. And if youre a guest on the show, this isnt just about sharing your bio. Its about sharing the stories that made you you, and leaving behind something meaningful for the next generation to hear. Language: en Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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“You Don’t Look Like A Smith” - Trina Smith on Mixed Heritage & The Problems With Mainstream Music
Episode 79
Monday, 8 September, 2025
Trina Smith, CEO of Electric Pineapple media, grew up between two cultures, never “looking” the part, and without anyone who looked like her to follow. Her journey through identity and music reveals what it means to find belonging on your own terms. But through music, she carved a space that challenges bias, reclaims heritage, and asks whether culture is being diluted for clicks. In this episode, we dive into: The struggle of identity invalidation (“you don’t look like a Smith…”) The beauty (and challenge) of being from an in-between culture Getting into music without role models who looked like her Bias, entitlement, and the hard truths of the music industry Has music lost its soul to TikTok virality? Why culture is being diluted in mainstream music and how to protect it Honorary mentions of Ed Sheeran, Arijit Singh, Sapphire, and Will Smith 👉 Full of raw honesty, cultural truths, and lessons on identity, this episode will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt “in-between.”
