This week Sidra Iqbal has a heart to heart with celebrated Pakistani TV personality Anoushey Ashraf.
Beyond the spotlight, Anoushey candidly reveals the realities of her journey. Brace yourself for an insightful conversation as she opens up about dealing with anxiety amidst the whirlwind of public attention, conquering the daunting fear of public speaking, and shares her experience with prevalent social stereotyping.
This episode promises an in-depth exploration of Anoushey's triumphs and challenges, offering a genuine glimpse into her resilient path of self compassion and care.
Anoushey Ashraf is a Pakistani VJ and actress. As a VJ, she appeared on the music channel MTV Pakistan. She has also acted in a play for PTV directed by Saira Kazmi in a 13-episode serial - in which her role was that of a best friend of the lead, played by Marina Khan. She is now the face of brands such as Ponds, Warid Telecom, L'Oreal, chinyere and MTV.
00:00-00:16: Introduction
00:17-03:53: How does Anoushay manage to bring people together?
03:54-04:49: The myriad passions of Anoushay Ashraf
04:50-06:21: Goals for the New Year
06:22-09:27: What made Anoushay Anxious?
09:28-11:14: How did TV happen?
11:15-11:44: Learning everything from Shafi Court
11:45-12:25: The TikTok Syndrome
12:26-13:57: Popularity at a Young age
13:58-15:46: Moments of Self-Doubt
15:47-17:43: Dealing with Insecurities
17:44-19:21: Projects that make you cringe
19:22-21:31: Body Shaming and Color Criticism
21:32-24:04: Dealing with Relationships as a Star
24:05-26:13: Changing yourself for People’s approval
26:14-27:50: Changing your surroundings for Peace
27:51-28:52: Did Anoushay ever want to be an Actor?
28:53-30:37: Anoushay's unusual Travel Choices
30:38-32:18: Is Anoushay planning on moving out of Pakistan?
32:19-33:29: Not sharing everything on Social Media
33:30-35:00: Life-long goals of Anoushay
35:02-36:18: Quality of life as a Woman
36:19-38:09: Advice to your 25-year-old self
38:10-38:59: Healthy Pressure in Life
39:00-39:51: Outro
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Anoushay Ashraf’s Guide to Self-Care and Overcoming Anxiety | Candid With Sidra Iqbal | Full Episode