“Writing completely soothes me and is form of healing.” – Shabnam Samuel Shabnam Samuel (@panchganiwrites) is a writer, coach, social media trainer, and the founder of the Panchgani Writers’ Retreat. Shabnam just released a memoir A Fractured Life this year in September 2018. The retreat incorporates mindful living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga, meditation and writing workshops. Shabnam has been writing ever since she can remember. Her essays have been published online in Brain Child Magazine and Your Tango. As a coach, Shabnam mentors with Empowered Women International in Alexandria, Virginia, an organization that helps train low-income, immigrant, and refugee women how to be a successful entrepreneurs.. As a TV host, Shabnam hosts Dew Drops and Words. The show broadcasts to 6.1 million viewers in the Washington DC area.  In this conversation, we discuss: * The eye-opening story behind her groundbreaking book A Fractured Life * The boarding school letters and her first stories * The culture of silence in South Asian communities * How to help others going through tough times and get over “log kya sochenge” (What will people say) * Much, much more… Shabnam’s story is riveting – we cover a LOT in this conversation. Please enjoy. Connect with Shabnam * Website * Twitter * Instagram * Facebook * YouTube Listen to the podcast! (And please leave a review if you enjoyed it!)