Show Notes
Anaita Sarkar shares her journey, growing up feeling ashamed of her Indian roots, desperate to fit in, and resenting her parents for simply being who they were. But it was their courage, sacrifice, and resilience that shaped her into the person she is today, wanting nothing more than to make them proud. And now, as a mother of three, she’s breaking the cycle, teaching her girls that being different is so powerful.
From corporate burnout to building a purpose-led brand with $1k in shares her mum once gave her instead of a birthday gift. This episode is a reminder of what it means to find your identity, honour your roots, and create a life you love.
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