Best Maitri Verma Podcasts (2025)

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How to Reclaim Yourself after Trauma ft. Author and Mindfulness Expert Puja Shah 30:14

6d ago30:14

30:14

Today’s episode is going to hit deep. We're diving into a gripping, emotional, and ultimately empowering story about sisterhood, survival, and reclaiming your voice. My guest is Puja Shah, author of the powerful novel- For My Sister. The book is about twin sisters Amla and Asya who go from living in a small village to moving to Mumbai to being sold…

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How to Overcome Supermom Syndrome and Mom Guilt ft. Author Bhakti Mathur 45:01

14d ago45:01

45:01

When I was a new mom, I wanted to be a supermom like the ones portrayed in the media- 10 hands and doing something different and supposedly productive with each of them. I found it powerful without realizing that it was actually stressing me out. Realistically koi bhi itni sari cheezen ek time pe nahi kar sakta hai- bachche ka dhyan rakho, khana ba…

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How Little Improvements Can Change Your Life- My Interview on Motivation Spark Podcast 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

This episode is a replay of my interview on Motivation Spark Podcast by Rohit Kokane. I was a guest on his podcast back in December and we had such an enriching conversation that I decided to share it on Little Fixes as well. We talk about overcoming procrastination, the importance of patience and persistence, the role of relationships in personal …

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Take Control of Your Future- Financial Freedom for Women ft. Money Coach Priyanka Bhatia, Women On Wealth 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

Many of us are scared of money while others love it a little too much. Whatever your feelings might be about money, the fact is that we all need it but most of us get stuck in the cycle of earn, save, spend. Just consistent income isn’t enough and we are capable of doing more. Whether you are a homemaker, a freelancer, an entrepreneur or a corporat…

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Your Small Business Needs THIS to Grow ft. Ruche M Mittal, Founder of HEN (Her Entrepreneurial Network) 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Today, I am speaking with Ruche M Mittal, the founder of HEN (Her Entrepreneurial Network). Ruche started her career as a freelance graphic designer but her interest in building authentic connections as business women led her to found HEN in 2011. We’ll talk about all things small business, successes, mistakes, community and so much more. It’s like…

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Master Your Feminine Energy and Rebrand Your Life Ft. Trauma Informed Coach Nehaa Goyal 57:57

3M ago57:57

57:57

GIVEAWAY in collaboration with MyMuse in the episode. Giveaway details- https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ TW- The episode contains references to suicide and pregnancy loss. Everyone is talking about feminine energy these days from girls in their ‘soft girl era’ to Meta CEO. It’s easy to think of popular concepts as fad but feminine ener…

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Answering Your Questions- My Daughter’s Reading Habits, Managing My Work, Podcast and Family 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

In this solo episode, I am answering the questions that you sent on Instagram. The first thing I talk about is how I got my daughter interested in reading and how she is good at it. The second topic I address is how I juggle social media work, this podcast and my personal life. I’d request you to please follow little fixes on spotify or apple podca…

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Chronic Diseases and The Power of Emotional Healing- How to Begin Healing Your Life | Dr. Saraah Chimthanawala 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

Today, we are talking about healing - healing by owning our stories, who we truly are. We’ll talk about- Why even bother with healing? Are we ever completely healed? How to heal and come into our power? It’s a beautiful conversation where we talk about all aspects of healing from gratitude to forgiveness to love and surrender. And don’t worry, ever…

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Are You a People Pleaser? Here’s How to Take Your Power Back | Preeti Sharma 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

Today we are getting into people-pleasing. A lot of us don’t even know that we are people pleasers and are probably being treated like doormats. And that’s why this conversation becomes even more important. I am speaking with Preeti Sharma who happens to be my best friend. Preeti is the Product Operation Lead at Quora and a micro-blogger on Instagr…

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What It Takes to Reinvent Yourself in Your 40s? Ageism vs. Confidence | Dipika Singh, She Means Business 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

In this fun, insightful chat, we are talking about reinventing your career in your 40s, being a public face as an older woman and all things age, ageing and ageism. Though People of all genders and age groups face ageism our focus is on the intersection of ageism and sexism and we are specifically talking about ageist attitudes towards women who ar…

