Listen "Embracing Your Authentic Path with Dr. Mrinalini Garv"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhen you’re surrounded by people telling you what you should be doing, feeling, or working toward, it’s hard to hear the inner voice that is telling you what you truly want — and even harder to speak your truth. How do you know when the path you’re on is one you’ve chosen for yourself… and how do you make a shift to one that better reflects your goals? Dr. Mrinalini Garv is a bestselling author and career coach who helps South Asian professional women master their careers, so they can thrive as immigrants and achieve the success they didn't even know was possible. Mrinalini found her own incredible success after leaving an arranged marriage, moving to a new continent, completely changing her career, and embracing her most authentic self! Our conversation covers cultural expectations, courageous shifts, speaking up, and speaking out. Listen now to discover: Why we need to stop listening to the voices of others and tune into our ownHow Mrinalini stays aligned with her higher purpose — and helps other women connect to theirsWhy running into an obstacle may actually be a sign that you’re on the right path! Guest bio: Dr. Mrinalini Garv is America's only career coach for South Asian professional women. A bestselling author and multiple-time career changer, Dr. Garv has worked as a physician, a leadership coach, and a business professor in world-renowned organizations. Having had to maneuver her career success without a mentor that looks like her or had experiences similar to hers, Dr. Garv has become that mentor to South Asian professionals.Timestamps:01:46 Intro02:55 Meet Dr. Mrinalini Garv05:54 Fairness creams & beauty standards09:41 Why we are held back 14:16 Moving to the United States18:34 Cultural expectations22:17 Aligning to your higher purpose27:09 Recognizing the signs in your life29:37 Mrinalini’s work as a coach32:09 Cultural differences & similarities34:39 What’s nextLinks:Dr. Mrinalini Garvhttps://unshackledcareerwoman.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/rapidcareertransformation Instagram: @unshackledcareerwoman The 1 Thing That Changed Everything: Powerful Stories Written By Women Who Now Have It Allhttps://www.amazon.com/Thing-That-Changed-Everything-Powerful/dp/B08X5ZC5QP Discover your tactical leadership toolkit: https://www.exceptionalleaderslab.com Interested in working with me or having me speak at your event? Visit https://tracyspears.com Want tools and insights that will help you play bigger? Visit my resource library: https://tracyspears.com/blog —Connect with me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracySpearsSpeaker Twitter: @tracylspears Instagram: @tracylspears
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