Comparison shows up everywhere in a woman’s life. Skin tone. Jewellery. Success. Social media. Even the woman you used to be. But who taught women to measure themselves this way?
In this episode, the four women who make up Ladies in Power, Sandeep, Meeka, Dr. Mahsa Soraya, and Gurvinder, explore the powerful role comparison plays in how women see themselves and each other.
From colourism and beauty standards to wealth, status, and motherhood, the conversation examines how society quietly teaches women to measure their worth. Skin tone, jewellery, body changes, children’s education, and the pressure of Instagram perfection all become part of the discussion.
Sandeep reflects on reading the matrimonial section of a newspaper as a teenager and noticing how women were described by complexion using words like fair, wheatish, and sandish. She remembers wondering where she fit within those categories and what those labels were quietly teaching about beauty, identity, and belonging.
Meeka, who spent almost thirty years working in media and public facing industries, shares the emotional experience of comparing herself to the woman she used to be. She asks a powerful question. What are you attaching wrinkles, aging, and change to? Drawing from the teachings of Tony Robbins, she reminds listeners that the meaning we attach to change shapes how we experience it. Change the story, change your life.
Dr. Mahsa Soraya expands the conversation by pointing out how comparison appears in many forms, from skin tone and cosmetic treatments like botox to symbols of status such as larger diamonds. She also highlights the irony surrounding colourism. While some women try to lighten their skin, others seek the sun to darken theirs, revealing how deeply cultural standards influence the way beauty and success are defined.
Gurvinder brings the conversation back to personal growth, encouraging women to shift their focus away from competing with others and toward becoming a better version of themselves.
The women also acknowledge cultural icons like Pamela Anderson, Cher, and Kylie Jenner, who each represent different generations navigating beauty, aging, and public scrutiny in the spotlight.
What begins as a conversation about colourism grows into a deeper exploration of psychology, identity, and the human need to feel valued.
In the end, the women arrive at a simple truth.
Whatever gives you peace is the answer. The rest is simply a waste of energy and time
When you catch yourself comparing, whose standard are you actually trying to live up to?
🤝 MEET THE HOSTS
Our panel brings together professional expertise and real world experience:
Meeka Caissie ~Founder of LIP, Decade Strategist for Women
Dr. Mahsa Soraya ~Founder of Angel Care Dental, Dr of Dentistry
Sandeep K. Bhatha ~Founder of Like New Only, Registered Dietitian
Gurvinder Dhol ~Energy Psychology Practitioner
🎬 CREDITS Produced by Ladies in Power, Edited by Mackenzie Chang, Intro Music Gregory Natale
Intro Photoshoot Credit Www.Lovespired.com
🌐 CONNECT with Meeka Caissie https://WorkWithMeeka.com
Sandeep's Website ➡️ https://LikeNewOnly.com
Dr. Mahsa Soraya's Dental Office ➡️ https://www.AngelCareDental.com
Gurvinder Dohl ➡️ https://oureudaemonia.com
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