As an 11 year old girl, Parul Banka made a bold decision. She said no to India\u2019s caste system and to a patriarchal society which makes life harder for girls. \n\nEventually, her desire to explore new places and seek opportunities in the wider world took her away from India and to the UK,\n\nand following a devastating cancer diagnosis at the tender age of 34,\n\n\u2063Parul made another decision:\n\nTo pursue her passion for stories, and helping people connect with their stories powerfully, as a profession. \n\u2063\nShe launched her coaching practice \u2063focused on helping coaches access the power in their personal stories and use them as a tool for impact and change. \n\u2063\nWith this work, she found what made her heart sing. \u2063\n\u2063\nOh, I love that so much. \u2063\n\u2063\nWe talk in detail about Parul\u2019s formative life experiences, \u2063\n\u2063\nthe pain and liberation of stripping away our identities \u2063\n\u2063\nand how to connect powerfully with our stories to grow our businesses and amplify our impact. \u2063\n\u2063\nTo learn more about Parul, visit her website: www.caramelcoaching.com and follow her on Facebook/coachparulbanka . I reached Parul at her home in London, England.