Fika With Vicky - Author Zohra Zoberi - Part 2 Of The Other I A Memoir

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Fika with Vicky is looking forward to spending more time with Author Zohra Zoberi as we explore the second half of her memoir The Other I. We’ll be rejoining her journey as she travels from Africa to Canada, where she’s been settled since 1976. Although, I’m not sure that settled is the correct word, because Zohra (like life) is always moving. She moves from job to job, home to home, and city to city until she finally moves into an accepting relationship with herself and her Other I. This discussion will include the obtaining of citizenship, starting a new life, living with dementia, and finding/making your place in the world. About The Other I: A Memoir - Settled in Canada since 1976 I also bring you exciting life stories from four different continents. By common definition—a Canadian of Indo-Pakistani origin, but in spirit, I’m a Global Citizen. Experience my attempts to achieve the best of both worlds Melding values from the East and the West Enjoying a fine process of combining, retaining, rejecting, and upholding! You’ll see how my Canadian dream is achieved, and when... at a certain point in my life, there is a Paradigm shift! About Zohra Zoberi - An award winning banker (20 yrs) Zohra made a career switch to manage an Optometric Dispensary Her poetry, short stories, and plays have been published in over two dozen anthologies in Canada and the USA. Four books to her credit are ‘True Colours’ From the Universe to the Inner Mind (eclectic poetry collection) ‘Questionably Ever After’ (published plays) also staged. “The Other I” a memoir zohraz.com. This bilingual author has appeared in radio & TV interviews, locally and abroad. Founder and Artistic Director of Bridging the Gap Productions with a mission of ‘Enlightenment through Entertainment’ 'Social Activism through Literary Arts' Winner of: 2 Performing Arts group Awards – 2007 and 2008 (From Mississauga Arts Council (Live plays staged in Mississauga) Literary Arts Award –2011 (Mississauga Arts Council) Ambassador of Peace Award -- Universal Peace Federation 2012 Woman of Courage Award - Endless Possibilities 2013 Nominated for other awards including Hazel McCallion Volunteer Award Her Story award Women's Federation 2023 Heritage Hero Award                              2023 Nominated for Literary Award                         2024 Mississauga Arts Council Won as: Top Artistic Director of a non profit organization by IAOTP (USA) 2018 (International Association of Top Professionals) see Press Release IAOTP Find Zohra Zoberi @ zohraz.com.