'I called off my wedding 2 months out' with Sashi Perera
About this episode
Sashi Perera discusses her career transition from refugee lawyer to comedian, personal experiences with infertility, and the impact of losing her father on her life and work.
Hello! Today I’m joined by Sashi Perera. Sashi is a former refugee lawyer turned wildly successful comedian, who made the bold decision to change careers in her mid-30s. In this conversation, we dive into the moment Sashi realised her ex-partner was leading a double life, her journey into comedy, and how losing her dad reshaped her relationship with work and life. She also speaks openly and candidly about her experience with infertility, and why, after four years of trying, she and her partner Charlie made the difficult decision to stop. If you'd like to support Sashi, you can buy tickets to her upcoming show, Pear Tree, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival here or you can buy her book, Standstill, here! For support on the theme of pregnancy loss covered in this episode, contact Red Nose 1300 308 307, or head here. Thank you so much to Intrepid for supporting this episode of Inherited. Intrepid Travel's small group trips connect you with a local leader and like-minded travellers, helping you build lasting connections while experiencing the heart of each destination. Book at intrepidtravel.com or contact your travel agent. Your host today was Ruby Hall…
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