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Let’s Be Real About Grief- How She Found Herself after Loss | Gunjan Pai, Founder of Copylove 49:22

4M ago49:22

49:22

This episode contains references to chronic diseases and death. Please use your discretion before listening. Grief isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s as unique as each of us. In this heartfelt episode, we’re diving into the deeply personal experience of grief with my guest who opens up about her own journey of loss and healing. Together, we’ll talk about…

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Stress Management is Out- Regulate Stress to Relax, Play and Thrive ft. Dr. Anuja Luniya 52:45

4M ago52:45

52:45

Have you tried taking 5 deep breaths to reduce your stress but it didn’t help? Maybe you sat down to meditate and felt even more agitated. Coloring to reduce stress doesn’t interest you. These same things work for others but not for you because stress regulation is not one size fits all. Even the popular stress management tools don’t work for every…

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No More Self-Sabotage; 2025 is the Year Where You Show Up As You Are- Here’s How 16:38

4M ago16:38

16:38

In the episode, I am sharing a book that just changed my life by making me understand self-sabotage. I’ll talk about how I almost shut down this podcast and will also tell you my word for this year and a few other things that can help us grow even more. Listen in, if you are ready for a deeper connection with yourself and are ready to show up as yo…

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How to Make Right Decisions using Your Intuition- Hone Your Gut Instinct 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

We are talking about honing our intuition. Call it gut feeling or inner knowing, a strong sense of intuition helps us in every area- from making important decisions in our professional lives to picking the right nanny for our kids. In this episode, you’ll discover- What’s intuition Why do we need it and how it helps us Why some seemingly intuitive …

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Feminism, Patriarchy, Marriage and Simple Steps Towards an Equal Society Ft. Author Dr. Madhurima Vidyarthi 39:59

5M ago39:59

39:59

I am a feminist and I feel that we all should be feminists. If you didn’t know, feminism doesn’t mean female superiority. It means equity and equality for women. And yes it’s still very much relevant because women are nowhere equal to men whether at workplaces or at homes. Talking about feminism is very important to me and this episode is all about…

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Body Image- Our Experiences and How to Help Kids have a Healthy Body Image ft. Author Vinitha 44:18

6M ago44:18

44:18

Fat, thin, dark, light, big nose, small eyes, thin lips, flat chest- there are tons of ways to describe a body and these terms form our body image. Most of us have the tendency to criticize our bodies. I too am guilty of this and am struggling with a poor body image even today. Our families and society have passed on this body image to us and we ar…

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2024 Favourites- Books, Podcasts, Skincare, Fashion and More 22:27

6M ago22:27

22:27

Doing my first ever favourites-episode and it’s got my skincare routine, fav fashion brands, top podcasts and 4 great books I’ve read this year. Whether you are looking to build a skincare routine or are looking to add new podcasts to your playlist, this is the place. Grab your favourite drink and join me. Episode Webpage- https://littlefixescollec…

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Age No Bar- She started her First Business at the Age of 52 ft. Namrata Lodha of Myaraa Hats 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

Too old, too young, not good enough, too good for this- we have many such notions but thankfully people are talking about these limiting beliefs and we are seeing inspiring stories of people doing things in their own time at their own pace. I have one such inspiring woman’s story for you. Namrata Lodha launched Myaraa hats at the age of 52. It was …

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The Right Way to Talk to Kids about Body Safety and Boundaries- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention ft. Anuja Amin 48:12

6M ago48:12

48:12

How to talk to children about body boundaries. Even the mention of child sexual abuse scares us parents and so we are always looking for ways to educate our kids about it and related topics like consent and boundaries. But we don’t always know the right way to educate our kids as most of us were not taught these things. And so today, I have certifi…

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Which Board is Best for Your Child? All Your Questions Answered ft. Aishwarya Rao, Director Vivekalaya Group of Institutions 53:00

7M ago53:00

53:00

These days we have too many options when it comes to our kids’ education. Earlier it used to be more about the schools but now we also have to think about which board to pick. This episode will help you in getting clarity about choosing the right board for your children as we are talking about pros and cons of all major boards in India from CBSE an…

