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Every once in a while, I meet someone whose story reminds me why inclusion and communication go hand in hand. My guest this week, Shabnam Asthana, is one of those people. She's a global PR leader, entrepreneur, and author who has spent her life turning words into bridges that connect people and purpose. We talk about her journey from teaching and lecturing at India's National Defence Academy to leading global communications for major brands—and what it taught her about empathy, leadership, and real inclusion. Shabnam shares how storytelling can turn data into emotion, and why true diversity is less about representation and more about respect. Her message is powerful and deeply human: being unstoppable begins with an open heart, quiet courage, and the willingness to rise again. If you're ready to lead with empathy and communicate with purpose, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Highlights: 00:43 – Hear how early role models and a working mother raised ambitions and set a path toward leadership. 03:39 – Learn why strong communication skills pointed her toward PR and how debates built confidence. 05:24 – See why teaching became the first step when women in PR roles were rare in smaller cities. 08:12 – Discover what it took to lecture at India's National Defence Academy and earn respect in a rigid setting. 12:09 – Understand the leap from academia to corporate PR after being scouted for communication excellence. 15:50 – Learn how serving as a spokesperson shaped internal and external messaging at a Swedish-Indian firm. 17:01 – Gain a humble view of global work and why inclusion means moving from tokenism to listening. 21:08 – Compare India and Sweden and see how representation differs from real inclusion in practice. 24:18 – Learn how small, specific acts like adding sign to slides can make people feel genuinely seen. 34:24 – Find out how storytelling turns CSR spreadsheets into human change that inspires action. 43:22 – Explore the choice to found Empowered Solutions and why entrepreneurship kept growth alive. 53:06 – Take a fresh definition of an unstoppable mindset rooted in resilience and an open heart. About the Guest: A multi-faceted Professional, who has fast tracked from being a reputed National name to a well-respected and emulated global one! Shabnam Asthana has added new dimensions to Global PR and Communications. She has to her credit, post graduate degrees in English Literature, Public Relations and Advertising, an MBA in Marketing Management & several International certifications including a prestigious Hon. Doctorate in Business Administration from the National American University USA (NAU). She has over 25 years of rich professional experience. She started her career in the educational field as a high school teacher and then moved on to the role of a Lecturer at the prestigious National Defence Academy, Khadkwasla. She was the only civilian who compered for the Passing out parades, PT & Equestrian display and the Graduation ceremony of the NDA for 3 consecutive years. This was covered live on Doordarshan. It was after one of the Passing out Parades that she was compering at the NDA, that a senior position in a reputed company was offered to her and thus began her foray into the corporate world. After her successful corporate stint in senior positions with reputed companies including Multinationals in India and abroad and reputed real estate businesses, she started her own PR and communications firm, Empowered Solutions in 2005 which has been running successfully since then. Adding offices in USA and Canada as part of its international expansion. Ways to connect with Jan: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shabnam_Asthana Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shabnamasthana/?hl=en Linked in - https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-shabnam-asthana-7b174a5 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShabnamAsthana/ X - https://x.com/shabnamasthana VyaapaarNiti Expert Profile - https://www.vyaapaarniti.com/expert/dr-shabnam-asthana- Tring Celebrity Platform - https://www.tring.co.in/shabnam-asthana About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, Hi again, everyone. I am your host, Michael Hingson, and you are here listening to or watching or both, unstoppable mindset today, our guest is a person of many talents, and I think you're going to be as amazed about her as I am. Shabnam Asthana is a person who has been involved in she was a teacher for a while. She's been very heavily involved in a variety of things at the corporate level. She started her own marketing firm in 2005 and I don't know what all my gosh, she's got so many things, it's really hard to keep up, but I'm sure she's going to tell us all about it, and I am looking forward to that. And I really appreciate all of you being here with us. So Shabnam, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. And thank you for being here.   Shabnam Asthana ** 02:15 Thank you, Michael, truly wonderful to be with here, and thank you for that amazing introduction. You make me feel as if I've worn a professional cape of so many accolades and so many things. It's wonderful to be here with you.   Michael Hingson ** 02:32 Michael, well, you do have lots of awards and lots of accolades.   Shabnam Asthana ** 02:38 That's just one part of the journey. The true reward is in the, you know, work that I do, these stories, that I shape, the narratives that spring in that is the true reward. And of course, accolades are always welcome, and they are a way of encouragement, which do ensure that, yes, I continue doing the good work.   Michael Hingson ** 03:00 Well, why don't we start back at the beginning, which is always fun to do. Why don't you tell us about the early Shabnam growing up?   Shabnam Asthana ** 03:08 Okay, that's something which is very close to my heart. I was born in India in a small city called Bokaro, Steel City. It was a Steel City. It was an industrial town, and we were a very close knit community, and we had lots of, you know, interaction with people. I came from a background where both my parents, my mother and my father were working, and at that point of time, a working woman was sort of seen as a novelty, not something I'm talking way, way back. And now the people will also guess my age, I guess because it's pretty way back. And that was the time when we weren't India was still developing, and women were still not seen as the working class, you know, especially in senior corporate positions. And my mother was a senior officer in the steel plant, so that set my aspirations and ambitions very high. And I wanted to emulate her. I wanted to be someone who was working now what I would do I was not very sure of, but yes, I wanted to be working. And then later on, my sister, my both my sisters, were also working, my older siblings, and of course, that set the tone for me to also hop into the professional shoes, and, you know, chart out a career path for myself. So,   Michael Hingson ** 04:44 so what? What did you do? As far as schooling? Did you go to college?   Shabnam Asthana ** 04:51 Yes, I went to the local school there, which was an English medium good school called sin Xavier School. And that was some. Thing which really groomed me for the future, that set the foundations for my career. And after that, I did my schooling in the my college, sorry, in the capital city of India, which is Delhi. And then on, I moved to a place which is close to Mumbai, which is Pune, and I continued my education there. And of course, my career started in Pune. That is when I got into academics, and then henceforth,   Michael Hingson ** 05:34 so when you were in college, and as you were coming out of it, what did you want to do with your life? What was your plan? Or did you have one?   Shabnam Asthana ** 05:43 Yes, I did have one. Like I said, I was always good in communications, and people used to tell me that you are a good communicator. I used to win all the debates. I used to win elocution competitions. And I said, Well, yes, communication does seem to be my forte, so why don't I build on that? And then I saw my father, he was in the public relations industry, and I somehow at the back of my mind, I said, Yes, that is something I would surely want to do. So why not try my hand at PR? And that's how the seeds of my career was planted in my mind, and then it developed there on.   Michael Hingson ** 06:30 But you started out in education and in teaching.   Shabnam Asthana ** 06:34 Yes, that's very interesting. I'll tell you. I wanted to start my career in PR, but I was in a place which was a small city, and it was a place called Jamshedpur, before I moved on to Pune, and there, the career scope was very limited. We didn't have women in the PR. In fact, it was unheard of. So the best thing, or the easiest thing that a woman could do was to hop on the bandwagon of academics. And not saying that it was something you know, that was not looked up to. But yes, I did enjoy my role as a school teacher. That was my first job in Jamshedpur, a small it was, again, a steel city in India, and I became a high school teacher, and quite enjoyed it, because that was also communication. It was the way you communicated with your students, and, you know, sort of got them into, got them interested in what they were learning. So that was, again a stepping stone, and it was the area of communications which expanded later on.   Michael Hingson ** 07:47 So how long did you stay in teaching?   Shabnam Asthana ** 07:51 I was there for about two years in Jamshedpur, and then I moved on to Pune. And guess what the next opportunity I got was as a lecturer in the National Defense Academy. That was a place where the future generals were being groomed, and I was a civilian who, sort of, I was the only civilian, probably, who got into the teaching profession there and there I spent a good four years truly memorable. Worth remembering recounting. There was so many incidents, and I loved teaching. That was something which I did at the National Defense Academy too. Although that was at a higher level, it was very different from the school teaching which I had done. This was more, you know, on a national level, where you had to be more, and there was a lot of discipline which came in, because it was the future, you know, Army personnel, Navy personnel, so all that, there was a lot of discipline that came in and that groomed me better. I understood what the world of discipline meant in the true sense, because I lived   Michael Hingson ** 09:10 it right. What? How did you discover the job at the defense Academy? Though that's certainly a whole lot different than teaching high school students or maybe not.   Shabnam Asthana ** 09:23 It is a whole lot intimidating. Let me tell you that it's very intimidating to walk into a room full of, you know, future generals, army people you don't know who you know who you are, I mean, who they are, and you sort of get very intimidated by the kind the aura is very, very intimidating.   Michael Hingson ** 09:46 How did you discover that job? Yes,   Shabnam Asthana ** 09:49 that was done. We in India, we have something which is called the employment exchange. So you register there and you give your qualify. You list down your qualifications, and you know whatever you are planning to do, and they invite you for certain vacancies. So one fine day, I was just sitting and having my lunch at home when I received a letter, and the letter was an interview call for the National Defense Academy. I literally jumped out of my skin because I was a school teacher, and then being asked to appear for an interview in the National Defense Academy itself was a big leap for me. Whether I got it or not was a different thing. But then to sort of come on board and go and sort of appear for an interview was also something very exciting. And when I went there, I was like, I said, the only civilian The rest were army officers, wives and daughters, you know, related to the working personnel there. So when I went, I was interviewed by the three representatives from all the three wings, that is the Navy, the Air Force and Army. And that was a very good experience. They asked me a lot of questions, and I believe it was later on I was told that it was my confidence that got me in. So thanks to that, I   Michael Hingson ** 11:23 was going to ask you why you why you got in, or why you think you got in. And yes,   Shabnam Asthana ** 11:30 yeah, I did ask them that later, and unofficially, I was told that. Well, it was the way you carried yourself, the confidence and, you know, the excitement and enthusiasm that you shared, which was very, very refreshing.   Michael Hingson ** 11:48 So what exactly did you do at the academy?   Shabnam Asthana ** 11:53 I was teaching them English, and I was teaching them literature. I don't know how interested they were in literature, but then the feedback that I got, which was, you know, the it was a routine feedback, which we have the teachers get. So I used to get good marks, and people used to say, yes, that, you know, your classes are engrossing. It's good. And then, apart from that, there was something very interesting I did, which was I compared for their passing out parades, and I compared for all their shows. And that was something which was covered on television, and that gave me a different kind of foothold in my profession, where I was being seen, where I was being heard, and my confidence grew by leaps and bounds. I was being accepted as a woman. I was being accepted as a civilian. And that was something which was very, very heartwarming for me,   Michael Hingson ** 13:01 and I would assume, very difficult to achieve,   Shabnam Asthana ** 13:05 I think so I do yes, in retrospect, yes.   Michael Hingson ** 13:09 So you did that for roughly four years. Yes. And why did you leave that? What was your? Was your thought about that,   Shabnam Asthana ** 13:21 okay, I would have gone on. It was such a glorious part of my career. But, you know, change, they say, is constant, and that is something which happened. I was comparing for a passing out parade when the chairman of a corporate company which was doing rather well, heard me, and he was impressed by my communication, my speaking abilities, my, you know, the way I was presenting things. And he said he offered me a job, and he said, Why don't you come and join my office and come in as a PR person for my company, and that's exactly I was actually, you know, not very sure whether I wanted to leave this an industry and career where I was already established, where people knew me, and just hop on to the corporate world. But if you remember, that was my ambition. That was what I had always won right at the start. So the moment it came, it almost felt as if it fell into my laps. And I said, Why don't I do that? Yes, and this is a good opportunity, and I must take it up. My I spoke to my family, and they too, felt that it was a good stepping stone to move on. And so I accepted it, and that was my entry into the world of PR, in the corporate   Michael Hingson ** 14:48 world. So what year was that this   Shabnam Asthana ** 14:53 was way back on now you are prompting me to give away my age, which is like. Like ancient, I'd be a fossil. Okay, yes, this was way back in the 90s,   Michael Hingson ** 15:06 okay, and that was kind of what I was curious about. So at that time, industry was a little bit more stable than it was later on, but, but still, you You did it, and you so you stepped into that goal, into that role, and so you became part of the PR world, which is, as you said, what you wanted to do initially, anyway. So, so how long did you stay at that company? I   Shabnam Asthana ** 15:39 stayed there for about four years, and then the chairman of the company passed away. Unfortunately, he was on a trip to China, and he suffered a massive cardiac arrest, so I was working very closely with him in his office, and as is the norm of the industry, once the leader is not there things you know, sort of crumble, and you know, there's reorganization. New faces come in, and normally the new people bring their own teams. So I felt as if, you know, before they told me to sort of move out or something. I don't know why I pre empted that. I said, Why don't I myself make a shift and join some other industry? I mean, join some other company, which I did. Again, I applied. It was a Swedish company, and again, it was one of the best moves that I could have made. I spent a good 12 years in that company, which Hogan is India Limited, I must name them. They were brilliant. And I spent a very, very good part of my career with that company.   Michael Hingson ** 16:56 And so again, you did primarily PR, or what did you Yes, it was   Shabnam Asthana ** 17:02 PR and it was handling the chairman and managing director's office. So the entire communication was handled through me, the internal as well as the external communication. I was a spokesperson, yes,   Michael Hingson ** 17:18 so you became so in a sense, sort of the face of the company.   