Nri Woman

Sharon Bender has moved countries three times in two years with two children under the age of four. She is now settled and considers South Africa home. She is a single parent, loves even numbers, dreams of becoming a teacher someday and suffers from anxiety and clinical depression. On this episode of the podcast, Sharon candidly shares her journey through anxiety and depression. The beginning, how she came to terms with it and how she copes, every day. She also shares why it's crucial for her to share her story. She wants women who are in a situation like her to find comfort and know that she has been through it and felt the way they have silently. If you are hurting and need help, please reach out to your family and friends. Should you need someone else to reach out to, we've listed below helpline numbers from across the world. http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines Sharon wishes that we can one day have a conversation about mental health issues as we do about bubbles, without stigm

Child loss is like a loss no other. It's grief of a lifetime, and there is no getting over or moving on from it. Our guest today Padmini Stump lost her son Steven in tragic circumstances 11 years ago. The days, months following his death left Padmini devastated, numb and depressed. On a night when she had lost the will to live she stepped out of her house in the middle of the night seeking answers from God on how to carry on. She couldn't bear the thought of living life like this, and she believes God answered her prayers. Someone walked into her life that day, literally and changed the course of her life. Listen in as this mum shares her story of love, loss and unconditional love. Connect with the guests: Padmini Stump: +91 9921881894 Website: http://www.missionpossiblepune.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionPossiblePetAdoptions/ If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to

In this episode, we talk to a pilot. What’s so great about talking to a pilot you may say? Well, this one is only 21. She chose her career, to be in aviation, at the tender age of 6 and stuck with it. Listen to her speak so confidently as to why she chose to become a pilot, how she made it happen and where she plans to take off with it. Literally! She shares her inspirational story and advice that we can all use in our lives.   Connect with the guests: Ira Bhongade: irabhongade@gmail.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanpodcast Twitter: @nri_woman Facebook: NRI Woman Email: hello@nriwoman.com Credits Edited & mixed by Ryan Gonsalves at RG Creatives: ryan@rg-creatives.com

Starting a family for a woman is one of those life-altering decisions. It impacts all aspects of one's life especially one's career. The question should one continue to work or stay home to raise the children is one that has no straight answer. She may choose to be a stay at home mom, a working mom, a mom who once took a break from her career or perhaps one who juggles both! Listen in as we share four different perspectives on why we Mums do what we do and why we make these specific decisions and choices. This episode is undoubtedly going to impact you or resonate with you if your name has changed to “Mum”. Sandra Skairjeh and her family Venita Alphonso and her family Connect with the guests: Sandra Skairjeh: sskairjeh@hotmail.com Venita Alphonso: venialphonso@gmail.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppSt

We may reach a point in life where we feel like we're stuck in a rut or just unfulfilled. We want to make the change but don't know how. Traditionally our culture has meant we turn to our parents, uncles, aunts, friends who may or may not be qualified to guide us. We chat today with Samhita Goswami, a certified life coach, specialising in working with teens and young adults. She guides them through their problems and supports them by providing them with tools to find solutions that work for them. A lifelong skill that helps them lead more fulfilled lives. Listen in and discover how to make a small change in your life today that can have a positive impact on your life. We are all after all responsible for our own lives! Connect with the guests: Email: samhitagoswami@gmail.com samhita@maryaleadership.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App S

This episode is an emotional one. If you have asked yourself Why me, when you've faced an unexpected situation, listen in as we chat with Dolly Solanki who shares her story of how her life has changed since Freya came into her life. Freya now seven years old was born prematurely and is a child with special needs. Dolly talks about some of the challenges she faced and how she takes it all in her stride. She credits Freya for bringing into focus the best in her. And that question Why me? The way she answers is has taught us something new. Listen to her amazing story now on NRI Woman Podcast. Connect with the guests: Email: dolly.sagar@gmail.com Twitter: @dollysolanki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolly.solanki If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanp

