Limp Forward shares with readers how you overcame the obstacles in your path, such as having a disability, being a mother, and being a woman in a male-dominated world. Why was it important to share your story with the world?

Sharing my story was essential because our world needs a myriad of diverse voices from underprivileged and underrepresented groups. While I’ve always been a private person, I realized that influencing and adding value to the world meant sharing my experiences, so those who face similar challenges can find hope and inspiration in their pursuit of success. This book aims to connect with readers, making them feel less alone and offering insights into the experiences of being someone with disabilities, an immigrant, a mother, and a woman executive in the tech industry. Although revealing my personal journey meant sacrificing some privacy, I believe the potential impact makes it all worthwhile. After all, the world desperately needs more diverse voices to bring different perspectives and foster understanding.

In your book, you share the good and bad, your low moments, and your greatest achievements. I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?

When writing the book, I chose to be candid, sharing both the highs and lows, my achievements, and moments of vulnerability. The most challenging part was addressing my battle with depression during a period of my life when I was a pregnant mother juggling a demanding high-tech career. Revealing such personal struggles to the world was intimidating and scary, as I had tried to keep those dark moments to myself. However, I knew that sharing the complete story, both the ups and downs, was crucial. This memoir is not a vanity project; it’s my authentic, honest, and unique voice speaking to the world, with the hope of influencing someone else’s life positively. By baring my soul like an old friend to the reader, I wanted them to live and feel the emotions of my experiences truly. That’s the true power of a memoir—to enable readers to live another person’s life without becoming someone else.

This memoir will outlive me and serve its purpose in reflecting the complexity of human nature through my life. I believe that sharing the struggles and internal battles alongside the achievements is essential, as it unveils the unseen side of every person. Through my story, readers can relate to their own experiences, knowing that beneath external success lies a meaningful internal journey. Acknowledging both sides of the narrative resonates deeply and imparts a powerful message about the significance of understanding our inner selves.

With so much history with your family and the challenges you faced personally to reach your goals, it is awe-inspiring to witness how your determination has paid off. What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book and highlight to readers?

With a rich family history and personal challenges on the path to my goals, I aimed to emphasize some key ideas in this book. Firstly, knowing oneself clearly is paramount when striving for success—understanding the ‘why’ behind our desires and being willing to make sacrifices to achieve them. Breaking down big goals into smaller steps and persevering until they’re achieved is crucial. The success that emerges from such a journey may not always be externally recognized, but the growth and self-discovery along the way are the most valuable rewards.

What is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?

Ultimately, I hope readers take away a powerful message from my story: to be bold, determined, authentic, and to embrace the fullness of their lives. Living life to the fullest and making the most of the opportunities we have been given is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. By sharing my journey, I aspire to inspire others to overcome their challenges, embrace their uniqueness, and forge ahead with unwavering determination.

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