Understanding Culture and Identity: Shilpa Alimchandani's Personal and Professional Insights

In this episode of the Balance Boldly podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen welcomes Shilpa Alimchandani, the brilliant mind behind Mookti Consulting. Discussing creating human-centered workplaces and transformational change, Shilpa shares her insights emphasizing authenticity, managing internalized expectations, and aligning one’s career with personal values. She shares her background as the firstborn daughter of immigrants, and how her career pivoted from law to social science, driven by her interest in cultural and power dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of bravery, vulnerability, and self-compassion, particularly for women of color in leadership. This episode offers profound reflections on workplace culture, leadership, and the importance of personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on embracing identity and fostering transformational change. Time Stamps: 06:48 Embracing courage and boldness in your journey. 10:33 Why empathy is crucial for helping accomplished women thrive. 14:56 How disruptive survival skills can create overwhelming stress. 19:07 "Present your healed self." 20:19 Embracing vulnerability; why external help may be a "go." 25:25 Managing sacred spaces and avoiding absorbing others' pain. 26:31 Discussing workplace leadership challenges. 30:54 Shake up your routines and rediscover yourself today. More about Shilpa Alimchandani Shilpa Alimchandani is the Founder and Principal of Mookti Consulting, a practice that partners with clients to break free from oppressive systems and facilitate transformational change. In Sanskrit, Mookti means liberation. As a consultant and facilitator, Shilpa partners with mission-driven organizations to build human-centered workplaces. As a collective liberation coach, she helps women of color to lead with purpose and clarity without sacrificing their values or well-being. Shilpa is passionate about social justice, the arts, and aligning mind, body, and spirit to live healthier lives. Follow Shilpa Alimchandani: https://mookticonsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpaalimchandani/  Ready for self-care mastery that activates alignment in your life, business, and relationships? Join us in our new mentorship, the Women’s Self-Care Guild- a sanctuary for ambitious women seeking peace. https://www.thigpro.com/mentorship More on the BBP: Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is a weekly podcast hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the world. The show offers work-life balance and relationship development strategies you can implement that help you navigate transitions in life while strengthening personal and professional relationships. Naketa and her incredibly potent guest focus on enhancing mental health and wellbeing without sacrificing boundaries, sustainable business growth practices, or relationship intimacy from the bedroom to the boardroom. The strategies shared in what feels like a mutual conversation with friends you trust will help you leave new multigenerational imprints and balance boldly. Your Review Matters! Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: <a href="https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer"...