Despite The Challenges: Recent Episodes
Despite Challenges
Some of us face tremendous obstacles in life yet still find the strength to rise above them all. Host Ritu Chopra in her show ‘Despite The Challenges’ aka DTC, highlights the achievements of people who have overcome impeding circumstances to be successful and realize their dreams. Their life stories of triumph and trial are truly inspirational.
23 years ago, after her husband's death, Asha Gurunathan was diagnosed with breast cancer. She not only discusses her difficulty on beating the cancer, but her life afterwards: having to find a new job, keeping her health insurance, discrimination and finding her strength in an unsupportive community. Ms. Ritu Chopra provides a heartwarming interview on Ms. Gurunathan's perseverance and determination to achieve both personal and professional wellness.
Program Director of Good Grief, an organization that serves those who have lost loved ones, such as: a mom, dad, brother or sister, Jesse Bassett talks about how he provides education through advocacy in the Princeton/Morristown area. Ms. Ritu Chopra interviews Mr. Bassett on how this important organization started, in 2004, and the need to help grieving individuals.
Born with only a left hand hasn't stopped Cindy. Humble enough to say her greatest challenge was "tying her shoelaces," Cindy has invented and achieved more than anyone thought was possible. Ms. Ritu Chopra interviews Ms. Muchoki on her undiagnosed handicap, how she lives with it, and her miraculous ability to invent and accomplish.
17 years ago, when Natalie moved out of her home country of western Africa, leaving the comfort of her extended family, she had to adapt to the new culture and environment of the United States. On a journey to rebuild her relationships. Ms Cabinda is interviewed by Ms. Ritu Chopra on the challenges of "starting over" and her book Regroup, Refocus and Rebuild.
Program Director of Good Grief, an organization that serves those who have lost loved ones, such as: a mom, dad, brother or sister, Jesse Bassett talks about how he provides education through advocacy in the Princeton/Morristown area. Ms. Ritu Chopra interviews Mr. Bassett on how this important organization started, in 2004, and the need to help grieving individuals.