S4 Episode 21: A View From the Front Desk

Bound by the Cloak

In this episode, we explore the unique experience of growing up in a motel as a family business, where the line between home and work blurs in the most fascinating ways. Our guest, Foram Mehta, reflects on her childhood spent amidst the hustle and bustle of transient guests, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of motel life. She shares stories of the diverse travelers who passed through, the lessons learned from her parents about entrepreneurship and resilience, and how this unconventional upbringing shaped her identity.

Foram is a storyteller, freelance journalist, editor, and content developer.