Welcome back everyone to another episode of season 2 of PodiCAST with Judith!

I know it is a turbulent time for everyone living in Sri Lanka and I am keeping all of you in my thoughts. While we may not find answers to our challenges overnight, it certainly helps to start somewhere no matter how small. This podcast is conducted in the Sinhala language keeping a majority Sri Lankan audience in mind. The podcast discusses important aspects of personal growth for Sri Lankan youth and adults. I appreciate your feedback and your requests for topics to shift our collective Sri Lankan attitudes to go forward together as one! Thank you so much for joining our community.

And today, I want to talk about a skill that's difficult to master and yet one that is crucial in finding common grounds, facilitating difficult conversations, and respecting our collective humanity irrespective of our differences. Do you think you have what it takes to facilitate a wholesome conversation? I certainly did not do a good job until I actively learned from my mistakes. Let's talk more!

Welcome back everyone to another season of PodiCAST with Judith! How exciting!!

Before we dive in, I wanted to give a small introduction to the podcast and our hopes for this season. I know it is a turbulent time for everyone living in Sri Lanka and while we may not find answers to our challenges overnight, it certainly helps to start somewhere no matter how small. This podcast is conducted in the Sinhala language keeping a Sri Lankan audience in mind. The podcast discusses important aspects of personal growth for Sri Lankan youth and adults. I appreciate your feedback and your requests for topics to shift the collective Sri Lankan attitudes to go forward together as one! Thank you so much for joining our community.

And today, I wanted to encourage you to look back. Most of the time during the start of a brand new year we tend to look forward and dream. We want to leave the past behind and move forward with fresh plans. But there's a catch. Looking back maybe an essential part to find a "New you". Ever thought of how thinking of the past, reflecting on it can benefit you and society? Let's talk.

All good things are back once again! Welcome back everyone to another season of PodiCAST with Judith! How exciting!!

Before we dive in, I wanted to give a small introduction to the podcast and our hopes for this season. I know it is a turbulent time for everyone living in Sri Lanka and while we may not find answers to our challenges overnight, it certainly helps to start somewhere no matter how small. This podcast is conducted in the Sinhala language keeping a Sri Lankan audience in mind. The podcast discusses important aspects of personal growth for Sri Lankan youth and adults. I appreciate your feedback and your requests for topics to shift the collective Sri Lankan attitudes to go forward together as one! Thank you so much for joining our community.

All good things must come to a Pause. At the 15th episode of Season 1 of PODIcast with Judith, let me thank each and every one of you who flocked around this experimental podcast and inspiring me to continue to SEASON 2! That's right! We will premiere Season 2 on December 26, 2021.

Today, to wrap up our Season 1, let's talk about how "YOU ARE YOUR OWN BLEND". If you think about your life as a grand design project, how involved are you in designing and shaping up your life? Have you tackled your limiting beliefs such as "it is too late now"? Let's talk! The podcast is in the Sinhala language and targets Sri Lankan audiences. This is the 15th podcast of a series of podcasts discussing important aspects of personal growth for Sri Lankan youth and adults. Judith appreciates your feedback and your requests for topics to shift the collective Sri Lankan attitudes to go forward together as one!

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If I were to ask you what's your top ambition, what would you say? The way we define ambitions is in dire need of reimagining and re-thinking. In this podcast episode, Judith discusses how to define ambition. The podcast is in the Sinhala language and targets Sri Lankan audiences. This is the 10th podcast of a weekly series of podcasts discussing important aspects of personal growth for Sri Lankan youth and adults. Judith appreciates your feedback and your requests for topics to shift the collective Sri Lankan attitudes to go forward together as one!

Happy International Women's Day everyone!

This is a rather emotional tribute to women who played pivotal roles in my journey and I hope you'll be inspired by them as I have been!