Thriving Together with Nitika Chopra

In this episode, Nitika Chopra shares her personal journey of navigating career changes and finding her true desires. She discusses her past experiences in hosting a talk show and her desire to make her way back to television. Nitika also talks about her recent breakup and how it led her to rediscover her love for writing. She announces the launch of a Substack newsletter and the upcoming Chronicon tour. Finally, she shares her decision to pause the Thriving Together podcast and focus on other projects.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Sharing Personal Journey

06:50 - Rediscovering Passions Through Challenging Experiences

14:30 - The Launch of a Substack Newsletter and Chronicon Tour

16:08 - Finding Balance Between Giving and Receiving

20:09 - Pausing the Thriving Together Podcast and Focusing on New Projects

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In this conversation, Nitika Chopra interviews Jadah Sellner about entrepreneurship, worthiness, and navigating the ups and downs of following your dreams. They discuss the importance of representation in business and the need for diverse voices and experiences. Jadah shares her journey of building a successful business, including the challenges and setbacks she faced along the way. They also talk about the balance between leading with love and focusing on metrics, and the importance of defining your 'enough' number in business. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of patience, trust, and enjoying the process of building a business. Jadah Sellner shares her journey of building a successful business and offers insights on how to thrive as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of experimentation, reinvesting in the business, and strategic planning. Jadah also discusses the worthiness piece and the psychology of money, highlighting the need to connect to a bigger vision and clear emotional blocks. She emphasizes the value of having a support squad and creating a psychologically safe space to navigate uncertainty. Thriving, for Jadah, means having time for relationships, self-care, and pursuing heart projects.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - The Power of Representation

13:50 - Balancing Love and Metrics

18:58 - Defining Your 'Enough' Number

21:08 - Embracing the 'Slow Cooker' Approach

42:57 - The Importance of a Support Squad

43:58 - Connecting to a Bigger Vision

53:27 - Thriving as an Entrepreneur

Bio:

Jadah Sellner is a bestselling author, business coach, TEDx speaker, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. She's the author of She Builds and the co-author of Simple Green Smoothies, which has over one million people embracing this healthy habit.

As the founder of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc. and She Builds Collective, Jadah helps leaders and entrepreneurs regain their purpose and passion, overcome burnout, and effectively plan for the future. She has been featured in Forbes, O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

Jadah believes three things (in no particular order):

1) Hustle culture isn't working for us.

2) You can watch 8 episodes of Bridgerton in one sitting and still be successful.

3) LOVE is a business strategy.

When Jadah's not speaking on stage, you can catch her playing Bananagrams, dancing in her living room, or sipping on a Chai tea latte by a cozy fireplace. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and their dog Beesly (named after Pam Beesly from The Office).

Website: 

https://jadahsellner.com/

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In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Emily Tisch Sussman discuss the concept of pivoting and how personal experiences can shape professional narratives. They explore the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, the importance of being realistic about one's limitations and resources, and the need to redefine success. They also touch on the impact of chronic illness and disabilities on career paths and the value of finding satisfaction and identity in new endeavors. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of embracing change and finding resilience in the face of adversity. Nitika Chopra discusses her decision to pivot her business and the opportunities it presents. She emphasizes the importance of being specific about what you want to gain and lose when embarking on a pivot. Emily Tisch Sussman shares her own experiences with pivoting and the challenges and rewards that come with it. They discuss the need to embrace change and the constant evolution of a business. They also touch on the importance of community and collaboration among women in similar spaces.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Excitement

08:29 - The Power of Pivoting

15:46 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life

20:35 - Redefining Success

26:56 - The Decision to Pivot and the Opportunities It Presents

31:33 - Embracing the Challenges and Rewards of Pivoting

34:26 - The Constant Process of Change and Evolution

40:54 - The Importance of Community and Collaboration Among Women

Bio:

Emily Tisch Sussman is the creator and host of the award-winning iHeart podcast She Pivots, a Tony-nominated producer, a Marie Claire contributor, a democratic political strategist, and mother of three. With a passion for amplifying women's voices, she shares the stories of those who have successfully pivoted in their personal and professional lives, sharing how they turned challenges into formative opportunities.

Emily created She Pivots after leaving her fast-paced job as the VP of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in Washington, D.C. Her pivot pushed her to confront her own idea of success without the career she thought she’d have forever. Emily is a seasoned host, having interviewed leaders and influential women including Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Priyanka Chopra, and Sophia Bush, among others.
Emily is dedicated to championing causes that support women, education and the arts in her New York community. She is a co-owner of Gotham FC, the 2023 NWSL champions, and has produced Broadway hits including Shucked and How to Dance in Ohio. She is a founding member of her local Moms Demand Action chapter and has served on the board of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School and the Ross School. She is a member of the Artists Council at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Director's Circle at The Church. She is a member of the New York Bar, earning her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Website: 

⁠https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/⁠

Follow Emily on Social Media!

