As part of special series called 'Women Of Substance' on Passion To Profession Podcast where we showcase woman-centred stories - stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking sterotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !
In this episode, host Ash chats with Rachel Beck - Author of the book -“Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Remembering Home.”
Rachel shares her incredible story which starts from being born in India where her biological mother died 2 days after she was born and being bought up in an orphanage . She was adopted by Jewish American family when she was 11 months old!
Rachel shares -
- Her experience of growing up as an adopted kid , raised by a Jewish family where she found love and support of her adopted family
- Facing racism during the initial years and how she decided to step up and use her voice to share her thoughts and empower others
- Her 20 year old battle with endometriosis, infertility, failed adoption, and the decision to embrace hysterectomy as way of creating new life for herself .
Today , she has transformed into a strong , radiant person who is always shedding light on her network, helping others become best version of themselves and spreading joy to those aorund her through her positivity !
🎯Key Takeaways from the episode-
- Only way to end ignorance is to have a conversation about it , no matter how difficult it is
- Choose to be a part of solution not the problem
- Dont apologize for the color of your skin
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