Behind every red-carpet sound bite is a longer story, and one entertainment reporter is making space for it.
Etalk’s Sonia Mangat has launched a new podcast called Silk and Savage, which she calls her “purpose project.” The show goes beyond the quick clips to spotlight ambitious South Asians and the journeys behind their successes.
Why this kind of storytelling matters
South Asian communities are a huge part of Metro Vancouver’s fabric, from Punjabi Market history to the families, founders and creatives shaping the city today. Yet mainstream entertainment coverage tends to flatten people into a headline and a photo.
A long-form format gives guests room to talk about the grind, the setbacks and the choices that don’t make it into a two-minute segment.
The “purpose project” idea
Calling a podcast a purpose project says a lot. It signals work done out of conviction rather than just for the ratings, by someone who spends her day inside the entertainment machine and knows what usually gets left on the cutting-room floor.
Guest lists, episode schedules and platforms weren’t confirmed when we wrote this, so look for the show wherever you get your podcasts.
What it means for local creatives
Independent shows like this are a reminder that communities can build their own stages. For Vancouver’s South Asian artists, entrepreneurs and storytellers, more platforms means more chances to be heard on their own terms.
Who’s a South Asian creative from Vancouver you’d love to hear on a show like this? Drop their name below. 👀
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