S2E57: How Did Maheshwari Chauhan Break Barriers to Reach the Paris Olympics?

This week on the show, we are thrilled to welcome Maheshwari Chauhan, a trailblazing skeet shooter. As she prepares to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics, Maheshwari shares her inspiring journey into the world of skeet shooting, making history as the first woman from India to do so. In this episode, she delves into the importance of financial independence for women, the mental health challenges they face, and how she balances her life as a professional shooter with her role as a daughter-in-law in a traditional Rajasthani household. Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation.For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/how-did-maheshwari-chauhan-break-barriers-to-reach-the-paris-olympics/Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction(02:13) - Childhood and Early Life(03:56) - Challenges of being Unconventional(07:43) - Source of Inspiration(09:46) - Tips for an Aspiring Shooter(12:35) - Balance between Personal and Professional Lives(16:39) - Ups and Downs of Life(19:57) - Advice for Young Girls(22:51) - Biases Women Face(26:28) - Conversations and Societal Norms(29:03) - Mental Health and Women(33:37) - Midlife Rebooting(36:38) - Future Goals(40:14) - Rapid Fire RoundFollow The About Her Show on⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Website⁠⁠https://abouther.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For any other queries, email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Disclaimer:Guest views are their own. We don't endorse or take responsibility for their opinions on our podcasts and platforms.#BreakingBarriers #MaheshwariChauhan #SkeetShooting #ParisOlympics #WomenInSports #FinancialIndependence #MentalHealth #RajasthaniTraditions #Trailblazers #InspiringWomenThanks for listening!