As I navigate this major career pivot I’m going through, Simi Shah’s podcast ‘South Asian Trailblazers’ reminds me of how important it is to let instinct and passion flow alongside ambition. Simi uses her platform to highlight South Asians have really made their mark in different industries like tech, media, healthcare, and beyond.

In our conversation, Simi and I discuss common themes of South Asian culture, storytelling, and career development. We talk about the importance of evaluating your relationship with goals and achievement, especially as first-generation South Asian immigrants. Simi shares key takeaways from her interviews with everyone from comedian Zarna Garg to the founder of ClassPass, Payal Kadakia. 

Simi also reflects on her experience with hustle culture and the subsequent burnout she faced while working in finance. She shares incredible insight for anyone who’s thinking about making a career change, including questions to help guide your next move and create a more sustainable work-life balance. Plus, Simi pulls back the curtain about what’s coming up next for the Trailblazers community. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.

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Topics Covered:

• What inspired Simi to start South Asian Trailblazers 
• Simi’s take on the ‘South Asian’ label and what it symbolizes
• Common themes from Simi’s interviews with influential South Asians 
• The two key elements of a fulfilling career 
• Understanding what’s holding you back from making a career change 
• Detaching your identity from your job title and salary 
• Simi’s standout guests and conversations from South Asian Trailblazers 

Resources mentioned 

• Use code TMM20 for 20% off your purchase at supergut.com! 
• South Asian Trailblazers: Zarna Garg
• South Asian Trailblazers: Reflections on 50 Trailblazers  
• The Defining Decade by Meg Jay 

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• South Asian Trailblazers on Apple Podcasts

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