It seems like the concept of authenticity is everywhere lately. But what does that really mean? Ashna Mankotia is a content creator who I believe fully embodies authenticity, and I admire her perspective on human connection and storytelling within her various online platforms. In this episode, we unpack how Ashna translates her authenticity into her digital content and the value of community.

We dive deep into how Ashna shares every side of herself online, finds time for the small things, and frees herself from the pressure of always being perfect and presentable. We highlight how our cultural backgrounds have shaped us and the importance of reflecting on our journeys. We also talk about embracing your successes in the digital space, finding pride in sharing success with others, and visualizing big goals for yourself. 

Beyond her Instagram and TikTok, Ashna is the founder of Saffron, a new membership community that focuses on building connections and friendships with women all across the globe. As millennials, it can be challenging to develop meaningful friendships. I love the way Ashna views shared experiences and the power of working through your problems within a group of like-minded women. 

Join us for this relatable and fun conversation about navigating life and how we each uniquely show up in the world, but we don’t need to show up alone. 

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Topics Covered:

• How to make time for the small things in life
• The ways Ashna incorporates storytelling into her content creation 
• Tips for staying present while keeping up with content 
• The importance of finding joy in your career
• Overcoming the pressure to always look perfect for your followers
• Why having representation of a South Asian woman who is happily living her life is revolutionary
• Developing friendships with other women 
• Ashna’s membership community, Saffron 
• Embracing confidence, big thinking, and success
• Reflecting on your journey in every stage of it 
• Ashna’s favorite beauty products 

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