Instagram: ⁠@shepivotsthepodcast⁠

TikTok: ⁠@shepivotsthepodcast⁠

Twitter: ⁠@shepivotsthepod⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠She Pivots⁠

Facebook: ⁠She Pivots the podcast

In this episode, Nitika Chopra interviews Kelly Campbell, a trauma-informed leadership coach and author of the book 'Heal to Lead'. They discuss topics such as personal growth, trauma integration, and the use of plant medicine. Kelly shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and how it led her to become a coach. They also touch on the importance of therapy, nervous system work, and the role of plant medicine in healing. Overall, the conversation explores different modalities of healing and personal transformation. In this conversation, Kelly Campbell discusses the importance of feeling safer rather than safe, and the distinction between creating a safe space and creating a supportive growth environment. They also talk about the journey of healing and the exploration of trauma integration. Kelly shares the motivation behind writing their book, Heal to Lead, which focuses on high conscious leadership and the four fundamentals: trauma integration, embodying vulnerability, leading with compassion, and lighting the way. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and trusting oneself as a leader. Nitika Chopra shares her own journey of overcoming self-doubt and insecurity as a leader. The conversation concludes with a discussion on what thriving means to Kelly, which includes well-being, meaningful relationships, and making a positive contribution.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Background

08:06 - Healing Childhood Trauma for Effective Leadership

13:15 - The Power of Plant Medicine in the Healing Journey

18:17 - The Four Fundamentals of High Conscious Leadership

Bio: A Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who know they are meant for more, Kelly L. Campbell (they/she) instigates change and impact. Her debut book, "Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing" (Wiley) will be released on April 16, 2024. An inspiring keynote speaker, they have also written for Forbes and currently write for Entrepreneur and for their Substack community, “The New TLC: Trauma, Leadership, and Consciousness.”

A longtime conservationist, Kelly was trained by Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader in 2017. Most recently, they became certified as a Reiki Level III Practitioner. Kelly’s vision is to empower more than half of humanity to heal its childhood trauma so that we may reimagine and rebuild the world together.

Website: 

https://klcampbell.com

Follow Kelly on Social Media!

Book Pre-Order: ⁠https://klcampbell.com/heal-to-lead-book/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.l.campbell

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylcampbell/

Substack: https://kellylcampbell.substack.com/

Leadership Quiz: https://klcampbell.com/leadership/

Healing Resources: https://myhealingmenu.com

Owning your Magnetism: https://nitikachopra.com/join-me-for-a-life-changing-journey-and-own-your-magnetism/

In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Sarah Jenks discuss their deep friendship and the journey they have taken together. They reflect on their different paths in life and how their core values have kept them connected. They also explore the concept of sacredness and the importance of surrendering to the journey. They discuss the roles that society imposes on women and the need to break free from those expectations. They share personal experiences of shedding societal roles and embracing their true selves. The conversation ends with a discussion on what thriving means to them.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Updates

03:57 - The Magic of Deep Friendships

04:17 - Sarah Jenks' Journey to Becoming an Ordained Priestess

05:32 - The Power of Community and Connection

13:19 - Breaking Free from Societal Roles

Bio:

Sarah thought she'd be destined to have an “in the box” life after going to a top college, working in advertising, and then creating a successful emotional eating company.

Sarah has a way of making spiritual work incredibly approachable and reaches over 100,000 people all over the world. She works with doctors, lawyers, CEOs, stay-at-home moms, teachers, life coaches, and healers. You can join Sarah in Ceremony to experience this work for yourself in her Holy Woman membership, by attending Emerge Retreat, her annual 3-day Sacred Feminine Embodiment Experience on Fall Equinox, or by applying to join The Council, her intimate, Ceremonial mastermind that runs twice a year.

Website: 

http://www.sarahjenks.com

Follow Sarah on Social Media!

