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Khadka recounted her last conversation with her grandmother, who encouraged her to "travel and explore the world," and to pursue education and career success. "I smiled and whispered, ‘We are going to do that together,’” she wrote, emphasizing the bond they shared. Following her grandmother's death, Khadka found herself engulfed in grief, which she coped with by immersing herself in work, channeling her heartache into her professional endeavors.
Her journey eventually led her to the United States, where she was selected to participate in the
During her time in the United States, Khadka has had the opportunity to engage with entrepreneurs, US officials, and academics, which she described as an eye-opening experience. The green saree, she noted, has become her attire of choice for significant occasions, serving as a reminder of her promise to her grandmother to explore the world together. "She isn’t here physically, but she is traversing the globe right alongside me through these threads," Khadka expressed.
Celebrating her birthday in a historic hall at the US Department of State, Khadka concluded her post with a poignant message to her grandmother: "I promised we would see the world together, Ama. And look—we made it." The post garnered emotional responses from followers, with many expressing admiration and inspiration from her journey, highlighting the powerful connection between personal loss and professional triumph.
