S6E11: Beyond the Mic: Leading with Confidence and Connection with Ginni Saraswati-Cook

23/10/2025 40 min Episodio 27
S6E11: Beyond the Mic: Leading with Confidence and Connection with Ginni Saraswati-Cook

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Sometimes the most powerful leadership lessons don’t come from a classroom or a boardroom — they come from finding your voice.


Today, we’re talking about podcasting not just as a tool for marketing or visibility, but as a way to lead, build confidence, and connect on a whole new level.


My guest today has so much wisdom to share about that — from leading a remote team and building a thriving culture, to saying “yes” to growth and leaning into the unexpected. We’ll also get into how to right wrongs in business and what it really takes to carve your own path when it would be easier to follow someone else’s.


So, if you’ve ever wondered how using your voice — literally — can make you a stronger, more intentional leader, this conversation is for you.
 
Ginni Saraswati-Cook's bio below: 
Ginni Saraswati
CEO & Founder, Ginni Media | Award-Winning Journalist & Podcaster | Entrepreneur & Business Leader
Ginni Saraswati is the founder of Ginni Media, a podcast production house that creates award-winning content for Fortune 500 companies like Siemens, New York Times Best-Selling authors like Gary Zukav (who’s been on The Oprah Show 36 times), and thousands of creators. She also co-owns Metro Podcast Studio in NYC, a professional recording space for podcasters of all levels, right in the heart of Manhattan. A recognized leader in media and entrepreneurship, Ginni has been named a 2023 OUTstanding LGBT Executive Role Model, a 2017 LGBTI Awards Broadcaster & Presenter of the Year Nominee, and an Australian Podcast Awards Finalist, with features in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.
As the host of The Ginni Show, a multi-award-nominated podcast with over 500K downloads, she interviews industry leaders, creatives, and innovators—diving into mindset hacks, success strategies, and personal growth with a dash of humor. Past guests include Olympian Erin Mielzynski, Paula Abdul, Ruby Rose, and Cynthia Rowley. She also hosts Hearin’ New York, a chart-topping show about all things NYC.
Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Australia, Ginni built a global business from the ground up, leading a team across 14 time zones. She’s a sought-after speaker, expert storyteller, and business strategist helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into impact. Here is her instagram (40K) and her LinkedIn.
Ginni Saraswati is a podcast producer, entrepreneur, and leadership expert known for building teams and brands that thrive in today’s media landscape. As founder of award-winning media agency Ginni Media, she has scaled the company into a global production powerhouse serving Fortune 500 companies, best-selling authors, and top creators alike.
Her leadership has been recognized on the OUTstanding LGBT+ Executive Role Model List and by the Australian Podcast Awards, with features in Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. She is also the host of The Ginni Show, a top-ranked podcast where she leads conversations with cultural icons and industry leaders, including Paula Abdul, Sarah Shahi, Cynthia Rowley, and Gary Zukav.
Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Australia, Ginni is now based in New York City, where she built her business from the ground up and leads a remote team across 14 time zones. A sought-after speaker and strategist, she is recognized for blending creativity and business acumen to help executives and entrepreneurs turn ideas into award-winning content.
 
 

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