from this little girl…to today 🥹🎂
I've always loved celebrating the little moments, making things feel special and holding onto memories like these 🤍
really grateful for everything I’ve grown through and everything that’s shaped me into who I am today
here’s to another year ahead! ✨
feeling very loved today 🤍
The 2026 Chicago Kasam Winter Gala wasn’t just a celebration, it was a reminder of what happens when micro-communities come together with intention. Recognizing voices. Building bridges. Creating space for passion to grow in 2026 and beyond. ❤️
A night that reminded us why we do what we do: to celebrate our stories, our people, and our culture. ✨ Thank you to all the participants, vendors, volunteers, and of course the community that came through for making the 2nd Annual South Asian Festival Showcase unforgettable ❤️👏🏼
We fill our cup w/ people, passion, and community💛
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If that sounds like your kind of recharge, we’ll see you this Saturday at Chicago Kasam’s 2nd Annual South Asian Festival Showcase 🫶🏻
🎟️ Oct 25 | Tickets in bio
Sneak peek into the designers reshaping and reintroducing South Asian fashion🔥
Meet @houseofjayalabel & @fiyadesignsbyjefi - setting the stage for the 2nd Annual Chicago Kasam Fashion Show on October 25 💃🏽
Join us for a night of fashion, culture, and creativity.
🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio!
💌 To our Kasam Family,
This isn’t just about shows or events.
It’s about the friendships, the stories, the laughter, and the conversations that make this community feel like home.
And the best part? We’re just getting started. ✨
👉 See you Oct 25 at the Chicago Kasam Showcase!
🎟️ Link in our bio for tickets!
Chicago’s first Chai Rave 🪩☕
So proud of my girl @ritikagrawall , host of @chaiwithchamps , for bringing the vibes + community together
Tune into @chaiwithchamps on September 1st!!
Happy Birthday, Mom! Lighting your favorite candle today and holding you close in my heart.
Some of the things I miss most:
🤍Your cooking
🤍Our coffee chats that turned into heart-to-hearts
🤍Your warm hugs that made everything better
🤍The sound of your laughter filling the room
🤍Your endless wisdom and love
🤍How you were my best friend and biggest supporter
Missing you always, loving you forever. 💐🎉
🌟 Why We Began, What We Built 🌟
From a vision to unite Chicago’s South Asian community, @thechicagokasam has blossomed into a celebration of art, culture, and connection. 🙌🏽 Our first-ever South Asian Festival Showcase brought together generations, stories, and talents across the diaspora. 🎶🎤🎬
This event wasn’t just a festival—it was a dream come true, built by the hands of our dedicated board, volunteers, and YOU. 💫 These moments are the heart of our community: from dazzling performances to the vibrant marketplace, we created a space where heritage and modernity danced together. 🎉
Swipe through these memories and see what it means when a vision becomes reality. 🚀
To the performers, creators, and everyone who joined us—this is only the beginning. The Chicago Kasam was built for YOU. ♥️🩵💙
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💥Honored to be featured in @redfinrealestate 💥
Checkout this amazing article that shows how to create a perfect reset day at home, enhancing productivity and well-being. No matter where you live—decluttering your space and practicing mindfulness can transform your environment into a haven of tranquility.
Link in bio!
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✨Lighting a candle for the brightest light in my life.
This is my first Mother's Day without you, Mom. Every moment we shared keeps playing over in my heart. You're more than my mom, you're my favorite person in the world and your love guides me every day. Missing you more than words can say. Love you, cutie! 🤗💐❤️
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