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Norms do not work for me

TAZIM ELKINGTON, 50, is a motivational speaker whose passion lies in challenging people to think outside the box in order to achieve different and better outcomes. She spoke to NJOKI CHEGE about her life's journey and how they have shaped her life

I call myself the ‘Indian Black Butterfly’ because I’m Indian, I feel ‘black’ because I was born in Kenya, and I love the butterfly as I see it as the greatest symbol of freedom and transformation. The Indian Black Butterfly is constantly changing to overcome the different circumstances and challenges she finds on her path.

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