This podcast showcases women, predominantly women of color, who in spite of their fear, are forging ahead, chasing their dreams and becoming stronger. Discover how these conversations can help you so that you can work through your fear and conquer your dreams. What do you need to move ahead? Whether it is starting your own business, traveling the world on your own, standing up to your boss or just silencing that voice in your head, every small step you take is a push in the right direction. It's a mix of interviews, special co hosts and solo shows that you are not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe and get ready to jump into the arena.
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February Challenge Day 28 - In this episode host Malini Sarma gives you and update on the challenge, what worked and what did not work.JournalingConsistencyHasten growth, be uncomfortableLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 27 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about building relationships especially when you don't need them.Building relationshipsPurpose of the podcastFinding guests100 saree pact with Anju Maudgal KadamLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 26 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about how things always happen for the best.It always works outNo time to be upset about the past or you will miss the nowYou don't know the full storyLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 25 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the importance of mental health and a confession in the spirit of transparency.Going to therapy helpsYour family is not trained Dealing with emotions gets you past the traumaLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 24 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about what happens when you over analyze everything. Don't over analyze everything Over thinking does not helpMake a decision and move onLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 23 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about what it means to live life Kingsize.Concept of living life KingsizeBeing AmbitiousI can attitudeLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 22 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Acknowledging Magic, Miracles and Manifestation.Where do you see magicMiracles all around youManifestation is the first step to creating your realityLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 21 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the concept of Live and Let Live and doing what you need to do.Common among immigrant familiesDifferences in cultures with no boundariesBeing non judgmentalLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 20 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the importance of rest and the impact of what happens when you ignore it.How does it start?What happens when you don't restSimple things you can doLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 19 - In this episode host Malini Sarma asks you to Be Bold, Be You, Be the Vibe and see how people and their reactions change around you.Try new situationsWhat happens when you decide to have funWhat happens when you have good energyLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 18 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Money not being the focus of everything.Money is a by productAll humans want is to love and be lovedHow to get money automatically come to youLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 17 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about moving on and the emotions and questions you have while you grow.5 people that you surround yourself withMoving forward and letting goComplacencyLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 16 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Empowerment.Who needs to give you permission?Financial independenceStart smallLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 15 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the Power you have and not underestimating it.We are the stronger of the speciesCall them outTake a standLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 14 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Loving Yourself.What are you doing to love yourself?What attracts other peopleStart now, don't waitLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 13 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Making time for one's self.Make time for self care nowWomen are stronger of the speciesChange is constantLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 12 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about why Sacrifice is not another name for love.Taking care of everyone else's needsRaising children to be self sufficientTaking care of one's selfLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 11 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Jealousy and what it means.What is jealousy?Reflection of your true desireEmotions in Indian Classical danceLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 10 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) .Pat Flynn and Smart Passive IncomeJoy of Opting outBoundaries for yourselfLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 9 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the drama in your head.What does procrastination mean?Challenging the brainNo such thing as failureLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 8 - In this episode host Malini Sarma recaps the experience with the February Challenge in the week so far.3 things I learned about myself and how I workHow to be accountableBiggest challengeLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 7 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about how thoughts create your reality.How did you get here?How to create that picture in your mind?Are you afraid of failure or afraid of success?Leave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 6 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the difference between the scarcity and abundance mindset.What does a scarcity mindset look like?What does an abundance mindset look like?How do you move from a scarcity to abundance mindset?Leave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 5 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about how you do one thing is how you do everything.Big decisionsBreaking it downTackle what you can chewLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 4 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Fear and the greatness that lies on the the other side of it.What is Fear?How it can affect youWhat lies beyond the fearLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 3 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Investing, the mindset behind it and and results of deciding to do so for women.Why women don't investCompoundingDifferent strokes for different folksLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 2 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about Focus and making a conscious decision.Immigrant PopulationFamily StructureConflictLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
February Challenge Day 1 - In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the constant battling of straddling two cultures as an immigrant parent and a first generation.Holding on to your valuesNot fitting in andBeing open mindedLeave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the importance of knowing what is your WHY and how some of these can help:Decision makingGetting outside your comfort zone and GrowthWhat can you do for others?What can you do for yourself?Leave a comment if this episode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Meet Georgina Fernandez. Co-owner of Five & Two Fine Foods who believes in Jesus and the fact that opportunities are everywhere if you simply tune your sights to see them. Fiercely ambitious. Passionate about food. Totally in love with my life and business partner, John. Doggy mama. Recipe creator. Gourmet trailblazer. Continent hopper.
