{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Half Betty","title":"Ragini Kapil: As A Canadian","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4055,"description":"During this episode Andrea and Krista are in conversation with Ragini Kapil, a Vancouver-based writer, director, performer, and educator. Inspired by her mother, a trailblazing Indo-Fijian educator in special education, Ragini's work is imbued with humor, empathy, and honesty. \nAfter a career in education, Ragini transitioned to the creative world but faced a challenging recovery from a back fracture and concussion. Despite these setbacks, she emerged stronger, writing and directing award-winning films, performing standup comedy, and teaching English to newcomers in Canada. Ragini's story underscores themes of resilience, compassion, authenticity, and visionary thinking. She shares her transformative journey, the impact of her cultural roots, and the importance of self-advocacy and joy in pursuing one's passions.\nIn this Half Betty episode, Andrea and Krista sit down with Ragini Kapil -  a Vancouver-based writer, director, performer, and educator. Inspired by her mother, a visionary Indo-Fijian special education teacher, Ragini brings humour, empathy, and honesty to everything she creates.\nAfter a successful career in education, Ragini transitioned into the creative world - a path disrupted by both a serious back fracture and a concussion. Her recovery was difficult, but also transformative. Emerging stronger, she went on to write and direct award-winning films, perform stand-up comedy, and teach English to newcomers in Canada.\nRagini’s story is one of resilience, vision, and deep compassion. In this conversation, she shares her journey, the impact of her cultural heritage, and the power of self-advocacy, authenticity, and joy in pursuing a purpose-driven life.\nBio\nRagini Kapil is a Vancouver-based writer, director, performer, and lifelong educator whose work is rooted in story, resilience, and reinvention. Inspired by her mother, an Indo-Fijian educator, Ragini grew up navigating life as an outsider - a perspective that sharpened her wit and storytelling...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vEzWCS6vcUw2LRSOfjnxGEp6u1I6lMpwgkxI-1ZpIAI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YTVj/YmRhMGRjOTFkMzk2/MDQxMGFlMDBiNmM1/M2Q2ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}