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Is Work-from-Home a Blessing? Pros, Cons and Making it Fairer to Women ft. Neha J Hiranandani 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

I have been working from home since 2014 and have realised that it's both a boon and a bane. As a freelancer, I can decide my own schedule which gives me flexibility but this same ease becomes a problem too. I am sure most freelancers, especially women would agree with me. Even the people around us don’t take work from home as seriously especially …

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You Might be Pushing Your Kids without Realising- Here’s How to Balance between Forcing and Lenience ft. Arti Sonthalia 40:47

7M ago40:47

40:47

I like to think of myself as an open minded parent who doesn’t push her daughter for anything but guess what I realised when I was researching for this episode? I realised that I sometimes force her without being aware of it and sometimes I am too lenient. This conversation helped me find a balance. I am speaking with author Arti Sonthalia. She has…

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Why do We feel Drained after Some Interactions? Energy Leakage, Protection, Harvesting and Evil Eye ft. Dr. Ankita Singh 59:08

7M ago59:08

59:08

Do you believe in evil eye? Have you ever thought how interacting with some people makes you feel energetic while some interactions make you feel drained? Energy is easy to understand but harvesting and protecting it needs some effort. It’s something we can do to feel more energetic everyday, for mental clarity and to overcome overwhelm. Whether yo…

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My Mental Health Journey- Therapy, Learnings, Self-Care and Goals- World Mental Health Day Special 28:54

7M ago28:54

28:54

Access to mental health care is a privilege. If you can access therapy, support groups, medication, please help yourself and others. Not everyone understands the importance of mental health care, even fewer people think that they need it and way fewer can access it. I wish I could do something about it but till I figure out a way, I’ll keep working…

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Being a Multi-Passionate Woman- The Inspiring Story of Radiologist and Painter Dr. Sushma Mahajan 30:55

8M ago30:55

30:55

I am a multi-passionate person- I like writing, my social media work and obviously podcasting. Some people might say that I have a problem with decision making in terms of my career but why do I have to be just one thing? I like doing different things and I have the opportunity so I keep trying. This episode’s guest is also like that- she is a doct…

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Eco Anxiety- How Climate Change Impacts Women’s Mental Health and Simple Steps for a More Sustainable Future 41:48

8M ago41:48

41:48

When I think about my daughter’s future, I also worry about whether she’ll have access to necessities like clean water, clean air, fresh foods in the upcoming years. These worries can be categorised as eco anxiety and probably you also have such thoughts. The question is what we can do for a sustainable earth for our kids. Did you know that anxieti…

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How My Life Changed After Marriage- Arranged vs Love Marriage 20:21

8M ago20:21

20:21

I see a lot of stereotypes around Love and Arranged marriages and with this episode I am attempting to break them by sharing snippets of my life after ‘happily ever after’. I also talk about why I wanted to get married, my upbringing, conditioning, fights with my husband and about motherhood. Husband-Wife relationship is probably the most important…

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Children's Online Safety- Raising Gen Alpha and Millennial Parenting ft. Cyberpsychologist Nirali Bhatia 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

I am a millennial parent raising a gen alpha. We might have adapted to the internet but not all of us fully understand how fast the digital world is changing and what dangers it might carry especially for our kids. Yes, the internet has many many benefits but has its dark side too. I have stopped sharing my daughter’s pictures online and wonder abo…

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Overcome Networking Anxiety and Find Your Tribe with Networking Tips from Shaan Khanna, Networking Now India 43:26

9M ago43:26

43:26

I talk to a lot of people on the podcast but meeting up with new people in-person especially at Networking Events does not come easy to me. In short, networking is difficult for me and I know many women who struggle with it. So obviously I had to bring the best person here to give us networking advice without any BS. I present to you Shaan Khanna, …

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Declutter Your Mind and Get Unstuck while Managing Responsibilities- Mental Clarity ft. Shikha Pandey 53:08

9M ago53:08

53:08

One thing that definitely comes with marriage is added responsibilities. After marriage both the partners are not only responsible for themselves but also for each other and even for each other’s families to different extents. And if you add parenthood to the equation, things get trickier and overwhelming. While managing responsibilities, we tend t…