Meet Merlinda Francois – business coach, project manager and digital content strategist who specializes in breaking poverty patterns to create more abundance. She is the founder of Merlinda Francois Consultancy Ltd (MFC), a company pioneering livelihood enhancement in personal life + business.She has over 7 years' experience in business development, project planning and knowledge management. Through her 1-2-1 coaching container and group programs, she guides entrepreneurs to overcome scarcity and reduce dependency to build sustainable businesses with ease. Merlinda brings her rich career experiences to the table offering a unique perspective that marries academic theory with real-world experiences.She recently became an executive contributor at Brainz Magazine and is the PR Director for the Rotary Club of Dominica. Her mission is to help ambitious entrepreneurs to find direction with their businesses and use their natural skills and knowledge to increase their earning potential. She is the host of a business Podcast on iTunes - The Livelihood Matters Podcast aimed at providing the tools and resources to grow online. Follow her on Instagram: @merlindafrancois
Alba Contreras is an immigrant, mom, lawyer, and manages her own firm under her own terms. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business, and a J.D. from Suffolk Law school. She practices law in Massachusetts and focuses on immigration law. She started her journey in a private firm, and later practiced in a non-profit setting. As she gained practical experience it ignited her passion to open her own firm. Today she successfully manages the business side of her firm and continue to practice law, all while doing it under her own terms!Currently she is also a business coach for lawyers and offers 1:1 coaching to other Latina lawyers who are ready to launch their own firm under their own terms without compromising their values.Check out her website and connect with her on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/latina_lawyer_mom/Guide to opening your own firm
Sona Nambiar is the Founder/Editor-at-Large, Kimiyaa, a boutique editorial solutions firm based in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE. She is also a Research Contributor with Dubai Future Foundation.Prior to entrepreneurship, during her two decades in business and design journalism across three countries (Dubai, Bahrain and Mumbai), Sona has been Launch Editor for two architecture magazines, namely, Architecture+ (2001) and The Big Project (2006) in UAE.She was also the Projects Editor (MENA) at Thomson Reuters and Launch Editor of two B2B portals, namely, Zawya Projects and Thomson Reuters Projects (2013-2016). She was also Dubai Lead for CSR at Thomson Reuters for two years. Sona is passionate about New Urbanism and UN SDG 11 and 17 and uses her filmmaking and photography skills to create shorts of the cities she visits. She has presented the theme of Fire (Varanasi) as part of the Photowalk Connect Alumni's Five Elements session at the Xposure International Photography Festival Sharjah, 2017 and her Varanasi travel film and talk on "Why Women Must Travel Alone?" at Mojjtama3, an art community initiative in Dubai.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomad_urbanista/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sona-nambiar/YouTube: Varanasi - An Inner Journey
Orlenda Isabella is a Budget Coach and creator of @peroicandoittoo on Instagram and TikTok! Through 1:1 private coaching, Orlenda helps women of color get out of debt and negotiate. She is on a mission to help women feel confident with their personal finances to leave any toxic situation.
