EP.118 - Palak Dhorajiya - "I Never Thought Canada Was Going To Give Me So Much"

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Moving to a new country comes with challenges—feeling isolated, questioning if you're good enough, and pushing through rejection. But for Palak, every challenge became an opportunity. From starting a job as a newcomer to building a thriving art studio, her journey is a testament to resilience, stepping outside comfort zones, and trusting the process.

In this episode, Palak shares how she connected with Indian society and women after moving, why she never thought she’d be an artist, and how taking things one day at a time has helped her grow. Her story is for anyone who has ever doubted themselves—because if she can do it, so can you.

While the journey hasn’t been easy, Palak is deeply grateful for the opportunities she has found in Canada. In a world that often makes it harder for people of color to be seen and valued, she proves that passion and persistence can carve out space where creativity thrives. This episode is about embracing the unknown, defying expectations, and recognizing the power of community and self-belief

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.