Ep15: Sukh Ojla on feeling left behind, mental health, identity & speaking your truth

Today, my guest is Sukh Ojla, one of the funniest, warmest and most inspirational women I know. We talk about her novel, Sunny, which I loved. In its pages, I found a character that was SO much like me, but flawed, struggling with life and her mental health, and hilarious, kind and warm. In this interview, we talk about the pressure around turning 30, the expectations upon women, difficult relationships with parents, friendships and establishing our identities with a mix of cultures, v...

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Welcome to The Diverse Bookshelf. I’m Samia Aziz, celebrating the power of literature and the voices of authors and change makers from the global majority. Join me as we explore the stories that inspire, connect, and transform our world. Each week I interview an inspiring guest about a whole host of themes and issues while focusing on diverse literature.  Let’s uncover the stories that truly matter—together.