Shabnam Asthana ** 17:21 Yes, I did. It's nice to feel that yes, that it was a good many years that I was the face of the company in terms of communication, yes,   Michael Hingson ** 17:33 right, right. And, and where were you doing this?   Shabnam Asthana ** 17:38 This was in Pune, and their head office was in Sweden. I used to sort of move between the two. It was a very global company. The subsidiary was an Indian subsidiary, but the parent company was Swedish. So we had a lot of global travel   17:56 that kept you busy. That did so   Shabnam Asthana ** 17:59 there were conferences, and there were so many meetings which were happening,   Michael Hingson ** 18:03 yes, right? So what did, what did you? What did you learn from all of that? Do you think   Shabnam Asthana ** 18:12 it was a very humbling experience? You know, more than the excitement, I was armed with a lot of excitement, because that would have been one of my first trips outside India. I was I had a lot of excitement, lots of things were on my mind, but then ultimately, when one does travel and work in a global company, it's a very humbling experience, because you are exposed to your strengths and also your blind spots, your strengths, your weaknesses, everything comes to you and then you feel that diversity is not always about representation. It's about respect and inclusion is moving from tokenism to listening. That is what I felt, you know, adapting various voices to your workplace, working in unison, trying to empathize with people from different cultures, different streams, different departments, all that really broadened my horizon. So that was something which I learned.   Michael Hingson ** 19:30 So what was the culture like, in terms of since you were at a global company, as it were, how was it different when you were dealing with Sweden, as opposed to when you were dealing with India.   Shabnam Asthana ** 19:45 In India, we don't have diversity as a choice. In India, we are served diversity on a platter because you are born with being diverse. You have. Are numerous religions, you have culture. So we are adaptable people in that sense. But strangely enough, it's a paradox. If I would tell you that inclusion is still a work in progress. Inclusion isn't automatic. It doesn't come to you like that. You have to work for it. Now there is a big change, but I'm talking of the days, way back in the 90s when women in boardrooms were a novelty. So sometimes it was just purely for ornamental value. Sad to say that. But gradually you had to open up, you have to open the doors, and you have to say, look, we are here for a reason. And please listen to our voices too. And that's how we started. I started sort of, I remember once when I was moving in India. I mean, not in Sweden, but once when I was in India, and I was in a strategic board meeting. I was the only woman in the room, and the people were sort of, I could sense the expressions. People were curious, people were dismissing. People were sort of, you know, not sort of prepared to take or listen to me, that was a little bit of a setback. But then gradually, when I started moving abroad, and I started seeing more women, and then gradually, when I was moving so were the others, and they too saw the kind of change that was happening. And so it was pretty difficult in India, initially, if I were to be very honest, Sweden was more inclusive. I could see a lot of women in the workforce. And gradually, since we were sort of interacting with each other, we absorbed each other's cultures and values, and the company became very, very inclusive. So it was a pleasure to work there.   Michael Hingson ** 22:08 Okay, so in a sense, there were, there are parts of Sweden that made you happier than what you were in the East initially experiencing in India.   Shabnam Asthana ** 22:19 Absolutely, absolutely, and I have no hesitation in saying that, because they were welcoming. They were welcoming. And the not necessarily my company, but any company in India, the representation of women, especially in PR, was very, very limited. Now we have evolved, and it's a world of difference, and I'm so happy to see that.   Michael Hingson ** 22:48 How about you, may or may not have a lot of expertise in this, but how about if we're going to talk about inclusion and so on, people with disabilities, both in India and in Sweden and so on and again. I don't know whether you really had much experience or exposure to that. I   Shabnam Asthana ** 23:06 do. I did have my share of exposure, maybe not extensive, but yes, I do. I remember there's this one incident I'd like to talk to you about. It was in Paris. I was in a conference, and there was a deaf girl in the conference room. I could see people making presentations and knowing fully well, because we had the list of participants, and we had their intros, their introductions with us, my team. And you know, of course, I headed that team. We made a special endeavor to include sign in our presentation. And she was so happy because she said, you know, she came to me and she expressed to me that although I have participated so many times in meetings, and especially corporate meetings, I am so happy to see. It was the first time that I felt I was seen and I was not just a presence. So she was very happy with the kind of, you know, preparation that we did for her especially. So I believe it's very nice if people learn to respect each other and learn to believe that not everybody is similar. You may have so many strengths which I don't have. I do not see any physical disability as a handicap. I'm very, very sure about that, I do not see anybody who appears different or who doesn't have the same listening capacity, hearing capacity, to be different from me. They have their own strengths. So I truly believe that, you know, disability. In that sense, is something which does not put a person in the back seat. How.   Michael Hingson ** 25:09 How was that attitude received? Well, both at the company, when you were when you were in the room with her, and you were signing and so on. How did other people receive that? And how was that kind of attitude received initially in India?   Shabnam Asthana ** 25:29 Well, to be very honest, Michael, it wasn't something that is the done thing. People do not accept that. They are like, well, it's a general presentation. We really don't have to make specific I do remember a person who came up to me and said, Shabnam, why did you make a very specific presentation? It was a very general presentation by you doing that, you have set a precedent for others to sort of make them feel small, you know. So he took it in a very negative way. Said, you've made us feel very small. I said, no, please do not look at it that way. It is something where we have made her feel a part of us. It is not trying to belittle anybody, trying not to, you know, get a an edge over others. All of us are the same. It's just that I made it a little easier for her. That's what I just told him, and probably he did, walk away with a smile. I don't know whether it was a sarcastic one or whether it was a smile of acceptance, but then I got my   Michael Hingson ** 26:38 point. I took was this was this in Sweden or India. This was in Paris. In Paris, okay, yes,   Shabnam Asthana ** 26:46 okay, this was a conference, which was   Michael Hingson ** 26:49 she said that, right? Well, you know, the reality is that's all part of the inclusive mindset and the inclusion mindset, and it is so true that most people don't tend to realize it Yes. So I hear what you're saying,   Shabnam Asthana ** 27:10 yes, and realization and sort of acceptance has evolved. People are more accepting. People are more flexible. You know, the rigidity earlier, people were very rigid. Now there is a lot of flexibility. I believe that, right?   Michael Hingson ** 27:32 Well, I think it's better. I'm I think there are still all too many people who tend not to really have an overly inclusive mindset. And it is, it is something that that will be with us for a while, and hopefully over time, people will become more open and realize the value of inclusion. In this country, we have, well and around the world, we have a significant number of people who have these so called physical disabilities, and the reality is that the disability is more caused by inaction mostly than it is by real action.   Shabnam Asthana ** 28:12 Absolutely yes. And I also seriously believe that diversity enriches the outcomes. I have some I have practical experience, and I've seen that. So inclusion enriches outcomes in many ways, right?   Michael Hingson ** 28:35 How has all of your traveling and all of your exposure in various places around the world. How has that tended to shape your understanding of diversity and inclusion?   Shabnam Asthana ** 28:50 Okay, yes, that's a very interesting question. I have seen that challenges are real, biases, stereotypes and expectations that women need to prove themselves twice as much also exists in many, many parts of the world. So they have been. I mean, there have been certain cultures, certain countries, which are very easy to breeze through when you are at work meetings or you're talking to people. But there are certain countries in the let's say in the Middle East, the Far East, which are still not very open to, you know, women taking on lead roles, women strategizing, women talking things that would influence decisions. So sometimes there's also a word I'd like to put in here that sometimes it is not country specific. Specific. It is very individual, specific. So there, like you said, you know, there are certain mindsets which still exist. There are people who may be residing in countries that are very open and very receptive, but their own mindset is limiting. And it is a mindset which is closed, it is rigid. So that stops and that prevents any inclusion. You know that, if I were to put it that way, so I would say it's not merely, not always country specific. Yes, individuals have to evolve themselves and change their mindsets. So it's sometimes I've seen it's countries are good, but some individuals are rigid. I've seen some individuals that are good, but the countries that are rigid. So it sort of works both ways.   Michael Hingson ** 30:54 And it's not just about women, it is about anybody who is different. Yes, then the so called norm, whatever that happens to be, absolutely   Shabnam Asthana ** 31:03 inclusion is not limited to women. So again, I'd like to clarify that it's inclusion is a broad spectrum. So yes, of course, we are a small part of it. But yes,   Michael Hingson ** 31:17 you have written a book, yes, romancing your career and and also you've done a lot of mentoring, obviously, and so on. But what do you mean when you talk about women? And I would say anybody who's different need to define success on their own terms. Tell me more about that.   Shabnam Asthana ** 31:41 So women, or anybody, let's not be very specific about women, because then it would be detracting from the main subject of inclusion. Anybody who wants to be heard has to believe in one thing, that silence is not the answer. Courage is so you have to move from silence to courage. Try and portray your point of view. Speak to people if they listen to you good enough if they don't, it's not as if the doors are closed. If the doors are closed, you can surely open a window for yourself, and it works. So just being silent or being very subdued or being very you know sad that your point of view, or being upset, for that matter, that your point of view is not being listened to is not the answer. You have to show courage. You have to do your homework, right? Remember that value is something that takes anybody places. It's not about being a woman, it's not about being any nationality, any ethnicity. It's just that you have to carry value in whatever you are trying to bring to the table. Once people see value, they will forget whether you are of XYZ nationality or you're an Indian, or you are of any other you're any other gender, if I may say that. So it's the value that a person should work towards. Everybody should work towards bringing value to the table. That is what will get you noticed, and that is what will see you going places. Yes, it did.   Michael Hingson ** 33:43 And again, I think one of the important things is that, from my standpoint, and I keep pushing it, but it's there is that it also is the same for for so called disabilities. One of the things that I maintain is that everybody on the planet has a disability, and the disability for most people is that you depend on light in order to function, and when suddenly light disappears, you have a big problem, unless you have a way to get light back on demand. But we are. We're not ready to accept that as a as a race yet, so people think that's cute, but, but they're not ready to accept it. It doesn't change the fact that it's really there. But the fact of the matter is that that people do have to speak up for themselves, and there are ways to do that, and there are ways not to do that. It isn't a matter of being obnoxious and demanding, but it is all about, as you expressed it earlier, being confident and showing that confidence and showing your knowledge and showing what you bring to the table absolutely well. You've been involved in PR for a long time, and I'm sure that you would agree, one of the main tools that people in the public relations world and elsewhere have to offer is storytelling. I believe the best salespeople are people who can tell stories and can help relate. But my question would be to ask you, how can storytelling bridge communities and bring people together?   Shabnam Asthana ** 35:31 Storytelling is a very, very strong element of PR. Storytelling humanizes everything. It brings in a lot of connection. So people connect automatically, if your storytelling is good, so like I keep telling all my juniors as well or new interns who join in corporate fact sheets can be informative. They can give you facts, but storytelling will transform everything. So you move from information to transformation. Storytelling is the human angle to everything. All of us love you a human angle. For example, let me tell you I was in a meeting which was quite a few years ago, and the CEO of the company was telling me they've done a lot of work in corporate social responsibility. So he wanted to tell me about all the expenditure that they've done. They've uplifted so many schools. They've done so much. They've spent so much on education, they've spent so much on water, on sanitation and so many other things, which has improved the lives of the citizens there. I told him, could you tell me one story of one life that has been affected. So he was at a loss because he had not he did not dive deep into that. He didn't look beyond the numbers and the figures. So his HR person stepped in and he told me a story of a girl. She was an Indian girl. Her name was Aarti. How they had transformed her life, and she had moved on to studying in Howard, and she was being employed in one of the top American companies there. So that was something, a story of transformation. So that is so you know, I believe the power of storytelling and that connected everybody, even his own people, were not aware. The employees were not aware. They were just sort of working like robos, putting in their number of hours, doing their work, not going beyond their call of duty to actually see what was happening to the effects, the efforts of their activities. This was something which we brought out in all their corporate brochures, in all the marketing that they were doing, in all the marketing collaterals that worked wonders. We had lots of inquiries for people who wanted to support them in many ways. We had an interview of the girl, and it was something which was very we added a human angle. So like I said, storytelling humanizes the entire concept, and that is something which connects people. So, yes, it's very   Michael Hingson ** 38:42 interesting. Did he learn to tell stories after that?   Shabnam Asthana ** 38:46 I believe so, because he was so he was really taken aback. And he said, Wow, I never really thought about it. And you told me, You changed my perspective. You made me see it differently. And if I were to say we got a good retainership After that, because he was very happy and my contract was renewed. So that was something which sort of affected the contract too well.   Speaker 1 ** 39:19 The reality is that when you tell a story, it is telling stories is something that most everyone can truly relate to, and when you tell a story that someone listens to or hears and reacts to it,   Michael Hingson ** 39:40 there's nothing better than that, and it's really important that that kind of thing happens. So I'm really glad to hear that you like storytelling. I think it is so important that we have that   39:51 absolutely,   Michael Hingson ** 39:54 yeah, it's so important to be able to do that. Well, you've told us a little bit. About inclusion and diversity and so on in India and in other countries. Do you think it's changing, both in India and in other countries? And how is it changing?   