The Unfair & Lovely Podcast - Episode 9: The Ultimate Guide to Being the Cool, Diasporic Kid with Armish

Your two worlds can co-exist and compliment each other! 

In this episode of The Unfair & Lovely Podcast, I interviewed the founder of Mehfil, Armish, and we discussed the importance of honouring our cultural roots while also embracing our diasporic roots. Mehfil is a third space for the South Asian community to be their authentic selves! 

 More Information about Armish:
  
Armish is the founder, curator, and creative behind Mehfil, a community space celebrating diasporic and South Asian identity, culture, and connection. Passionate about storytelling and creating meaningful experiences, Armish curates events, editorial projects, and digital content that explore heritage, duality, and belonging. Through Mehfil, she is building spaces where the diaspora can gather, share, and express themselves authentically. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep love for cultural narratives, Armish continues to shape Mehfil into a vibrant platform for conversation, creativity, and community.

 TikTok & Instagram:
 
 Chand 

@chandbhangal 

Mehfil

@ourmehfil 

Contact Information:

Email chandbhangal@hotmail.com for all collaboration and PR inquires.
 
 Land Acknowledgment:

I would like to acknowledge that I have had the pleasure to take up space in and build safe spaces for BIPOC in the Region of Peel, which is a part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have inhabited Turtle Island and continue to care for it. However not only is acknowledgment important it is important to educate ourselves and show solidarity. 
 
 How can you support?

Please make sure to check out these amazing organizations that are doing the work while taking up space. 

@torontoindigenousharmreduction

Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction (TIHR) emerged in April 2020 during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic in response to a massive shutdown of frontline services and a lack of basic needs for Indigenous houseless folks in the city of Toronto. To date we have served over 3,000 meals to the encampments and Indigenous street folks.

@nwrct

The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) began when a dedicated group of Indigenous women recognized the need for a gathering place in Toronto where Indigenous women could share resources, support one another, and practice their traditional ways. In 1985, this vision resulted in the downtown basement office that affectionately became known as “The Pit.” Today, the Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto provides a safe and welcoming environment for all Indigenous women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area. 

@cheekbonebeauty 

In January of 2015, Jenn Harper (Founder) had the most vivid dream of little Indigenous girls covered in lip glosses. That dream is what gave birth to Cheekbone Beauty, the very first Indigenous-owned and founded cosmetics company. Cheekbone’s aim is to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth through donations that support educational opportunities for them, and to create a space in the beauty industry where everyone, including Indigenous people, feel represented and seen.

@aaniin.hello
 Chelsee Pettit is an anishinaabe member of aamjiwnaang First Nations and the founder of aaniin retail inc. aaniin started out as a streetwear brand in June 2021. Their growth has been fast moving and so are Chelsee’s goals and vision for this company thanks to their amazing customers! chi miigwech for following along their journey, be sure to keep in touch on Instagram.