Dakshima was a lawyer in Sri Lanka but had to abandon a successful career and flee because identifying as queer in Sri Lanka was a crime. She not only left behind everyone and everything she loved, but had to make a career change too. The first few months were brutal but Dakshima never gave up.
She is candid about accepting who she is and talks about finally finding love She has made it her aim to help other queer women, especially in the South Asian community.
As a motivational speaker, she works closely with universities and organizations in Calgary. Her name means guiding light. Discover how her platform guides others to overcome trauma.
Dakshima admits the difficulty of being a South Asian lesbian especially when she had to come out to her parents. Find out how they are finding a way to mend the glitch in their relationship.
And be further awed by this brave fighter, as she reveals more nuggets in the rapid fire round.
