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A women’s event. A soft-spoken panel. A woman at the back who asked for more than a seat at the front—and in doing so, made me rethink the whole setup. 

This is the moment that made me pause.

Not just because of what she said, but what it revealed about how we still misunderstand inclusion. A short story about hearing, design, and shifting the spotlight.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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If even Bob Dylan needed reassurance, what chance do the rest of us have? In this episode, I share a story that completely reframed how I think about imposter syndrome — not as a flaw, but as a signpost. Maybe feeling like you’re out of your depth means you’re exactly where you need to be. A short reflection on doubt, growth, and why nobody really knows what they’re doing.

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Some childhood memories fade. Others leave a mark so deep, they shape who we become — even when we don't realise it. In this episode, I share the one sentence I heard as a child that quietly rewired the way I moved through the world. It’s a story about ambition, identity, and the invisible power of words. If you’ve ever wondered where your fire comes from — or what you might’ve said that stuck with someone else — this one’s for you.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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I didn’t reach the summit.
 And that’s where the real reflection began.

This episode is about a climb I didn’t finish — and what that decision taught me about limits, timing, and quiet strength. Sometimes, the lesson isn’t in pushing through, but in knowing when to stop.

If you’re mid-climb in any part of life — this one’s for you.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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It started with a junk drawer.

One of those quiet afternoons where the clutter felt too much. What began as a simple purge made me pause — and ask why I’ve been holding on to so much, and what actually matters.

This episode is about the invisible weight of stuff, the stories we attach to objects, and the truth that home isn’t made of things — it’s made of people, moments, and the lightness we let in when we finally let go.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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I didn’t expect a question about my LinkedIn headline to stop me in my tracks.

But it did.

This episode is about the strange discomfort of being recognised — and the even stranger idea that sharing our wins might not be about us at all. It’s about the pause that comes when someone sees something in you that you’re not quite ready to own… and what happens when you choose to show up anyway.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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In this episode, I share what happened when I led an identity exercise at work — and surprised myself by what I wrote. It made the room go still. And in that stillness, I paused too. This is a story about invisible identities, quiet loss, and the unexpected power of naming what we usually keep hidden. Sometimes, the softest truth changes the entire room — and leaves you seeing yourself differently.

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Before the stories, the questions.

This short trailer introduces This Made Me Pause—a podcast about the unexpected moments that make us stop, shift, and see things differently.
 
Each week, I’ll share one real moment that changed how I saw work, life, or myself. No life hacks. Just honest reflections from life in progress.
 
If you're wondering what matters now, this is your cue to pause.

🎙️ This Made Me Pause is written and hosted by Prerna Goel – fintech leader, artist, and avid hiker.
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