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In this podcast you will get to hear the non sugar coated advice on life and business. Sumu Sathi is a social worker and a coach that gives you the straight up advice to get you moving towards success. Check out more information on blunttruthshow.com.

BluntTRUTH Show


    • Mar 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Ep #40 – How to Create Your Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 13:09


    In this episode, I discuss the strategies I used to create the team for Ms. Brown Plus body positive movement. The post Ep #40 – How to Create Your Tribe appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #39 – How To Identify Your Target Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 38:36


    In this episode, my guest Ameya Juvekar, Managing Director of Scaleup42.com explains how to identify your target audience.  It is very crucial for every entrepreneur to understand their customer and deliver a service that appeals to that client.  Many businesses fail without studying their target audience or by failing to evolve with their target audience […] The post Ep #39 – How To Identify Your Target Audience appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #38 – How to Set up a Successful Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 45:23


    In this episode, I interview boss babe Tracey Nguyen, founder of BOWO Creative on how to set up a successful hustle. “Tracey Nguyen is a Toronto based lifestyle and beauty influencer turned social media & business coach. As a coach, she helps women find their authentic brand and create an impact with their voice while […] The post Ep #38 – How to Set up a Successful Hustle appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #37 – Henkaa & Diversity with Sonia Dong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 17:51


    In this episode I interview Sonia Dong, Managing Director of Henkaa.  Henkaa is an inclusive and body-positive Canadian retail company that creates beautiful convertible dresses  for bridal parties and fashionistas.  I personally had the opportunity to model for Henkaa few weeks ago and just fell in love with their diversity and culture.  What we we […] The post Ep #37 – Henkaa & Diversity with Sonia Dong appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #36 – Self-care to Cope with Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 16:21


    Self-care might sound like a buzz word in this millennial world but it is actually a necessary aspect for success.  We can’t give from an empty cup and we can’t reach our goals when we are burnt out.  We pretty much end up living exhausted or even end up suffering from an illness if we […] The post Ep #36 – Self-care to Cope with Life appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #35 – Islamophobia, sexual violence, politics, media, and women’s mosque

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 26:48


    In this episode, Farheen Khan tells us about her journey on how she survived sexual violence and became the founder of a women’s mosque.  Farheen’s strength will motivate you to break those glass ceilings. The post Ep #35 – Islamophobia, sexual violence, politics, media, and women’s mosque appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #34 – How to Choose the Right People for Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 13:20


    The people in your life can influence the way you think and act. To be honest these people can even shape your future.  Your circle should be part of your success or get a new circle. The post Ep #34 – How to Choose the Right People for Your Life appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #33 – 60lbs down, college basketball & motivational speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 22:35


    In this interview with Johnny Delgado you will learn perseverance and hard work.  Johnny has gone from experiencing bullying to motivating many in his life. The post Ep #33 – 60lbs down, college basketball & motivational speaking appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #32 – Weakness to Warrior Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 18:57


    Many of the qualities that we consider as weak can be transformed into strengths.  In order to honour Women’s Day, let’s discuss the warrior qualities that women carry to achieve success. The post Ep #32 – Weakness to Warrior Mode appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #31 – How to Change Career When You Are Clueless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 10:54


    Changing a career can be exciting or tormenting based on the circumstances.  Sometimes we become extremely comfortable and feel stuck even though we know that we need change. Where do we start the process and how do we start it? Let’s look at some strategies to start this process. The post Ep #31 – How to Change Career When You Are Clueless appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #30 – Surviving a Toxic Work Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 19:22


    Based on Forbes, 70% people are disengaged at their jobs. Why is that?  Working in a toxic environment will impact your mental health, physical health and even relationships. Many of us stick it out for the paycheques, pension and benefits.  And to be honest, many people with families don’t have the luxury to quit due […] The post Ep #30 – Surviving a Toxic Work Environment appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #29 – Signs You are in the Wrong Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 27:23


    Do you feel resentful in your job? Is it the job or is it the career? Do you have a lot of sick leave due to stress or frustration? Do you feel hopeless and angry? There are many signs that show us that we are in the wrong job or career.  Many of us continue […] The post Ep #29 – Signs You are in the Wrong Career appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #28 – Five Fears Preventing Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 11:44


