Entrepreneur Zamiha Desai MBE talks to Smita Joshi about how she rebuilt her life with courage and purpose — creating space for healing, connection and service by building a community.
Struggling with these questions?
– How do I cope with grief after losing a loved one?
– Why do I feel alone even when I’m surrounded by people?
– How do I speak up in a traditional family without feeling ashamed?
– How do I protect myself from negativity or nazar?
– How do I build a meaningful, heart-led community that truly helps people?
In this deeply moving episode, Smita Joshi sits down with Zamiha Desai, founder of RecommendAsian and ProfessionalAsian, to explore the emotional and spiritual realities behind loss, leadership, cultural silence — and finding strength when life breaks you open.
Zamiha shares:
– How to find your voice as a woman, even when silence is expected
– How to ask for help without guilt or fear of judgement
– How she turned sudden widowhood into a purpose-led movement
– A grounded, empowering take on energy, nazar, and spiritual protection
– How to build community without ego — by listening, responding, and leading with love
This is a story of resilience, soul connection, and the quiet power of trusting yourself — even when the world tells you not to.
