{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsense-of-self-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fhetal-lmZKGchE","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"From Family Translator to Food Empire: Hetal Vasavada's Independence Journey","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/48991282-edc4-4b0b-a31b-3e2768caa8e8/ec2a0764-37a9-4cc9-b379-115401132770/hetal-20spotify-20thumbnail.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Discover Hetal’s powerful journey of self-discovery, identity, and resilience in this episode of \"Sense of Self.\" Growing up in a large immigrant family in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Hetal navigated the complexities of cultural differences, love languages expressed through food, and the challenges of forming friendships in a predominantly white environment.\n\nJoin hosts Gowri and Hetal as they delve into:\n\nThe impact of family dynamics and community on shaping identity\n\nThe humor and heartache of integrating cultures\n\nHetal’s experiences with ADHD and academic pressure\n\nHer transition from college to the food industry and the world of food blogging\n\nThe importance of self-advocacy, independence, and emotional well-being\n\nLessons learned from parenting and building a career in social media\n\nFrom childhood memories to finding her voice in the culinary arts, Hetal’s story is a testament to the power of children of immigrants and the impact of embracing one’s authentic self.\n\nSubscribe and join the conversation about community, identity, and personal growth—especially for women of color seeking their own sense of self"}