Leanne Sia is an ex-construction professional turned rock star Hype Coach for mums, on a mission to help stressed out mums get out of survival mode so that they can thrive.Through coaching services and speaking, Leanne helps mums all over the world to feel amazing about themselves and their lives by guiding them to turn the volume down on their inner critic, cultivate self-love and find what makes them feel alive.www.leannesia.com@theleannesia
The Dream Lab hosted The Self Mastery Conference in NYC. Co Founders Audrey Diaz Robles and Sabrina Castillo hosted kicked off the show.They had a great lineup of speakers:Mariela De La Mora, Life leadership and business coach - Reclaiming your power as first genKarina F Daves, Life coach and podcast host - Building Boundaries BoldlyAnyellis Cordero, Career Coach and founder of POP - Unstuck yourselfMelissa Fernandez, Dancer + Fitness trainer - Dance breakCatalina Del Carmen, Business and Life Coach - Creating Big ResultsErika Cruz, Founder of Purpose Driven Latina - How TikTok helped me find my purpose and build a 6 figure businessRosa Garcia, founder of the I AM ME Movement, Restauranteur and Motivational Speaker - 2021 Limitless Award, For the woman who sees no limits for herself or her community - presented by IT CosmeticsJulissa Prado - Founder and CEO of Rizos Curls - Keynote
In this episode host Malini Sarma talks about the importance of paying attention to Mental Health and normalize the conversation about going for Therapy.How do we recognize the triggers? What can you do for others?What can you do for yourself?Leave a comment if thisepisode resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Today's episode is a reintroduction.It has been over a year since I started my podcast and I thought it was time to reintroduce myself. Who am I? What is this podcast about? Why did I start it? How did I get started? And where am I going to go from here?Did you know it all started with a solo trip around the world. Listen to hear that story and much more.Leave a comment if this resonated with you.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
In today's episode we are speaking with Ritika of PracticalBloggers.Ritika says:I'm not an extrovert. I went from recovering people pleaser, former shy kid to being known as someone who can "make a dead man talk."With over 7+ years of Relationship Building experience in Sales working for Technology companies in the Silicon Valley, she has helped businesses earn millions and have served major clients like Eventbrite, Google etc."Don't tell anyone your secrets!" they'd say. "Lord forbid, what if they do it better than you?!"Immigrant communities at large are pretty hush-hush about sharing #hacks. Growing up in Mumbai and Los Angeles, she used to share freely. Apparently, this was a problem, because the competition was REAL. Her response to such advice led to the creation of my travel + wellness blog in March 2021, Practical Bloggers. Her coaching program, The P.O.I.S.E.D 360 Method, followed suit. Her mission is to enhance your holistic confidence with healthy people skills. Because she believes that restoring the relationship we have with ourselves is central to restoring your interpersonal + community relationships. Our words give us the power to change ourselves.She also says: "I've embarrassed myself enough in social settings to be honored to provide for you the tools to start your journey into confidence and reclaim the incredible human being you already are! I've been an international student in India, London, and the United States pivoted my career by obtaining 2 coaching certifications to help you through your transformation. "Ritika can be reached viaInstagram:@Practicalbloggers
In this episode Malini talks about finding life's purpose, making the right decisions and how your core hopes and dreams never die.How do you know what you want to do when you grow up?How do you know you are making the right decisions?What happened to that wild and crazy self that you were in college that had big hopes and dreams? Life does not come with an instruction book but sometimes there are clues all around. You just have to listen to yourself and pay attention. Interview with Annelise Palacios on finding Life's purpose on the Happy Spark DesignerLeave a comment if you agree.If you like the show please do subscribe and share with a friend.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
This episode was recorded as an IG live. In this episode Malini talks about her decision/indecison to speak up.Coming from a generation that was taught not to rock the boat, it is hard to make changes.But when you consider how much harm is done by not speaking up - in this day and age, how much longer can you keep quiet? Who are you trying to protect?Leave a comment if you agree.If you like the show please do subscribe.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Dr. Deniz Enverova is a first generation immigrant from Bulgaria , with Turkish heritage . Her interest in archaeology was born at a young age and it never left . In 2013 she received her MA in Anatolian archaeology and art history , and her PhD in Anthropology in 2021 from tahe University of Notre Dame.Her experience in archaeology focuses on mortuary rituals , monumental architecture and prehistoric periods.She has worked in field sites in Bulgaria, Turkey, California, and the Caribbean.
