Love-ly

In this heartfelt solo episode, Mehak takes the mic to reflect on her transformative journey through the first seven episodes of Love-ly. From navigating the highs and lows of her 2025 dating adventures to unpacking powerful lessons on boundaries, vulnerability, and healing, this is an unfiltered, introspective ride. Mehak shares what each guest and story taught her about love, self-worth, and the art of letting go. Whether it’s the rule of three from matchmakers Huda and Yasmine, the quiet power of safe love with Justine Ang Fonte, or the emotional maturity of guests like Richard—this episode is packed with insights that hit home. So whether you're walking, sipping coffee, or need a moment of connection, come along as Mehak opens up like never before.  Tune in for your weekly dose of vulnerability, laughter, and real talk. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and slide into the DMs on IG(@whattheheck_ or @immigrantlypods) to share your thoughts and future topic ideas! Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ApplePodcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods On TikTok @immigrantly Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Love-ly, Mehak gets candid about dating outside the box and her culture. After calling off a budding long-distance romance, she reflects on the deeper reason: she's done settling for anything (or anyone) that doesn't align. Enter comedian Mariza Brussolo, who joins Mehak for an honest, hilarious, and profoundly relatable convo about cross-cultural dating, growing up with traditional values, and navigating love across borders—literal and emotional. From celibacy to cowboy fantasies (yes, she wants a rancher!), they unpack what it means to date with intention, how family and culture shape our "rules," and why finding a true gentleman in the age of dating apps is more complicated than ever.   Whether you're first-gen, cross-culturally curious, or just fed up with mediocre men and manicure-loving bros, this one's for you! Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ApplePodcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods On TikTok @immigrantly Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been on a date that went so sideways that you wished there was a commercial break? In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Lovely, host Mehak dives deep into love, relationships, and the dating trenches with comedian Richard Sarvate. From navigating family expectations to figuring out if we date people or their careers, Richard brings humor and insight into modern romance—plus shares some truly cringe-worthy dating disasters, including an ill-fated international trip. Topics we cover: How upbringing shapes our views on love Why dating apps aren’t for everyone When a romantic getaway turns into a survival challenge The importance of humor in relationships And why getting "the ick" might actually be your problem Tune in for the laughs, the lessons, and the love! Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ApplePodcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on IG @immigrantlypods On TikTok @immigrantly Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mehak is back with another Love-ly deep dive, and this time, we’re getting into the male mind, well, at least one of them! Actor, comedian, and self-proclaimed TikTok hopeful Shareef Taher joins the conversation to break down dating from a guy’s perspective. Why do some men come in strong and then vanish? Can men and women really be just friends? And what’s the deal with the “I’m bad at texting” excuse? Mehak asks hard-hitting questions, and Sharif does his best to keep up. It’s a fun, honest, and slightly chaotic episode you won’t want to miss! Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on ApplePodcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on IG @immigrantlymedia On TikTok @immigrantlypodcast Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, our Love-ly host Mehak sits down with Genesis Sol, founder of the comedy variety show Witty Titties, to explore the impact of strict parenting, cultural identity, and growing up as a second-generation child of immigrants with a Venezuelan mother and Croatian father. Genesis shares hilarious and heartfelt stories of her mother’s overprotectiveness, how it shaped her social experiences, and the challenges and unexpected benefits of a conservative upbringing. They also dive into her experiences with her boyfriend’s daughters, her take on men’s social behaviors, and the deeper themes of immigrant family dynamics, gender biases, and the role of empathy in relationships. Hosted by: Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok Producer: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Love-ly Theme Music: Lou Raskin | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at info@immigrantlypod.com Follow us on IG @immigrantlymedia On TikTok @immigrantlypodcast Follow Mehak on Tiktok @whatthemehak Love-ly is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, email info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices