Meet our guest- Schonali Rebello, and listen to her story of what keeps her fiercely fabulous in her 40s.From Schonali:"I've never called this self-care, but it's what the world calls it now.My grandmother told the teenage-me that if I did not focus on keeping myself happy all the time, every day, no matter what life threw at me, I'd regret it.Because life is filled with nasty surprises and grief and hard times, for everyone. It is up to us to find the silver lining, the ray of hope, the sunshine on the dark days.And nobody else can find it for you, but you.So, every day through the week I spend time indulging myself in different, (mostly) low-cost, high-maintenance ways.From unhurriedly detangling, and setting my curly, difficult hair after a shower twice a week, to 15 mins a day on basic make-up and dressing for the day I want, to waking up while the world sleeps for a run under the trees in my local park, to football with my community of women who play together, to boxing with the same trainer for 11 years, to regular, progressive weight training, to yoga – slowing everything down to focus, to drinking and dancing with friends & family every weekend, there is always time for me in my life that is filled with others.I get my best ideas – for work and life – when I'm doing my make-up, focusing on getting that eyeliner equally right! Or when I'm running in the park with Latin dance music playing in my headphones.Every spare minute – I’ve learned to stretch time! – that I spend alone with myself or for myself, makes me a better person for everyone else who needs me."About Schonali:Schonali began writing stories at the age of 7 and became a feminist a little earlier than that. She discovered my passion for equity and justice in her Women’s Studies 101 during her first year at Knox College, IL, USA and then found her calling as a writer so added Creative Writing as a major, and finished with a double major.A xennial constantly moving countries all through childhood and adolescence due to world events like The Gulf War, and family events like her mother becoming the EA to one of India’s biggest businessmen in a newly emerging Indian economy, she (generally) thrive in environments that are vibrant, fast paced, and demanding.With an ability to adapt to various multicultural work spaces, and an indefatigable fire in the belly to change the world, her previous role culminated after six happy years, to once again turn her eyes to a road yet untraveled. From 2014-2021 she was an instrument member of JobsForHer – India’s end-to-end platform for every woman who wants to start, restart or rise in her career. She served in various capacities there, starting as the first content writer, organizing the writing desk, moving on to to creating the design & video team, and overseeing the marketing team as the Brand Custodian of the company, until she was asked to lead the company's next venture, women in leadership. A firm believer in the value and beauty of education gleaned from every experience, connection, and challenge, JobsForHer formed the perfect bridge between for her various guiding principles – a company fueling a socio-economic revolution across India. Over her last two years there, she launched and headed The HerKey Club – a members-only club for women who like to lead instead of follow. A club where women become leaders. Together. Now, Schonali leads Employer Brand globally for Visteon, a 20+ year old auto-tech company at the epicenter of a mobility revolution that will completely change the way we interact with our vehicles, reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities, and make the world a cleaner place.

A new year comes with a renewed focus, a new direction and a new angle for my podcast. One thing remains the same- it is all about self-love, self-discover and self-acceptance. Just with a little twist!In this season, I am going  to peal the onion on the dreaded 40s! I want to change the perception that life stops at 40 by bringing the stories of 10 incredible humans who totally prove that age is just a number. Stay tuned, this one is def going to be a treat!

So keeping up with a slightly different format, here's the snippet of my conversation with another of my guests Jyoti Jashnani.Check out what I feel about self-love and after finding self-love, I have stopped trying to fill my life with things to make myself happy!

So keeping up with a slightly different format, here's the snippet of my conversation with another of my guests Anupama ShivacharyaCheck out what I feel about self-love and how loving yourself is not about going easy on yourself but being kind to yourself!

So keeping up with a slightly different format, here's the first snippet of my conversation with my very first guest Angela Cox... Check out what I feel about my core value system and how it can impact our self-worth and self-value!