Shabnam Asthana ** 40:15 It is changing. If you go back to the 90s to the present day, you will see that people have become I think it has a lot to do with travel. It has a lot to do with interaction. So people are interacting with each other. I speak to you, you speak to me, you tell me something about you, and I say, Hey, is that worth listening to? Yes, it is. And I try and change my mindset. I become more receptive. I try and tell you my viewpoint. You listen to me. You hear me out. So I have seen companies that have moved beyond check boxes of how many women, how many people with disabilities they've, you know, inducted in the employment stream, in their jobs, and it's become more of the CEOs or the top management asking their people, how many voices have we listened to? How many decisions have been made by these people whom we have taken in. You know, how have we evolved as a company? So that has made me see in boardrooms, in various meetings, that the top management is also very aware of what kind of decisions, what policies, are being framed with people as a diverse group. And it's not funneled or restricted to just the top few. It trickles down and it goes to the people they've hired from diverse groups, and it becomes like a voice of the company. So I have seen that changing, and I have seen that diversion is now diversity sort of is moving more towards the corporate DNA. So it is not a demand anymore. It's not a checkbox. It's more as if it is flowing in naturally, and people are more aware of it. So that's what I've seen.   Michael Hingson ** 42:32 It's a mindset, it is, and people are starting to adopt that. How is it changing in India? You said that in India there's a lot more diversity. But you said inclusion isn't so much there.   Shabnam Asthana ** 42:46 Yes, it is in see in India, it was globally, I saw that diversion was backed by policies, and there was a certain framework which had a set of rules. It had a set of code of conduct. But in India, it was more based on individual goodwill. So we had people, if the CEO or the top management was pro diversity, it would happen automatically, because the ones at the junior level had no choice. They had to naturally comply. But here now in India, it's become more organized, more structured, and people, there are departments now which look into issues of diversity and inclusion, and they try and make the organization work towards that. So they are big companies. They are small companies in India, all are trying to absorb this in the corporate DNA, like I said. So people are conscious. And there are conscious. There are seminars which are happening. People are being spoken to. There is workplace, you know sensitization that follows. People talk about it, people discuss it, and there is a lot of exchange of dialog which happens. So people talk, people learn, people adapt   Michael Hingson ** 44:15 well. So you you work for the Swedish company, for you said, like, 12 years, and then what did you   Shabnam Asthana ** 44:25 do after that? I moved on to, you know, start my own company, which was empowered solutions. That's my brain child, and it's a communications PR and communications company, and I, sort of, I'm the founder director for that the Empowered solutions is my company now, and we are completed. It was set up in 2005 October.   Michael Hingson ** 44:50 2005 what? What made you decide to leave the bigger corporate world and take on all of the challenges of entrepreneur? Leadership and starting your own company, because that certainly is a major change.   Shabnam Asthana ** 45:04 It is I was in the top management. I had a set job, I had the name, the recognition, everything that comes with that. But somehow there was still that kind of, I would say, curiosity, to experiment and to try on newer things. And I am a person who gets a little bored of stagnation, and I had almost reached the height of my career in these companies, and there was nothing more I could do unless I bought over those companies and sort of, you know, became the president and the chairman, which I would I could not do. So I said, Why don't I sort of diversify and take all this learning that I have, all the goodwill that I've earned over the years with the people that have been my clients, with my colleagues, with the people I've met in my business conferences. Why don't I take all this and try and set up something on of my own where I am at liberty to do whatever I want to do without the time pressure, you know, without a pressure of morning meetings and you know, things which have to be a nine to five kind of a role here, I do agree that it is a 24 by seven job that I'm doing at present, because I'm always available. And, you know, I believe that accessibility is very important if you have to be successful, you can't sort of close off and say, no, no, I'm, you know, if somebody needs you, you can't say, Okay, I'm just closing my door and my office. So that was the the, you know, the excitement of experimenting once again and seeing, of course, entrepreneurship is something which is very exciting, and that was something which I wanted to experiment and try and see how I could change that. And, you know, get it into my career. And, you know, get off the normal nine to five job. So that's what I did. I wanted to experiment.   Michael Hingson ** 47:21 So tell me a little bit more about if you would what your company does and how you serve clients and so on. And where are your clients?   Shabnam Asthana ** 47:29 Okay, so basically, it is a PR and communications company, and we have clients now globally. I have primarily in India, because that is where my office is. But I do have clients in Europe, in us, in Canada, where I am currently. And yes, it is more about public relations and communications, and that's what we do. So it's essentially a diversification of I have also taken on writing as part of one of my services. So I do a lot of book writing. I take on people who want to be either who want to tell a story, and who don't have either the time or the expertise. I write for them. I ghost right for them. We also do events. So we have done a couple of events globally, not on a very large scale, but yes, we do have. So it's events, it's public relations, it's communications, it's training, and it's writing.   Michael Hingson ** 48:39 So that's it, right? Well, so you have written one book. Are you looking at doing any more books? By any chance?   Shabnam Asthana ** 48:49 Now I have ghost written about 16 books. So they're all ghost written and under a contract where I don't disclose the names of the books. But yes, I've authored three books, and the first one was romancing your career, a very interesting and fascinating book. That was my first book, and later on, I went on to do two biographies, and yes, I'm doing a couple more correctly, where they are being authored by me. So I'm writing the biographies.   Michael Hingson ** 49:26 So today, in all the work that that you're, that you're doing, do you, do you get involved with many international projects?   Shabnam Asthana ** 49:39 Yes, not many, but yes, we are doing a slow and steady progress there. And we do, I do, keep getting a lot of inquiries. And I must say that I have got a couple of inquiries recently which are very interesting. And I. Working on those. Maybe it's a little premature to tell you that, but yes, there is one big project that has come my way, and we're planning to expand from there. Well.   Michael Hingson ** 50:12 So you have experienced a lot of different countries and so on, and India is certainly becoming more of an economic and a world power in the in terms of what all is happening. Do you think that that the attitudes of India and the way India deals with inclusion and so on is making a difference, and Will that continue to happen?   Shabnam Asthana ** 50:43 Well, Michael, it will, because we are moving out of our country, and we have, you know, taken spots in so many other countries. So if we want to be included, it's high time we practice the same. So we have to welcome other cultures. We have to welcome other nationalities if we hope to be welcomed in other countries as well. So that is something which has really influenced the thinking of people, because we can't be rigid. We can't be, you know, thinking in our own way. And say, Well, let's not do it, because we have to welcome other countries if we have to work and move out of India. So yes, Michael, I will say that very hard. It's very heartening to note that it is changing, and it will continue to do so. In fact, you know, India is moving from being seen as an outsourced to something which people sort of welcome with open arms. But then, yes, things are changing. There are things which are happening which may limit the movement of people, or it may increase the flow of people. But then, well, we have to adopt, adapt and move on.   Michael Hingson ** 52:04 Yeah, well, there's always going to be some of that which makes which makes sense. Yes. What kind of advice would you give to someone, especially young professionals, women and others who are different? What advice would you give to someone who may feel excluded or undervalued in their careers.   Shabnam Asthana ** 52:25 The best thing that I would like to say is that if you hear a no, don't let it bog you down, because be sure that tomorrow you will hear a better yes, it will be something that is shaping the way for your future. So you must not let any naysayers or any projects that fail bog you down just because you're a woman or because you're different or anybody you know. You have to show your courage, you have to be resilient, and you have to lean on your inner strengths. The best magic, the you know, time tried and tested formula, which I would advocate, is leaning on your inner strengths. All of us have a lot of strengths, believe you me, we may not know it, but all of us have a lot of strengths. So when you see a situation that is not to your liking, just lean on your inner strengths. Take a deep breath and say today's no will be a yes tomorrow, and that is the courage that you must move ahead with anybody, irrespective of whether you are a woman or you are any person who is stepping into the corporate world. Just value yourself. Always Be confident. Wear the confidence. And that's the best accessory that you would have.   Michael Hingson ** 54:03 How would you define unstoppable mindset?   Shabnam Asthana ** 54:08 Unstoppable mindset is not something which is something which rises beyond limitations. And by limitations, I don't mean only individual limitations. It may be the limitations of the other people. Let that not define your limitation. Your the term unstoppable, to me, is a term which shows resilience. It shows something where you can fumble. It's very natural to fumble, to stumble, to fall down, to face challenges, to face, you know, rejections. It's very normal, but unstoppable is. Being able to get up again with greater strength, with a better mindset, more courageously, and more importantly, with an open heart, which says, Yes, I will do it. You cannot say you cannot. You know, sort of put me down in any way. My courage is there, my inner strength is there. I am unstoppable in that sense.   Michael Hingson ** 55:28 I think the most important thing that you just said is that you have to do it with an open heart. I think everyone should do that you may learn that your idea may not be the best solution, and it might be the best solution, but you won't know that until you truly have an open heart and an open mind.   Shabnam Asthana ** 55:46 Truly, yes, absolutely, an open heart, I would say, is really, really key. It's very, very important.   Michael Hingson ** 55:56 What keeps you motivated as you continue to advocate for adverse diversity and inclusion and equity and so on.   Shabnam Asthana ** 56:04 What keeps me motivated? Michael, are many things, but then what i If I could just zero down on a couple of them, I would say that what keeps me motivated is the trust that people had in me, and, you know, to give me certain jobs, roles, the trust that they had to sort of say, okay, you can do it. And then I did it. And the people, what keeps me motivated is something also very nice, which somebody came up to me at a recent conference in Germany, and they said, you know, the reason why I didn't give up is because of you. That is me, because I motivated them to do something, and that was your motivation for me, I was like, Okay, if I can motivate you, I too can stay motivated for a long, long time to come. And that's something which I do. I try to inspire and I try to inspire myself as well in the process.   Michael Hingson ** 57:07 Well, if you could leave everyone who is involved in hearing this podcast and so on today, if you could leave them with one powerful message about embracing diversity and so on. What would that message be?   Shabnam Asthana ** 57:23 Well, that message would be that whatever is happening today, if you feel that there is even a little bit of acceptability, that is because somebody else has worked towards it, so now it is your chance to give it back to society, to keep working, to keep opening doors for people, for a better tomorrow, for a more inclusive tomorrow. And diversity doesn't and inclusivity doesn't happen overnight. You have to work towards it. There is a it's the whole process, and you have to work towards it relentlessly. Continue working. Somebody else has worked. They have pushed you forward. They have done a whole lot of things. Now it's your turn to do your bit and ensure that the people who are coming after you come to a better tomorrow, a more inclusive tomorrow.   Michael Hingson ** 58:27 It also, by definition, means that we need to learn how to work with each other and support and help each other,   Shabnam Asthana ** 58:34 of course. And empathy. Empathy is the key, empathy, sensitivity, all that.   Michael Hingson ** 58:41 So if people would like to reach out to you, maybe use your company services or talk with you. How can they do that?   Shabnam Asthana ** 58:48 They could contact me. You can write to me at my email id, which is Shabnam, S, H, A, B n, a m, at empowered solutions, my company name, E, M, P, O, W, E, R, E, D, S, o, l, U, T, I O, N, S, dot, I n, that's my name. The emails will reach me. That's an inbox which you know I'm monitoring myself, and be sure that you will receive a reply. I'd love to hear from people, and I love to communicate. I love to write back. So very welcome.   Michael Hingson ** 59:30 And I would ask, just sort of on principle, if anyone reaches out to Shabnam, who has heard this podcast, please mention that, just so that she knows where you where you discovered her, and I think that would be a good thing to do. Well, I want to thank you for being here. I think this has been absolutely wonderful. I think we've learned a lot I have and I value the insights that you bring. So I hope that other people will take the. Those same insights away, there's there's a lot to learn here, and there's a lot to gain from this. So I want to thank you again for being here, and maybe we'll have to do this again in the future.   Shabnam Asthana ** 1:00:12 I'd love to do that. And Michael, I'd like to thank you for hosting this wonderful, wonderful show. I have seen your episodes. They are brilliant, and it's really nice. I was so looking forward to this. It's been an absolute pleasure to interact with you, and I hope that we'll be doing more of this in the near future.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:35 Well, we'll have to explore that, and I want to thank all of you who are out there watching and listening. I want to thank you for being here. We appreciate you very much. Wherever you're listening or watching. Please give us a five star review. We value that very highly. We really would appreciate you saying good things about us. A five star review is always a wonderful thing. I'd like to hear from you as well. I'd like to hear what your thoughts are about this podcast. Feel free to email me at Michael M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, love to hear from you. Love to hear your thoughts. We value them, and we take all the comments that we get from people very much to heart. So we appreciate you doing that. And if you know anyone else who ought to be a guest on our podcast, who you think ought to be a guest, let us know. Introduce us. Shabnam, that's also true for you, please. If you know anyone who ought to be a guest, we'd love to meet people and have them come on the podcast and also help us show how we're all more unstoppable than we think we are, or we thought we were. So once again, though, I want to thank you for being here. Shabnam, this has been wonderful. Thank you very much.   Shabnam Asthana ** 1:01:51 Thank you, Michael, thank you to all the listeners.   **Michael Hingson ** 1:01:59 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. 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Anand Mangal Karu Aarti Gujarati : Ashram Aarti

