In this episode of Explore with Mimi, Merve Karakus shares her journey of leaving a 12-year banking career to study mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy, spending seven months at Tibetan Buddhist centers. She discusses breaking free from societal expectations, embracing self-compassion, and the need for emotional openness in corporate culture. Merve also shares practical mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, balance ambition, and find deeper fulfillment.