A slightly different format and episode to end the first season of #FLY. Join me as I share my views on what it means to love yourself and answer the questions posed by some of my guests on my perspective on the topic.It's a fun one! Don't miss out :)

Did you think that you will achieve all the happiness in the world once you have a certain level of wealth? Did you think that leading a privileged life is all you need to be happy? Check out this brutally honest story of Natasha Hinshaw on how she found the hard truth that self-worth has nothing to do with one's bank balance!About Natasha HinshawWho is Natasha? Born in the early 80's to a Bengali Tigress and a half French half American Captain, Natasha has had an amazing international journey of finding herself and what it is to start loving herself. Her early years were filled with education in the finer things in life, food, fashion, destinations and all over just living the high life.  Her parents taught her to appreciate the good life- but while as to most you would think she was very fortunate she lacked actually tapping in to her higher self and knowing what it was to actually "love herself". After finding love in all the wrong places it wasn't until she woke up to the rude shock that her free ride in life would be over as her father decided to teach her -an IMPORTANT lesson, one that should have been taught way earlier -  and cut her off financially. This lead us to where she is today and the up and down journey she was put on to find what loving her self actually meant and the different stages and places and situations that make you realize that loving yourself is and will be an ongoing process and have different meanings and ways throughout this journey of life.

Did you think that you will achieve all the happiness in the world once you have a certain level of wealth? Did you think that leading a privileged life is all you need to be happy? Stay tuned to listen to this brutally honest story of Natasha Hinshaw on how she found the hard truth that self-worth has nothing to do with one's bank balance!About Natasha HinshawWho is Natasha? Born in the early 80's to a Bengali Tigress and a half French half American Captain Natasha has had an amazing international journey of finding herself and what it is to start loving herself. Her early years were filled with education in the finer things in life, food, fashion, destinations and all over just living the high life.  Her parents taught her to appreciate the good life- but while as to most you would think she was very fortunate she lacked actually tapping in to her higher self and knowing what it was to actually "love herself". After finding love in all the wrong places it wasn't until she woke up to the rude shock that her free ride in life would be over as her father decided to teach her -an IMPORTANT lesson, one that should have been taught way earlier -  and cut her off financially. This lead us to where she is today and the up and down journey she was put on to find what loving her self actually meant and the different stages and places and situations that make you realize that loving yourself is and will be an ongoing process and have different meanings and ways throughout this journey of life.

Some times, we let our family's expectations and society's view of the world define who we are. We end up living a life burdened by other people's vision of who we should  be. Check out this courageous story of Navjyoti Upadhyaya on how she broke free from familial expectations and decided to live a life of her dreams. About Navjyoti:Navjyoti is a Freelance website developer, Food blogger, Baker, YouTuber, Self-love advocate and therapist in training.Five years ago, she had a beautiful & comfortable life- A supportive family and a loving husband. She was living her best life in country of her choice. Yet, she was not secure or content, and it started to show more clearly daily. Her journey through a stressful move to a new country and medication-intensive infertility treatments created a potent environment for depression to take over her slowly. She was stuck as she had no language or cultural context for her feelings. It took a considerable loss to shake her back to her senses. She found that deep social conditioning and our past plays a significant role in how we feel daily and what we choose & allow in our lives. In the depths of despair, Navjyoti found the true meaning of life, her spiritual side and her purpose!She is now determined to speak about important topics like ancestral trauma and social conditioning dictating our lives. She is here to support people who want to live authentic life driven by self-love through her channels 🙏Her  social handles areWebsite: https://www.spicysweetlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spicysweetlife_/Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/spicysweetlife

Growing up in a conservative patriarchal family is hard. Your sense of self-worth is measured by external factors and your value is associated with societal expectations. Don't miss out this courageous chat with Navjyoti Upadhyaya on how she found a way out of the life she was expected to live to a life she wants to live. About Navjyoti:Navjyoti is a Freelance website developer, Food blogger, Baker, YouTuber, Self-love advocate and therapist in training.Five years ago, she had a beautiful & comfortable life- A supportive family and a loving husband. She was living her best life in country of her choice. Yet, she was not secure or content, and it started to show more clearly daily. Her journey through a stressful move to a new country and medication-intensive infertility treatments created a potent environment for depression to take over her slowly. She was stuck as she had no language or cultural context for her feelings. It took a considerable loss to shake her back to her senses. She found that deep social conditioning and our past plays a significant role in how we feel daily and what we choose & allow in our lives. In the depths of despair, Navjyoti found the true meaning of life, her spiritual side and her purpose!She is now determined to speak about important topics like ancestral trauma and social conditioning dictating our lives. She is here to support people who want to live authentic life driven by self-love through her channels 🙏Her  social handles areWebsite: https://www.spicysweetlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spicysweetlife_/Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/spicysweetlife

