In this episode of "The Courage to Identify" Podcast, I will be answering one of the most common questions that every person on the planet faces at some point: "When are you tying the knot?" Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married, people always seem to be curious about your relationship status and when you plan to take the plunge. Women have changed from years and centuries ago thanks to technology, career access, evolution of culture, freedom of self, practicing human rights and much more. When women have changed, their responsibilities and priorities have changed, is it relevant to expect women to take this life decision lightly? Is it relevant to ask today's women to follow traditional societal expectations of marriage? Listen to the full episode of "The Courage to Identify" Podcast playing everywhere podcasts are streaming.  #marriage #indian #wedding #identity #podcast Follow on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel Website: www.sharonangel.com

Women tend to over-extend themselves that they end up living another’s life or living for their children. They take on burdens that are not their own and forget to celebrate the small wins in life. Growing older, this leads to lack of self confidence, zero drive to achieve in life and resentment.  In Episode 4 of “The Courage to Identify” Podcast, my guest Ektha Agarwal speaks about breaking the savior mentality that South Asian women learn. This is a generational habit that needs to be broken so women empower themselves to fully live in courage and empower their children to make healthy decisions for their life.  Ektha Aggarwal is an experienced licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and Founder of the group practice Shakti Therapy and Healing Services. Shakti Therapy offers a holistic and psychotherapeutic approach to help clients realize that we are an integral part of the vast and complex web of life - that the health of the whole is intimately connected with the health of the individual. Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel Website: www.sharonangel.com

Getting a green card or a passport to another country can be glamorous but the process involves an emotional toll that no one tells you about. Dreams can be courageous and beautiful but when turning them into reality, the process might seem difficult almost wanting to quit. This episode is to learn the pros and cons of immigration (immigrating) to help you be prepared for the move.    Find out more on "The Courage to Identify" Podcast as we speak with Mariam Masumi to learn the emotional and financial cost of moving to a different country.    Ms. Masumi is the Principal Attorney and Owner of Johnson & Masumi, P.C., a boutique immigration law firm near Washington D.C. that has helped thousands of immigrants for more than 3 decades.  She has been exclusively practicing immigration law for more than 12 years, representing clients from more than 50 countries in a variety of complex immigration cases.  She handles family immigration cases, as well as humanitarian, deportation, naturalization, and employment-based cases. She enjoys sharing information on immigration law on social media and has amassed a following of nearly 200,000 followers combined on TikTok and Instagram. Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel Website: www.sharonangel.com

The reward to finding who you are and living your full self is freedom, but the consequence to making that decision to live in freedom is being isolated by those who don’t get your why. In this episode of "The Courage to Identify" Podcast we speak with April and Beecher, who promised to marry before God and family only to go through an intense roller coaster of identity issues. Both chose to stay in the marriage and deal with each other's insecurities, only to find freedom and advocate that freedom for others.    Listen now to Season Three of "The Courage to Identify" Podcast as it challenges you to find your freedom of self and deal with issues of self worth, sexual assault, strict conservative rules, hate from religious people, loneliness and desperation. When scripture is used to isolate and hurt instead of uniting and being kind, how do you navigate that? Find the tools to navigate hate that Christians propagate in Episode 2.    My guests in this episode are April and Beecher. April Ajoy is a content creator who uses humor to shine light on the harmful, toxic and sometimes just weird traits of American Christianity. As a preacher's kid, she was deep in conservative evangelicalism. Still a Christian, she now identifies as a "recovering conservative" and is navigating through her own faith deconstruction journey through a comedic lens on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter. Her content has been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN, The Young Turks, Newsweek and more. She co-hosts the Evangelicalish podcast where she weekly dives into the good, the bad and the ugly of Christian Nationalism and evangelicalism. She has been married to her partner, Beecher, for 8 years and they have two daughters together. Beecher Reuning (they/them) is a non-binary filmmaker and professor living in East Tennessee with their wife and two children. They have a passion for creating films that deconstruct oppressive gender and sociological norms, often infusing their work with high-concept humor. April and Beecher also released podcast series called The Non-Binary Marriage that shares their journey of accepting Beecher's gender identity as non-binary.   To follow Sharon and hear about her book and podcast: Facebook:⁠ www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld⁠ Twitter:⁠ www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sharonangelig⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok⁠ YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/SharonAngel⁠ Website: ⁠www.sharonangel.com⁠

