🎙 Unscripted Growth | Episode: Fun and Games with Monica In this episode, Monica shares how she’s turned play into a powerful tool for connection and growth.Through fun and games, she’s learned to lower walls, ease apprehension, and bring people closer—both to each other and to themselves. What starts as lighthearted laughter often becomes something deeper: a reminder that growth doesn’t always have to feel heavy.Sometimes, the most meaningful lessons come when we loosen up and simply play. ✨ Tune in to hear how Monica and her community have found transformation in the joy of play.#UnscriptedGrowth #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #TeamBuilding #Mindfulness #PlayAtWork

💬 Delivering Tough Messages — A Test of Character We’ve all faced that moment when the truth feels heavier than silence.Whether at work or home, delivering hard news is never easy—but it’s where real trust begins. In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I share a story about standing before a board to deliver bad news—and what it taught me about honesty, courage, and leadership. Because in the end, it’s not the ease of the message that defines us — it’s the honesty with which we deliver it. 🎧 Listen to: Delivering Tough Messages

Welcome back to Unscripted Growth — a space where we explore the stories that remind us how beautifully human growth can be. Today, I sit down with Brian — a former coworker, technician, dancer, and now, an unlikely beekeeper. In this conversation, Brian shares how his curiosity led him from a fear of bees to forming a deep bond with them, teaching him lessons about patience, respect, and living in harmony with nature. His story is a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always roar — sometimes, it hums softly, just like a hive in balance.

Diwali isn’t just about lighting lamps — it’s about keeping the flame within us alive.Across distances and time zones, it reminds us that belonging isn’t tied to geography, but to the values we carry — courage, kindness, and gratitude.As we celebrate this festival of light, may we remember that illumination isn’t found in perfect moments, but in how we choose to show up — with grace, empathy, and quiet strength.   Listen to my reflection on how Diwali continues to guide us, no matter where we are:

In a world that often feels divided, laughter is the simplest bridge back to connection. In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I explore how laughter—when used with kindness—can heal tension, soften hearts, and remind us of our shared humanity. Because sometimes, peace doesn’t begin with words… it begins with a laugh

We all love the idea of learning, but few of us love what it demands: discomfort, humility, and persistence. In this episode, I sit down with Deepa Kartha, who shares her firsthand experience with continuous learning and observation. She talks about embracing discomfort, leaning into what doesn’t come naturally, and allowing curiosity to guide her growth. It’s a powerful reminder that the path to becoming better isn’t always easy — but it’s always worth it.

Stop waiting for the “perfect moment.” Later often turns into never. How many years are you willing to trade for safety while time slips away? Life has no script—but regret will always cost more than risk.    Listen to the latest episode of Unscripted Growth and take the first step today.

Join Charu Kulkarni and I as we discuss the importance of living in the moment with grace and empathy.

Working women are often praised for juggling it all but rarely encouraged to pause for themselves. The cost? Burnout, dwindling confidence, and a quiet absence of joy. In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I call for a shift: to see self-care not as selfishness, but as the foundation for stronger leadership, deeper relationships, and sustained impact.

There are moments in life that crack us open—not just to pain, but to clarity. In today’s episode, we’re exploring what happens when people leave, when love shifts, and when silence says more than words ever could. This isn’t just about loss—it’s about what’s revealed in the space that’s left behind, and how we grow into it

On the latest episode of Unscripted Growth, I had the joy of speaking with Julie Ashlock about a truth we often overlook, self-care is not selfish — it’s one of the purest forms of love we can offer our loved ones.

Remember when we all hated our commute? Turns out, those minutes were protecting our sanity. In this week’s Unscripted Growth, I explore how to replace that lost buffer with rituals that help us truly “come home.”

Join me on an Unscripted Conversation as I discuss change and meeting people where they are with Amardeep Banerjee. After spending his formative years in India, Amardeep has successfully integrated with the social and professional way of life in Germany. He shares his insights on the importance of language, food and culture. 

How many dreams have we buried under the weight of perfection? In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I reflect on why waiting for things to be flawless not only limits our joy, but also robs others of the chance to grow with us

Sometimes the hardest “no” is when our help or gift, offered with love, isn’t received. This week on Unscripted Growth, I share why that moment isn’t rejection—it’s a reminder to trust their journey and keep our generosity alive.

Life can feel messy and unpredictable, and none of us are immune to hard seasons. In those moments, what matters most isn’t quick fixes or perfect words, but the quiet power of simply being there for one another.

Ever felt joy slip through your fingers… just because someone else seemed to be further ahead? Comparison is a master thief.It won’t just rob your happiness—it’ll shrink your story and sell you someone else’s. In this episode of Unscripted Growth, we explore what it means to reclaim our joy, root ourselves in the present, and stop outsourcing our worth.

Today, we reflect not just on the courage it takes to ask for help, but the even greater strength required to receive it.

Today, we reflect not just on the courage it takes to ask for help, but the even greater strength required to receive it. 

In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I reflect on pain as a path to learning and healing. We’re often taught to avoid it, but real growth begins when we allow ourselves to feel it. Pain can be a powerful teacher—revealing what needs healing or boundaries—but it’s not meant to stay. I explore how we can honor our pain without letting it define us: invite it in, learn from it, then let it go. This is how we grow—with honesty, presence, and compassion.