Anand Mangal Karu Aarti Gujarati : Ashram Aarti

Anand Mangal Karu Aarti Gujarati : Ashram Aarti

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In this conversation, Aarti Anand shares her journey from a traditional 9 to 5 job to becoming an entrepreneur with Kodenyx AI, focusing on how AI and automation can help businesses thrive. She discusses the importance of identifying business patterns, shares success stories of AI implementations, and highlights the challenges organizations face when adopting AI. Aarti emphasizes the importance of a proactive mindset, the significance of starting small, and the skills necessary for effective AI project management. She also highlights her current business success and future goals, showcasing the potential of AI in transforming business operations. Episode # 164 Today's Guest: Aarti Anand, Founder, Kodenyx AI Aarti was a product leader for 15 years and one day, decided to let it all go and start Kodenyx AI. Website: Kodenyx AI YouTube: Aarti Anand What Listeners Will Learn: How to identify common business challenges through conversations with other entrepreneurs. AI and automation became tools for creating a desired lifestyle. The importance of defaulting to action rather than over-planning. Lead generation and time-saving solutions are key selling points for AI services. Starting with service allows for the productization of successful solutions. Organizations face knowledge gaps and team pushback when adopting AI. A proactive mindset is crucial for success in AI projects. Fear of change can hinder progress, but the right mindset can overcome it.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Aarti Anand and Kodenyx AI 02:45 The Journey from 9 to 5 to Entrepreneurship 05:49 Leveraging AI for Business Automation 08:36 Common Patterns in AI Implementation 11:34 Success Stories and ROI from AI Solutions 14:37 Challenges in Selling AI Solutions 17:31 Strategies for Successful AI Adoption 20:13 Identifying Skills for AI Projects 23:08 Creating a Culture of Innovation 26:10 Future Vision and Business Growth 27:58 Conclusion and How to Connect with Aarti Resources: Kodenyx AI

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Drowning in admin and decision fatigue? AI expert Aarti Anand reveals how small business owners and CEOs can automate the busywork and reclaim their freedom—without sacrificing quality or connection. Learn the first three workflows to automate and finally scale your business without burnout.==========================================

Send us a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra chats with Aarti Anand, a software product builder turned AI automation consultant, about how small business owners can leverage AI and systems thinking to reclaim their time, energy, and freedom.Aarti shares her journey from building award-winning software to starting her own business to create more space for what matters—her kids, her aging parents, and her own time. Now she helps other founders do the same using AI and automation tools.Key Takeaways for Business Owners and Marketers

