00:00 Introduction & welcoming Jassa Ahluwalia  01:47 Jassa's background and dual heritage  05:22 Growing up British-Indian and navigating identity  09:10 Language, accent, and being ‘not Punjabi enough’  13:35 Jassa’s journey into acting and early career experiences  17:20 Being mixed race in the media industry  21:45 Creating #BothNotHalf and its impact  27:12 The power of storytelling and reclaiming narratives  33:00 Shifting perspectives on masculinity and emotions  39:05 Reflections on privilege, responsibility, and allyship  45:50 Jassa’s advice for young creatives  48:30 Final thoughts and where to find Jassa onlineIn this episode of The Inadequate Mother, Hayley Brown sits down with actor, writer, and dual heritage advocate Jassa Ahluwalia for an open and honest chat about identity, belonging, and breaking binary thinking. Known for his work on TV (including Some Girls and Unforgotten) and for his powerful online movement around the phrase “Both Not Half”, Jassa shares his experiences growing up with mixed British-Indian heritage, feeling disconnected from both cultures, and the journey towards embracing all sides of who he is.Hayley and Jassa delve into the language of identity, the limits of labels like “half-Indian” or “not Indian enough”, and how parenthood, society, and systemic thinking can shape the way we see ourselves. It’s a heartfelt and reflective conversation full of real talk, mutual discovery, and compassion—for ourselves and our children.Find out more about Jassa’s work and his book Both Not Half here:🌐 https://www.jassaahluwalia.com📘 Order the book: https://www.jassaahluwalia.com/bookFollow Hayley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hayleybrown_andco/

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