Parenthood changes the definition of self-love. At every step of the way, new challenges are thrown at us which force us to challenge our perspective and require constant reminders to continue to love ourselves.Check out this enlightening story of Anita Alexander on how she has had to work hard to stay in love with herself as she goes on her journey as a parent. How she cannot be a great parent to her kids unless she loves herself first and foremost. About Anita Alexander:Anita Alexander is the Vice President for Data Platforms and Engineering at GE Healthcare. She leads a global team of very talented people who work on cutting edge technology. Driven by purpose, she sees everyday as a new opportunity to drive a positive impact through precise, connected and compassionate care.A trailblazer, Anita has to her credit multiple first-of-its-kind initiatives that she has led. She has built and directed large organizations delivering innovative solutions. Anita is  an award winner Women in Technology, award winner business transformation leader, an active coach and is passionate about attracting and nurturing technical talent into the workforce.Reference:Books authored and published by Anita's daughter, Ann Alexander, when she was in her 7th and 10th grade:The Troubadour's Collection - https://www.amazon.com/Troubadours-Collection-Wander-World-Words/dp/1946515167Atrocity -  Atrocity

Parenthood changes the definition of self-love. At every step of the way, new challenges are thrown at us which force us to challenge our perspective and require constant reminders to continue to love ourselves.Coming soon, the enlightening story of Anita Alexander on how she has had to work hard to stay in love with herself as she goes on her journey as a parent. About Anita Alexander:Anita Alexander is the Vice President for Data Platforms and Engineering at GE Healthcare. She leads a global team of very talented people who work on cutting edge technology. Driven by purpose, she sees everyday as a new opportunity to drive a positive impact through precise, connected and compassionate care.A trailblazer, Anita has to her credit multiple first-of-its-kind initiatives that she has led. She has built and directed large organizations delivering innovative solutions. Anita is  an award winner Women in Technology, award winner business transformation leader, an active coach and is passionate about attracting and nurturing technical talent into the workforce.Reference:Books authored and published by Anita's daughter, Ann Alexander, when she was in her 7th and 10th grade:The Troubadour's Collection - https://www.amazon.com/Troubadours-Collection-Wander-World-Words/dp/1946515167Atrocity -  Atrocity

How do you overcome painful trauma of your childhood to create a future that finally allows you to let go of the anger and hurt that has stayed with you for decades.Listen to this powerful chat with Zarine Swamy on how her childhood shaped much of her early adulthood and how she finally took matters in her own hands and found a way to herself. Here's a journey of self-love and self-acceptance thats worth listening to.About Zarine Swamy:After 16 good years spent working for a living & sometimes for a beer, a party or an adventure trip, Zarine went through a not so uncommon phase. The mid- life rebellion, since she hadn’t rebelled in her teens. In her case, mid- life crisis decided to fall in love with Uncle Covid & their union hit her like a rock in 2020.When the rules change you gotta change your game too. Zarine quit a toxic Corporate life. She also went through a painful journey of discovering, declining, accepting & finally healing. Suffice to say that a few relationships were redefined & a few friendships were broken.The year culminated in her founding the Ethical Badass Squad. Ethics & Integrity (her twin values) were going out of fashion & she wishes to see their revival. Zarine coaches others on a similar journey with their career/ boundary issues. Her method is to help them use ethics & their inner integrity as tools to become badass at work & life.https://medium.com/@ethicalbadasss andhttps://medium.com/@ethicalbadasss/are-you-pointlessly-unhappy-but-dont-know-it-a99f60c19fea

