In this episode, I sit down with Shahamat Chowdhury – founder of Salam Consulting, career coach, community builder, and passionate advocate for accessible, human-centered coaching. 

Shahamat shares the deeply personal story behind Salam Consulting — a journey rooted in family legacy, shaped by failure, and driven by a desire to serve others with dignity and care. We explore:

🧭 The role of failure as a catalyst for growth, especially in South Asian communities where it’s often taboo.
 👥 Why building meaningful, inclusive, and psychologically safe communities takes more than just networking—it takes intention.
💬 The difference between coaching and mentoring - and why empowering others to arrive at their own answers can be transformational.
🧡 How treating clients like family creates lasting impact beyond the transaction.
📌 Why most “community events” get it wrong - and what it actually takes to design interactive, vulnerable, and rewarding gatherings.

With over 350 clients supported and a commitment to pay-it-forward coaching, Shahamat is redefining what it means to be a coach and community leader in today’s world.

His approach? Lead with sincerity. Build from the heart. And measure success not in dollars, but in lives impacted.

Follow Shahamat and learn more about her work here:

Website: https://www.salam-consulting.com/
Instagram: @salamconsulting_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahamat-chowdhury/

Podcast produced by Riti Suresh.