From BBC Newsroom to New Beginnings: Babita Sharma on Career Transformation

Sometimes, the most unexpected encounters lead to the most meaningful conversations. I met Babita Sharma on a flight from Belfast to London, and from the moment we started talking, I knew our paths had crossed for a reason. We connected over our shared experiences of career transitions, identity, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. In this new podcast episode, Babita Sharma—broadcaster, journalist, award-winning author, and documentarian—shares her powerful journey of reinvention. After 15 years at the BBC, covering major global events, she felt a deep pull to pivot, redefine success on her own terms, and embrace new creative outlets. We talk about the struggles of seeking external validation, navigating dual identities as daughters of immigrants, and how storytelling has been a tool for both healing and transformation in her life. If you’ve ever questioned your path or wondered if there’s more for you, this episode will inspire you to trust your intuition and take the leap. In This Episode, We Discuss:How Babita knew it was time to leave the BBC and trust her gutThe challenges of seeking external validation and shifting to self-approvalNavigating dual identities and embracing creativity for healingHow storytelling shapes cultural narratives and personal growth Read show notes: https://akuzmagroup.com/podcast/frombbcnewsroomtonewbeginnings Connect with Babita Sharma:Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and TwitterGrab her books:The Corner ShopPriya Mistry and the Paw Prints PuzzleWatch her TEDx talk on immigration here #BabitaSharma #LiveTheWidth #AnetaKuzma #Podcast #TheCornerShop #StorytellingMatters #MediaAndCulture #BBCJournalist #Journalism #ImmigrantExperience #DiversityAndInclusion #CreativeExpression #WritingLife #LiveWithPurpose #Reinvention #CareerChange #LifeTransitions #MindsetMatters #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #TrustYourGut #CourageToChange #OvercomingFear #WomenInBusiness #WomenInLeadership