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Let's dive into our past experiences to reflect on how we can use them to change the world for future generations. Let's be atypical millenials! Cover art photo provided by Trang Nguyen on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@trang3019
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Welcome to the Happy Healthy and Rich podcast, formerly the Suzanne Show! I developed the Happy Healthy and Rich brand in 2016 to help women just like you have some real discussions about personal development, navigating the ins and outs of being a woman, women's health, and how to find more joy. Come on in friend! I'm Suzanne Proksa, multitalented founder of SuzPro Innovations, and I'm proud to serve women, online business, and the People Ops/HR community. I'm also a former Featured Etsy se ...
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KCRW’s Good Food host Evan Kleiman talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer, the late and great Jonathan Gold of The Los Angeles Times about places you may not have tried yet, but ought to.
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#76: Sanya Kapur: Ambition, Health, Brand, Living Alone, Chicago, Bain, BSchool
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennChapters00:00-Working at Bain for a decade 07:00-Sanya at Bain Chicago vs Bain India13:00-Changing relationship with work19:54-Ambition28:50-Sanya's (lack of) plan31:40-Living Alone37:00-Chicago39:00-Moving back to India43:24-European vibes45:45-Business School57:24-Sanya's Brand1:08:2…
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Slowing Down When You're a High Achieving Woman with Dr. Claire Schleicher
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Episode Description: In this episode of Happy Healthy and Rich, Dr. Claire Schleicher delves into the transformative power of slowing down for high-achieving women, sharing her journey from pediatric audiologist to mindset coach following a spiritual awakening. Embracing "devotion" as her guiding word of the year, Dr. Schleicher emphasizes the sign…
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#75: Chandrika Maheshwari: Startups, San Francisco, Fintech, Product Management
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Chapters 00:00-Startups in San Francisco 05:45-Homelessness and Drugs in SF 14:13-Recap of the last decade 15:26-Offsites and "growing up" at Bain 23:00-Product Marketing at Google 30:00-Biggest takeaway from Google 32:15-What is Marketing 38:00-Picking MIT for Bschool 50:00-Challenge…
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Creating Bulletproof Confidence That Reconnects You to Your Inner Badass with Jen Rhodes
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Episode Description: Are you ready to unleash your Inner Badass? In this episode, we meet Jen Rhodes, co-founder and creator of the Phenix Method, and the 5-Day Badass Body Love Challenge; which helps individuals create bulletproof confidence through a combination of mindset practices, fitness, and nutrition. We discuss how Jen left her corporate j…
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#74: Aditya Kakati: Academia, Food, Northeast India, WW2, Geneva
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennChapters00:00-Being Student's Union President at Stephen's04:50-Recap of the last decade06:25-Favorite memory from Stephen's08:45-Moving to Geneva and pursuing Academia17:00-The PhD experience and reflections21:10-Changes through the PhD25:40-Knowing too much32:25-"Layered" Life in Gen…
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#73: Trang Nguyen: Pottery, Entrepreneurship, France, Tech Unicorns, Hobbies
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennChapters00:00-Intro and Life in Paris06:00-Recap of Trang's last decade10:30-Moving to Hong Kong15:45-Bangkok and joining Zilingo20:05-Favorite memory from Zilingo26:45-Lessons from Zilingo38:50-Working at Meero and getting back to Tech49:25-Taking a 3-month break 1:01:00-Pottery and S…
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#72: Nishtha Jain: Motherhood, Decisions, Consulting, BSchool, Money, SF
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Timestamps 00:00-Becoming a Mom 09:50-Recap of the last decade 11:27-Being Reuben's Manager at Bain 24:20-Lowest point at Bain and moving to a startup 30:15-Optimising for the "best" decision 37:59-Struggles during Bschool 46:25-Biggest takeaway from Bschool 51:45-Learnings about Mone…
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#71: Pooja Anna Pant: Theatre, Teaching, Religion, Disney, Sabbatical
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennTimestamps00:00-Recap of Pooja's past decade02:00-Studying Arts and Aesthetics at JNU06:30-Who should study Arts and Aesthetics10:35-Threatre, stories, and contradictions16:45-Religion20:45-Music and Worship27:05-Auditioning for Disney's Beauty and the Beast37:00-Life on tour in Bombay…
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#70: Sameer Sheikh: Football, Food, London, Instagram, Bain, Revolut, Friends
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Chapters00:00-Thoughts on staying in touch 08:10-Getting off social media but dealing with FOMO 19:30-Comparing yourself to others 27:40-Recap of the last decade 29:45-Fondest memory from Bain 34:55-Lowest point at Bain 40:20-Staying at Bain despite challenges 43:40-Getting into SRCC …
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#69: Priyanshi Poddar: Bangalore, Personal Branding, Reality TV, Bain, Freelancing
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Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Chapters 00:00-Kicking off Season 301:50-Life in Bangalore's social hierarchy7:00-New definition of "fun"11:00-Favorite memory from Bain15:00-Being average22:00-Advertising, Reality Shows, Twitter35:00-Personal Branding43:00-Joining Cred and working with Kunal Shah59:00-Leaving Produc…
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#68: Surbhi Bhambri: Archeology, Museums, UK
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I speak with Surbhi Bhambri, with whom I crossed paths at St.Stephen's College in 2010. We talk about her life over the past decade including life in the UK and UAE, studying archeology, working at museums, the future, and more. Recorded in February 2024 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn …
