Episodes

Have you been waiting for the stress to "Let up"? Saying things like: "I will rest after (fill in the blank) or I will feel better after (another blank). " The truth is that we are surrounded by the intensity and I am truly not sure when it will get better. You may also be experiencing more personal stress because of your personal situation. If you are ready to take charge of how you feel, then this episode is for you. I share a 4-Step process to manage your stress. Link to Last week's episod...

Do you hear the words "stress management" and immediately think you don't have time for that? ⁠⁠ If you are feeling the impact of stress on your body, relationships, or career/business, then it is time to work on that. ⁠⁠If you are feeling more irritable than usual, impatient, or just plain tired you are most likely stressed or even feeling some burnout. ⁠⁠I know the idea of adding more to your plate can feel overwhelming right now, but it is essential for you to manage your stress on a regular...

Do you need to make a decision and feel stuck and you are not sure which direction to choose? As a leader, it is so important to make aligned decisions every day. Sometimes the impact of our choices can be profound which can keep you stuck. In this episode, I discuss how to move past indecision into action Here is a link to the episode on confidence: Confidence as a WOC in Leadership Connect with me, KAVITA MELWANI: Websites: www.alignedandsoulful.com https://theenlightenedheart.pro/ FREE G...

This is the second part of my series on Money and WOC in Leadership. In this episode, I discuss how our perceptions about money, how money shows up for us, and our beliefs impact burnout. I also give solutions to support you in moving past this type of burn and end with a powerful visualization. If you are feeling burnout and not experiencing the level of abundance you desire then this podcast is for you. Links: Episode 19 Link “Understanding the Energy of Money” https://www.alignedandsoulf...

Are you “Working Hard and Still Not Achieving Your Goals?” Are you “Working Hard and Still Not Achieving Your Goals?” If you are not seeing the external results that you desire, then you may have some unconscious conditioning that is stopping you. In this episode, I explore the desire to be seen as a good person and not bad - and how this is impacting your success. I also include a powerful visualization to help you remove this block. After the visualization, I do mention contacting me to s...

“Affinity Bias” and how it impacts women of color in leadership. You may have heard that we have unconscious biases, to be able to move past them you must make them conscious. In this episode, I discuss what affinity bias is, how you may be unconsciously behaving in line with this bias, ways you can experience the impact of being on the receiving end of affinity bias, and how to move past this behavior. This episode was recorded on International Women's Day and went with the theme: #BreakTheB...

Are you a 1st/2nd Generation Immigrant? Do you struggle with balancing two worlds? I have had this challenge in my own life and so many of my clients. In this episode, I discuss my challenges with the hope that it inspires you. I wanted to share this older episode again because it goes along with two speaking events this week. Those links are below. I also mention the following events: Link to LinkedIn Event Link to my Register to hear the Interview “Money, Culture, Communication: Finding Y...

External validation, comparison, and confidence? Do you look to others to validate your choices? Do you find yourself comparing to others? What if I told you that you might be conditioned to respond this way as a 1st/2nd generation immigrant? This episode is for you if you want to show up more confidently as a leader and move past the comparison and external validation as a hindrance. Are you on LinkedIn? If so connect with me there, I do bi-monthly LinkedIn lives and would love to have you jo...

Do you struggle with procrastination? Do you know that you are getting in your own way? If you are ready to move past procrastination as a leader and want some tools to help you, then this episode is for you. I discuss what is behind procrastination; hint it is probably not what you think. Tools to help you move past procrastination. Link to episode on the episode “Recovering Valuable Time” Link to the episode “3 Keys to Aligning Your Days and Organizing Your Time” The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks ...

Have you ever questioned your relationship with money? Do you feel like wealth and money are something that is out of reach or that it is a mystery? Understanding the energy of money is vital to being able to attract it, and this is important because I believe that more women of color need to have wealth so we can impact the world. This episode is the first in a series on the money and money mindset. The main takeaway from this week's episode: Reflecting on your learned behaviors, patterns, a...

When you think of time, what comes up for you? How do you view time? According to host Kavita Melwani, time is valuable and we should be observant as to how and where we are spending it. In today’s episode, Kavita discusses ways to recover your time. When we play multiple roles in our lives, it may feel like our time is scarce. It may be hard for us to see and understand how much energy we are putting into those roles. Kavita explains how multitasking affects our attention and how noticing the c...

Jeanne Sullivan Billeci began her journey as a certified life coach after leaving her corporate job. She realized her job was more engaging when leading or coaching her team through projects. After making the decision to leave the corporate world, Jeanne now devotes her time to helping high-achievers people with their soul-aligned careers, dating, and relationships. In addition to being a life coach, Jeanne is the author of “Be the Soul You Want to Attract” and “The Soul Mate Coach”. According t...

