In this heartfelt episode, Balvinder Sidhu journalist, entrepreneur, and mother of two shares her story of loss, purpose, and power.

From losing her father at eight to building a thriving media business, she opens up about resilience, ambition, and redefining success on her own terms.

Balvinder talks about navigating mediocrity, the importance of being surrounded by people who help you reach your potential, and how she’s found meaning in both her work and motherhood.

This episode is a reminder that fulfillment isn’t about balance, it's about wholeness.

 Listen to her story and feel inspired to rise, rebuild, and reclaim your own.

What we talk about:

– Growing up with loss & resilience

– Why mentorship matters

– Escaping mediocrity & unlocking potential

– Shifting your mindset to grow

– Finding joy in both work and motherhood

– Creating a life that feels whole

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This episode is for educational and storytelling purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to defame or harm any individual, profession, or organization.

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Every woman who’s ever second-guessed her dream will find herself in this story.In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Tetiana Kobzar, founder and CEO of Diversido, opens up about her journey from a small Ukrainian town to leading an award-winning tech company.She shares what it’s like to be a woman in tech the moments of doubt, courage, and quiet strength it takes to stand out in a male-dominated industry. Through stories of leadership, motherhood, and self-belief, Tetiana reminds us that fear doesn’t disappear it transforms when you move.----------What we talk about:– Growing up in Ukraine and finding her path to tech– Facing fear and taking the first step– Building confidence in a male-dominated space– Redefining leadership through empathy– Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship– Lessons from building Diversido– Why courage matters more than perfection– Building without fear and inspiring the next generation🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on:Youtube | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------👇 Before you leave:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like this video to support the series⸻Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.-----------------------#TetianaKobzar #HerOwnNarrative #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders #FearlessLeadership #CourageOverFear #WomenEmpoweringWomen #PodcastForWomen #TechLeadership #WomenInBusiness #StartupJourney #EmpoweredWomen #PersonalGrowth #BuildingWithoutFear #LeadershipJourney #WomenWhoLead #CourageToBegin #PurposeDrivenLife #CareerGrowth #InspiringWomenStories

What happens when the ultimate "Giver" finally hits a breaking point and realizes she's lost herself?In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, we explore the inevitable midlife transition (often in the early 40s) where women start questioning their identity and asking the most revolutionary question: "What about me?"This conversation is a masterclass in shedding the guilt of wanting more and moving from a space of "Contraction" to radical "Expansion."✨ This episode is for:- Moms who feel depleted, on autopilot, or stuck in the "giver" role.- Women in their 40s who are feeling disconnected and asking, "Why do I feel different?"- Anyone ready to move from being the carrier of everyone else's life to the author of her own.If you’ve ever felt judged for wanting more, this is your permission slip to reclaim your space, freedom, and sense of self.----------What we talk about:00:00 – Intro01:37 – The Oracle Card: The call to Expand 05:04 – Finding her voice & choosing visibility12:19 – Overcoming the guilt of asking for something for yourself 13:28 – The hormonal shift that makes you ask, "Where do I come in in this picture?"14:48 – Choosing Expansion over the scary thought of Contraction 20:43 – The Handbag Metaphor: The emotional weight of the large, cumbersome bag 22:33 - The final shift: from the carrier to the author of her own life 24:30 - Why we are done being small and want more for ourselves -----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------👇 Before you leave:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like this video to support the series💬 Comment below: What's one thing you are ready to purge from your "handbag" this week?⸻Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.#HerOwnNarrative #MidlifeMoms #WomenEmpowerment #PersonalGrowth #HandbagMetaphor #ExpansionOverContraction #ReclaimYourself #TheGiver #MidlifeTransition #MomGuilt #DoneBeingSmall

What happens when a woman walks away from the world that once defined her?In this episode of Her Own Narrative, Deana Uppal opens up about the decade she spent chasing success in the entertainment industry from Miss India UK to Big Brother UK, to film sets in Mumbai and what it took to finally say, “This isn’t who I am anymore.”She shares how silence, self-doubt, and survival shaped her journey… and how healing, spirituality, and truth gave her a new kind of freedom.Today, Deana is a filmmaker, spiritual guide, and founder of the Kindness Diaries Trust, helping others rediscover purpose and peace. Her story is a reminder that walking away doesn’t mean failure it’s how we find our way home.
What we talk about:– Finding her voice again after years away from media– Fear, growth, and the pressure of being seen– The hidden side of reality TV– Life lessons from the film industry– Choosing healing over hustle– How her documentary found global success– Turning pain into purpose and starting the Kindness Diaries Trust– Why truth and surrender became her greatest strength
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If you’ve ever wondered what it means to “have it all” and actually stay yourself through it this conversation is for you.Naomi wears many hats wife, mother, leader, entrepreneur, author yet her story isn’t about doing more.It’s about staying rooted in who you are while doing it all.From growing up watching her mother’s strength, to building her own businesses from £4 to £4,000 clients, Naomi shares the power of boundaries, faith, and the courage to start before you’re ready.Because success isn’t about perfection it’s about purpose, resilience, and knowing when to pause, pray, and keep becoming.What we talk about:– How she never lost herself through motherhood, marriage & ambition– Lessons from her mother & redefining “strong woman”– The fear of poverty & drive to create stability– Balancing family, business & faith without burnout– Why boundaries aren’t walls but gates– The role of faith in purpose & decision-making– How The Butterfly Effect was born– From £3 to £3,000: building a coaching business with purpose– The truth about resilience & legacy– Her new book Becoming the Butterfly– Journaling, faith, and habit-building for growthDisclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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If you’ve ever been told “it’s just your hormones” this episode is for you.Because the truth ishormones are not the enemy. They’re your body’s language.They shape your sleep, energy, fertility, metabolism, and even the way you handle stress.In this episode, Marie Vollmar, Functional Health Practitioner, unpacks the real science behind hormones, stress, burnout, and women’s wellness. From her own journey with depleted cortisol and burnout to practical tips you can start today, Marie reminds us that small daily rituals can create powerful change.

