We’re thrilled to have an incredible guest with us this week—Upasna Punj, a former corporate executive turned inspiring entrepreneur. Upasana shares how the core values instilled in her by her parents—hard work, sincerity, and honesty—have served as her guiding principles throughout her life. She’s built upon these values to create Live Your Bachpan, an extraordinary initiative aimed at helping children develop essential life skills while ensuring they have a memorable childhood.

In this episode, Upasna candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of building her business, how she balances her personal and professional life, and the critical importance of amplifying women’s voices. She also emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their mental health.

For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/upasna-punj/

Chapters:

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:38) - Early Days

(5:25) - Professional Life

(8:04) - Life & Gender-Related Challenges

(11:21) - Her Inspiration

(14:40) - Tips for a Budding Entrepreneur

(20:20) - Balance between Personal & Professional Life

(24:51) - Dealing with Setbacks

(28:25) - Advice to Young Girls

(30:35) - Barriers Women Still Face

(33:24) - Role of Women's Voices

(35:56) - Mental Health & Women

(42:15) - Midlife Rebooting

(47:46) - Future Aspirations

(49:11) - Rapid-Fire Round

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This week, we feature Damini Grover, a renowned counselling psychologist and author, on the show. Damini shares her powerful journey of overcoming a challenging childhood and the pressures of conforming to societal expectations, ultimately discovering her authentic self. Now, as a mental and emotional health advocate, she helps others do the same.

Our conversation dives into topics like gender dynamics, peer pressure, the Indian education system, and the transformative role of mentors in her life. Damini also emphasizes the importance of financial independence for women and delivers an inspiring message on the significance of knowing your worth and embracing your true self.

For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/damini-grover/

Chapters:

(0:00) - Introduction

(3:08) - Early Life

(8:15) - Gender Dynamics & Damini

(11:15) - Role of Mentors in her Life

(18:05) - Tips for a Budding Psychologist

(20:32) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

(23:04) - Coping with Setbacks

(26:29) - Advice for Young Girls

(30:50) - Biases Women Continue to Face

(33:38) - Role Women's Voices

(35:41) - Mental Health & Women

(42:16) - Midlife Rebooting

(44:30) - Future Aspirations

(46:52) - Rapid-Fire Round

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In this week's episode, we feature the dynamic Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi, who made a bold shift from a successful corporate career to becoming a solopreneur in the digital space.

Despite facing challenges during her turbulent childhood, her parents never pressured her to conform to societal expectations. Niharikaa shares how societal norms often undermine women's confidence and opens up about how she overcame these barriers to create her path.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore her journey, the importance of financial independence for women, her advice for young girls, and the critical role of mental health in women's lives.

For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://abouther.in/niharikaa-kaur-sodhi/

Chapters:

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:26) - Work Life

(3:54) - Impact of Childhood Experiences

(5:08) - Challenges

(8:56) - Role Model

(12:02) - Tips to be a Succesful Entrepreneur

(14:00) - Balance Between Personal & Professional Life

(18:02) - Dealing with Setbacks

(20:47) - Advice to Young Girls

(24:37) - Barriers Women Still Face

(27:50) - Role of Women's Voices

(31:27) - Mental Health & Women

(37:43) - Midlife Rebooting

(39:35) - Future Aspirations

(40:03) - Rapid-Fire Round

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