Ep 14 - Privilege with Purpose: Keshav Suri on his Journey and Mission
In this powerful episode of #SayAgain, Amrita Tripathi speaks with Keshav Suri, Executive Director of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. Witty, candid and self-aware, Keshav takes us on a deeply personal journey—from checking his privilege as a self-described ‘nepo baby’ to using that privilege to drive meaningful change for the LGBTQIA+ community in India. Keshav opens up about the loss of his beloved cousin and on his commitment to mental health advocacy. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Keshav delivers a timely reminder: mental health conversations and access to resources must become more equitable. Tune in for an enlightening and inspiring conversation about leadership, allyship, and the responsibility that comes with privilege.(Trigger Warning: This episode at 33:47 contains a mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Click here for a list of helplines.)Show NotesTune in as we discuss: Impact & Activism: Keshav shares how he became involved in the legal battle to overturn Section 377 Privilege with Purpose: How Keshav is leveraging his privilege to advocate for rights for the LGBTQIA+ community "Raja Beta" and Beyond: Moving beyond being his parents’ son, coming out to his team and ensuring he redefines what it means to be a leaderLearning from the Team: Insight into how the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group learned from employees and made structural changes to foster a more inclusive workplaceThe Pandemic Effect: Reflections on how the pandemic impacted his team and what they did to rise to the occasionMental Health Advocacy: Discussing the Keshav Suri Foundation’s initiatives, including scholarships and mental health services for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communitiesPersonal Loss: His heartfelt account of losing a cousin to suicide, a tragedy that fuels his dedication to mental health supportGratitude: The deep appreciation he holds for his mother and sisters, and feminine energy they bring to his lifeResourcesKeshav Suri FoundationThe Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Contacts and Mental Health Helplines