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the buzz around AI and wondering how it fits into your nonprofit's digital strategy? In this episode, I sit down with Arti Anand, an AI automation expert, to demystify the role of artificial intelligence in personalizing donor engagement and streamlining operations. Embracing AI Without Losing the Human Touch - How AI can enhance, not replace, genuine connections with donors - Strategies for maintaining authenticity while leveraging automation - The importance of transparency when implementing AI tools Practical Applications for Nonprofits - Using AI for efficient proposal generation and follow-ups - Implementing AI voice agents for improved donor communication - Leveraging ChatGPT for problem-solving and strategic planning Overcoming Implementation Challenges - Start small and iterate your AI strategy - Train AI tools effectively using your organization's unique data - Balance automation with human oversight for optimal results Addressing Common Concerns - Maintaining personalization in automated communications - Ensuring AI aligns with your nonprofit's values and mission - Communicating the benefits of AI to donors and stakeholders Whether you're AI-curious or skeptical, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of nonprofit technology. Discover how embracing AI can free up your team to focus on what matters most – making a meaningful impact in your community. Want to Skip Ahead? Here are Some Key Takeaways: 03:31 AI as a Tool for Personal and Business Growth It is important to identify what brings joy and generates income, then using AI and automation to handle necessary tasks that don't fall into those categories. This approach allows for better time management and increased productivity. 11:05 Balancing Automation and Personalization There are concerns about AI and automation leading to depersonalization. Start with what works manually, then automate 80% of it. This approach saves time and increases productivity while still maintaining quality through human supervision. Pay attention to the iterative nature of implementing AI solutions in business. 18:20 Understanding AI Agents and Their Applications There are different types of automations, including linear, AI-powered, and AI agents. AI agents can be used in businesses, such as replacing receptionists for appointment booking. It's important to have proper training and data input for effective AI implementation. 24:26 Transparency and Practical Implementation of AI Transparency is so important when using AI in organizations. Communicate the use of AI to stakeholders, emphasizing its benefits. Attach AI implementation to specific outcomes that solve pain points for users. 28:10 Getting Started with AI in Business Start by describing the problem and desired outcome to ChatGPT, then consulting with multiple vendors. The importance of asking the right questions and starting with a proof of concept is important. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge on harnessing AI to enhance your nonprofit's efficiency and donor engagement. Tune in for a conversation that could transform your approach to digital strategy and fundraising. Resources Follow Aarti on Insta and DM her FC-Pod to receive her playbook to adopt AI. Aarti Anand After years of building SaaS products, Aarti saw businesses wasting time on outdated, manual prospecting and thought, “This is broken.” With AI on the rise, she knew the answer wasn't more outreach—it was smarter automation. Now, Aarti is on a mission to help businesses ditch the grind and scale faster. No more chasing leads that go nowhere—just an AI-driven system that works while you sleep. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartianand82/ https://www.instagram.com/aartianand82/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Golden Bonds: A Family's Summer Survival in Udaipur Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-02-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: उदयपुर की गर्मियों में सूर्य की किरणें मानो शहर को सुनहरे रंग में रंग देती हैं।En: In the summers of Udaipur, the sun's rays paint the city in a golden hue.Hi: इस खूबसूरत शहर में, जहाँ झीलें और महल जीवन को एक नई ताजगी देते हैं, रोहन और मीरा की नई-नई शादी के बाद पहली बार पूरा परिवार इकट्ठा हुआ था।En: In this beautiful city, where lakes and palaces bring a fresh zest to life, Rohan and Meera's entire family gathered together for the first time after their recent marriage.Hi: इस परिवारिक जमावड़े का आयोजन खासतौर पर रोहन ने अपने दिल की गहराइयों से किया था।En: This family gathering was organized by Rohan from the depths of his heart.Hi: रोहन की चिंता अपने परिवार की खुशी से जुड़ी थी, विशेषकर स्वास्थ्य को लेकर।En: Rohan's concern was tied to the happiness of his family, especially regarding their health.Hi: गहरी साँस लेते हुए, रोहन अपने नए घर के आँगन में उत्सुकता से टहल रहा था, जहाँ मिठाई की सुगंध और हँसी के ठहाके गूंज रहे थे।En: Taking a deep breath, Rohan paced eagerly in the courtyard of his new house, where the aroma of sweets and echoes of laughter filled the air.Hi: मीरा ने उसे शांत करने की कोशिश की, "सब ठीक होगा, आप चिंता मत करो।En: Meera tried to calm him, "Everything will be fine, don't worry."Hi: "इसी बीच, अारती जो रोहन की साहसी चचेरी बहन थी, अपने चुलबुले अंदाज़ में चारों ओर दौड़ रही थी।En: Meanwhile, Aarti, Rohan's adventurous cousin, was running around in her playful manner.Hi: उसका स्वाभाव था चुनौती देना और वही उसके चेहरे की मुस्कान थी।En: Her nature was to challenge, and that was the smile on her face.Hi: लेकिन इस चिलचिलाती गर्मी में, उसे एहसास नहीं हुआ कि उसकी तबीयत बिगड़ सकती है।En: But in this scorching heat, she didn't realize that her health might deteriorate.Hi: जैसे ही दोपहर हुई, सबको चौंकाते हुए, अारती अचानक गिर पड़ी।En: As the afternoon came, to everyone's shock, Aarti suddenly collapsed.Hi: रोहन का दिल धड़कना बंद कर दिया।En: Rohan's heart nearly stopped.Hi: परिवार में हड़कंप मच गया।En: Panic ensued in the family.Hi: अारती को ऐसे गिरा हुआ देख सब स्तब्ध रह गए।En: Seeing Aarti fallen like this left everyone stunned.Hi: तापमान बढ़ता जा रहा था और हर कोई चिंतित।En: The temperature was rising, and everyone was worried.Hi: यह निश्चित तौर पर गंभीर था - शायद यह हीट स्ट्रोक था।En: It was definitely serious—perhaps it was a heat stroke.Hi: वह पल आने वाला था जब रोहन को निर्णय लेना था कि क्या वह गाँव के डॉक्टर पर भरोसा करे या अाछे अस्पताल के लिए शहर के बाहर जाए।En: The moment was upon Rohan to decide whether to trust the village doctor or head to a good hospital outside the city.Hi: तत्परता से सोचते हुए, उसने स्थानीय डॉक्टर को बुलाने का निर्णय लिया।En: Thinking swiftly, he decided to call the local doctor.Hi: कुछ ही देर में डॉक्टर साहब आ गए।En: In no time, the doctor arrived.Hi: उनकी अनुभवी आँखों ने स्थिति को तुरंत भाँप लिया।En: His experienced eyes assessed the situation immediately.Hi: "ये हीट एक्सॉस्चन है," डॉक्टर ने समझाया।En: "This is heat exhaustion," the doctor explained.Hi: अारती को तुरंत ठंडे पानी की पट्टियाँ लगाई गईं और उसे लगातार तरल पदार्थ दिए गए।En: Cold compresses were immediately applied to Aarti, and she was given continuous fluids.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, अारती की हालत संभलने लगी।En: Gradually, Aarti's condition began to improve.Hi: डॉक्टर की सादगी और तत्परता ने सबका दिल जीत लिया।En: The doctor's simplicity and promptness won everyone's heart.Hi: परिवार ने रोहन की समझदारी की तारीफ की और मीरा ने राहत की सांस ली।En: The family praised Rohan's wisdom, and Meera breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: अंत में, रोहन ने सीखा कि संकट के समय में धैर्य और सामुदायिक सहयोग कितना अहम होता है।En: In the end, Rohan learned how important patience and community support are in times of crisis.Hi: पूरे परिवार ने इस घटना से यह सबक लिया कि एक दूसरे का ख्याल रखना कितना जरूरी है।En: The whole family took away the lesson that looking out for one another is crucial.Hi: इस घटना के बाद, परिवार के साथ बिताए गए समय को उन्होंने पहले से भी ज्यादा संजीदगी से जीया।En: After this incident, the time spent with family was lived with even more seriousness.Hi: उदयपुर की सर्द हवाओं ने जैसे इस छोटे से परिवार को एक साथ और करीब कर दिया।En: The cold breezes of Udaipur seemed to bring this small family closer together. Vocabulary Words:gathered: इकट्ठा हुआconcern: चिंताcourtyard: आँगनscorching: चिलचिलातीdeteriorate: बिगड़नाcollapsed: गिर पड़ीpanic: हड़कंपstunned: स्तब्धpromptness: तत्परताcompressed: दबाpatience: धैर्यexhaustion: थकावटcommunity: सामुदायिकfluid: तरलbreezes: हवाएँadventurous: साहसीchallenge: चुनौतीswiftly: तत्परता सेexperienced: अनुभवीsimplicity: सादगीcompresses: पट्टियाँgradually: धीरे-धीरेrelief: राहतwisdom: समझदारीhue: रंगdepths: गहराइयोंzest: ताजगीshock: चौंकाते हुएseriousness: गंभीरताsupport: सहयोग

In this future-forward episode of Walk In Victory, host NaRon Tillman sits down with AI specialist Aarti Anand, a seasoned software product developer with nearly 15 years of experience, to explore how businesses can strategically embrace AI and automation for long-term success.Aarti unpacks the opportunities and challenges presented by rapid technological advancements, and how business leaders can shift their mindset to adopt AI-first strategies. From workflow automation and content creation to marketing, lead generation, and strategic delegation, she outlines how AI can create space for innovation, vision, and real growth.This conversation isn't just about tech—it's about empowerment, mindset, and rethinking leadership in the digital age. 