A simple yes or no can change our life but these decisions come with a reward or consequence. We are happy when we get a reward. It’s a dopamine hit. But how do we deal with the consequence that our choices bring?  Many suffer from indecisiveness because of the fear of the struggle that strong decisions can bring. The possibility of being alone, isolated and not walking in the familiar can be daunting. Tune into this season of “The Courage to Identity” podcast and I speak about navigating these choices.  You don’t want to miss it!  Podcast streaming everywhere podcasts are available. Listen now!  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel Website: www.sharonangel.com

On what would have been Roe v. Wade’s golden anniversary, the United States has entered a new era in which abortion is no longer a constitutional right. In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruling overturned a 50 year legislation to state that abortion is illegal. Today, almost 24 restrict access to abortion.  Every choice has a consequence and though reproductive rights were used to correct people’s mistakes, the overturn of Roe v. Wade left women to suffer on the doctor’s table without no proper protocols in place. Research shows that women of color were the most affected as they lost the right to an abortion on basis of rape and incest.  The stance toward pro-life or pro-choice is based on religion and personal values but is it worth celebrating political identity when a choice hurts the minority group of a society? My guest Pastor Kevin Wilson is the Digital/ Social Media Co-ordinator for Andrews University. As an ordained minister in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, "Chaplain Chai" is passionate about helping people think meaningfully about life so that they can live their lives meaningfully. When he’s not creating content for his alma mater, he spends time nurturing a growing tribe of half a million chai-loving friends across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, by using chai as a medium for storytelling. He also cohosts the "Faith and Chai Podcast" where he creates space for conversations at the intersection of South Asian culture, theology, and meaningful living. Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel Website: www.sharonangel.com

Dedicated to all survivors of violent crime. We discuss why domestic violence, sexual violence and physical assault takes place. This episode takes you through parenting children and how to not overprotect them but empower with tools and courage to face the unknown.    Patricia Wenskunas is the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and has gained national renown for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives.   If you are experiencing any violence, contact local authorities immediately.   Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

Dedicated to all survivors of violent crime. We discuss why domestic violence, sexual violence and physical assault takes place. This episode delves into a story of survival and how to guide victims through the recovery process. Patricia Wenskunas is the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and has gained national renown for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives. If you are in danger or experiencing violence, contact local authorities immediately.  Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/ THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

For those who live in India or follow Indian news, you would be familiar with the Marital Rape Issue in 2022. In this episode, we discuss the concept of consent for both married and unmarried women. What does the Indian Penal Code say about this and why is it important for married women to have this right? When married women do not have this inherited right, what things happen to them? India had polarizing opinions on this issue. Listen as we break down this concept, the legal system and learn the reaction of society when it comes to a woman’s consent.    Vakasha Sachdev is Associate Editor - Legal at The Quint. A graduate of National Law School of India University, Bangalore, he has worked at commercial law firms in London and Bengaluru, and is qualified to practice in India as well as England & Wales. Through his work at The Quint, Vakasha attempts to make complex legal issues accessible for everyone.  ----------------------- Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

Women around the world are shamed for actions that are not their fault. They bear the heavy weight of emotional, verbal, mental and physical abuse by an intimate partner or a close male family member. The reason to bear this shame is widely to stand by the honor of the man. During modern times, though women add to the honor of the man and his family by contributing to income, status and expansion, the idea that a man’s honor is tied to her body has not changed. Should women be honored for their individual work and contribution? Should the definition of a man’s honor be redefined? Listen as we explore the value for life and why the murder of a woman’s honor can be harmful for both man and woman.    Our guest is Rana Husseini - Internationally recognized human rights activist, gender trainer and a senior journalist with more than 25 years experience in the Middle East and North Africa. https://www.ranahusseini.com   WARNING - This episode is not recommended for those under 18. ------------------------ Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

