Embracing change and growth with Shalini Thyagaraja

In this heartfelt episode of About This Life with Ann-Marie, we dive into an inspiring conversation about growth, change, and the courage it takes to pursue independence. Ann-Marie hosts Shalini, a director at Microsoft, mom of two, and a health coach, as she shares her incredible journey from growing up in a conservative Indian family to creating a fulfilling life in the United States. Shalini reflects on her bold decision to leave home at 19 to study abroad, her family’s reactions, and the invaluable support from her mother that made it possible. She also draws parallels between her own journey and sending her eldest daughter off to college, exploring how parenting comes full circle with each generation. This episode is all about mindset shifts, embracing opportunities, and navigating the balance between honoring traditions and stepping into a new path.

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