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Finding Freedom Through Love, Connection, and Writing
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"I felt really alienated before, but when I started walking on the streets and all these people started sharing their stories, I slowly started to heal." — Varuni Sinha
In this compelling episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Mike Carlon interviews Varuni Sinha, a New York-based writer and multimedia producer, about her transformative journey from a copywriter in New Delhi to an author in America. Varuni discusses her memoir "Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant’s Pursuit of Happiness," which chronicles her struggles with immigration, love, and finding her voice as a writer. Through candid conversations and heartfelt stories, Varuni sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and the healing power of both connection and storytelling.
Key Themes:
- Trial by Fire: How Varuni was thrown into the lion’s den in her first agency job, and how she thrived while experiencing a steep learning curve.
- Immigration Challenges: The difficulties faced by spouses on visas in the U.S. and the impact on their professional and personal lives.
- Overcoming Adversity: Varuni’s struggle with unemployment and rejection, and how she navigated through these challenges with resilience and determination.
- Love and Partnership: The supportive relationship with her husband, who encouraged her to continue writing and believing in herself despite setbacks.
- Healing Through Writing: How Varuni found solace and purpose in writing her memoir and the cathartic process of documenting her experiences.
- Community and Connection: Varuni's interactions with diverse individuals on the streets of New York and how these encounters enriched her perspective and inspired her writing.
- Personal Growth: The evolution of Varuni's identity and self-discovery through her journey of love, loss, and literary achievement.
Buy Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3W6cRTg
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798989028801
Connect with Varuni
Website: https://varuni-sinha.squarespace.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/varunisinha
Connect with Mike
Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarlon/
#CancerSurvivor #BreastCancerAwareness #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #RunningTherapy #SupportSystem #Inspiration #CancerJourney #HealthAndWellness #SurvivorStories #PodcastEpisode
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Manage episode 435182708 series 1080730
"I felt really alienated before, but when I started walking on the streets and all these people started sharing their stories, I slowly started to heal." — Varuni Sinha
In this compelling episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Mike Carlon interviews Varuni Sinha, a New York-based writer and multimedia producer, about her transformative journey from a copywriter in New Delhi to an author in America. Varuni discusses her memoir "Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant’s Pursuit of Happiness," which chronicles her struggles with immigration, love, and finding her voice as a writer. Through candid conversations and heartfelt stories, Varuni sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and the healing power of both connection and storytelling.
Key Themes:
- Trial by Fire: How Varuni was thrown into the lion’s den in her first agency job, and how she thrived while experiencing a steep learning curve.
- Immigration Challenges: The difficulties faced by spouses on visas in the U.S. and the impact on their professional and personal lives.
- Overcoming Adversity: Varuni’s struggle with unemployment and rejection, and how she navigated through these challenges with resilience and determination.
- Love and Partnership: The supportive relationship with her husband, who encouraged her to continue writing and believing in herself despite setbacks.
- Healing Through Writing: How Varuni found solace and purpose in writing her memoir and the cathartic process of documenting her experiences.
- Community and Connection: Varuni's interactions with diverse individuals on the streets of New York and how these encounters enriched her perspective and inspired her writing.
- Personal Growth: The evolution of Varuni's identity and self-discovery through her journey of love, loss, and literary achievement.
Buy Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3W6cRTg
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798989028801
Connect with Varuni
Website: https://varuni-sinha.squarespace.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/varunisinha
Connect with Mike
Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarlon/
#CancerSurvivor #BreastCancerAwareness #TripleNegativeBreastCancer #RunningTherapy #SupportSystem #Inspiration #CancerJourney #HealthAndWellness #SurvivorStories #PodcastEpisode
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