Neelam Batra-Verma
About Neelam:
She was the owner and editor of ‘The Asian Outlook Magazine’ published in British Columbia, first of its own kind with articles in two languages, English and Hindi. She is the author of ‘1971 A War Story’, which is based on a real-life story, she’s also written many short stories and is fast moving in the world of paints and brushes.
The conversation with Neelam Batra-Verma revolves around her inspiring journey as a journalist and writer in a new cultural context. It delves into the unexpected challenges she faced, particularly related to gender power dynamics and internal discrimination. The discussion emphasizes the importance of togetherness in fostering a collective spirit, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of discrimination-based ideologies. Neelam's resilience and daily strategies, rooted in her passion for writing and painting, enabled her to overcome these challenges and achieve significant milestones such as publishing her own magazine and writing books.
The key takeaway is an encouragement for aspiring writers to start writing, journaling, and dedicating time each day to their craft, regardless of the subject matter. The conversation highlights the beauty of lived experiences, acknowledging shared struggles and the potential to impact others positively through perseverance and embracing life's unfolding journey.
Our second discussion revolves around Neelam’s journey from creativity to working with facts, offering a glimpse into her world of writing, painting, and a career with the legal team of the government of Canada.
The discussion touches on unexpected challenges in her journalistic and writing career, particularly related to gender power dynamics and internal discrimination. Neelam advocates for togetherness as the spirit of a collective, contrasting it with the pitfalls of discrimination-based ideologies. Despite challenges, her resilience and daily strategies enabled her to successfully publish her own magazine and books, with a second one on the way. Her work, centered around people's lives, forms a golden strand connecting her creative pursuits. The takeaway for aspiring writers is to start writing, allocate time daily, and persist, writing about anything significant. The conversation reflects a beautiful exploration of lived experiences, addressing universal truths, and encourages listeners to persevere and witness the unfolding beauty of life.