    Have you ever thought of what might be preventing your success? In my experience, I see that it is typically people’s fears that stop them from moving forward.  In this episode, I discuss the five fears that might be preventing your success. The post Ep #28 – Five Fears Preventing Your Success appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #27 – Building a Business While Working Full-Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 23:19


    Building a business while working full time is not an easy thing to do, but there are many people who have done it by using successful strategies.  I don’t believe in quitting your full time completely to focus on your business without a plan.  Building a business comes with a lot of stress and the […] The post Ep #27 – Building a Business While Working Full-Time appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #26 – Setting Goals and Crushing Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 23:46


    Frustrated from not achieving your goals? Listen to this episode to get some tips on how to not only set realistic goals but achieve them.  Goals are very important part of life if you want to be successful. We become stagnant without any growth when we don’t look for ways to better ourselves.  Achievements and […] The post Ep #26 – Setting Goals and Crushing Them appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #25 – Become a Pro in Public Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 20:52


    Learn the tips and strategies to be a pro in public speaking. The post Ep #25 – Become a Pro in Public Speaking appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #24 – Alpha Female, Doormat or Bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 45:02


    An interview with dating coach, Yvonne Sinniah. The post Ep #24 – Alpha Female, Doormat or Bitch appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #23 – Online Dating Tips for Professionals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 44:22


    Are you trying online dating and having no luck? Are you losing hope and would like some tips to attract the right person into your life? Click on this episode to get tips on how to choose your photos, write your description and get that ideal date to message you. The post Ep #23 – Online Dating Tips for Professionals appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #22 – Politics, Public Service & Problem Solving

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 46:22


    An interview with Sumi Shan, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Scarborough Rouge Park in Canada. Sumi shares her political journey as a woman of colour and how she handles criticism in the current society. The post Ep #22 – Politics, Public Service & Problem Solving appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #21 – Getting Media Attention And Pitching Your Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 70:41


    How many of you want the media attention you deserve but are intimidated to approach media or struggle with pitching your story? This episode with Manjula Selvarajah will give you all the insight you have been waiting to find out. We rant, vent and speak the BluntTRUTH about the media industry and how to get […] The post Ep #21 – Getting Media Attention And Pitching Your Stories appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #20 – Do’s and Dont’s of Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 44:10


    Are you someone who struggles with networking and would like some tips to make you the next networking queen or king? Click on this episode to learn the art of networking with Bobby Dhillon, Founder of SAPNA Toronto. Networking might be someone’s favorite cup of tea or their worst nightmare.  By following the right steps, […] The post Ep #20 – Do’s and Dont’s of Networking appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #19 – Why Is Your “WHY” Important In LIFE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 51:19


    Are you struggling to figure out your WHY in your life? Then this episode with Zahra Cruzan, founder of Brand Author will give you the tips you need to get there faster. Here are the questions we asked in the episode: 1) Why is your WHY important? 2)What can you do to figure out your […] The post Ep #19 – Why Is Your “WHY” Important In LIFE? appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #18 – Managing Successful Multiple Careers & Passions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 68:25


    The millennial world is all about having multiple passions and multiple careers to keep our fast paced life interesting.  This lifestyle is fulfilling the dreams of many individuals who have multiple passions and don’t want to give up any one of them.  In this episode you will learn how this specific lifestyle can be managed […] The post Ep #18 – Managing Successful Multiple Careers & Passions appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #17 – Misunderstandings of Law of Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 55:45


    We discuss the misunderstandings of law of attraction with Jenna Smith, Ontological coach.  Law of attraction has been a hot buzz since the book Secret was released in 2006. While the experts such as Bob Proctor, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins and many others continue to talk about how following the LoA has taken them to […] The post Ep #17 – Misunderstandings of Law of Attraction appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #16 – Top 3 Qualities a Leader Must Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 54:07


    We explore the qualities of leaders and the common mistakes they make with Kumaran Nadesan, who is executing his extraordinary leadership skills as a Senior Business Consultant with the Government of Ontario in Canada, as Managing Director of Konnect Communication and as Founding Chair of Comdu.it.  At the end of the episode he makes an […] The post Ep #16 – Top 3 Qualities a Leader Must Have appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep #15 – How to Boost Your Energy with Simple Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 65:42