What we talk about:– Why women’s hormones are still under-researched

– Cortisol: the master hormone explained– Early red flags your body is giving you– How stress depletes fertility & cycle health– Gut health, liver function & hormone balance– Food, blood sugar & daily habits that protect hormones– How to avoid morning cortisol spikes– Practical rituals: dry brushing, castor oil packs & more– Reframing self-care as non-negotiable

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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If you’ve ever wondered whether walking away from something you worked years for could actually be the bravest choice this episode is for you.Because sometimes success isn’t finishing what you started.It’s knowing when to choose yourself.Dr. Kemi spent more than a decade in surgical training before deciding to leave the operating theatre behind. Today, she’s a GP guiding women in midlife to protect their bone health, reclaim their strength, and rewrite the rules of what thriving looks like.Watch the full episode and discover how struggle, choice, and resilience can build a different kind of legacy.

What we talk about: – Training in surgery while raising four children– The moment she chose to walk away– Why leaving doesn’t mean failure– Midlife, menopause & bone health explained– Prevention vs. “fixing problems”– How simple movement protects quality of life– Combining surgical knowledge with GP care– Advice she’d give her younger self– Why nothing is wasted in your journey

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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In Episode 18 of Her Own Narrative, Anita Goyal shares how a life rooted in equality, resilience, and service became a mission to redefine tradition. From teaching science in all-girls schools to leading global philanthropic projects, Anita opens up about losing her first husband, finding love again, and building initiatives that give young people the tools to be human love, patience, and support.

This conversation is for anyone ready to reclaim their voice, honour their roots, and build something that outlives them.

What we talk about:

– Exploring identity & the impact of heritage

– From teacher to philanthropist

– The three possibilities she lives by

– Resilience through loss and coaching

– The role of family and finding your support system

– Overcoming challenges in marriage & identity

– Building the Gold Foundation & global advocacy

– Teaching humanity to the next generation

– Redefining legacy on her own terms

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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#AnitaGoyal #HerOwnNarrative #WomenInLeadership #Philanthropy #Legacy #ReclaimYourVoice #CulturalHeritage #WomenInEducation #PurposeDriven #BoldWomen #HealingThroughService #ResilientWomen #GlobalImpact #PodcastDescription

What happens when a doctor decides to speak the words that were never said out loud? In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, Dr. Aziza Sesay shares what it was like growing up in a culture where the word vulva was never spoken, and how she chose to say it anyway.As an NHS doctor, award-winning health educator, and advocate for women’s health, Aziza is challenging stigma and shame around female anatomy, sexual health, and identity.This conversation is a masterclass in bold education, cultural unlearning, and unapologetic truth.✨

This episode is for:

• Women navigating silence or shame around their bodies

• Health educators, therapists, and community leaders

• Anyone ready to replace discomfort with confidence🔍

Inside the episode:

• The power of saying the word vulva

• Why language shapes agency and identity

• Unpacking the cultural myths around “inappropriate” bodies

• Health equity, representation, and inclusive sex educationIf you’ve ever been told your body was unmentionable or shameful, this is your reminder: You were never the problem.

Watch the full episode and join the quiet revolution.

What we talk about:

– Growing up working class & feeling silenced

– Finding her voice & choosing visibility

– Creating a platform to empower & educate

– Dealing with trolls & online hate

– Reclaiming words like “vulva” and “vagina”

– Why accurate language changes lives15:10 – How she stays grounded in her truth

– Her message to every woman silenced by shame

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In Episode 16 of Her Own Narrative, Shaili Chopra opens up about leaving behind the glitz of primetime news to create She The People India’s first women-only digital media platform. From battling being underestimated in boardrooms to redefining scale, voice, and visibility for Indian women, Shaili’s story is one of rebellion, reinvention, and radical truth-telling.

This episode is for every woman who's been told to shrink herself. Here’s proof you can take up space and own every inch of it.

What we talk about:
– Starting over after 14 years in journalism

– “Women aren’t a niche. We’re the population.”

– Building a platform from scratch

– Telling untold stories in rural & urban India

– Facing bias, funding, and being underestimated

– Why we must reclaim our health, money & voice

– Erasing the ‘trophy wife’ narrative

– Midlife, menopause, and breaking silence

– Her message to women who’ve been in denial

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.

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#ShailiChopra #HerOwnNarrative #SheThePeople #FeministMedia #RewritingTheRules #WomenInMedia #boldvoices #MidlifeAndMenopause #TakeUpSpace #OwnYourNarrative #DigitalActivism #FoundersStory #HerStoryMatters