This is the first in the mini-series brought to you by the Road to Vrindavan documentary feature film which examines the importance of education for girls in India & the insight needed for tradition to be applied in ways that uplift rather than oppress.
You can watch the film by checking for screenings at www.roadtovrindavan.com (UK Premiere is on right now from March 31st to April 5th and can be accessed globally)
In this episode, I sit down with Shaena Jasmat who shares growing up in an Asian family and the pressures and expectations from the community especially on girls. From experiencing racism as a young person to becoming pregnant and making the very difficult decision to not have the baby to her struggles with alcohol. She struggled for many years with multiple fresh starts but the cracks re-appeared.
When she finally stopped trying to hide her problems, she started to talk about them and has found acceptance within herself and what was her weakness has become her strength. She is now doing really well, has found a spiritual path, and is also helping others too.
You can connect with her on social media @shaena_kaseyjay