    In this interview with Shirley Srubiski, we discuss the reasons why people struggle with low energy and the simple steps we can take to boost it.  Here are the questions that were asked in the interview. Shirley is a registered kinesiologist and a fitness instructor. 1) Why do people struggle with low energy levels, especially […] The post Ep #15 – How to Boost Your Energy with Simple Steps appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#14- Six Steps for Success in 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2018 29:37


    In this episode I discuss the 6 steps that really helped me achieve success in the past couple of years.  These 6 strategies will not only allow you to win in your business and career, but also in life.  Why is it that some individuals have continuous growth with very little set backs and some […] The post Ep#14- Six Steps for Success in 2018 appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#13 – Are you sacrificing your mental health for success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 57:51


    Are you always thinking of different ways to be successful? Do achievements make you feel motivated?  STOP! What is the price you are paying for achieving success? The energy that is expended by entrepreneurs, visionaries & high achievers are very high.  This comes from your mental fuel which is invisibly being used every day.  What […] The post Ep#13 – Are you sacrificing your mental health for success? appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#12- Ten tips to get through gloomy days

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 14:24


    Does your bad days delay your productivity and progress? What if you can stop them from turning into miserable weeks and months? Or even hitting depression? I have had many gloomy days in my life and I had to figure out some effective ways to get through them to keep moving forward.  Being involved in […] The post Ep#12- Ten tips to get through gloomy days appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#11- How to take criticism like a champ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 23:21


    In this episode I share the BluntTRUTH about the criticism I have received in my life and how I chose to handle them.  I also share some tips that really work for me and hope they will help you as well. The post Ep#11- How to take criticism like a champ appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Volunteering in Sri Lanka & coping tips for unexpected events in life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 41:58


    In this episode you will hear about my volunteering in Sri Lanka with COMDU.IT and how I experienced an unexpected injury.  I share tips on how to cope with life when it doesn’t go the way you planned it.  My experience adapting to new living conditions, third world health care practices and culture shocks are […] The post Volunteering in Sri Lanka & coping tips for unexpected events in life appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    BIG Girl struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 10:05


    I discuss more about the struggles related to fashion and dating as a BIG Girl.  Video clip of this episode can be found here. You can also find the original article in my blog. The post BIG Girl struggles appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#8 – Bad Breakup? Get Over it & Get Ready for New LOVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 26:54


    Bad Breakup? Suck it up Butter Cup! In this episode, you will hear  the BluntTRUTH about why we stay in misery.  After listening to this, you will drink some whiskey, listen to some gangsta rap and move the F*** ON! Are you ready? The post Ep#8 – Bad Breakup? Get Over it & Get Ready for New LOVE! appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#7 – Depression to Dream Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 29:12


    In this episode I will talk about the 10 lifestyle changes I made to overcome depression and how I moved on to building my dreams.  If you are looking for some motivation and inspiration to get through a tough phase in life, then click on this one! The post Ep#7 – Depression to Dream Building appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#6 – Let go and move on

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2017 32:06


    In this episode you will learn how to let go of past baggage and move forward mentally and physically. Visit www.blunttruthshow.com for more info on the host. The post Ep#6 – Let go and move on appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#5 – How to find your PASSION?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 9:22


    Do you feel lost because you haven’t found your passion yet? OR do you have doubts about your passion? Listen to the BluntTRUTHs on this episode to get some clarity. Leave an answer for the question or comment below for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card. Question: What is one strategy you […] The post Ep#5 – How to find your PASSION? appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#4 – Struggling to start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 19:29


    Are you struggling to start your passion?  You will hear about the five #BluntTRUTHs that are stopping you and how to overcome them. The post Ep#4 – Struggling to start? appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#3 -Ten Truths about Business – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 27:07


    In this episode, you will learn the 2nd set of truths about business. Leave a comment below about something you learned in this episode for a chance to win an Amazon gift card. The post Ep#3 -Ten Truths about Business – Part 2 appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#2 -Ten Truths about Business – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 22:59


    In this episode, you will learn the first five BluntTRUTHs you need to know before you start your business. Leave a comment below about something you learned in this episode for a chance to win an Amazon gift card. The post Ep#2 -Ten Truths about Business – Part 1 appeared first on BluntTRUTH by Sumu Sathi.

    Ep#1 – About Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 5:12


      A little about me and why I started this venture

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