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Start Your Small Business and Make Money as an Artist ft. Sanjana Chatlani of The Bombay Lettering Company 48:46

9M ago48:46

48:46

Wouldn’t it be great if our hobbies became our job? Yes, entrepreneurship isn’t fun all the time but it’ll be exciting if we monetize a hobby. Maybe you are good at crochet or make fabulous watercolour paintings and you want to share your gifts with the world but you also feel that art is precious or it’s difficult to make money with art. This epis…

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Sex in Long Term Relationships- Maintaining Desire and Open Communication ft. Dr. Meghna Singhal 42:31

10M ago42:31

42:31

The focus of today’s episode is on the Sex lives of women in their 30s and 40s who are in Long Term Relationships but we are covering all age groups and relationship statuses. My guest is clinical psychologist Dr. Meghna Singhal. She helps people to strengthen their marriage, enhance their Intimacy and parent with emotional intelligence. We’ll talk…

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How to Develop Growth Mindset in Kids- Practical Parenting Tips You Can Use Right Away 50:14

10M ago50:14

50:14

When I was working with my life coach back in 2022, he told me that I have a fixed mindset and I have been working on it ever since. Many people are talking about developing a growth mindset in adults but very few are sharing about how to change our kids’ mindsets. Kids are born with a growth mindset but our upbringing takes them to the fixed side.…

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Don’t Miss Out- Married Life, Career, Living on Autopilot and Mindfulness ft. Shwetha Sivaraman 48:28

10M ago48:28

48:28

Autopilot mode has become our way of living and more so for married women. They look after everyone in the house, do most of the homemaking duties, take care of their job if they work outside the home, parenting if they have kids and then whatever time they get, it gets devoted to TV and smartphones. While focusing on immediate needs, we miss out o…

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The New Avatar of Little Fixes- Let’s Find Ourselves after ‘Happily Ever After’ 7:26

10M ago7:26

7:26

Little Fixes is back after more than a month and now we have a new cover art, new trailer and even a new intro for the episodes. All of this means that we have changed a bit. In this episode, I talk about what’s new, why I felt the need for rebranding and how I am doing it. Little Fixes is now a community for married ladies. A platform where we dis…

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Communication Tips for Women- How to Use Biases in Your Favour ft. Sanjana Chowhan 42:15

12M ago42:15

42:15

This episode is about enhancing our communication skills but it’s not your regular communication class, rather we’ll understand how men and women communicate differently, how we perceive them differently and how women can turn biases to their favour. I am speaking with Sanjana Chowhan who is a seasoned communications coach and has empowered over 40…

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How Your Heart Rate Impacts Your Fitness- Health Beyond Looks ft. Drishti Chhabria, Orangetheory Fitness 34:36

12M ago34:36

34:36

Today we are talking about fitness but it’s not gonna be about looking like a Victoria’s Secret model. Rather it’s about heart health, how it affects your fitness levels, what resting and target heart rates are, how to optimise our fitness levels with cardio and strength training. Good health also helps in improving our mental health. We start simp…

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You Can Have It All but Do You Even Know What ‘Your All’ is- Find Out with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani 31:17

12M ago31:17

31:17

You can have it all, just not all at the same time. A lot of us have heard this quote but who decides what does ‘all’ even mean? Not everybody wants the C-suite job or an eight figure business. Not every woman wants to have a partner and many of them don’t want kids. So even though we all have different versions of ‘all’, it’s difficult to let go o…

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Simple Things I Do for My Mental Health- Mental Health Month Special 29:58

1y ago29:58

29:58

We all feel overwhelmed by life every now and then. It’s difficult to slow down and get some perspective but there are certain things that we can do for ourselves which will help in improving our mental health. Simple, little things that you don’t have to do daily and I do a few of them. In this episode, I share eleven things that help me in keepin…

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From Modelling to Entrepreneurship- Arpita Das Busts Myths about Being a Model in India 51:02

1y ago51:02

51:02

This episode has glamour, reality and inspiration like a blockbuster movie. My daughter wants to be a model but I am sceptical because in the media, I have mostly seen horror stories about this industry. Things like addiction and casting couch are highlighted more when it comes to modelling so when the team from modelling agency Auraa Talents reach…