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Breakthrough for Designer During the Rainy Season Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के बांद्रा बैंडस्टैंड पर चहल-पहल का समा था।En: The scene at the Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai was bustling with activity.Hi: गर्मियों की दोपहर, समुद्र की लहरें चट्टानों से टकरातीं और हवा में नमकीन समुंद्री गंध के साथ-साथ स्ट्रीट फूड की खुशबू फैली हुई थी।En: On a summer afternoon, the sea waves crashed against the rocks, and the air was filled with the salty sea scent along with the aroma of street food.Hi: इसी माहौल में, कविता अपने विचारों में डूबी हुई बैंच पर बैठी थी।En: In this atmosphere, Kavita sat on a bench, lost in her thoughts.Hi: वह एक फ्रीलांस ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर थी और आज उसने अपने नए क्लाइंट, रोहित से मिलने का समय तय किया था।En: She was a freelance graphic designer, and today she had scheduled a meeting with her new client, Rohit.Hi: खुद के करियर को लेकर संकोच से भरी कविता को यह मीटिंग बहुत महत्वपूर्ण लगी।En: Filled with apprehension about her career, this meeting seemed very important to Kavita.Hi: उसकी दोस्त, आरती, जो हमेशा उसे समर्थन देती आई थी, उससे मिलने आई और उसके साथ बैठ गई।En: Her friend, Aarti, who had always supported her, came to meet her and sat beside her.Hi: कभी-कभी, जब हम खुद को अपने काम के समर्पण में खोया हुआ पाते हैं, तब एक सही फैसला कितना महत्वपूर्ण हो सकता है।En: Sometimes, when we find ourselves lost in dedication to our work, making the right decision becomes crucial.Hi: अचानक से मौसम ने करवट ली।En: Suddenly, the weather changed.Hi: गहरे काले बादल जमा हो गए और बारिश की बूंदें टपकने लगीं।En: Dark clouds gathered, and raindrops began to fall.Hi: कविता ने चिंता से आसमान की ओर देखा।En: Kavita looked at the sky with concern.Hi: "बारिश!En: "Barish!Hi: ये क्या समय है?En: Yeh kya samay hai?"Hi: " उसने अपने आप से बुदबुदाया।En: she mumbled to herself.Hi: लेकिन आरती ने उसका हौसला बढ़ाया।En: But Aarti encouraged her.Hi: "कविता, डर मत।En: "Kavita, dar mat.Hi: आज तुम्हारे पास मौका है खुद को साबित करने का," आरती ने मुस्कराकर कहा।En: Today you have the opportunity to prove yourself," Aarti said with a smile.Hi: कविता ने खुद को संभाला और फैसला किया कि वह बारिश से नहीं डरेगी।En: Kavita composed herself and decided she would not be afraid of the rain.Hi: वह अपने विचारों को साझा करने, और सही प्रभाव छोड़ने की चाहत में थी।En: She was eager to share her thoughts and make the right impression.Hi: उसने छाता संभाला और हिम्मत के साथ रोहित से मिलने के लिए बैंडस्टैंड की ओर चल पड़ी।En: She grabbed an umbrella and, with determination, started walking towards the Bandstand to meet Rohit.Hi: बंदर की तट पर रोहित पहले से ही इंतजार कर रहा था।En: Rohit was already waiting at the seashore.Hi: उसे देख लगता था कि वह पूरी तरह से तैयारी के साथ आया था।En: It seemed he had come fully prepared.Hi: बारिश के कारण, कविता और रोहित को एक चाय वाले के अस्थाई सजावट के नीचे शरण लेनी पड़ी।En: Because of the rain, Kavita and Rohit had to take shelter under the temporary setup of a tea seller.Hi: वहां दोनों ने बातचीत शुरू की।En: There, they began their conversation.Hi: कविता ने अपने डिज़ाइन के आइडियाज़, जो उसके मन में उमड़ रहे थे, जुनून के साथ साझा किए।En: Kavita passionately shared her design ideas that were swirling in her mind.Hi: उसने अपनी क्रिएटिविटी के हर पहलू को रोहित के सामने रखा।En: She laid out every aspect of her creativity in front of Rohit.Hi: उसकी आंखों में भरा आत्मविश्वास और उसके शब्दों में छुपी प्रेरणा को देखकर रोहित प्रभावित हुए बिना नहीं रह सका।En: Seeing the confidence in her eyes and the inspiration hidden in her words, Rohit couldn't help but be impressed.Hi: अंततः, रोहित ने कहा, "कविता, तुम्हारे विचार अनूठे हैं।En: Finally, Rohit said, "Kavita, tumhare vichar anoothe hain.Hi: मैं तुम्हारे साथ काम करने के लिए तैयार हूं।En: I'm ready to work with you."Hi: " कविता की आँखों में खुशी की चमक आ गई।En: A sparkle of joy appeared in Kavita's eyes.Hi: उसने इस अनुभव से सीखा कि कठिनाइयों का सामना करते हुए, आत्म-विश्वास के साथ आगे बढ़ना ही असली सफलता की कुंजी होती है।En: She learned from this experience that facing difficulties and moving forward with confidence is the real key to success.Hi: उस दिन बारिश थम गई, लेकिन कविता का आत्मविश्वास और बढ़ा हुआ था।En: That day, the rain stopped, but Kavita's confidence had only increased.Hi: वह अपनी खुद की क्षमताओं के प्रति आश्वस्त थी और उसने समझ लिया कि अनिश्चितता को गले लगाना जरूरी है।En: She was assured of her abilities and had learned that embracing uncertainty was essential.Hi: बैंडस्टैंड की उस भीगी हुई दोपहर ने कविता के करियर के सफर में एक नई दिशा दी।En: That rainy afternoon at the Bandstand gave a new direction to Kavita's career journey. Vocabulary Words:bustling: चहल-पहलcrashed: टकरातींaroma: खुशबूfreelance: फ्रीलांसapprehension: संकोचdedication: समर्पणcrucial: महत्वपूर्णcomposed: संभालाdetermination: हिम्मतseashore: तटshelter: शरणtemporary: अस्थाईsetup: सजावटpassionately: जुनून के साथswirling: उमड़ रहेcreativity: क्रिएटिविटीinspiration: प्रेरणाimpressed: प्रभावितunique: अनूठेsparkle: चमकfacing difficulties: कठिनाइयों का सामनाembracing: गले लगानाuncertainty: अनिश्चितताgathered: जमाraindrops: बूंदेंconcern: चिंताopportunity: मौकाprove: साबितdecision: फैसलाconfidence: आत्मविश्वास

Aarti Anand is an AI automation strategist and founder of KodenyxAI who helps overwhelmed business owners reclaim their time through intelligent systems. In this episode, we explore how to scale your business with purpose, integrate AI without losing the human touch, and build a freedom-first lifestyle rooted in faith.Aarti transitioned from pursuing a PhD to building an AI-driven business that prioritizes family time and purposeful growth. She's known for her "AI Readiness Score" framework and helping entrepreneurs automate workflows while maintaining authentic relationships with their audience.How AI and automation can reclaim your time without sacrificing qualityScaling your business while keeping family and faith as core prioritiesThe mindset shift required to move from hustle culture to systems-driven growthWhy small, engaged audiences outperform massive follower countsBuilding trust through valuable content in an AI-saturated marketThe "Five-Ways ICP Nurture Framework" for meaningful customer connectionsROI-guaranteed automation strategies that deliver tangible resultsWhy elevating employees beats replacing them with AITime Stamps:00:00 – Moving to Colorado & PhD Journey01:55 – Transferring Schools & Career Pivot03:16 – Open-Minded Mindset for Growth05:01 – Mindset Shift Before Entrepreneurship06:48 – Starting a Business in 202408:04 – Building Personal Brand from Scratch09:57 – Value of Small Engaged Audience10:46 – Power of Short-Form Video Reach11:53 – Escaping 9–5 for Freedom13:03 – Remembering Your "Why"14:01 – Family as Core Motivation16:11 – Building AI-Driven Business17:28 – Automating Manual Tasks with AI18:46 – Workflow Automation for Time Freedom20:38 – Elevating Employees, Not Replacing22:28 – Human Experience vs. Hustle Culture24:00 – Companies Winning with AI Adoption25:25 – 3 Must-Have AI Automations27:39 – Lead Nurturing Sequences with AI29:06 – Cutting Through Email Noise with Value31:01 – Cold Email Best Practices33:09 – Start AI with Tangible ROI34:54 – Building Trust Through Content36:03 – Five-Ways ICP Nurture Framework37:04 – 6–12 Month AI Trajectory Outlook38:26 – AI Strategy Starts with Audit39:41 – Offering ROI-Guaranteed Automation41:11 – AI Readiness Score for BusinessesResources:AI Readiness Score AssessmentAI Readiness WorkshopKodenyxAI Website: kodenyxai.comConnect with Jason:Website: jayhunt.socialInstagram: @jayhuntofficialTikTok: @jayhuntofficialLinkedIn: socialmediaspeakerFacebook: huntspeaksTwitter: @jayhuntofficial

Today on the show we're looking back at 3 of the winning campaigns from The PRmoment Awards to dive a bit deeper into what they were all about and why they won.We're looking at 3 campaigns from V&A, Greggs and Calm with Aarti Bulsara, director, Hope & Glory PR and DonFerguson, deputy MD, Hope & Glory PRWe'll be looking at the objective, strategy, creative, activation and results of the work.There is a video version of this podcast on PRmoment Youtube channel and we will be using video to bring the campaigns to live, so it may be worth checking out our Youtube channel if you're interested.Before we start, two pieces of good news at PRmoment this week. The first is that the programme for PR Masterclass: AI in PR is now complete. The PR Masterclass series are hybrid events so you can attend either in person or virtually.Check out the microsite PRMasterclasses.com for all the details including the speaker line-up.The other vital bit of information is that The Creative Moment Awards are now open for entries. You can see all the categories for 2025 at the microsite creativemomentawards.co.The final entry deadline is Friday 20th June.Here's a summary of Aarti, Don and Ben's discussion:Winning Campaign Case StudyHope&Glory, CALM & adam&eveDDB - Missed BirthdaysCALM's “Missed Birthdays” was a spectacular installation designed to raise awareness of suicide. Each of the 6,292 balloons marked the birthday a young person missed because they died by suicide. It drove 220 pieces of coverage, delivering over 350 million Opportunities to See through editorial coverage. 23,000 people shared the installation on their social channels. Most of all, the installation prompted 29,500 visits to the CALM C.A.R.E. Kit microsite delivering vital prevention information and advice.The PRmoment Award judges said: “Crisp and clear articulation of what you did, why you did it and what your campaign generated - both in terms of coverage but also in behaviour shift.” Winning Campaign Case StudyNigella meets GreggsGreggs is known for its playful tone of voice and position within British culture. Its biggest challenge at Christmas is to launch its festive menu in a disruptive way (when media is saturated with high-budget launches). Step forward culinary queen Nigella. The resulting campaign generated over 1,520 pieces of coverage from start-to-finish. The “ad” was hailed a triumph and Greggs reported that Q4 like-for-like sales rose 2.5%.The PRmoment Award judges said: “A strong, unexpected idea and execution with great post-campaign data, showing the true impact of PR when done well.”Winning Campaign Case Study:The V&A - If You're Into It, It's In the V&AThe V&A has over 2.27m objects in its collection. There's something for everybody so “if you're into it, it's in the V&A”. Hope&Glory offered nine people the opportunity to advise the V&A about its collections – enhancing its understanding of modern culture. The campaign reached 87% of the core audience and, of those exposed to the campaign, 76% said the activity made them think more positively about the V&A brand. Amongst non-V&A visitors, 40% said the activity made them think it was more relevant to them.The PRmoment Award judges said: “Huge results for a modest budget. Tapped into culture. This is gold standard”

This episode features Aarti Kawlra, Academic Director of the Humanities Across Borders program at IIAS, hosting discussion about indigo with three colleagues, scholars, and educators. Jody Benjamin is an Associate Professor of History at Howard University. His recent book is The Texture of Change: Dress, Self-Fashioning and History in Western Africa, 1700-1850 (Ohio University Press, New African History Series, 2024), which explores questions of state-making, social hierarchy, and self-making across parts of Mali, Senegal, and Guinea through the lens of textiles and dress in a context shaped by an emergent global capitalism, slavery, and colonialism. Min-Chin Chiang is an Associate Professor and the Chairperson of the Graduate Institute of Architecture and Cultural Heritage in Taipei National University of the Arts. Her work focuses on heritage craft, heritage education, and heritage dynamics in relation to community and colonialism. Finally, Jocelyne Vokouma is a researcher in the Department of Socioeconomics and Development Anthropology at the Institute of Social Studies (Institut des Sciences des Sociétés / INSS-CNRST) in Burkina Faso, where she specializes in the aesthetics of indigo in clothing.Indigo occupies a haloed place as a color, a craft, and a hi(story) of global interactions. Viewed largely as a dye-yielding plant with a specific chemistry and exchange value as a commodity, in this podcast, the guests focus on indigo as a tool for African and Asian self-consciousness. Brought to you ahead of the Africa-Asia ConFest to be held next month (June 2025) in Dakar, this episode centers on indigo as a livelihood practice and techno-cultural knowhow, taking two specific examples, namely, indigo in Taiwan and indigo in Burkina Faso. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aarti is back with some Potomac tea, 40-50 negative thoughts about Love Hotel, and some wise analysis of Shamea and Porsha on Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Aarti Sadguru Pyare Ki Jagat Ke Taranhare Ki : Ashram Aarti