If you have aspirations to be a YouTuber, this Podcast is worth listening. We chat with bubbly YouTuber Karen Ahmed. She started food blogging and then became an avid YouTuber. With over 400 recipes and still counting, Kravings Food Adventure now in its 5th year has garnered over 24,000 subscribers. How did she make it happen while working full time and raising a family? She's here to share her incredible story, now on NRI Woman Podcast. Connect with the guests: Email: kravingsblog@gmail.com Instagram: karenahmed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KravingsBlog If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanpodcast Twitter: @nri_woman Facebook: NRI Woman Email: hello@nriwoman.com Credits Edited & mixed by: Ryan Gonsalves by RG Creatives: ryan@rg-creatives.com

Divorce, single parenting, dating after divorce - these continue to be a stigma in our Indian society and not something we talk about. Not openly at least. Our guest Heena Rai dealt with all of that and came shining through it all. She's here to chat with us about how she dealt with, found forgiveness and what she thinks is the most important thing one can do for their children as a parent when divorcing. Listen to her inspiring story! If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanpodcast Twitter: @nri_woman Facebook: NRI Woman Email: hello@nriwoman.com Credits Edited & mixed by Ryan Gonsalves by RG Creatives: ryan@rg-creatives.com Logo, cover artwork and design by brandform: contact@brand-form.com

Lavina Tauro has over 18 years experience working in the digital space. She currently heads marketing for a very successful video on demand service in Asia. She also happens to be our co-founder’s sister. She shares some great insights on how the digital space works and what one needs to do to get started and keep up with the constantly changing digital landscape. Definitely worth listening to, if you’re struggling to be noticed in the web world! Connect with the guests: Email: Lavina.tauro@vuclip.com Twitter: Lavina_tauro If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanpodcast Twitter: @nri_woman Facebook: NRI Woman Email: hello@nriwoman.com Credits Edited & mixed by: Ryan Gonsalves by RG Creatives: ryan@rg-creatives.com Logo, cover artwork and design by brandfo

The 70.3 Ironman triathlon includes a 1.9km swim, 90km bike ride and 21.1km run. Lovita Woods shares her inspiring story of how she went from not knowing how to swim or bike to completing the 70.3 Ironman in 18 months. She's charming, determined, quietly confident and inspiring. Listen to her amazing story of how if you put your mind to it anything can be achieved. Connect with the guests: Lovita Woods: lovitad@gmail.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on facebook and Instagram. We promise not to bore you! Subscribe! Apple Podcast App Stitcher (available on AppStore and Google play) Get in touch. Instagram: @nriwomanpodcast Twitter: @nri_woman Facebook: NRI Woman Email: hello@nriwoman.com Credits Edited & mixed by: Ryan Gonsalves by RG Creatives: ryan@rg-creatives.com Logo, cover artwork and  design by brandform: contact@brand-form.com

In this episode, we interview two close friends. Clarissa Laabmayr from Salzburg, Austria and Swaty Rao from NJ, USA. Both talk to us about giving up their successful, well-established careers and moving for love. For many marrying and moving away to a new country, city or even house is the norm. It’s readily accepted as that’s traditional – but is it that simple? If you’re someone in this situation who’s about to move or debating whether you should relocate for love or not, this is the podcast for you. Both ladies talk about their move, how they settled into a new country and how life has turned out compared to their expectations. Nothing comes easy of course, but they’ve taken their struggles in their stride and are here to talk about it to our listeners. Hear their story now on NRI Woman Podcast and gain from their differing perspectives and experiences. If you like what you hear, please tell your friends about us and do subscribe to our Podcast. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We p

Hello and welcome to the N.R.I. Woman - The show where you can listen to other women like you or me, share their experiences, possibly gain a perspective different from yours or even find a little something that resonates with you. We are your hosts Bettina Tauro and Ninorah Brookshire. For those of you who don’t know what N.R.I. is – it stands for non-resident Indian a term used for Indians living abroad. So why the podcast? - We chat every day as most friends do. Sometimes its gossip but mostly it's about different topics, things that we find exciting and engaging. Be it our kids, the news the world. We have a page on Facebook - N.R.I. Woman where we currently post articles that we feel are helpful & meaningful to everyone. Sometimes we post light jokes, ask questions and answer queries etc. But we do know there’s more potential to this. So in the course of our conversations, we decided to take it up a notch, and N.R.I. Woman Podcast happened. Here we are, to do just that and more in our Podcasts, where w