IG: @sarahjenks

In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Reshma Saujani discuss Reshma's journey with spirituality and her connection to God. They also touch on the importance of processing trauma and the role of spirituality in personal growth. Reshma shares her experience studying the Bhagavad Gita and how it has deepened her relationship with God. They also discuss the need for more spiritual leaders and the craving for spirituality in today's society. Nitika shares her own process of connecting with her body and listening to her intuition. The conversation transitions to Reshma's perspective on leading a movement and making a change in the world. Reshma Saujani discusses the importance of fighting for systemic change and supporting marginalized communities. She emphasizes the need to turn personal pain into power for change and to fight for the voiceless. Reshma also shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges of leading a movement. She highlights the importance of having a strong team and staying focused on the mission. Reshma encourages individuals to believe in themselves and manifest the resources they need to make a difference. She also discusses the concept of thriving and living authentically.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Emotional Connection

09:15 - The Importance of Processing Trauma and Understanding Wounds

28:30 - The Challenges of Leading a Movement

37:09 - Believing in Yourself and Manifesting Resources

Bio:

Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and founder and CEO of Moms First (formerly Marshall Plan for moms). She is the author of the instant bestseller PAY UP: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It’s Different Than You Think). Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls’ economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls, bravery not perfection,” has more than five million views globally. Reshma began her career as an attorney and Democratic organizer. In 2010, she surged onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress. Reshma lives in New York City with her husband, Nihal, and their sons, Shaan and Sai.

Website: 

https://momsfirst.us/

Social Media Handle:

Instagram: @reshmasaujani

Instagram: @momsfirstus

X: @reshmasaujani

X: @MomsFirstUS

LinkedIn: Reshma Saujani

LinkedIn: Moms First

Own Your Magnetism : https://nitikachopra.com/join-me-for-a-life-changing-journey-and-own-your-magnetism/

In this episode of Thriving Together, Nitika Chopra interviews Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle. They discuss the different phases of setbacks and how to navigate them. Amy shares the story of fashion designer Norma Kamali as an example of someone who went through the setback cycle and emerged stronger. They also talk about the importance of embracing discomfort and creating a counter argument to self-doubt narratives. Thriving for Amy looks like taking a beat, relaxing, and finding balance after the whirlwind of her book launch.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:50 Exploring "The Setback Cycle" and it's Inspiration

10:15 Defining Setbacks

19:29 Four Phases of the Setback Cycle

31:15 Surpassing Self-Doubt to Craft Your Own Narrative

35:02 Thriving through Quality Time

Bio:

Amy Shoenthal is a USA Today bestselling author, journalist and marketing consultant. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the world's largest brands, from Procter & Gamble to Google, providing strategic marketing guidance and helping shape their brand narratives.

Blending her marketing expertise with her formal journalism training, Amy approaches storytelling as sense making. As a top contributor to ForbesWomen and Harvard Business Review, she shines the spotlight on those who have been historically underestimated yet are doing the work to solve society’s biggest problems.

Years of interviewing hundreds of leaders, from politicians to Peloton instructors, fashion icons to founders just starting their journeys inspired her bestselling book, The Setback Cycle, which offers a framework to help people persevere through and triumph over setbacks.

Amy is also a sought-after speaker, with her first TEDx talk scheduled for this spring. She frequently leads professional development trainings, workshops and fireside chats for organizations, and has spoken at companies like Google, Royal Bank of Canada, KeyBank, Luminary and more.

Amy has given keynotes and spoken on panels at conferences from Social Media Week to Weekend @The Pitch Club, the Mom 2 Summit, NFT Week, Advertising Week and more.

She wrote a local children’s book about the independent-owned businesses in her own beloved neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

Website: 

https://www.amyshoenthal.com/the-setback-cycle

Social Media Handle:

IG: @amysho

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoenthal/

Quddus Philippe and Nitika Chopra engage in a profound conversation exploring personal growth amidst societal pressures. They emphasize the significance of identifying one's deepest purpose, trusting intuition, and navigating life with conviction. Reflecting on the transformative power of aligning with joy and embracing adversity as a catalyst for growth, they stress the importance of a supportive community. The discussion extends to the evolving role of social media as a platform for authentic connection and meaningful expression. Humility's role in spiritual growth, career fulfillment's balance, and embracing aging gracefully are also explored. Ultimately, the conversation encourages embracing authenticity, purpose-driven living, and meaningful connections as pathways to personal evolution.

