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b"\\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"