Ep. 66 Superhero Single Moms: Shailee’s Journey of Strength & Balance in India

This week Ang is joined by Shailee, an associate director at FIS Global in India, who shares her unique perspective on the challenges and resilience of single mothers in India. Shailee speaks candidly about balancing a demanding career with single parenting, tackling societal taboos, and advocating for her daughter’s independence in a culture still influenced by traditional norms. Drawing on her personal experiences and professional insights, she offers hope and motivation for single moms everywhere striving to be strong role models in any part of the world.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Traditional cultural expectations can place immense pressure on single mothers in India.

 

Acceptance within the family is just one step — wider societal change is often the real challenge.

 

Education and equal opportunity for girls are growing but still face cultural hurdles.

 

Resilience and advocacy are essential for single moms balancing work, family, and social expectations.

BEST MOMENTS

 

"In India, girls often get married at 21, which was considered the threshold.”

 

“Inside our home, we had acceptance, but the real challenge was telling society.”

“Parents say the guy should be a couple of years elder to you; we were the same age, which was unusual.”

 

“The real struggle was how do you tell the society when there’s a taboo around single motherhood.”


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Do I Really Hate Men?

 

Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an ‘I hate men’ podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside. 

 

This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your global sisters for a weekly dose of Superhero Mum inspiration and stories.

 

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