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15# No More Hiding: Embracing Her Daughter's Autism & Breaking Barriers in the Asian Community with Anu Mahli
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In this powerful episode, Anu Mahli Cheema opens up about her remarkable journey of balancing motherhood, wellness, and entrepreneurship, while confronting deep-rooted cultural expectations. Once a successful makeup artist turned educator, Anu is now the co-founder of Arwyn Co.—a mushroom supplement brand inspired by her daughter’s unique needs and radiant spirit.
Anu shares the emotional and, at times, isolating experience of raising twins, including her daughter Arwyn, who has autism. As a South Asian woman, she candidly reflects on the pressure to maintain appearances, the silence surrounding neurodiversity in the community, and how cultural stigmas led her to hide her daughter’s diagnosis for years.
But what began in secrecy transformed into a journey of radical acceptance and advocacy. Anu speaks openly about the moment everything shifted—the decision to no longer conform to outdated stereotypes and instead stand boldly in her truth. She reveals how mindset, fitness, and spirituality became her lifelines, empowering her to rise above guilt and embrace holistic health for her family and herself.
This conversation is a raw and inspiring reminder of the power of resilience, the strength found in vulnerability, and the healing that comes from breaking generational cycles. Anu’s story is a celebration of motherhood, cultural reclamation, and the beauty of building something meaningful from a place of authenticity and love.
Resources and Links:
# The Asian Female Entrepreneur Club
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