Is this topic too much for you?   Most people are not raised with the conversation of a woman’s fertility or anatomical construction of her body. The modernisation of our world and the demand that work places on women has increased by a staggering percent adding more pressure on a pregnant mother to deliver a healthy baby while being productive at work. Sometimes, life throws curve balls and women are not able to get pregnant when they want/how they want. This episode is about the option of surrogacy. Though it might not be for everyone, this increasingly popular technique to expand a family has helped many couples safely have a child. Listen to our conversation and find out if you identify with this option while struggling to have a child.    Our guest, Ariel Taylor is a four-time surrogate and Fertility Therapist based in Ontario, Canada. She provides specialized psychotherapy and support for the fertility community through her 100% virtual private practice, Carried With Love. Ariel also uses her Instagram account, @carried.with.love, to educate her audience about surrogacy and all forms of assisted reproduction.    WARNING - This episode is not recommended for those under 18. ------------------------ Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

Have you noticed that as we grow, we pick up on discrimination against a certain religion or culture because people around us have those biases? It takes much rewiring to first, recognise that we are biased and second, to unlearn those biases. In this episode, I talk to Soraya Deen who is different from me but also similar to me. Listen to our conversation on seeing differences, yet coming together on account of our similarities. Our identity is shaped by things that we agree and disagree upon but it’s vital to acknowledge our biases to survive in a divided world by practicing unity, harmony and freedom.    About Soraya Deen: Lawyer, award winning international activist, community organizer and motivational speaker. Works to defend human rights and dignity of women of faith. Contact: soraya@omnialeadership.org ---------------------- Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

In general, girls are not taught the value of money or the ways to save, budget and spend earnings. It is common to think that the man of the house provides and women spend within the budget both before and after marriage. Because of this, girls struggle in their relationship with finances when real life begins. To change this narrative, we speak to Mahalene Dulay about how working women, home makers, young girls and teens can have a healthy view of money. This way women can have a better sense of financial identity by knowing how to control their expenses.   About our guest - As a proud daughter of Filipino immigrants who started with very little and retired as successful business owners, Mahalene knew that she was destined to be an entrepreneur herself.  Mahalene is the founder and lead wealth advisor for Modern Wealth Collective™; her passion and mission lies in helping women of color be smarter and confident with their money through education, community and making money talk fun!   IG, FB and LinkedIn: @modernwealthcollective Website: www.modernwealthcollective.com ---------------------- Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

This episode we talk about red flags in Indian arranged marriage scenarios. Do you know when is the right time to get married? Are you ready? When you have not thought about marriage but getting ready to be given away what are things you should be aware of? We talk dowry, an age old tradition and taboo topic with our guest Kavya Sukumar - Journalist, Writer. She tells her story of how she said no to a dowry and advocated in small ways to help her sister-in-law stand up for herself. Listen and make decisions for your marriage that will help make your identity stronger. --------------------------- Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

When you’re on a journey to becoming fully who you are, you will notice red flags in relationships, friendships, women, men, religion, culture, politics and society. This season of “The Courage to Identify” podcast is all about finding those red flags for you, making right decisions and still choosing to be brave to walk into your full identity. In this season I talk to experts, survivors, journalists and interesting people who have been through so much in life. Follow my podcast, listen to these stories and make better life decisions to become a better you. The Courage to Identify Podcast available on all streaming platforms. Website: www.sharonangel.com

In this episode, I'm talking about what makes freedom truly valuable, the meaning of persecution, and the responsibility and accountability of those who call themselves believers. Listen as I break down the difference between religion and faith. Knowing this difference is the key to finding identity. More on sharonangel.com

Ever been bombarded with peer pressure so much that you want to run away? This one is for you. Find out how to take on stress and navigate through your identity. More on sharonangel.com

Who is a third culture kid? "You've spent an absurd and probably unhealthy amount of time on airplanes" and "You're a food snob because you've sampled the best and most authentic of every possible cuisine" says Rega Jha on BuzzFeed. I fully agree as I am one. Are you a third culture kid? Often find yourself traveling and confused about who you are? Today, we talk about third culture kids and how they navigate life and identity. Listen and find out if you are one.  We'll gladly take you in. More on sharonangel.com

What will you do when you have everything going against you? Will you choose to live that phase fully? More on this week's episode to explore the denials and freedoms women and girls experience today. Follow for more on Sharonangel.com

We have all faced some kind of loss in our life. It might be the death of a loved one, financial loss, loss in relationships or even health issues but have we ever processed it fully? Renewal of our sadness takes time but seems like there’s a stigma around mourning. Here’s my take on grief and what happens when we take on the unforeseen circumstances with courage. More thoughts on identity at sharonangel.com