Aarti Sadguru Pyare Ki Jagat Ke Taranhare Ki : Ashram Aarti

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Fashion on a Budget: Discovering Style and Savings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सरोजिनी नगर मार्केट में उत्साह का माहौल था।En: There was an atmosphere of excitement in the Sarojini Nagar market.Hi: बसंत की हल्की धूप में दुकानदार अपनी दुकानें सजाए खड़े थे, और खरीदारों की भीड़ धीमे-धीमे बाजार में भर रही थी।En: In the light spring sun, shopkeepers stood with their shops decorated, and crowds of buyers were slowly filling the market.Hi: रंग-बिरंगे कपड़े, गहने, और अन्य तरह-तरह की चीजें हर तरफ बिखरी हुई थीं।En: Colorful clothes, jewelry, and all sorts of other things were scattered everywhere.Hi: रोहन, अपनी बहन आरती और दोस्त प्रिया के साथ, बाजार की सबसे भीड़-भाड़वाली गली में घूम रहा था।En: Rohan, along with his sister Aarti and friend Priya, was roaming in the busiest lane of the market.Hi: आरती के कॉलेज की शुरुआत होने वाली थी, और उसे एक नया कपड़ा चाहिए था ताकि वह अपने पहले दिन अच्छा दिख सके।En: Aarti was about to start college, and she needed a new outfit to look good on her first day.Hi: रोहन की जेब में सीमित पैसे थे और वह सोच में डूबा हुआ था कि कैसे सबके लिए कपड़े खरीदे जाएं।En: Rohan had limited money in his pocket and was lost in thought about how to buy clothes for everyone.Hi: प्रिया, अपने नए ट्रेंड्स और फैशन के उत्साह में, हर दुकान पर ठहर कर देखती और कहती, "इसे देखो, कितना सुंदर है!En: Priya, enthusiastic about new trends and fashion, would stop at every shop, look around, and say, "Look at this, how beautiful!"Hi: " आरती भी प्रिया की पसंद से प्रभावित हो जाती।En: Aarti would also get influenced by Priya's choices.Hi: लेकिन रोहन का मन अपनी बचत की योजना में लगा था।En: But Rohan's mind was fixated on his savings plan.Hi: वह हर कीमत टैग को देखकर चौंक जाता और सोचता, "इतना महंगा?En: He would be shocked to see each price tag and think, "So expensive?Hi: नहीं, नहीं।En: No, no."Hi: "जब वे एक सजी-धजी दुकान के पास पहुंचे, तो प्रिया ने एक खूबसूरत लेकिन महंगा कपड़ा देखा।En: When they reached a well-decorated shop, Priya spotted a beautiful but expensive dress.Hi: "वाह, आरती!En: "Wow, Aarti!Hi: यह तुम्हारे लिए परफेक्ट है," प्रिया ने कहा।En: This is perfect for you," Priya said.Hi: आरती की आंखों में चमक आ गई।En: A gleam appeared in Aarti's eyes.Hi: लेकिन रोहन के लिए यह एक चुनौतिपूर्ण स्थिति बन गई।En: But for Rohan, it became a challenging situation.Hi: वह अपनी बहन की खुशी चाहता था लेकिन बजट को भी ध्यान में रखना जरूरी था।En: He wanted his sister's happiness but also needed to keep the budget in mind.Hi: वहीं पास में एक छोटी सी दुकान थी, जहाँ एक बैनर लगा हुआ था, जिसपर बड़े अक्षरों में 'विशाल सेल' लिखा था।En: Nearby, there was a small shop with a banner that said 'Great Sale' in big letters.Hi: रोहन ने उस दुकान की ओर इशारा किया, "चलो, वहाँ भी देखते हैं।En: Rohan pointed toward that shop and said, "Let's check there too.Hi: शायद कुछ अच्छा मिल जाए।En: Maybe we'll find something good."Hi: " दुकान के अंदर ढेर सारे स्टाइलिश कपड़े थे।En: Inside the shop, there were many stylish clothes.Hi: आखिरकार, आरती को एक सुंदर ड्रेस मिल गई, जो न केवल फैशनेबल थी, बल्कि उसके बजट में भी फिट बैठती थी।En: Eventually, Aarti found a beautiful dress that was not only fashionable but also fit within their budget.Hi: रोहन ने राहत की सांस ली और प्रिया ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "देखा, फैशन और बजट को मिलाना संभव है।En: Rohan breathed a sigh of relief, and Priya said with a smile, "See, it's possible to combine fashion and budget."Hi: "आरती ने खुद को शीशे में देखा और उसकी आँखों में आत्मविश्वास झलक उठा।En: Aarti looked at herself in the mirror and confidence shimmered in her eyes.Hi: रोहन ने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी समझौता करना और कुछ नया सीखना जरूरी होता है।En: Rohan realized that sometimes it's necessary to compromise and learn something new.Hi: फैशन भी उतना ही महत्वपूर्ण है जितना बजट।En: Fashion is as important as budget.Hi: तीनों दोस्त हंसते-मुस्कुराते और संतुष्ट होते हुए बाजार से बाहर निकले।En: All three friends laughed, smiled, and satisfied, they left the market.Hi: बाजार की चहल-पहल, नए कपड़े और एक नई सीख के साथ, घर की ओर चल पड़े।En: With the hustle and bustle of the market, new clothes, and a new lesson, they headed home. Vocabulary Words:crowds: भीड़decorated: सजाएscattered: बिखरीroaming: घूम रहाinfluenced: प्रभावितfixated: लगाgleam: चमकchallenging: चुनौतिपूर्णbudget: बजटbanner: बैनरnecessary: जरूरीcompromise: समझौताshimmered: झलक उठाenthusiasm: उत्साहfashionable: फैशनेबलsigh: सांसhustle: चहल-पहलbustle: भीड़atmosphere: माहौलlight: हल्कीslowly: धीमे-धीमेbuyers: खरीदारोंtrends: ट्रेंड्सconfident: आत्मविश्वासlesson: सीखcombination: मिलानाjeweled: गहनेstylish: स्टाइलिशrelief: राहतmirror: शीशे

What does real spiritual growth actually look like in everyday life?When I first met Aarti Sharma years ago, I knew she was special — but seeing her today, it feels like she's glowing from the inside out. In this episode, we talk about her journey from being a devoted stay-at-home mom to diving deep into ancient wisdom and finding her true voice as a teacher. Aarti shares how the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita shaped her life, why patience matters more than quick wins, and what it really means to live from the soul.It's an honest, down-to-earth conversation about change, faith, and showing up for yourself.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) — What happens when your soul finally speaks louder than your mind?(06:30) — How ancient wisdom sneaks into your life (without you noticing)(08:00) — Forget logic: why real growth doesn't follow a straight line(10:15) — The moment when ancient teachings truly come alive(12:30) — Impatience vs. Transformation: why rushing will cost you more than you think(14:45) — How spiritual shortcuts backfire (and the hidden dangers no one talks about)(19:45) — This one teaching could change how you chase your dreams forever(22:30) — What if your biggest breakthroughs come... after you pause?(25:00) — Why real success has nothing to do with followers, fame, or fortune(30:00) — What billionaires secretly crave (and money can't buy)(32:15) — The power of witnessing: how to stay calm when life gets messy(36:00) — The real cost of chasing success the wrong way(40:15) — How true growth feels when you stop keeping score(43:30) — Final reflections: is your life a book worth rereading?Aarti Sharma Aarti Sharma is an advocate for self-actualized living and a dedicated mother. An MBA graduate from Pune University with a PGDBM from the Indira Group of Institutes, she believes in personal development through spiritual growth.As the founder of Dose with Grace, Aarti shares her insights through Soul Conversations, enrichment sessions, and YouTube videos. Her travels across 20 countries have shaped her deep, experiential understanding of life.She has contributed her talents to organizations such as Singapore Fashion Runway, Sanrakshan, Up Your Game Community, and Women of Courage Asia.Aarti is deeply committed to inspiring spiritual awareness, fostering lifelong learning, and empowering individuals to embrace a self-actualized life.Connect with Aarti here:https://www.youtube.com/@aartisharma7255YANA FRYYana is the founder of YanaTV and Timeless Teachings Podcast. She is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.Since 2012 Yana has been helping global leaders to realise their full potential through private coaching, group workshops, soulful retreats, bespoke keynotes, online immersions and public teachings. Yana is a former mentor at Singapore's Council of Women Organisations (SCWO), former Co-Chair for Speakers Academy at Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS), current Golden Door Ambassador and current Community Chair on The Leadership Team of Eco-Societies. She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 . CONNECT with YANA ►Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yanafryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanafry  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryYana is also a founder and a host of YanaTV - an independent and highly popular Singapore grown talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful and conscious people of Asia.==► YanaTV : https://youtube.com/@yanatvsg—Timeless Teachings by Yana Fry has been ranked among top 3 podcasts in Singapore. We talk about consciousness, human advancement, self-mastery and achieving full potential.

Aarti is back to talk a week of Housewives gossip and Real Housewives of Atlanta!

AI automation is transforming how we work, lead, and live—and in this episode, Aarti Anand breaks down exactly how founders and professionals can leverage it to reclaim time, boost productivity, and build businesses around the lives they truly want.Whether you're hitting a growth ceiling, stuck in day-to-day operations, or simply burnt out from endless to-do lists, this conversation explores how AI automation can help you escape the grind. Learn how Aarti became an AI-first CEO, scaled her systems, and built a thriving lifestyle business—all while raising three kids and designing her ideal future.We talk about:Why founders struggle to scale—and how delegation and automation change the gameHow a mindful entrepreneurship mindset helps you build systems that free you, not bind youTactical productivity hacks and habits for more energy, clarity, and focusHow AI-first workflows can help you break the 6- and 7-figure ceiling without burning outWhat the future of work looks like for parents, professionals, and rising Gen Z leadersThis episode is for you if:You're ready to build your business around your life, not the other way aroundYou're curious about scaling with AI but don't know where to startYou're tired of doing repetitive tasks that AI automation could eliminateYou're a mid- or late-career professional wondering: is it too late to pivot?Aarti's practical wisdom and lived experience offer real-world solutions to the problems most founders face—plus the mindset shifts required to stop running in circles and start flying.00:00 – Intro & AI for scaling, delegation, and time freedom01:02 – Aarti's journey from software builder to founder02:05 – Why “lazy” thinking leads to smart automation03:00 – “You're not born that way, you became that way” explained04:55 – Challenging the conventional career path06:10 – Mindset shifts to design a lifestyle business07:20 – The real reason founders hit growth ceilings08:45 – How Aarti helps clients break through bottlenecks10:20 – Is it ever too late to start using AI automation?11:30 – Reclaiming your time: Automate the low-ROI tasks13:00 – Habits that boost energy: No sugar, no oil, macro focus14:40 – Physical + nutritional routines for high-performance entrepreneurs15:50 – AI fear vs. AI opportunity: Reframing the narrative17:05 – Training teams to embrace AI-first systems18:30 – Real ROI examples of AI automation for businesses19:50 – Helping kids and teens explore AI early21:00 – Final thoughts: Keep it simple, start with one toolTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

