Saying Yes to Life: Asha Mevlana’s Courageous Journey

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At 24 years old, Asha Mevlana’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. What could have been a story defined by fear instead became a turning point that gave her permission to live differently. Instead of playing it safe, Asha created a list of everything she had always been too afraid to try—and started saying yes. That decision led her on an extraordinary journey: moving to Los Angeles to pursue music, touring the world as a violinist, performing with major artists, and eventually becoming the lead violinist for the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Along the way, Asha also embraced unconventional adventures—living in a custom tiny house featured on Tiny House Nation, traveling internationally with a community of families while raising her toddler, and documenting her experiences in her new memoir To Hell With No Adventures. In this inspiring conversation, Asha shares how fear doesn’t disappear—you simply learn to move forward despite it. She also talks about becoming a single mom through surrogacy, surviving a second cancer diagnosis, and how her perspective on success has shifted from chasing achievements to living with more peace and presence. Her story is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking the next small step, even when it feels uncomfortable.To find out more about Asha and her work, visit https://www.ashamevlana.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

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