ABOUT APARNA

The greatest professional transformation begins when we dare to lead as our full, unedited selves.

For years, I believed success meant meeting every expectation—until 20+ million Netflix viewers called me 'unlikable' for having standards. That moment became my breakthrough: I proved bold authenticity doesn’t hold you back—it propels you forward.

Now, I help organizations build cultures where professionals don't just contribute, but revolutionize. Where confidence sparks innovation and self-assurance becomes contagious leadership. Because when we stop editing ourselves, we start changing the game.

Aparna Shewakramani helps professionals and organizations transform self-doubt into unshakable worth—using the power of bold storytelling, fearless authenticity, and uncompromising standards that create lasting impact.

The breakout star of Netflix’s global hit Indian Matchmaking, Aparna became an overnight icon for women refusing to settle—in love, careers, or life. With her polarizing edit, she garnered admiration and also admonishment from 20M+ viewers. For those who labeled her "unlikable," she flipped the script and rewrote the narrative: leveraging viral fame into a bestselling memoir (She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies that Bring Women Down), media features and appearances in The New York Times to The Tamron Hall Show, and a speaking career teaching others how to own their voice without apology.

A self proclaimed “recovering attorney” (Vanderbilt University Law) turned author and speaker, Aparna now blends her legal precision with unflinching honesty to help audiences:

Reclaim their stories (as she did through 200+ press interviews and her book)
Set boundaries that stick (like her infamous matchmaking standards)
Lead with authentic confidence (from courtroom to keynote stage)

From C-suites to ERGs, Aparna’s keynotes deliver the stories that inspire action, the clarity to set unbreakable boundaries, and the tools to turn authenticity into influence.

When not on stage, Aparna is crafting her second book and developing screen projects—including a documentary series and scripted pilot—that amplify her mission of fearless authenticity. A lifelong traveler with passports stamps from 48+ countries, she brings global perspective to her work while championing rescue dogs (her favorite being her own adopted terrier mix named Cupcake). Through every endeavor—whether speaking, writing, or creating—Aparna embodies her core belief: that bold individuals can design extraordinary lives, but only by defining success on their own uncompromising terms.

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