Ep 37: She's Unlikable with Aparna Shewakramani

Get ready to be inspired by my special guest this episode, Aparna Shewakramani, a dynamic powerhouse who brings a refreshing honesty to society's narrative about successful women. Known for her time on Netflix's 'Indian Matchmaking,' Aparna has harnessed her unexpected fame to become a voice for women longing to be truly seen and heard. Her groundbreaking book, 'She's Unlikable,' challenges society’s perception of 'likable' women. A former attorney and now an influential author, Aparna shows us what it means to create your own life's story.

We discuss:

00:01:29 - Aparna's Journey and Advocacy
00:03:31 - The Unexpected Impact of Being on Indian Matchmaking
00:11:43 - The Breakdown After Success
00:12:05 - The Cost and Correlation Between Being High Achieving and Health Issues
00:24:29 - The Freedom in Not Being Cared About
00:26:03 - Aparna's Upcoming Projects
00:29:41 - Colorism and Privilege

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Instagram: @aparnashewakramani

TikTok: @aparnashewakramani

The Book:   belikeaparna.com/#the-book

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