Passion To Profession - 028#: Overcoming depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts to becoming Sexy Brilliant global NGO Founder, Author , Radio show host and Producer - ft. Devina Kaur #Womenofsubstance #series

028#: Overcoming depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts to becoming Sexy Brilliant global NGO Founder, Author , Radio show host and Producer - ft. Devina Kaur #Womenofsubstance #series

07/05/21 • 33 min

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This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance' on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers woman-centered stories!
Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !
This episodes features Devina Kaur - Founder of Sexy Brilliant Global revolution initiative which aims to remove toxic shame and raise human consciousness to live life authentically.
She is also author of spiritual self-help book-
Too Fat
Too Loud
Too Ambitious
Through this book, Devina encourages you to be unapologetically brave and courageous and to accept yourself completely.
In this candid conversation with Ash , she shares her journey -

Her initial years - born and raised in a traditional punjabi family in India and having an arranged marriage
Seperation from her husband and her journey of self-discovery that led her down the path of finding Sexy Brilliant Global Revolution
Her awakening moment in life when she was sitting by a river and thought of jumping in ending her life but instead decided to give life another chance !
Quitting her job in banking industry to become a fulltime dog walker.
Her path to find purpose and meaning overcoming depression, addiction and having suicidal thoughts and turning her life around becoming a powerful influencer, motivational speaker , author and inspiring others to live their authentic life through her Sexy Brilliant initiative !

You can learn more about her work and connect with her on www.devinakaur.com

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!
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Her initial years - born and raised in a traditional punjabi family in India and having an arranged marriage
Seperation from her husband and her journey of self-discovery that led her down the path of finding Sexy Brilliant Global Revolution
Her awakening moment in life when she was sitting by a river and thought of jumping in ending her life but instead decided to give life another chance !
Quitting her job in banking industry to become a fulltime dog walker.
Her path to find purpose and meaning overcoming depression, addiction and having suicidal thoughts and turning her life around becoming a powerful influencer, motivational speaker , author and inspiring others to live their authentic life through her Sexy Brilliant initiative !

You can learn more about her work and connect with her on www.devinakaur.com

Previous Episode

027#: Cancer Thriver Caroline Emile on how to transform an Adversity into an Advantage #WomenOfSubstance #Series

This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance' on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers woman-centered stories! Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !
This episodes features Cancer Thriver / TEDx Speaker / Happiness and Fulfillment Coach Caroline Emile !
Caroline sits down with Ash to share her journey of finding her strength while overcoming life changing adversity which in her case was fighting breast cancer and not just surviving but thriving through the whole experience .
Caroline talks about-

Her journey all the way from breast cancer diagnosis to undergoing chemo therapy, radiation , surgery to finally becoming cancer free
How she made a decision to go through the treatment while not allowing it to change her true self
How she found her happiness in little things during the course of her treatment whether it is wearing her signature red lipstick to chemo, getting a pink chair , talking to friends, walking outdoors - she stresses on how we need to find little things that makes us happy!
And lastly how she found her true purpose of helping others by sharing her life lessons through life coaching/ speaking events etc

Caroline shares 3 best tips to transform any adversity into an advantage-
1. Believe that you are here for a reason - there is an unique purpose for each one of us . Find yours and embrace it !
2. Do things that make you happy - that will activate happy chemicals in your brain and help in overall well being .
3. Be open to redesigning your life - many times we are stuck in a box. Think of adversities in your life as an opportunity to make some changes , reinvent yourself and dont be afraid to take some risks!
Connect with Caroline here!
If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!
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undefined - 029#: Passion To Profession: Confidence Expert , Founder of Boss in Heels Heather Monahan on confidence and finding success after an unexpected job termination #WomenOfSubstance #Series

029#: Passion To Profession: Confidence Expert , Founder of Boss in Heels Heather Monahan on confidence and finding success after an unexpected job termination #WomenOfSubstance #Series

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“Don’t be defined as what you see as an opportunity.
Instead, be willing to create your own”

- Heather Monahan

This episode covers the incredible comeback story of Heather Monahan – a former C-level executive who successfully climbed the corporate ladder , shattered glassceiling to claim her spot in C-suite and then after being named as ‘One of the most influential women in Radio ‘ in 2017 faced an unexpected and sudden termination from employment !

Heather shares with Ash -

· Her initial years of working in various sales jobs and then working her way up to be the chief revenue officer / VP of sales at online media/radio business

· Climbing through the corporate ladder, becoming a c-level executive and winning several awards including ‘ One of the most influential women in Radio’ in 2017

· Her bitter experience of getting fired unexpectedly soon after she received the award which left her shocked and led her to pursue her own business ‘Boss in Heels’

· Initial struggles and challenges she faced on her way through writing her first best-selling book ‘Confidence Creator’ and becoming a Keynote speaker!

Heather’s work is featured in CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and many top publications!

Her first book - ‘Confidence Creator’ was ranked #1 in amazon business category and she is now launching her second book – “Overcome your Villain” which is now available for pre-order here!

Episode highlights /Timelines

9.41 – Tips for building high self-confidence

14.31 – Tips for public speaking

15.24 – About Heather’s new book ‘Overcome Your Villains’ and her 3-step process to overcome adversity in life and business!

18.50 – rapid fire fun question round

For more details visit - https://heathermonahan.com/