Suggested questions

1You moved from Nepal to Australia as an international student and had to rebuild your life in a completely new environment. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in those early years?

2You often speak about turning struggle into strength. What did that process actually look like for you when you were still in the middle of uncertainty, grief, and personal reinvention?

3Many people feel they need to overcome adversity before they can start building a meaningful life. How did adversity become the place where your purpose was formed?

4For international students and young immigrants, why is a sense of belonging so important, and what happens when someone feels like they do not truly belong anywhere?

5You talk about creating a “home away from home.” What are some practical ways students and immigrants can begin building emotional belonging in a foreign country?

6You believe wellbeing should come before achievement. Why do so many students put their health last, and how can they start changing that mindset without feeling guilty?

7How did your own experiences with language barriers, cultural adjustment, and identity shifts shape the way you now support other international students?

8Your work through The Rising Age is focused on helping people move from survival mode into growth and possibility. What does that shift look like in real life?

9From a women’s empowerment perspective, what does it mean for a woman to rebuild herself quietly, especially when she is carrying responsibilities, expectations, or emotional pain that others may not see?

10What would you say to someone listening who feels lost, disconnected, or behind in life, but still wants to believe their story can become something meaningful?