In this episode BAPS Better Living: Inspired, we sit down with Dr. Hemali Patel - neurologist, educator, mother, and children’s book author - whose journey is rooted in resilience, representation, and spiritual grounding.

Hemali shares how she navigated the demanding years of medical training while staying connected to her satsang values, drawing strength and perspective through long hours, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of caring for patients.

Inspired by a lack of representation in the stories she read as a child, Hemali now writes children’s books that help young readers feel seen, included, and

connected to their cultural identity - all while balancing motherhood and a thriving academic career.

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What does it mean to live your values with confidence in a constantly changing world?

In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living, Palak and Akshara share heartfelt reflections on how faith, family, and community shape not only what we believe - but who we become.

From childhood experiences of trying to fit in to watching their children embrace their Hindu American identity with pride, they explore how understanding the deeper meaning behind traditions transforms rituals into sources of strength. Through stories of volunteering and everyday family moments, they reveal how dharma becomes a living guide rather than just a set of rules.

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In this episode, we sit down with Roma Patel, Digital Risk & AI Lawyer, to explore how humility and self-awareness can help shape authentic leadership. Roma shares how humility isn’t about shrinking yourself - it’s about staying centered, clear, and aligned with your values, especially in competitive spaces like corporate law.

Drawing inspiration from her spiritual guide, Roma reflects on how inner grounding influences her approach to leadership, service, and decision-making.

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