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#67: Augustine Antony: Marketing, Math, Canada
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In this episode, I speak with Augustine Antony, whom I first met at St. Stephen's in 2010. We talk about life in Canada, sports betting, studying math, career in marketing, buying a house, and more. Recorded in February 2024 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Reuben's SocialsSubscribe to t…
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#66: Atikant Kaur Sahni: Law, Constitution, Startups
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In this episode, I speak with Atikant Kaur Sahni about her life over the last decade. We talk about life in Gurgaon, studying and reading Law, the Indian Constitution, startups, raising money, negotiating, and much more. Recorded in November 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennSubscribe…
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The Big Lie: What's Going on with Online Entrepreneurship with Rachel Allen
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Episode Description: In this episode of The Suzanne Show, Rachel Allen joins the podcast to discuss the prevalent misconception in online entrepreneurship, dubbed "the big lie." As an established figure in the entrepreneurial world, Rachel sheds light on the unrealistic expectations placed on solopreneurs, offering valuable insights into the challe…
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#65: Linda Thomas: Religion, Content, Sydney
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In this episode, I speak with Linda Thomas about her life over the last decade. We talk about religion, life in Bombay vs. Sydney, working on PR and Content, the future of OTT in India, Reality TV, Home, MBA, Traveling, and more. Recorded in October 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubennSub…
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How Women Can Thrive in Male-Dominated Workplaces with Mayda Poc
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Episode Description: In this episode of The Suzanne Show, host Suzanne Proksa is joined by Mayda Poc, a career strategist and executive coach, to discuss how women can thrive in male-dominated workplaces. Mayda shares valuable insights and strategies for building self-confidence, navigating feedback, setting boundaries, and expressing personal styl…
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#64: Vishaka George: Journalism, Writing, Teaching
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In this episode, I speak with Vishaka George about her life over the last decade. We talk about her journalism, the newsroom, podcasts, teaching about climate change, her book - House of Uncommons - a fiction book about children with HIV, her work at PARI, and more. Recorded in September 2023Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ http…
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#63: Priyanka D. Saharia: Community, Culture, Climate
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In this episode, I speak with Priyanka D. Saharia about her life over the last decade. We talk about living in London, Community, Legacy, Climate, Culture, Anthropology, Startups, and more. Recorded in September 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn Subscribe to the newsletter here ➡️ http…
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#62: Anya Thomas: Teaching, Sales, Ambition
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In this episode, I speak with Anya Thomas about her life over the last decade. We talk about her recent move to the UK, teaching experiences during her time at Teach for India, a decade of working in corporate, managing people, ambition, money, and fun facts. Recorded in September 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ https://www…
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#61: Urvashi Bahuguna: Writing, Books, Mental Health
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Urvashi Bahuguna is an Indian poet and essayist who grew up in Goa, India before moving to New Delhi where she lived and worked as a writer for many years. She is currently based in the Bay Area in California. We talk about her journey as a writer and the 2 books she's published, her time working at non-profits and as a freelance, her journey with …
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How to Know When It’s Time to Hire a CPA with Crystalynn Shelton
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Episode Description: When growing a business, the almighty dollar is top of mind, and as you generate more, questions start to arise. What can be deducted for tax purposes? How can cash flow be managed better to ensure all business obligations are met on time? Where is all the money in sales going? These are just a few Crystalynn hears from her cli…
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#60: Dhruv Bathla: Consulting, MBA, Health
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In this episode of Reuben's Podcast, I speak with Dhruv Bathla, based in Boston, US, and at the time of recording, is an MBA Candidate at MIT Sloan School of Management. We talk about his 8-year career in Consulting - the highlights and lowlights, his decision to pursue an MBA, mental health, life in the US vs India, and the startup he's working on…
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Create The Confidence to Go After Your Dreams with Christi Pratte
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Episode Description: This is the episode on confidence and imposter syndrome that will change the game for you! In this episode, I speak with Christi Pratte, the founder of HustlePretty.Co (a digital women's empowerment brand) and Ghost Girl (a freelance writing service for female entrepreneurs). She shares her story and how you can create the cour…
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From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
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Episode Description: The #1 regret of the dying is “I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me” In today’s episode Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey reviews a simple framework she’s used in her life and with clients to help them create life on their terms. Life’s too short to be in hustle and grind mode …