Takeaways

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Friendship

04:00 - Navigating Self-Image and Aging

05:36 - Society's Glorification of Youth

07:27 - Becoming the Observer of Self

09:22 - The Perception of Physical Appearance

11:39 - Appreciating Quddus' Career

14:19 - Honoring Soul Over Scale

16:01 - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

20:37 - Creating for the Sake of Creating

22:15 - Finding Centering in Sound

24:23 - Finding Your Deepest Purpose

34:48: The Circle of Influence

40:04: Thriving Through Devotion

Bio: Quddus Philippe is a sound facilitator and psychedelic guide dedicated to transformation and truth. Surrounded by the instruments he calls his “bandmates”, he offers individuals and groups a life changing experience known as Sound Sanctuary. Originally from humble beginnings in Canada, he started his career as a campus radio DJ then made a quantum leap, replacing Carson Daly as the host of MTV’s iconic show, Total Request Live. Describing his impact, TIME Magazine called Quddus “one of pop culture’s foremost tastemakers.” Meanwhile, as the founder and lead facilitator of The Creator Incubator, he’s mentored hundreds of emerging voices to make their dream project. After exploring the world of personal development and having a life changing experience, he became a certified life coach. Then, a shamanic training of the Q’ero tradition in Peru prompted a more spiritual awakening and the spark to also work with sound. He’s also the host of a new podcast about the world of psychedelics called Inside with Quddus.

Website: 

https://www.soundsanctuary.org/

Follow Quddus on Social Media!

IG: @quddus

In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Amy Bonaduce-Gardner discuss the Fajardo Method and its transformative effects on the nervous system. Amy shares her journey into this work, which began with a knee injury and led her to explore the connection between the body and the nervous system. They delve into the concept of sensory input and motor patterns, explaining how mapping specific areas of the body can lead to profound changes. The conversation highlights the importance of thriving and the impact of the work on both clients and practitioners. Overall, it emphasizes the power of working on our nervous systems in promoting healing and well-being. In this conversation, Amy discusses the importance of letting go of things that don't actually matter and finding peace and surrender.

Takeaways

The Fajardo Method focuses on the connection between the body and the nervous system, exploring the impact of sensory input and motor patterns.

Mapping specific areas of the body can lead to transformative changes, unraveling emotional and behavioral patterns associated with those areas.

Thriving is the result of the body no longer being in survival mode, allowing for a sense of calm and presence.

The Fajardo Method has the potential to improve various aspects of life, including physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. Learning to let go of things that don't matter can bring a sense of ease and peace.

Finding surrender can lead to a greater sense of well-being.

Amy's work at Prism Movement Studio focuses on helping people let go and find peace.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

09:10 - Amy's Journey into Working on the Nervous System

16:17 - Amy's Passion for The Fajardo Method

23:23 - Understanding Sensory Input and Motor Patterns

32:51 - The Process of Mapping

35:43 - Nitika's Transformational Experience with the Clavicle

40:21 - Thriving and the Impact of the Work

47:16 - Thriving for Clients and Amy

50:59 - Gratitude and Mission

51:45 - Letting Go of What Doesn't Matter

Bio: In 2005, Amy began training in Pilates at Transformations Studio in Portland, Oregon. Under the direction of Alicia Fajardo, she completed her Pilates certification with endorsements in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Chair. Continuing her education with Alicia, she also obtained her certification in the Fajardo Method of Holistic Biomechanics and was a group and private personal trainer at Transformations Studio for 13 years. Amy is also a NASM certified Personal Trainer with specializations in Corrective Exercise and Behavior Change, and a certified GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® instructor.

Website: www.prismmovement.com

Follow Amy on Social Media!

IG: @prismmovementstudio

FB: Prism Movement Studio

In this conversation, Nitika Chopra and Minaa B discuss the importance of therapy and taking action to work through life's challenges. Minaa B shares her personal story of struggling with depression and anxiety, and how therapy helped her heal. They explore the concept of finding meaning in life's challenges and the role of acceptance in the healing process. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of friendships and the importance of clear communication. Minaa B emphasizes the power of radical acceptance and shares her perspective on what it means to thrive.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

04:17 The Importance of Therapy and Taking Action

06:25 Minaa B's Personal Story and Journey to Therapy

09:57 Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges

13:52 Acceptance as the Gateway to Liberation

15:45 Starting the Healing Process

22:52 Navigating Friendships and Growth

30:34 The Importance of Clear Communication in Friendships

39:48 The Power of Radical Acceptance

44:37 Thriving: Regulated Nervous System and Emotional Acceptance

47:11 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Bio:

Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles. She is also the founder of a mental health consulting practice where she collaborates with organizations to help them develop psychological safety. Additionally, Minaa is the host of the Verywell Mind podcast, runs an advice column for Cosmopolitan magazine called Free Therapy, and is also a member of the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez.  An expert in her field, Minaa has been featured in various media outlets, including Red Table Talk, Peace of Mind with Taraji, Oprah Daily, Katie Couric Media, and more. Minaa currently resides in New York City.

Website: 

www.minaab.com

Follow Minaa on Social Media!

IG: @minaa_b