S3E146: It’s Never Too Late: Kavita Atroley on Returning to Academics, Reinventing Herself & Empowering Women

About this episode

Kavita Atroley shares her journey of returning to academics and empowering women after years of prioritizing family.

What happens when a woman chooses herself after 25 years of choosing everyone else? In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I’m in conversation with Kavita Atroley, who returned to academics after decades of being a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law, only to discover a new purpose in motivational and leadership coaching. We talk about self-doubt, identity, family expectations, and the courage it takes to begin again. This is a story of quiet strength, late beginnings, and the power of listening to your inner voice. This episode sits within our Care & Choices pillar, exploring the realities of caregiving, the weight of expectations, and the powerful moment when a woman chooses herself. ✨ If you’ve ever felt “it’s too late,” this conversation will make you think again. 🎧 Tune in and be inspired to start your next chapter. The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India . For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/kavita-atroley/ Chapters: (0:00) 🌟 A New Beginning Setting the stage for a powerful story of rediscovery and reinvention. (4:03) 🏡 The Years That Shaped Her…

People in this episode

Host: Sangeeta Relan

Guest: Kavita Atroley

Topics covered

• self-discovery
• women empowerment
• academic reinvention
• family expectations
• motivational coaching

Keywords

• self-doubt
• identity
• caregiving
• late beginnings
• inner voice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The AboutHer Show

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