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#59: Jerry T. John: Game Design, Teaching, Mischief
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In this episode of Reuben's Podcast, we speak with Jerry T. John, a Technical Game Designer based in Banglore. We explore Jerry's journey over the last decade and talk about game design and why he pursued a career in it, life in the US, and his decision to come back to India. We also discuss the evolution of gaming in India and the role of gaming i…
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#58: Bhamini Lakshminarayan: Education, Games, Startups
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In this episode of Reuben's Podcast, we speak with Bhamini Lakshminarayan, co-founder of Bigfatphoenix Interactive, a game design studio behind Fairside Stories, a game about identity created for kids aged 8-12. We explore Bhamini's life over the last decade, including her move to the US, her recognition of privilege, and her exploration of differe…
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Chaos is the New Clarity with Chelsea Rosner
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Episode Description: In this episode, Suzanne chats with Chelsea Rosner about life's chaos and why it makes you a success, not what keeps you from it. So often we view being the black sheep or our chaos as a negative in life .. when in reality, the things that mold us are the very tools we use to unlock our own clarity and gifts. Guest Bio: As a Bu…
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How to Get Things Going the Way You Want Following Disappointment with Jenna Brocious
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Episode Description: Join me and Jenna Brocious for an episode about detaching from the outcome of any task or opportunity and letting go of what you think it should be. Sometimes we set these high expectations just to be let down and brought down. Instead, let go and allow things to work out the way they should. This episode provides tangible tips…
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#57: Priyanka D. Rajkakati: Art, Space, France
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Priyanka and I speak about her journey from science to art over the last decade. We talk about space, the new lunar economy and its hidden side, sci-fi, experiencing near-death and fragility of the body, the importance of art for the scientific world, her focus on art, and plans for her new studio Atelier Arth. Recorded in April 2023 Want to show y…
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How to Uncover Your Purpose When You Don't Know Where to Start with Trang Nguyen
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Episode Description: On this episode of The Suzanne Show, host Suzanne Proksa speaks with purpose and performance mentor Trang about the importance of living a life of purpose. Trang shares her personal journey of leaving the sports industry to pursue a life of impact, and emphasizes the crucial role of purpose in leading a fulfilling life. Listene…
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#56: Subhashish Bhadra: Health, Career, Writing
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Subhashish Bhadra is currently based in Banglore, India, and is part of the leadership team of Klub, a tech platform where consumer internet start-ups raise growth capital. In our conversation today we talk about his journey with mental health, making decisions between career options, digital identity, government, writing on Linkedin, reflections f…
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Spring Cleaning for your Body: The Importance of an Elimination and Detoxification Program with Christina Martin
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Episode Description: Find out why we should all care about detoxing the body every year for optimal health now and in the future. Learn about the beauty of a temporary elimination diet and the gifts that it can give you. By incorporating the two practices during Christine's 21 day program, people are finding untapped energy, getting out of pain, ge…
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How to Reduce Burnout by Using Days by Design with Brittany Dixon
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Episode Description: In this episode, Brittany shares how to create a calendar so it doesn't control you. She breaks down her Days by Design framework to eliminate burnout. Days by Design is the foundation for creating time freedom (and money) by building an organized digital workspace, putting life events first in your calendar before business, ho…
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Ditch the Rat Race and Find a Career That Works for YOU with Mabel Bachini
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Episode Description: So you hate your job, but how do you actually make the change to find something you better? In this episode, Suzanne talks with Career Transition Expert Mabel Bachini to discover how women who feel unfulfilled, uninspired, and burnt out in their careers can transition into meaningful, fulfilling work that allows them to do some…
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Celebrating the Creativity and Fearlessness of Older Women with Cate Field
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Episode Description: Join Suzanne Proksa, HR and business strategist, and Kate Field, a life coach and therapist helping women to achieve their creative and career goals, as they discuss the importance of recognizing and following one's values when considering a career change. Hear inspiring stories of successful clients who have taken the financia…
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Is It Really Your Hormones? The Gut-Hormone Connection with Chelsie Ward
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Episode Description: Join me when I talk with Chelsie Ward, a registered nurse, FDN practitioner, and spiritual healer, as she shares her personal story of digestive issues and hormone imbalances. Learn how poor gut health can lead to digestive issues, allergies or mental health problems. Discover the main hormones in the body and how nutrition cha…
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