In this episode, I ask sakshisindwani — one of India’s most prominent curve models, content creators, and body-positivity advocates a simple question: How do you measure success for yourself? If you’ve followed southasiantrailblazers at all over the past 9 Seasons, you know it’s one I love to ask. But Sakshi’s answer is one I’ll be putting to work myself: “How people meet me.” Sakshi Sindwani is the FIRST curve model to appear in a manishmalhotra05 bridal couture campaign; the FIRST Indian creator invited to the grammys. She broke ground as a curve model on the runway at #DubaiFashionWeek and #CannesFilmFestival. She’s walked for Gaurav Gupta and Papa Don’t Preach; she’s partnered with L’Oréal, Johnnie Walker, and Swarovski. But in response to this question, she relays the story of a mother-daughter duo she encountered — and their poignant reaction upon meeting her. (the details are in the episode). “It’s not a measure of success. It’s a measure of impact.” I am ever a skeptic ...