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\u201cI was told over and over to change my name to the point where I lost out on a lot of things. But I never felt that was something I was going to do. And I didn't want to compromise that.\u201d\nSheetal Sheth is an acclaimed author, actress/producer, cancer graduate, and activist. She\u2019s the author of \u201cAlways Anjali\u201d and its sequel, \u201cBravo Anjali\u201d - which are among Raman and his daughter\u2019s FAVORITE books. Sheetal\u2019s stories challenge us to bring our full selves to the table, and challenge a world that keeps that from being a reality.\nSheetal\u2019s an outspoken advocate - with op-eds in CNN, The Daily Beast and Thrive Global. And more recently, as an author, Sheetal\u2019s a part of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) - a leading literary nonprofit\xa0- who is celebrating and engaging kids in the important topic of Diversity. RIF\u2019s hosting a celebratory event on MARCH 2 (\u201cRead Across America Day\u201d) rallytoread.org/readacrossamerica - alongside Chelsea Clinton, Sandra Boynton, Miguel Cardona (U.S. Secretary of Education) and many more.\nIn a conversation about growing up with a \u201cfunny sounding\u201d name - you\u2019ll hear of some of the stories that shaped Sheetal - and so many of our experiences, and how she\u2019s chosen to share a new perspective for us all going forward. And tune in for a \u201cvery special\u201d reading at the top of the episode, with some voices you\u2019ve heard, and some voices you\u2019ve heard about...\nLEARN ABOUT SHEETAL:\n\nsheetalsheth.com/books\n\ninstagram.com/beneaththesheetz\n\ntwitter.com/sheetalsheth\n\nrallytoread.org/readacrossamerica\n\neventbrite.com/e/reading-inspires-a-rally-to-read-special-webcast-goes-live-at-9am-et-registration-221645406377.\n\nMENTIONS\n\n\nBOOK: Always Anjali: goodreads.com/en/book/show/35494942-always-anjali\n\n\n\nBOOK: Bravo Anjali (2021): goodreads.com/book/show/58027916-bravo-anjali\n\n\n\nFILM: Dead Poets Society (1989): imdb.com/title/tt0097165\n\n\n\nPERSON : Nikole Hannah-Jones (Journalist): nikolehannahjones.com\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices