Indian Diaspora Podcast interviewed Dr. Sonia Sharma from Dr. Sonia Sharma Academy who teaches Hindi to a global audience of Indian-origin and non-Indian origin learners interested in the Hindi language. Dr. Sonia Sharma's career spans over 20 years where she has taught Hindi as a lecturer & professor at various world-renowned institutions like Stanford, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and the Defense Language Institute. Her students include American professionals seeking to better understand India, taking Hindi for work, travel or family, and Indian-Americans seeking to reconnect with their cultural roots. Dr. Sharma has authored three books: two text and workbooks designed for new Hindi learners in the US, and an international bestseller for life coaching. She has also published several articles and has been interviewed on various platforms such as TV, radio, & newspaper. To expand access to Hindi, she has developed state-level certification exams in California & New York and contributed to technological advancements, including integrating Hindi into the iPhone and Siri. Recognized with awards like the International World Talent Award (2023) and Stanford University’s Five Years of Service Award (2022), Dr. Sharma’s groundbreaking research on Hindi learners in American universities remains a touchstone in the field. Through her academy and her work, she continues to bridge cultural divides, empowering learners worldwide. Dr. Sharma lives in New York, finding joy in helping others discover the beauty of Hindi and Indian culture.