Are you ready to align and trust in your vision for 2022? While there are many ways to inspire your vision for the new year, host Kavita Melwani, explains her favorite way of staying connected to her goals throughout the year. In today’s episode, Kavita discusses how to create a vision board and stay connected. As the new year begins, we are energetic and passionate about our goals. For many women, we get caught up in work, family, or life, and our attention shifts from those goals. According t...

Have you already fallen off track with the goals you set for this year? If so, you’re not alone. It is usually around this time when people begin to regress into their old habits. According to host Kavita Melwani, many factors can contribute to falling off track, including your relationships with other people. In today’s episode, Kavita discusses how your relationships may be inhibiting you from reaching your goals. In life, we have three main types of relationships that greatly impact us: frie...

Do you feel like you’re fulfilling your purpose on a daily basis? While this is a difficult question for some, host Kavita Melwani explains the extra barriers women of color must overcome to achieve their best selves. In today’s episode, Kavita discusses how to beat the limiting beliefs preventing you from living out your purpose. As we grow from childhood to adulthood, one of the main factors contributing to our success is our subconscious programming. For many women of color, growing up was a...

As 2022 approaches, people are excited to set resolutions for the new year. While the new year can be a good time to reprioritize, many people abandon their visions for the upcoming year within a few weeks. In today’s episode, host Kavita Melwani discusses why every leader needs to have an attainable vision and stick with it. According to Kavita, most people have over 70,000 thoughts a day, and most of them come from our subconscious. Since our subconscious is easily manipulated by other factor...

Do you feel like you move through the days without accomplishing everything you need to? According to host Kavita Melwani, you just need a little organization and alignment. In today’s episode, Kavita discusses three ways you can make the most of your time. While it can feel counterproductive to take time off, Kavita explains that the key to feeling in alignment is to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Before adding anything to your schedule, pencil in your downtime and commit to making it yo...

With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to take care of your mental well-being. In today’s episode, your host Kavita Melwani discusses how to navigate overwhelming emotions during this time of year. If you are emotional around the holidays, take time to understand where those feelings are coming from and remind yourself that it is okay to seek support. According to Kavita, people often make the mistake of focusing on external circumstances with mental stressors and emotions. Beca...

In a male-dominated society, women often struggle with asserting their self-confidence. While this issue applies to women around the world, there are many struggles specific to BIPOC women. In today’s episode, host Kavita Melwani dives into the importance of self-confidence and the challenges BIPOC women face to reach their self-confidence potential. In addition to the underrepresentation of mentors and apparent cultural differences, a prominent objection that BIPOC women face is social standar...

Do you ever doubt your abilities to the point where you feel like an imposter in your own life? According to host Kavita Melwani, this universal feeling can be defined as imposter syndrome. In today’s episode, Kavita dives into the impacts this troublesome phenomenon has on women of color. Even though most women grapple with the weight of imposter syndrome, several factors differentiate the experience for women of color. According to Kavita, when the concept of imposter syndrome was being devel...

Vanessa Nixon, The Mid-Life Wellness Goddess, began her journey in natural healing over thirty years ago. After struggling with chronic illness for years, Vanessa realized that conventional treatments were not working for her, and she needed to try something new. Shortly after Vanessa was introduced to herbal medicine, she felt in control of her health and changed the trajectory of her life forever. Today, Vanessa helps mid-life women create radiant health in their minds, bodies, and spirits thr...

As the end of the year approaches, it is easy to become overwhelmed with stress. In today’s episode, host Kavita Melwani shares her three-step process to achieve self-care during the busy holiday season. Oftentimes, women feel a lot of responsibility around this time of the year. However, while there might be a lot of external pressure, Kavita explains that you are allowed to create your own experience. As the holidays approach, it is important to acknowledge any prior feelings you have about t...

When Isabelle Giroux experienced uncontrollable pain from childhood trauma and an undiagnosed auto-immune disease, she began her search for new healing strategies. After implementing daily healing modalities and releasing negative energy, Isabelle accumulated the knowledge to support a healthy relationship with her mind, body, and spirit. For over thirty years, Isabelle has worked as a licensed naturopath and holistic life coach, supporting women during midlife to reach their health goals and re...

In today’s episode, Kavita Melwani continues her conversation on WOC experiencing professional dissatisfaction. She discusses people’s tendencies when experiencing a career rut and the cultural conditioning that prevents us from tapping into our intuitive guidance. Kavita explains that seeing our peers’ milestones online can make us feel insecure about our accomplishments. Although comparisons are natural, especially for immigrant families, it’s essential to check in with yourself and determine...