Our childhood often leaves an indelible mark on our adulthood. We carry the traumas of our childhood into all aspects of life with lasting impact.  Coming soon, the courageous story of Zarine Swamy on how she battled her childhood demons that stayed with her well into her adulthood to forge a new life and new path for herself. About Zarine Swamy:After 16 good years spent working for a living & sometimes for a beer, a party or an adventure trip, Zarine went through a not so uncommon phase. The mid- life rebellion, since she hadn’t rebelled in her teens. In her case, mid- life crisis decided to fall in love with Uncle Covid & their union hit her like a rock in 2020.When the rules change you gotta change your game too. Zarine quit a toxic Corporate life. She also went through a painful journey of discovering, declining, accepting & finally healing. Suffice to say that a few relationships were redefined & a few friendships were broken.The year culminated in her founding the Ethical Badass Squad. Ethics & Integrity (her twin values) were going out of fashion & she wishes to see their revival. Zarine coaches others on a similar journey with their career/ boundary issues. Her method is to help them use ethics & their inner integrity as tools to become badass at work & life.https://medium.com/@ethicalbadasss andhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ethical-badass-stories-

We live in a world where sometimes we equate our identity to our relationships. They are just one aspect of your lives. So don't let them define your whole story. Check out this unbounded chat with Mamtaa Dhingra on how she found her true self  through the many ups and downs of  life, and lessons she learnt through the dissolution of  her first marriage.About Mamtaa Dhingra:Communication advisor turned podcaster, Mamtaa Dhingra comes with almost two decades of industry experience in Marketing, Communications and Public Relations. With a career spanning across leading global agencies and corporates like IPAN Hill & Knowlton and media conglomerate STAR India Pvt. limited, Mamtaa continues to bring ace Communication Strategies and Advisory Counsel to the boards of Global Brands, Indian Businesses, Venture Capital Firms, Start Ups, SMEs, MSME's , NGOs and NPOs.  Founder of new-age consultancy : Lateral Sutraa; Mamtaa is passionate about creating impactful and purposeful narratives for brands & businesses by  strategizing, communicating and maximizing their visibility , alongside augmenting their participation in #relevantconversations.  An ardent supporter of Women Entrepreneurship, Art, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion, she started her entrepreneurial journey with crowd-sourcing and awareness campaign #WoWakening, to promote an environment of inclusion for acid attack survivors with the NGO partner ASFI (Acid Attack Survivor Foundation of India). The campaign was widely received and acknowledged by both national and international media.  Mamtaa is the recipient of e4m's 'Emerging entrepreneur of the year 2021. Mamtaa's podcast:  UnBound with Mamtaa

We constantly define ourselves by our relationships. And a failed relationship can forever make us unsure of our identity and purpose.  So how do we find a way back to our true self - how do we learn to love ourselves again?Coming soon, an unbounded story of Mamtaa Dhingra, a fellow podcaster with an impressive personal and professional story.About Mamtaa Dhingra:Communication advisor turned podcaster, Mamtaa Dhingra comes with almost two decades of industry experience in Marketing, Communications and Public Relations. With a career spanning across leading global agencies and corporates like IPAN Hill & Knowlton and media conglomerate STAR India Pvt. limited, Mamtaa continues to bring ace Communication Strategies and Advisory Counsel to the boards of Global Brands, Indian Businesses, Venture Capital Firms, Start Ups, SMEs, MSME's , NGOs and NPOs.  Founder of new-age consultancy : Lateral Sutraa; Mamtaa is passionate about creating impactful and purposeful narratives for brands & businesses by  strategizing, communicating and maximizing their visibility , alongside augmenting their participation in #relevantconversations.  An ardent supporter of Women Entrepreneurship, Art, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion, she started her entrepreneurial journey with crowd-sourcing and awareness campaign #WoWakening, to promote an environment of inclusion for acid attack survivors with the NGO partner ASFI (Acid Attack Survivor Foundation of India). The campaign was widely received and acknowledged by both national and international media.  Mamtaa is the recipient of e4m's 'Emerging entrepreneur of the year 2021. Mamtaa's podcast:  UnBound with Mamtaa

