On the Live The Width of Your Life podcast, we explore what it means to not only live the length of our life but instead the breadth, depth, and purpose of each day.

She shares her personal story of creating balance in her life by aligning her daily choices to life values, strategies to redefine success, and creating space for a bit of magic and synchronicity.

It's never too late to change! We don't need to have it all figured out to begin; we can take action daily, show up imperfectly, and be amazed and inspired by how beautiful life can be.

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—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 gut
The challenges of seeking external validation and shifting to self-approval
Navigating dual identities and embracing creativity for healing
How storytelling shapes cultural narratives and personal growth

Connect with Babita Sharma:

Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
Grab her books:
The Corner Shop
Priya Mistry and the Paw Prints Puzzle
Watch her TEDx talk on immigration here

A little bit about Babita Sharma:

Babita Sharma is a distinguished broadcaster, journalist, and award-winning author with over 15 years of experience at the BBC.

As Chief News Presenter, she has reported on major global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 U.S. elections, and the Black Lives Matter protests, earning the Asian Achievement Award.

Her acclaimed book The Corner Shop explores the social history of Britain's corner shops, inspired by her childhood in 1980s Britain. The book won a Business Book Award and was featured on BBC Radio Four and BBC Two’s Between the Covers Book Club. Babita has also authored a children’s book series, The Adventures of Priya Mistry, published by Hachette Children’s Group.

A leading voice on multicultural Britain, Babita has delivered a TED Talk on immigration and presented documentaries like Dangerous Borders: The Story of India & Pakistan, retracing her family’s journey 70 years after Partition. She chairs high-profile events, including the UN World Investment Forum, COP 27, and the World AI Summit.

Committed to diversity and mental health advocacy, Babita mentors BAME journalists and serves as a Trustee for United for Global Mental Health and Crescent Arts Northern Ireland. She is also a Patron of the South Asian Heritage Trust and Migration Museum UK. Babita is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Poetry at Queen’s University Belfast.

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