It's that time of year where we are wrapping up with the holiday celebrations. Whether you celebrate Christmas or any of these holidays, it's a time of year where we can wind down and have an opportunity to embark in the spirit of giving. I just finished the bulk of my shopping this year on the weekend and I wanted to think about how I could contribute to the quality of life and happiness of my nearest and dearest. Regardless of the physical or material gift you buy someone, there is so much truth in the statement - "It's the thought that counts." It's about intention, well wishes and the blessing or prayer you put into that gift that counts. It is in that thought behind the gift that is the actual gift. Let's tune in this Tuesday to the true spirit of giving.  
 
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The Spirit Of Giving

The Ginni Show, hosted by Ginni Saraswati, transports you around the world with some of most interesting travel stories of movers and shakers. Each episode seeks to ignite the curious spirit through the power of story and will explore how guests’ lives were changed through travel, connection, and losing oneself at the farthest corners of the world.
A multi-award nominated podcast returns for its 5th season and gives you a front row seat to hear stories from movers and shakers about how their lives were changed through travel, human connection, and adventure. 
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There are a million reasons to travel: seeing new places, eating new foods, exploring unique landscapes and architecture, just to name a few. 
But often, the richest gifts we receive from visiting new places are the people we encounter on these journeys of discovery. 
Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes David Meltzer. He’s a captivating Speaker, Author, Sports Executive, Investor, and Entrepreneur. His success, charisma, and wealth of knowledge were the inspiration behind Tom Cruise’s character in the movie Jerry Maguire. 
In this episode, you’ll hear how David incorporates so many travel opportunities into his active lifestyle, and why he loves to bring his family along for the ride. He shares the lessons travel has taught him and how those lessons helped inspire his mission in life. You’ll also hear the highly effective method he uses to foster connections with people from all walks of life and different parts of the world. 
What You’ll Learn:A unique destination that feels like the set of Star Wars (2:20)Why David doesn’t believe in “work” (4:47)His biggest takeaway from traveling around the world (6:55)Meltzer’s life mission to promote happiness (10:24)How he gets people to open up and create connection (12:17)
 Connect with David Meltzer: Website: https://dmeltzer.com/ Email: david@dmeltzer.com X: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2 YouTube: @DavidMeltzer
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The Power of Connection Through Travel with David Meltzer

Getting unexpectedly let go at work. Struggling through a painful divorce. Losing a loved one. Reluctantly riding a roller coaster of bad luck.
These are some of the most common setbacks that life sometimes dishes out… whether we want them or not. 
But, while it doesn’t always feel like it in the moment, these setbacks can have a brighter side. 
Setbacks can build resilience, strengthen our character, and become springboards for changes that redirect our lives. Often in profound ways.  
Today, Ginni welcomes Amy Shoenthal. Not only is Amy a part of Ginni’s vibrant neighborhood community in New York (#sunnysideup), but she’s also an established author and a marketing pro. Her latest book, The Setback Cycle, shares real-life stories of people, including herself, who turned challenging obstacles into life-changing opportunities. 
You’ll learn why setbacks are such a common experience shared by people from all walks of life, and how we tend to view them when we’re in the thick of it. You’ll hear stories of big setbacks and the bravery they birthed that led to profoundly positive life changes. You’ll also score a few hot tips for your next trip to Ginni and Amy’s New York neighborhood.
What You’ll Learn:Identifying the roots of your expectations when times are tough (4:10)Why setbacks are such a common shared experience (11:47)Turning your biggest setback into your greatest opportunity (14:36)The catalyst for Amy’s children's book (18:48)Why  it’s important to celebrate your local unsung heroes (21:41)
 Resources: Pre-Order The Setback Cycle: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/the-setback-cycle Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele  Book: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Book: A Magical Day in Sunnyside Written by Amy Shoenthal and Illustrated by Kate Durkin Book: Angelina Ballerina by Katherine Holabird Artist Kate Durkin: http://www.katedurkinart.com/
Connect with Amy Shoenthal: Website: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amysho/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/AmySho LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoenthal/ Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyshoenthal/
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When Life Gives You Lemons, Look at the Sunnyside

In this episode of The Ginni Show, I talk with designer Rasheeda Gray about her personal journey to finding a career with purpose. Today, she’s going strong as the Founder and Lead Designer of Gray Space Interiors. But, it took her 25 years to realize that this was what she wanted to spend the rest of her life doing. 
Today, you’ll hear what took her so long to figure it out. She shares her ultra-relatable desire to please others before taking a chance on her own dreams, and what it feels like to carry that responsibility on your shoulders. She also talks about the importance of exposure to the arts for young people, and how a single assignment when she was in the fourth grade helped her recognize her need for creativity. She’s also got some advice to share about overcoming fear for other creatives who are looking to break out and try something on their own. 
What You Will Learn:Understanding the duality of a bonafide Gemini (2:14)The chance encounter that connected her to her eventual career path (4:48)How she’s paying it forward to young people of color (7:56)When her creative past caught up with her future career (11:18)Why she waited 25 years to follow her purpose (12:25)Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (19:16)
 Resources from this episode: The Personality of a Gemini, Explained | Allure Not Your Parents’ Career—Or Is It? Parents Exert Significant Influence On Kids’ Career Choices | Forbes
Connect with Rasheeda Gray: Gray Space Interiors
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Coloring Outside the Linear with Rasheeda Gray

This week's guest is Interior Designer Rasheeda Gray. I first met Rasheeda over a year ago when I interviewed her for a project with Architectural Digest. Something about her “always on” business persona stuck with me. It’s clear that her work is very much a part of who she is.  So, wasting no time, I started by asking her what she thought about the concept of professional and personal duality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rasheeda Gray: Designing Duality

So often, we long for an escape. We find ourselves in a place that we always aspired to be, yet, we feel as if something is missing. If we are lucky, we may find ourselves in a different location and be overwhelmed by a realization or inspiration that might lead to a fundamental change in our mindset or our lives. But regardless of where you go to search for the solution, you will always find it in one location - within yourself. We just need to believe in our capabilities, reflect on our past achievements, take action, and hope that we will have the perfect cheerleaders to support us along our journey.   On this episode of The Ginni Show, I speak with Karen Gamba, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of ExV Agency. She’s a philanthropist, traveler, Sci-fi fanatic, and overall girl power guru. Karen is an eternal ex-pat and travel fanatic, and she is here to share some of the life-changing awakenings she experienced in different locations around the globe.    What You Will Learn:The experience that changed Karen’s life trajectory (02:23)Karen’s first step she took to act on her realization. (08:17)The power of looking inward to move forward. (10:38)How failures and rejection are just course corrections to help us get back on track. (13:02)How Karen’s mother reminded her to be grateful for everything that makes this life so beautiful. (17:30)If you sign up to do something, go all the way. You never know how close you are to the next breakthrough. (21:08)  Connect with Karen: Website: exv-agency.comLinkedIn: Karen Gamba
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The Spirit Of Giving

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