There is no one path to self-love and self-acceptance. It doesn't have to happen because of one profound event- it is something one can build to slowly and steadily over a period of time. Listen to this energising chat with Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena, on how she found her voice and has decided to own her space- unapologetically!About Aparna:Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena is an unapologetic feminist, vegan, amateur environmentalist, and a student for life. She is the CEO of TORAJAMELO, a women-led and women-focussed impact business that is working towards cultural, social, and environmental sustainability of indigenous hand-woven textiles in Indonesia. Aparna is also the co-founder of Vriksh Impact Partners, an early stage impact investment advisory for plant-based businesses in India and ASEAN lead for She Loves Data, a global not for profit, that works towards enabling more women into data workforce. Her motto in life is being MAD aka Making a difference in whichever way she can.

Loving yourself doesn't have to only happen to those who go through a profound life changing event- It doesn't even have to happen only at a certain point in life. Loving yourself can be very much the way you live your life throughout.  Coming soon, the invigorating  story of  my childhood friend, the firecracker Aparna Saxena.  She is a legend.About Aparna:Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena is an unapologetic feminist, vegan, amateur environmentalist, and a student for life. She is the CEO of TORAJAMELO, a women-led and women-focussed impact business that is working towards cultural, social, and environmental sustainability of indigenous hand-woven textiles in Indonesia. Aparna is also the co-founder of Vriksh Impact Partners, an early stage impact investment advisory for plant-based businesses in India and ASEAN lead for She Loves Data, a global not for profit, that works towards enabling more women into data workforce. Her motto in life is being MAD aka Making a difference in whichever way she can.

Motherhood is not a linear journey- it means different to different people. I had great fun talking to my ex-colleague Nataliya Becker as she gives us an intimate look into what motherhood means to her. About Nataliya:Nataliya is a certified executive coach for leaders and teams in tech who rely on collaboration and influence to achieve extraordinary results in times of constant change and want to have fun in the process. She is a master facilitator who designs & facilitates meetings, retreats and offsites that are not only effective in achieving outcomes, but also build connection and  group energy (even in the virtual world!)Her background is mathematics, project management, product development and team leadership. And her unusual education journey spans across traditional leadership coaching, positive psychology, applied neuroscience and timeless practices of mindfulness & yoga, all of which are reflected in her proprietary programming for resilience and leadership.  Nataliya has a passion for seeing leaders in tech, in particular women, succeed on their own terms. In addition to 1-1 coaching & group programs, she runs one-of-a-kind Out Of Office coaching retreats where high achieving women can finally take a break they deserve and grow by reconnecting to themselves and others.  Nataliya lives in west Toronto, Canada where she is balancing the joys of her work, parenting her kids .She loves to dance, spend time outdoors, try healthy recipes and explore neighborhood coffee shops for fancy tea lattes and good vibes.

To celebrate Mother's Day this month, get ready for a different take on this celebration as we discuss motherhood in all its shades - those who have experienced it, those who are trying, those who cannot and those who have decided not to.Coming soon, the soul-stirring story of  my ex-colleague, the vibrant and invincible Nataliya Becker. She is an absolute inspiration. About Nataliya:Nataliya is a certified executive coach for leaders and teams in tech who rely on collaboration and influence to achieve extraordinary results in times of constant change and want to have fun in the process. She is a master facilitator who designs & facilitates meetings, retreats and offsites that are not only effective in achieving outcomes, but also build connection and  group energy (even in the virtual world!)Her background is mathematics, project management, product development and team leadership. And her unusual education journey spans across traditional leadership coaching, positive psychology, applied neuroscience and timeless practices of mindfulness & yoga, all of which are reflected in her proprietary programming for resilience and leadership.  Nataliya has a passion for seeing leaders in tech, in particular women, succeed on their own terms. In addition to 1-1 coaching & group programs, she runs one-of-a-kind Out Of Office coaching retreats where high achieving women can finally take a break they deserve and grow by reconnecting to themselves and others.  Nataliya lives in west Toronto, Canada where she is balancing the joys of her work, parenting her kids .She loves to dance, spend time outdoors, try healthy recipes and explore neighborhood coffee shops for fancy tea lattes and good vibes.