S3E133: Healing Through Words: Menaka Raman on Storytelling, Women & Emotional Influence
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, we explore the theme Healing Through Words with storyteller, columnist, and award-winning children’s author Menaka Raman.
From her journey in advertising to writing stories that empower children and gently challenge social norms, Menaka reflects on how storytelling evolves with lived experience. She speaks about women’s voices, humour as honesty, motherhood and creativity, and the responsibility of writing for young minds.
This conversation highlights how words can offer comfort, build confidence, and quietly lead change, especially through empathy and imagination.
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Chapters:
(0:00) - Introduction
Introducing Menaka Raman and her journey as a storyteller.
(3:08) - A Defining Shift
Moving from advertising to purposeful writing.
(7:43) - How the Storytelling Lens Changes
Adapting stories across audiences and mediums.
(10:12) - Do Women Tell Stories Differently?
Exploring empathy, intuition, and narrative voice.
(13:34) - Far-Fetched Beginnings
Childhood imagination and early creative instincts.
(17:56) - Writing from Personal Experience
How lived moments shape authentic stories.
(23:09) - Creating Meaningful Characters
Building relatable, confident protagonists.
(28:11) - Between Being a Mother and a Writer
Holding space for creativity and care.
(34:28) - Navigating a Multi-Hyphenate Life
Doing many things without losing oneself.
(39:07) - How Stories Drive Change
Storytelling as influence and impact.
(42:20) - Using Humour in Writing
Why wit and warmth matter.
(45:34) - People We Look Up To
Mentors, influences, and inspiration.
(50:00) - Looking Back
Legacy, purpose, and lasting stories.
(53:50) - Rapid Fire 🔥
Quick reflections and playful insights.
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