The Indian American Experience Podcast
In our country, Indian Americans are a group that defies being painted in one stroke, be it in political/ideological leanings, definition of identity, or perception of their place in society. So, why not then hear directly from a diverse group of Indian-Americans, or desis, their experience, through light-hearted, casual conversations, and see if we can find common threads, maybe shed some myths, and hear some interesting stories!
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The Indian American Experience Podcast
6: Sushila Shah - A Story of Many Firsts, Noble Aspirations and a Steely Will
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Not only is Sushila Shah’s story all of the above, but it is also a story of exuberant family love, sacrifice and support.
Sushila (85) is an engineer by training (the first woman engineering graduate at her university), and had a long career as a civil engineer during which she designed bridges and dams for irrigation projects in India, and worked as a design engineer for nuclear power plants in Pennsylvania and Iowa. She had a burning ambition to do good and make a difference, and as good luck would have it, ended up marrying a man very progressive for his time who solidly supported her, and a mother-in-law who also proudly uplifted her and ‘mothered’ her while she worked.
Sushila’s belief in karma keeps her level headed, and her sane and wise philosophy of not being reward-oriented helped her succeed in life.
Listen as she shares her chock full of wisdom, her spiritual journey, and her deep understanding of Reiki.
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