Soundarya Balasubramani, an author and entrepreneur who founded Unshackled, sheds light on the difficult realities faced by international students in the U.S. She shares her personal journey from O-1 visa denial to success, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in the process. The conversation dives into how the O-1 visa compares to the H-1B, the value of networking, and the supportive community created through Unshackled. Soundarya also discusses the impact of her writings, including her upcoming book A Thousand Days of Love, focusing on love, ambition, and personal growth.