More Than Survival: Motherhood, Cancer, and Community with Shruti Babu

In this heartfelt episode of Unscripted with Karishma Patel, I sit down with Shruti Babu — a mom of two, breast cancer survivor, and founder of SAMOSA, a collective created to bring South Asian creators together through connection, community, and storytelling.

Shruti opens up about her journey through breast cancer — from the diagnosis to the emotional and societal challenges she faced — and how she turned that pain into a mission to empower others. We talk about what it really means to find strength in vulnerability, to redefine beauty and identity after illness, and to build a life rooted in gratitude and purpose.

This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring — a reminder that survival isn’t just about making it through, but about rediscovering yourself along the way.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Navigating breast cancer as a South Asian woman and mother
• The mental, emotional, and physical healing process
• Handling societal stigma and unsolicited opinions
• Creating SAMOSA and the importance of representation
• Redefining confidence, femininity, and community after hardship

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