Aakanksha Agarwal | Journalist
Embracing Authenticity: No Limits to Growing
Interview Description:
What happens when you move across the world and realize the parts of you that once felt “too different” are actually your greatest gifts?
In this heartfelt Shame to Shine conversation, Aakanksha explores the tender process of rediscovering identity, self-worth, and remembering her limitlessness after starting over in a new culture.
They discuss the layers of cultural shame, authenticity, and human connection — reminding us that we can move through discomfort with compassion and grace.
Authenticity is an act of love — not perfection. When we honor our voice, our name, and our story, we communicate our value to ourselves and those around us.
About the Speaker
Aakanksha Agarwal is a wine, travel and lifestyle writer from India. Formerly a Bollywood stylist, she now resides in Pittsburgh, embracing full-time writing while juggling family life and indulging in her passions for cuisine, literature and wanderlust
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