# S3E144: From Air Force One to Heartlines: Chandrani Ghosh on Power, Identity & Finding Her Voice

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Podcast: [The AboutHer Show with Sangeeta Relan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-abouther-show-with-sangeeta-relan-6385791)
Published: 2026-04-02T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Chandrani Ghosh, author of Heartlines , shares her journey from covering the Clinton White House and the Forbes Rich List to writing a novel that explores love, identity, ambition, and moral choices. Through Sharmila Basu’s story, we explore the emotional realities behind success, the Indian-American experience, and the courage it takes to claim one’s voice. Part of our Healing Through Words series, this conversation reflects the pillars of Power & Leadership and Voice & Visibility, showing how storytelling can become a powerful way to examine identity, influence, and the narratives we choose to own. The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India . For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/chandrani-ghosh/ Chapters: (0:00) 🎙️ From Newsrooms to Novels Chandrani Ghosh introduces her journey from global journalism to becoming a debut novelist. (2:48) 🌍 A Life Across Continents She reflects on how living in multiple global cities shaped her identity and storytelling voice. (5:23) 📰 Inside a Global Journalism Career Chandrani talks about her years at Time , Forbes , & Business Standard and the lessons journalism taught her. (8:06) ✈️ Reporting from Air Force One A fascinating account of covering the Clinton White House & witnessing political power up close. (10:49) 💼 Encounters with Billionaires Stories from working on the Forbes Rich List and what she learned from the world’s wealthiest individuals. (13:27) ✍️ Turning Real Experiences into Fiction How her exposure to power and influence helped shape the characters in Heartlines . (14:04) ❤️ Writing a Love Triangle with Depth Why she chose a love triangle to e…

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