SIGN-UP FOR ONE OF OUR OUR SPRING COMMUNITY COHORTSWhen it comes to HR, it can be lonely at the top. That's why we created foHRsight+, our private community of HR Leaders committed to making work better.We are now accepting applications for our spring 2025 cohorts.You can sign up here:https://ld643q8581h.typeform.com/futurefoHRwardAbout this episode:In this week's episode, Naomi Titleman connects with Aarti Samani who is an expert in deepfake fraud prevention. Aarti is committed to raising awareness of the risks of deepfakes and in this episode they talk about what HR experts need to know to avoid deepfakes and how damaging they can be. Examples of deepfakes include executive impersonation, e.g. of your CEO and fraudulent identity check during an on-boarding process.You can learn more about Aarti's work here:https://aartisamani.comAnd you can connect with her on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aartisamani/Don't forget …To sign up for our weekly newsletter foHRsight at http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:Mark - www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/Naomi - www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/future foHRward - www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/And on Instagram - www.instagram.com/futurefohrward/SIGN-UP FOR OUR SPRING COHORTWhen it comes to HR, it can be lonely at the top. That's why we created foHRsight+, our private community of HR executives committed to making work better.We are now accepting applications for our spring 2025 cohorts.You can sign up here:https://ld643q8581h.typeform.com/futurefoHRwardSupport the show

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo Marra, welcome to the international business podcast. The episode focuses on India, exploring the persistent misconceptions foreign executives bring to Indian workplaces and how global leaders can adapt their leadership styles to navigate India's hierarchical corporate structure. Find more details about the guest below.⁠Join Leonardo on Patreon for:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Archive: 102 episodes (40+ hours).Podcast Bonus Episodes: New exclusive content.Early Access: Upcoming YouTube videos and newsletters.Thinking Process Journal: Insights into Leonardo's content preparation, including a curated reading list and personal reflections.Q&A: Submit questions for future episodes, and receive a shoutout when they are answered.With guest:Aarti Kelshikar is an intercultural coach and author. She is the founder of 3A Consulting and has been working in the space of leadership and cultural effectiveness since 2008. She has worked and lived in India, Singapore and the Philippines.Aarti is a certified facilitator of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and accredited coach of The International Profiler (TIP), frameworks that help assess and develop intercultural effectiveness. She is also a certified executive coach from the international Neuro Leadership group.Through her cultural interventions, Aarti enables executives and students to successfully transition roles, levels and geographies. She conducts workshops on developing cultural intelligence and on doing business in South-East Asia and India. She has trained senior executives from multinational corporations like Nestlé, Unilever, Proctor and Gamble, Colgate Palmolive, and Texas Instruments. Aarti has recently published her second book titled How Women Work: Fitting in and Standing Out in Asia. Published by HarperCollins, the book observes women leaders through a pan-Asian lens providing insights on leadership and success in Asia. Her first book How India Works: Making Sense of a Complex Corporate Culture was published in 2018. The book is a guide to the cultural nuances and complexities of working with Indians.Aarti is a member of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council, an opt-in research community of business professionals across the world. She is on the Advisory Board of the Diversity Economics Institute, a UK-based organization. Aarti is co-founder and Board Member of SIETAR Southeast Asia, an organization for intercultural education, training and research which develops Asia-focused expertise.Before discovering the fascinating world of intercultural coaching, Aarti worked for seven years in the area of securities market compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India in Mumbai and with a consulting firm in Singapore. She has a master's in business administration from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai and a bachelor's in commerce from Sydenham College in Mumbai.If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, come on the show to share your story. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the host Leonardo Marra

Aarti's back to talk a full week of Housewives and Summer House. In Atlanta, the Hot dog king is causing havoc as are the terrible nose jobs on these women. In Beverly Hills, Sutton is the mouse they won't let go of. On Summer House, Carl is so weird but Craig is sinister.

Aarti is back representing the elders of Bravo and we're breaking down the season premiere of Real Housewives of Atlanta and the weird scenes of couples saying nothing to each other on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Tune into the final episode of our India Giving Day series as I chat with Preeti Nandanar from Aarti for Girls! Aarti for Girls leads efforts to support orphaned, abused, and abandoned girls in India, providing not only education and essentials for girls to become successful and independent adults. Join me in learning how Preeti and her team at Aarti for Girls are creating empowering opportunities through community engagement and supportive programs that help young women in Andhra Pradesh thrive!Donate to India Giving Day! Donate to Aarti for Girls! Support the show

Aarti is back to dive into the brain of Kyle Cooke entrepreneur, husband, lover boy, and lunatic. We also talk about Southern Hospitality finale & reunion and what a masterclass of a shit show it is!

HERE YE HEAR YE! CLANKITY CLANK - THE GRANDE DAME IS GOING TO JAIL! Also, the Potomac Reunions keep being better than the season and Dorit and Sutton continue their white on white crime!

This episode discusses the intersection of mental health and animal advocacy, highlighting the critical need for self-care among advocates. Aarti Bhavana shares her experiences with emotional tolls from animal suffering, corporate accountability, and practical strategies for sustaining passion in the long term.• Exploring the toxic mindset of 100% dedication in animal advocacy • Importance of addressing mental health in nonprofit sectors • Underlying emotions of advocates witnessing animal suffering • The role and growth of corporate accountability in animal welfare • Practical self-care strategies and boundaries for advocates • Insights into shifting perspectives on animal welfare legislationResources;Bharat Initiative for Accountability Marconi Union - Weightless  Cupa Larrc Instagram Our world in data – amount of suffering for cage-free based on welfare footprint Jayasimha Podcast Episode - Cage-free credits Heads Up - Creative campaigns newsletterIf you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review us - we would really appreciate it! Likewise, feel free to share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it. You can send us feedback and guest recommendations via Twitter or email us at hello@howilearnedtoloveshrimp.com. Enjoy!

Om Jai Jai Mata Pita Aarti : Ashram Bhajan

Om Jai Jai Mata Pita Aarti : Ashram Bhajan

Om Jai Jai Mata Pita Aarti : Ashram Bhajan

Om Jai Jai Mata Pita Aarti : Ashram Bhajan

Aarti is back to talk a full week of Housewives and of course Married to Medicine and naturally all of our conversations end up being a sociological discussion about racism, the patriarchy, and white supremacy! We also talk about Pakistani viral sensation Onijah Robinson who is currently being exploited by terrible racist Pakistanis - SOMEONE GO SAVE ONIJAH!

HERE YE HEAR YE! The Grande Dame of Potomac, the Dutchess of Surry County, Mrs. Black Bill Gates, the SHE-EO of the House of Huger herself has been found guilty of being an absolute hot mess and in her own words "LIT" while driving! Naturally a gathering of DMV Divas to cover this breaking news needed to happen! Aarti and Taria discuss this mess that Karen has gotten herself into and a full week of Bravo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therealityispod/support

Product-led and sales-led growth motions aren't binary; they exist on a spectrum. In this episode of Operations, we dive into the fascinating story of Canva's go-to-market evolution with Aarti Raman, former Global Head of Revenue Strategy and Operations. Canva, the design platform valued at over $30 billion, had already surpassed $1B in ARR through a bottom-up product-led growth model. However, their B2B Enterprise sales model required a shift.In our conversation, Aarti shares the strategy behind transitioning Canva's Enterprise team from a sales-led to a product-led model, the complexities of implementing pricing changes at their size, and why even at their scale, you still have to argue about what a PQL is. Don't miss this deep dive into how Canva balanced product-led adoption with human-driven enterprise sales.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the pod with your friends! You can connect with Sean on LinkedIn or subscribe to our YouTube channel.Want to work with Sean? Reach out to him and the team at BeaconGTM to help with GTM execution at your company.Anyone interested in ordering The Revenue Operations Manual can go here and use the code REVOPS20 for 20% off (or buy from any of your preferred booksellers here)!This episode is brought to you by Default, the inbound growth platform for B2B marketing teams. Visit Default.com/seanlane today to learn more and revolutionize your RevOps today!

A full week of housewives with our favorite DOCTOR, Aarti! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therealityispod/support

I'm thrilled to have Dr. Sanfilippo and Dr. Kumar join me on this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show to discuss their easy to read, and patient friendly new book, The Expert Guide to Fertility: Boost Your Chances for Pregnancy. This comprehensive guide is designed to support individuals and couples on their fertility journeys, offering an in-depth look at the human reproductive system, identifying common barriers to conception, and exploring medical, surgical, and lifestyle interventions to improve the chances of pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: An introduction to Dr. Sanfilippo and Dr. Kumar and their motivation for writing this essential fertility guide.  The personal experiences that shaped their approach to fertility care and inspired their book. - Practical recommendations, from lifestyle changes to medical and surgical interventions, to enhance fertility. Fertility preservation strategies for cancer patients and tailored solutions for LGBTQ+ individuals, single parents, and military families. How to navigate the financial side of fertility treatments, including working with insurance and accessing affordable care options. Read the full show notes on my website. Get The Expert Guide to Fertility: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Guide-Fertility-Chances-Pregnancy/dp/1421447061/ Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Aarti Sharma and Saul Balcarcel join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about their experiences at Rhizome, a nonpartisan organization working to increase civic engagement among students.

Enjoy this special encore episode where we are joined by the Head of Product for IBM Security Aarti Borkar, who shares her journey which included going after her lifelong love of math rather than following in her parents' footsteps in the medical field. In following her passions, Aarti found herself studying computer engineering and computer science, and upon taking a pause from her studies, she found a niche working at IBM in a mix of databases and networking. In her current position, Aarti describes her favorite discussion topics very often involve being around the use of AI for converting security into predictive domains. Aarti reminds us that you should pause and see if you are on the right path. Staying on a path just because you started there can be a bad idea. And, we thank Aarti for sharing her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cherry blossoms of Potomac bloom once again and Aarti is back to talk about our Real Housewives of Potomac as well as the messiness on Real Housewives of New York, but not the Housewife you all think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therealityispod/support

You spoke, RW+ Community, and we listened! This episode was one of your favorites, and we're bringing it back for summer break! Today's episode is with Food Network Star and our favorite chef, Aarti Sequeira, and it's guaranteed to make you smile! While spending time in the kitchen this summer might not be on top of your list, Aarti's here to remind you that cooking is a way to connect with God. She's even giving you a quick summer recipe you'll love on these hot summer days. Aarti is a favorite on Food Network and is featured on such hits as Guy's Grocery Games and Candy Land. She's also a cooking show host and author of the cookbook mentioned today,   My Family Recipe Journal, which is sure to become a family heirloom in your home. You can connect with Aari @aartipaartipcs Quick reminder! Your podcast team is on summer break until August 5th. Be sure to press play on some of our favorite episodes that will keep you company. #886 REVING the Word with Kara "Rejoice" #879 Walk and Talk with Alisa #877 Breakthrough with Eddie James #786 All My Knotted Up Life with Beth Moore We love our community here at Revelation Wellness! If you want to join a Christ-centered group of people where you learn how to put your health and faith into practice, then RW+ Membership is for you!  Become a Revelation Wellness Donor today! Click here to donate! Your generosity helps make podcasts like these possible!  We love our Rev community and think you will, too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!   We'd also love to hear from you! So please leave us a VOICE MESSAGE here!  Tell us what you thought about this episode!