Meet Ellen. A senior sales manager juggling endless tasks, she’s known for getting results, but lately, her life feels like a pressure cooker. She’s constantly multitasking, saying yes to everything, and silently falling apart. The calendar is full, but her peace of mind is gone. What used to feel like ambition now feels like survival. In this episode, Jay is joined by Rashmi Airan, a nationally recognized speaker and transformation coach who went from top-performing attorney, to serving time in federal prison, and then rebuilding her life with purpose. Rashmi knows what it’s like to fall, face shame, and rise again with humility, self-awareness, and a redefined sense of success. Together, they explore the roots of burnout, the cost of perfectionism, and how to let go of control. Rashmi shares her RISE framework: Reframe, Identify, Surrender, and Evolve, offering a practical path for professionals like Ellen who feel buried by expectations and starved of meaning. Through vulnerability, gratitude, and presence, Rashmi models how breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs and how real leadership starts with letting go. If you're holding it all together on the outside but crumbling on the inside, this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to do it alone. Notable Quotes "Struggle is not a detour. It’s a doorway." — Rashmi Airan "We don’t rise alone. We rise together." — Rashmi Airan "Nobody’s thinking about you as much as you think they are. Let go." — Jay Abbasi About Our Guest Rashmi Airan is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and founder of the RISE Through It framework. After a high-achieving legal career ended in a federal prison sentence, she chose to rebuild her life through integrity, community, and inner work. She now helps others turn adversity into personal growth, with a message that is raw, relevant, and deeply human. Resources and Links Rashmi Airan Website – https://rashmiairan.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-airan-15951921/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rashmiairan/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@rashmiairanspeaker Jay Abbasi Website – https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time On Friday, Jay shares the final five books in his list of top 10 that changed his life. These aren’t your typical recommendations. They’re deeply personal, wildly insightful, and full of ideas you’ll want to apply immediately. Whether you're looking for your next favorite read or a powerful mental reset, this episode will deliver. Stay grounded, stay open, and stay connected to what truly matters.