Don't Let Anyone Else Tell Your Story: My Conversation on the Anxiously Ambitious Podcast

What does it really mean to take up space in rooms that weren’t built for you?

That’s exactly what we dove into on the Anxiously Ambitious podcast—and I have to say, this one hit deep.

I sat down with the amazing Janette Downie to talk about what it means to show up fully: as a South Asian woman, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a creative leader. We talked about the messy, beautiful, and powerful path that led me here, and the lessons I learned along the way.

Because here’s the thing: you don’t need permission to take up space. But sometimes, you do need a reminder that your story deserves to be heard.

Here’s what we covered:

✨ Why taking up space matters—and how to do it, even when it feels impossible

✨ How motherhood, IVF, and postpartum depression changed my approach to business (and life)

✨ Redefining success as a woman of colour in entrepreneurship

✨ Why authentic branding is about being who you are, not just showing it

✨ How telling your story can attract the right clients, opportunities, and community

This conversation was honest, raw, and incredibly energizing. If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or just “too different” to fit the mold—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode

And if you’re ready to start telling your own story in a way that resonates? My Brand Discovery Workbook is a great place to begin. Because branding isn’t just about how you show up online—it’s about showing up for yourself.

You’re allowed to be seen. You’re allowed to be heard. And your story? It matters.