In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into Aekta’s transformative life journey, from the emotional highs and lows of love, marriage, and self-discovery to her passion for women’s empowerment and peacebuilding in South Asia.
Featured in the Amazon Prime docudrama ‘The Unsuitable Girl’, Aekta shares the emotional challenges of revisiting her past for the documentary, including her first marriage and how she found true love later in life. The documentary has deeply impacted women worldwide, inspiring them to find courage in their own personal stories, and Aekta reflects on the profound connections made through sharing her truth.
Beyond her personal story, Aekta speaks about Hundred Parts: A Woman’s Search for God in the City, her spiritual memoir that grew from blog entries about finding God in everyday life. She explains how her experiences shaped her outlook on faith, resilience, and motherhood.
Aekta also discusses her work with eShe magazine, where she continues to advocate for women’s rights and peace in South Asia through panel discussions and thought-provoking articles. Her passion for open communication and building self-awareness within relationships offers listeners powerful insights on navigating complex emotions with grace and love.
00:00 – Highlight
01:42 – Introduction
02:34 – Inspiration Behind eShe
05:57 – What it Takes to Build eShe
08:34 – Impactful Real-Life Stories
13:05 – Menstruation Taboos in Society
17:05 – Initiatives in South Asia
19:33 – Work in Fashion Journalism
21:37 – An Unsuitable Girl
25:04 – Books By Aekta Kapoor
26:42 – Family Communications
29:08 – Future Plans for eShe
30:00 – Advice to Young Women
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Aekta Kapoor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aekta-kapoor/
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