Why is our idea of beauty so narrow – Joti Gata-Aura – S3 Ep8 – Masala Podcast

Episode 8 September 21, 2021 00:42:15
Why is our idea of beauty so narrow – Joti Gata-Aura – S3 Ep8 – Masala Podcast
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Why is our idea of beauty so narrow – Joti Gata-Aura – S3 Ep8 – Masala Podcast

Sep 21 2021 | 00:42:15

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Show Notes

“I was told I had Vitiligo at 20 & told there was no real cure for it…”

Meet Joti Gata-Aura, a Body Positivity Spokesperson & Social Media Advocate. Joti was diagnosed with Vitiligo at a young age. But she turned a difficult situation into a fantastic body. positivity movement. 

In this episode, Joti & Sangeeta talk about why our culture only offers space for a very limited beauty aesthetic. And how important it is for younger and older people to feel comfortable in their own skin.

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