Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Finding Freedom Through Love, Connection, and Writing

August 20, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“I felt really alienated before, but when I started walking on the streets and all these people started sharing their stories, I slowly started to heal.” — Varuni Sinha

In this compelling episode of “Uncorking a Story,” host Mike Carlon interviews Varuni Sinha, a New York-based writer and multimedia producer, about her transformative journey from a copywriter in New Delhi to an author in America. Varuni discusses her memoir “Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant’s Pursuit of Happiness,” which chronicles her struggles with immigration, love, and finding her voice as a writer. Through candid conversations and heartfelt stories, Varuni sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and the healing power of both connection and storytelling.

Key Themes:

  1. Trial by Fire: How Varuni was thrown into the lion’s den in her first agency job, and how she thrived while experiencing a steep learning curve.
  2. Immigration Challenges: The difficulties faced by spouses on visas in the U.S. and the impact on their professional and personal lives.
  3. Overcoming Adversity: Varuni’s struggle with unemployment and rejection, and how she navigated through these challenges with resilience and determination.
  4. Love and Partnership: The supportive relationship with her husband, who encouraged her to continue writing and believing in herself despite setbacks.
  5. Healing Through Writing: How Varuni found solace and purpose in writing her memoir and the cathartic process of documenting her experiences.
  6. Community and Connection: Varuni’s interactions with diverse individuals on the streets of New York and how these encounters enriched her perspective and inspired her writing.
  7. Personal Growth: The evolution of Varuni’s identity and self-discovery through her journey of love, loss, and literary achievement.

Buy Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant’s Pursuit of Happiness

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3W6cRTg

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798989028801

Connect with Varuni

Website: https://varuni-sinha.squarespace.com/

Twitter: ​​https://x.com/varunisinha

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarlon/

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