We’re joined by Dr. Bhavi Shah, Senior Manager of Pharmacy Operations at Hoag Hospital, and Deepa Solorzano, Director in the Chief Compliance Office at AT&T—two powerhouse leaders reshaping their fields with a rare mix of expertise, vision, and heart.With over two decades at institutions like Stanford and Hoag, Dr. Shah has transformed hospital pharmacy through interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge innovation, and patient-centered care. Her journey from UCLA and the University of the Pacific to Stanford’s ICU reflects a lifelong dedication to clinical excellence and mentorship.Deepa Solorzano, with 15+ years at Fortune 10 and 100 companies, is redefining compliance in the age of AI. At AT&T, she leads initiatives that fuse risk mitigation with ethical innovation. Certified in both Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management, she’s a national voice on the future of governance, equity, and tech-powered transparency.

Dr. Bhattacharya is a psychiatrist in private practice for over 39 years. He is the founder of THE EMPATHY CLINIC. The clinic uses empathy to diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health disorders in individuals and couples. The clinic’s emphasis is on empathy, balance, integration of the spirit and soul, and the pursuit of optimal wellness. He also specializes in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Dr. Bhattacharya has presented at conferences around the world on the topics of Empathy and Burnout in physicians. Dr. Bhattacharya is married, has 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. He is a musician, author, artist, and works out six days a week.

In this episode, Aashi Arora, MHA, PCC, connected with Sheikh Ali—a spiritual teacher, leadership coach, and community leader—who shared powerful insights on embodying divine leadership, navigating discomfort, and returning to wholeness.With a deep blend of mysticism, emotional honesty, and grounded wisdom, Sheikh Ali invites us to shift from performing leadership to being leadership. If you’ve been searching for a way to lead with both heart and clarity, this episode offers a sacred roadmap.

Prepare to have your socks metaphorically blown off by Naheed Oberfeld, the Mindset Maven extraordinaire! This certified EFT/Tapping practitioner and Mindset Coach is on a mission to silence your inner critic and unleash your full potential. With an uncanny ability to read minds (or at least mindsets), Naheed has a knack for identifying the unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs holding you back.
Naheed helps ambitious entrepreneurs, leaders, and go-getters shatter mental roadblocks and rewrite the stories that have kept them stuck. Whether you’re aiming to hit a new level in business or finally ditch the stress and anxiety that's been tagging along for too long, Naheed is the coach who will help you unlock a life filled with purpose, joy, and abundance.

Leading in healthcare isn't easy—especially when you’re dealing with disruptive behaviors, resistant teams, or workplace dynamics that feel impossible to navigate.

On this episode, Aashi steps into the spotlight to share how she helps clinical and non-clinical leaders turn these challenges into opportunities for lasting change.

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Aashi has coached hundreds of healthcare professionals through complex team dynamics, difficult personalities, and high-stakes environments. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach and certified mediator, she combines deep healthcare insight with practical conflict resolution strategies to help leaders:

🔸 Move from frustration to strategic influence
🔸 Transform difficult relationships into productive partnerships
🔸 Build accountability in even the most resistant teams🔸 Cultivate executive presence and lead with       clarity

She also shares highlights from her journey as a speaker on psychological safety and positive leadership—plus stories from the front lines of executive coaching in healthcare.

Sarina Jain is the pioneer in bringing Indian dance to the US Fitness at a global level. Recognized as a global game changer, she successfully moves, touches and inspires many people around the world with her knowledge and passion for Bhangra, Bollywood and movement. Sarina has over 15 workout videos under her belt with Masala Bhangra® classes offered in over 10 countries around the world. She has brought Masala Bhangra to the masses through her national and international media appearances, public schools in the US, corporations and more.

Gaurav Valani is an Entrepreneur, and the Founder of CareerSprout which is an executive career coaching company that helps US-based senior-level professionals in tech land $200k to $500k+ job offers. Since its inception, CareerSprout has directly helped over 875+ clients achieve this through their 1-on-1 Concierge Coaching program. Prior to CareerSprout, Gaurav served as one of one of the youngest executives of a publicly-traded company as a VP of Global Talent Acquisition for Overstock.com + tZERO. He also was one of the Co-Founders of TrueBridge Resources, which was a staffing agency that he and his business partners started in 2012 and grew to $72M in revenue prior to its acquisition in 2016. He's most proud of being a father to his two children Sai (pronounced Cy) and Jiya (pronounced Gia) and husband to his wife, Nirali. 

On this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, Aashi Arora, MHA, PCC, sits down with Dr. Sneha Kohli Mathur, a dedicated advocate for the disAbility and Autism communities. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Doctorate in Education and Disability Studies, Dr. Sneha focuses on empowering autistic individuals while educating neurotypicals on fostering a socially inclusive society.Dr. Sneha serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern California (USC), where she teaches master’s-level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis and undergraduate courses on Autism and Neurodiversity. A sought-after speaker, she has been invited to present nationally across the U.S. and recently co-authored Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults alongside an autistic collaborator.In 2024, Dr. Sneha was invited by a Congressional committee to provide expert guidance on creating neurodiversity-affirming and accessible ABA services for military families. Her commitment to advocacy, education, and inclusion makes this conversation a must-listen for anyone passionate about neurodiversity.

In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, Aashi Arora, MHA, PCC, connects with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a Board-Certified Cardiologist with over two decades of experience in traditional cardiology and a certified practitioner of Functional Medicine.After performing countless invasive procedures, Dr. Bhojraj realized that true healing goes beyond symptom management—it requires addressing the root causes of illness. This led him to embrace a holistic approach, integrating lifestyle, nutrition, and mental well-being into his medical practice.As the founder of the Well12 program, he is dedicated to empowering individuals to take charge of their health by optimizing diet, improving sleep, managing stress, and enhancing overall wellness. Combining cutting-edge medical science with compassionate care, Dr. Bhojraj helps patients achieve lasting vitality.

On this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, Aashi Arora, MHA, PCC, sits down with Angad Soni, founder and CEO of Sepoy & Co., a premium mixer brand revolutionizing the beverage industry in India and beyond. With a passion for consumer-facing businesses and a deep entrepreneurial drive, Angad transitioned from his family’s engineering business to create India’s first homegrown high-quality tonic and mixer brand. Today, Sepoy & Co. exports to five countries and has won multiple international taste awards.Angad’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance— from cold-calling European beverage experts to navigating the challenges of manufacturing in India and scaling a globally recognized brand. In this episode, he shares his insights on building a business from the ground up, finding the right partners, and breaking into international markets.