Today's episode is about the importance of Independence.You have to be independent to be the best version of yourself. You have to allow yourself to make mistakes and learn from it. Power and control is how others keep you from becoming independent Whether a ccountry or a person, same rules apply.Leave a comment if you agree.If you like the show please do subscribe.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Dr. Severine Bryan is a Financial Empowerment Educator who is zealous aboutfinancial literacy. She believes that we begin to solve personal finance problemswhen we start with addressing our money mindset. What are the childhoodexperiences that trigger how we approach money?Dr. Sev's personal motto is “anything is possible with a plan”. After going througha divorce at age 53 and walking away from the home she owned for 13 years, sherebuilt her credit from the low 500s to mid-700s. She was able to grow a five-figure emergency fund and rebuild a negative net worth into six figures in just over4 years after her divorce. Dr. Sev's financial rebuild also included paying off $24kin student loans in under 16 months, post-divorce. If that were not enough, shecompleted her doctoral degree at age 56.The foremost goal for Dr. Sev is to assist as many women as possible to realizetheir money superpower and help them walk in financial freedom. Every Sunday at7:30pm EST, she can be found sharing personal finance tips and tools on herYouTube channel: Dr. Sev Talks Money. She is a member of the Association forFinancial Counseling and Planning Education® and is currently pursuing theAccredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification.Website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney
Jay & Apsara's is a story of passion, love and a testament to believing in your inner self! Born and raised in traditional Tamil Brahmin households in South India, same-sex couple Jay & Apsara, now live in San Francisco with their 10-year old twin boys. Professionals in financial services, both in demanding corporate jobs, they juggle work and home in much the same way as any working family does, however, the hoops they had to jump through to be where they are today, are part of a truly emotional journey . Parents, siblings, cross-border love, immigration, IVF and now to a happy ending!!ResourcesSALGAThe CenterRainbow familiesSF Center
Today's episode is about my learning to be my most authentic self.I have to learn to trust myself and be okay with who I am, making decisions and learning that failure is a good thing cause you learnt a lesson.Leave a comment if you agree.If you like the show please do subscribe.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Carolina Flores is an opportunity amplifier. During her corporate tenure she is best known for being a solutions specialist who can bring together multiple stakeholders cross-functionally to drive change and implement solutions in Fortune 500 companies like Citi, Time Warner and Cablevision. She navigates the unknown as a visionary with blue sky picture thinking. Multiplying opportunities is her super-power because she has a proven track record to ideate and implement practical scalable solutions. Her relatable down-to-earth demeanor and a full force of positive energy enables her to motivate others and inspire change.Currently Carolina is a VP of Marketing & Advertising at Citi. Carolina is passionate about diversity, equality and inclusion and empowering marginalized communities. Her work as an adjunct professor allows her to empower and inspire graduate level marketers to lead with purpose and inclusivity. To help empower marginalized communities, she founded Market Match Real Estate in June 2021, whose mission is to help others build generational wealth through real estate.She holds an MBA from St. Joseph's College, a Bachelor of Administration in Marketing Management from Baruch College.Most recently has enrolled in Touro Law as a 1L part-time weekend student to aid her mission and north star. LinkedInInstagramWebsite
Todays episode is all about Reflections - how it started and where I am today. With every episode I learned something new. With every decision I grew stronger.Leave a comment if you agree.If you like the show please do subscribe.I am also on Twitter and Instagram.My podcast and my website
Raquel was born and raised in Mexico City, to later be transplanted to Switzerland. She's proudly autistic and queer. She loves loud music, warm weather, and Italian food. Raquel also happens to be a mom and a wife. When it comes to business, she's passionate about communications and design. Raquel specializes in creating digital marketing strategies for BIPOC women-owned brands and businesses. She's also an intersectional feminist, antiracist and vegan.Business inquires: @raquelrojasmkt (Instagram, LinkedIn)Her Autism self-advocacy project (in Spanish): @autismoincondicional -Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Podcast-Learn more about autism at www.autisticadvocacy.org
Deborah J Miranda is a Seattle-based GenX Money Coach and blogger. Born in Panama to a Nicaraguan mother and an American father, Deb navigated through both cultures in her home. While she was the social and emotional rock for her mother who did not speak any English at the time, Deb also managed to navigate through college without any help or guidance.Deb considers herself a late bloomer. Having been through hardship, and trying to figure things out on her own, Deb got tired of things not working out and decided to make some changes. She considers her kids, family and community her biggest strength and today she is a Money Coach and blogger also studying to become a paralegal. Check her out on social media belowInstagram Website Twitter
Sue is the creator of the MELT Method®, a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain. A nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society, Sue is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The MELT Method, which has been translated into eight languages and helped over 200,000 people lead a healthy, pain-free life.MeltMethod.comThe Melt Method BookFacebookInstagramTwitterYoutube
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