In this episode, I'm moving on from the negatives that is pushing me out of my tech career to talk about the passion and inspiration that's pulling me toward becoming a full-time food business owner. I share the roots of my deep love for Bangladeshi cuisine, tracing it back to childhood memories of my mother's meticulous cooking, going to fresh markets, and the practice of using freshly ground spices—a practice I still carry forward.

Moving away from Bangladesh and later living in upstate New York without easy access to my culture's food made me realize that food truly is the "love language" of my culture, and it’s part of my DNA. Now in the Bay Area, I’m motivated by the glaring lack of authentic Bangladeshi restaurants here. This venture is my way of resp ...