The Spark: Why I Needed This Space

In this very first episode of In Her Element, host Swati Upadhyay shares the story behind the podcast — what sparked it, why now, and what it means to be “in your element” as a woman in today’s world.From growing up with big dreams, to becoming a doctor, to pivoting into public health and rediscovering purpose through storytelling — this episode is raw, reflective, and a reminder that our journeys don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a space for women figuring it out, starting over, building something new, or simply needing to feel less alone.Come sit with Swati as she opens up about identity, imposter syndrome, and how community and conversation can change everything.