Amrita Vijayaraghavan and Andrew Stephens are writers, musicians, producers, co-parents, and platonic life partners reimagining what it means to live, love, and create together.
Through their shared life and work, they challenge conventional ideas about partnership, family, and community — showing how intimacy, collaboration, and chosen structures can open new possibilities for connection. As co-parents, co-writers, and co-founders, they bring insight from both personal experience and creative practice to conversations, workshops, and performances.
Their work explores the evolving landscape of human connection: balancing autonomy with care, nurturing family beyond tradition, and building communities that foster belonging and creativity.
With warmth, humor, and honesty, Amrita and Andrew invite audiences to rethink love, partnership, and co-parenting in the modern world.
Amrita Vijayaraghavan and Andrew Stephens are co-parents, writers, musicians, and producers who explore the evolving landscape of intimacy, collaboration, and community. Their talks and workshops invite audiences to rethink partnership, co-parenting, and creative collaboration in modern life.
As a creative duo and life partners, Amrita & Andrew speak with authenticity about partnership, community, and culture. They bring a fresh, thoughtful voice to podcasts, panels, and live events, offering insight into how we build meaningful relationships, collaborative work, and intentional communities in today’s world.
Formats include:
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Podcast / Radio / Television Guest: Engaging conversations about intimacy, creativity, queer/friendship-based relationships, and the evolving forms of community.
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Keynote / Panel: Thought-provoking talks on partnership, collaboration, and the interplay of autonomy and belonging, tailored for conferences, festivals, and cultural events.
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Workshops & Interactive Experiences: Hands-on sessions exploring creative collaboration in art, business, and parenting, rethinking family structures, or fostering intentional community.
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Live Performances & Multimedia: Music, readings, and storytelling combined with discussion for immersive, memorable audience experiences.
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Salons & Supper Series: Intimate gatherings where guests participate in guided conversations, creative exercises, and reflection around connection and collaboration.
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Pop-Up Community Events & Hybrid Experiences: Flexible formats for galleries, cafés, schools, or online platforms, blending storytelling, creative practice, and audience engagement.
Redefining Partnership
Vijay & Stephens challenge traditional ideas of partnership, exploring how deep connection can exist beyond romance or blood ties. They share how friendship, collaboration, and shared purpose can form the foundation for the most meaningful relationships in modern life.
Building Community in a Fragmented World
In an era of isolation and hyper-individualism, Amrita and Andrew explore what it takes to create and sustain genuine community. They offer personal stories and practical insights about belonging, interdependence, and the courage it takes to truly show up for others.
Change as a Life Practice
For Vijay & Stephens, change isn’t just a process — it’s a philosophy for living. From co-writing and producing music to co-parenting and running a business, they discuss how working together can become a daily act of trust, curiosity, and mutual growth.
The Interplay of Autonomy and Belonging
How do we stay true to ourselves while remaining consistently connected to others? Amrita and Andrew explore the tension between individuality and togetherness — revealing how honoring both can lead to more authentic relationships, communities, and creative partnerships.
The Role of Romance in a Connected Life
Amrita and Andrew explore how our culture’s fixation on romantic love can overshadow the richness of other forms of intimacy. They invite audiences to consider friendship, collaboration, and community as equally vital spaces for care, devotion, and fulfillment.
Living in Troubled Places
Amrita & Andrew discuss the challenges and possibilities of coexisting with people whose values, beliefs, or behaviors differ from our own. A talk on navigating disagreement, offering practical insights for connection, dialogue, and shared community.
Evolving Masculinity: Choice, Connection, and Freedom
A discussion that explores how expanding societal norms around family, romance, and partnership can create greater emotional and relational freedom for men — particularly straight men navigating traditional expectations. This talk examines how rigid notions of masculinity often limit intimacy, creativity, and well-being, and how embracing alternative models of connection — friendships, chosen family, creative partnerships, and community — can open pathways to deeper fulfillment and autonomy.
Traditional Family Values as a Progressive Priority
Amrita & Andrew explore how principles often associated with “traditional” family life — commitment, care, responsibility, and mutual support — are tools for inclusive communities. This talk examines how embracing these foundational values outside rigid structures can strengthen partnerships, chosen families, and collaborative networks, offering audiences a new perspective on what it means to live, love, and belong in the modern world.
We love connecting with curious hosts, thoughtful audiences, and communities that care about how we live and work together. Whether it’s a podcast chat, live talk, or collaborative workshop — we’re here for meaningful conversations that move people.
We’re currently booking 2026–2027 events. Let’s make something inspiring together. Email us at info [@] vijayandstephens.com to start the conversation.
Press
Beth Weinstein
Beth [at] vijayandstephens.com
info [at] vijayandstephens.com
Speaking and Workshop Inquiries
Ariel Lewiton
ariel [at] artandcraft.net
Producing
info [at] performingartsadvisory.com
www.performingartsadvisory.com
General
info [at] vijayandstephens.com