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Scared of Selling? Listen to This to Shift Your Thinking about Sales ft. Ishita Khattar 39:08

1y ago39:08

39:08

I love doing this podcast but rarely talk about it when meeting people. I don’t want to sound salesy but the truth is that if we don’t talk about our work, people won’t get to know about it. Our message won’t reach people who need it and also we won’t be able to earn well. To reduce our fear of selling, I am speaking with business mentor Ishita Kha…

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Ageing, Ageism and Love in Modern Times ft. Aastha Atray 46:54

1y ago46:54

46:54

As much as I love talking about mental health and related topics, I also like a freewheeling discussion and what can be more fun than discussing pop-culture and understanding each other better. That’s why today I have a person with me who has got the pulse of pop-culture. It's none other than Aastha Atray, the editor of Sunday Midday, an author and…

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How Little Fixes Has Changed My Life and My Favourite Podcasting Tools- Behind the Scenes 33:21

1y ago33:21

33:21

This is episode 151 of Little Fixes Podcast and it’s a huge milestone for me. Since the launch in 2019, we have come far. In this episode, I take you behind the headphones as I talk about the process, roadblocks, successes and everything else. I also reflect on how the podcast has changed me. In the end, I share all the tools that I currently use t…

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Free Mental Health Counseling with Helplines- How It Works and How It Helps ft. Muktaa Mental Health Helpline 36:07

1y ago36:07

36:07

Trigger Warning- This episode contains references to domestic violence, suicide, anxiety and depression so please listen at your own discretion. All of us go through many unfavourable situations and feel all kinds of emotions. Some of us have a support system but not everyone is so fortunate. This is where mental health helplines come in. The couns…

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Fashion 101- Finding Your Personal Style, Budget Friendly Value Brands, Wardrobe Essentials and More ft. Benaisha Kharas 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

I love fashion, always have. My sartorial sense has improved over the years but I do make wrong fashion choices like most of us laypersons. To minimize the mistakes and to bring our style more on point, I have a fashion expert with me. Benaisha Kharas is a master image consultant & integrated personal counsellor. She is passionate about infusing se…

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Keeping Your Sanity in a High Stakes Environment ft. Runam Mehta CEO HealthCube 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

This story is of a woman who went from studying physiotherapy to being an entrepreneur and now to the CEO of a Bengaluru based company HealthCube. Runam Mehta was about to be appointed as the CEO but she didn't think that she was ready for such a huge responsibility. What happened then? Let’s hear it from Runam because along with her story, she’ll …

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Manifestation, Neuroscience and a Simple Way to Manifest Your Desires 50:51

1y ago50:51

50:51

Manifestation is a much discussed topic but I still haven’t been able to wrap my head around it. You can even call me a sceptic so when manifestation coach Sanaya Chaturvedi reached out to me and suggested talking about neuroscience and manifestation, I jumped at the opportunity. I am sure many of your burning questions will be answered and confusi…

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Mental Health of Entrepreneurs, Staying Relevant and More ft. Amrita Samant (Mommy Shots by Amrita) 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

When we see a person living their dream, we feel how charmed their life must be. Yes, living your dream is The Dream but that doesn’t make everything simple and perfect & my guest agrees with me. I am speaking with celebrity photographer Amrita Smanat of Mommy Shots by Amrita. Amrita is India's leading photographer, specializing in Maternity and ch…

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7 Women Share the Sassiest Thing They have Done- Women’s Day Special 17:13

1y ago17:13

17:13

We women don’t give ourselves enough credit and rarely celebrate small accomplishments. So, here’s something to inspire you. In this episode, me, my friends and my listeners are sharing some of the sassiest things we’ve done. Please follow Little Fixes on your podcast app and share it with a friend you care about. Link to an older episode where 8 w…

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Beyond the Nest- Challenging Yourself to Grow and Thrive ft. Leadership Development Expert Preethi Guruswamy 50:42

1y ago50:42

50:42

I don’t have a lot of experience in the corporate world but I do know that it’s extra challenging for women. In this episode we are unpacking why and how women are sidelined at their workplaces and how it affects their willingness to show up. These challenges often make women get in their own way but my guest will tell you how you can let yourself …

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