Life Beats with Sirisha

We are talking about the transition from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school.  

In this episode, I discuss how to prepare for the transition for both parents and students,

1) How to prepare for the transition- create systems
2) What will be different i.e. extracurricular, clubs
3) How to access resources
4) Who to ask questions so you can be prepared- example advanced courses etc.
5) The changes academically, socially, physically, emotionally
6)How to get children ready to be more independent

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#Radioshow #fschooltransitions #middleschool #highschool #schoolclubs #mentalhealth #routines #advancedcourses #AP

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I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

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As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, we wrap up the series on financial health check- This is the third and final episode discussing how to Protect your Wealth.

Don't forget to check out the first one on credit cards and credit scores (managing your wealth) and the second one on Investing and Retirement (growing your wealth).

In this episode I discuss how to protect your family and wealth, including,

1) How to pick a Financial Advisor
2) The importance of Insurance 
3) Why you should assign beneficiaries
4) Why you should have a Will, Trust and Power of Attorney for Health and Financial
5) The importance of getting a holistic financial picture

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#Radioshow #financialdecisions #financialadvisor  #finances #Insurance #beneficiaries #probate #protectyourwealth #will #trust #powerofattorney #protectyourfamily

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I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

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As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, we will continue to do a financial health check- This is the second of many episodes on Finance.  Don't forget to check out the first one on credit cards and credit scores.

In this episode  I discuss retirement investment vehicles i.e. 401k, IRAs and how more than finances, set us up for a holistic successful retirement.

I also deep dive into
1) The differences between traditional and Roth accounts
2) How to decide which vehicle & why you should start investing early (psst. compound interest)
3) The four pillars of retirement based on Edward Jones study
4) Why it's important to understand our budget so we can best plan for retirement
5) The importance of being invested in our Health and Relationships
6) How to think about where we retire and define our purpose


Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#credithistory #financialdecisions #401k  #IRA #RothIRA #Roth401k #retirement #successfulretirement #retirementcalculator #reirementplanning #purpose

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You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.

I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, Let's do a financial health check- This is the first of many episodes on Finance.

In this episode  I discuss how credit cards, that small piece of plastic in our wallets can have such a huge impact on our finances and financial decisions, especially the big ones like owning a home, buying a car etc.
I also deep dive into
1) The implications of owning a credit card and paying in full
2) How to check our credit history and credit score - interest rate, mortgage...
3) The impact of being the owner of the card or just an  authorized user
4) How we can teach our kids good financial habits early and get them a credit card
5) How to tackle identity theft and do a credit freeze
6) How to monitor credit history through the credit bureaus
7) How to  best travel overseas with a credit card & use points to travel free 

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#credithistory #financialdecisions #creditbureau  #creditscore #creditcard #creditfreeze #mortgage #financialindependence #bigdecisions

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You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.

I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

In this episode  I discuss networking in social and professional settings.
1) How to physically develop a vision board
2) What areas to focus on for vision board
3) How to envision your short term and long term goals
4) How to make time to execute and achieve your goals & new year resolutions
5) How to build a community and support system to reach your dreams
6) How to make time for self care

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#VisionBoard #newyearresolutions #goalsetting  #dreams #productivity #timemanagement #selfcare

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You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.

I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

In this episode  I discuss networking in social and professional settings.
1) How to get prepared to network before a conference, meet up or meeting
2) How to approach someone in a room to network, where to position yourself
3) How to overcome your hesitancy around networking if you are shy or an introvert
4) How to approach networking as a student in school or college

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#networking #meetnewpeople #conference #growthmindset #opportunities #commonground

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You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.

I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

In this episode I continue the conversation from the last layoff episode.  I discuss 
1) How to do a SWOT analysis and identify  our  Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 
2) How to do a Skills Gap Analysis
3) What to highlight and update in a resume 
4) How to use the STAR technique to craft stories for an Interview, so we can better articulate the impact we have had in our organizations.

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#layoffs #careerpivot #SWOT #Reskill #STAR technique #Resume #interviewprep

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I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

We have seen many companies having mass layoffs impacting many individuals and families before the holidays.  In this episode I discuss
1) How to deal with the emotions around being laid off
2) Immigration resources available in Dallas Ft Worth 
3) How to review your severance package and your benefits to make the most of them
4) Take time to self-reflect and evaluate your next moves and career trajectory
5) Discuss how to leverage LinkedIn to maximize building your personal brand and finding the next role 

Take a listen, this episode is filled with little nuggets, I suggest you take out a pen & paper or an electronic device to take notes.

#layoffs #benefits #severancepackage #careerdevelopment #immigration #linkedin

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You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here.

I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether

Life has changed after COVID, we have had positive outcomes including connecting with family , friends, telehealth and an open conversation around mental health.  It has also proven challenging foe families with young kids trying to navigate socialising.    

This is a live radio show hosted on Radio Caravan in Dallas.

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I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future.

If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com

Check out my other podcast "Women, Career & Life" where I share stories and practical advice to achieve your career & life goals as you strive towards financial independence.

All: https://solo.to/sirishak

Instagram: womencareerandlife

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/

#womencareerandlife #podcast #paintlifetogether