Today, we're thinking about the unknown paths life takes us down, how grief can shape you and how it can shape you into becoming all that you are with Kena Paranjape of All You Are.

Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women. In addition to founding All You Are, Kena is the co-founder of recently acquired BRIKA, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20 years of experience in retail at brands like Indigo, Joe Fresh, and Gap, as well as a high-end eco-friendly boutique concept. She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Houseplant, Seth Rogen’s cannabis company where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection. 

Kena is originally from the east coast, and now lives with her six-year-old daughter in Toronto. She has a BSc from McGill and an MBA from the University of Toronto. You can catch Kena on her podcast, Be All You Are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In this episode, we discuss: 

• Losing her husband in her 30s
• What she's learned from grief
• Why women feel they need permission to move forward with big dreams
• How being an expert leads to a mediocre life
• Honing in on what you actually want from life and taking action
• How to become all you are

CONNECT WITH KENA
On Instagram at @kena_allyouare
On her website allyouare.ca
Sign up for her free, 3-day workshop Clarity, Confidence and Courage: Transform Your Career & Life at Any Age
Listen to Be All You Are Podcast on Apple and Spotify

Hosted by @kirstimcnabney
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This episode was edited by Amanda Wan of Wan Media

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