Why is divorce still a stigma –Vandana Shah – S3 Ep9 - Masala Podcast

Episode 9 September 21, 2021 00:41:46
Why is divorce still a stigma –Vandana Shah – S3 Ep9 - Masala Podcast
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Why is divorce still a stigma –Vandana Shah – S3 Ep9 - Masala Podcast

Sep 21 2021 | 00:41:46

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Show Notes

“My husband kicked me out of the house with less than £10 in my pocket…”

Meet Vandana Shah who went through a horrific divorce herself then went on to become an award-winning divorce lawyer, author, columnist and social entrepreneur.

After being thrown out from her husband’s home in the middle of the night with just Rs. 750 in her bank account (around 10 pounds), Vandana rebuilt her life and became a successful lawyer, author and role model for women going through abusive marriages.

Vandana is also the author of the bestseller ‘Ex Files’: The story of my divorce’ published by Penguin which looks at divorce through a humorous lens. The book is now a part of the Judicial College syllabus.

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