Author: Caitlin Whisby
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In Service of Krishna: The Growing Presence of Female Pujaris
In Hare Krishna temples, pujaris perform daily rituals and care for the deities. While this role has traditionally been male-dominated, women are increasingly stepping into positions of spiritual leadership. Through the experiences of Jamuna Jaya Devi Dasi and Ritu Roy, this video explores the role of female pujaris within ISKCON (The International Society of Krishna…
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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love and a Subversion of Expectations
As New York City’s first Muslim mayor faces backlash rooted in fear and misinformation, this audio story looks beyond politics. It revisits Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, a 1996 film directed by his mother, Mira Nair. The film subverts stereotypes of South Asian women as sexually passive or repressed, challenging those ideas through its characters.…
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Inside the world of a casting director: Stella Tompkins profile
Casting directors play a crucial role in shaping the films audiences love, yet their work often happens behind the scenes. In this short audio profile, New York City casting director Stella Tompkins offers a glimpse into how she came to her position and the role she plays in helping actors land on the big screen.…
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Sounds of Separation
I submitted this audio piece as an ungraded assignment for my audio documentary class. When I played it for my classmates, a lot of people loved it so I thought why not upload it here as well. Here’s the transcript! *START* Today sadly marks one week since I’ve been back from India. I spent two…
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Maya Cabrinha (visnumaya) profile
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Finding Sanctuary at The Bhakti Center: Interview with Maya Cabrinha (visnumaya)
Maya Cabrinha, 23, works at the Bhakti Center, located in the Lower East Side. The Center serves as a yoga studio, a temple, and a cultural hub. Maya, who uses she/they pronouns, has been volunteering at the Bhakti Center for over a year. Maya is a jack of all trades at the Bhakti Center. Sometimes,…
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The Last Summer in Atlanta
Hello! I recently moved from Atlanta to New York City, and I wanted to create a video of some of my last moments in the “city in the forest” (I’ve always loved that nickname). Many of the clips are from my last summer here, but many are also from moments I filmed last year, featuring…
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LA 2025 Birthday Trip
Here is a video edit I put together for Camille and I’s trip to Los Angeles this year for our 24th birthday. All footage was either shot on my iPhone 14 Pro or my Nikon Coolpix. ᯓ★ The song is November 9th by Willow Smith. This song is nine years old and I have loved…
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What is Love?
When I was in high school and working at a boring office job, my mother suggested I listen to podcasts to alleviate my boredom. I quickly became accustomed to working through my Excel spreadsheets while listening to strangers pour their hearts out on NPR—tales of death, heartbreak, and the profound struggles of life. One podcast…