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From Wall Street to Inner Peace: Nirupa Umapathy’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose
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Discover how a former Wall Street executive found resilience and purpose by embracing ESG investing and prioritizing personal values. In this episode of “The Power of the Ask,” Nirupa Umapathy shares her inspiring journey from the high-pressure world of finance to a life grounded in joy and creativity.
A former Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Whitebox Advisors, she was known for executing complex deals in structured credit markets. After leaving finance in 2017, she redesigned her life and founded Salons for Life, which empowers individuals to be agents of compassionate change throught art and storytelling.
Join Nirupa and Co-Hosts Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams as they discuss:
- Transcending Trauma: Hear how she overcame challenging experiences from her upbringing in India and demanding work environments to cultivate deep self-compassion and build a strong, supportive community.
- AlignIng Investments With Values: Learn how she incorporates ESG principles into her portfolio, prioritizing companies with ethical leadership and sustainable practices – without sacrificing financial performance.
- Redesigning a Life Around Joy: Uncover the secrets to creating a life that prioritizes well-being, creativity, and making a positive impact on the world.
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Chapters
1. From Wall Street to Inner Peace: Nirupa Umapathy’s Journey of Resilience and Purpose (00:00:00)
2. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:30)
3. Meet Nirupa Umapathy: Journey from Finance to Joy (00:00:55)
4. From India to Wall Street (00:02:20)
5. A Career in Finance (00:04:37)
6. Redefining Life After Finance (00:05:41)
7. What is Salons for Life? (00:06:30)
8. The Importance of Unstructured Play (00:08:52)
9. Shared Experiences (00:11:08)
10. Transferable Skills (00:11:32)
11. Transitioning Skills: From Finance to Playful Storytelling (00:12:11)
12. Learning How to Take Risk (00:17:23)
13. ESG Investment Value (00:24:19)
14. Reflection on Empowered Transitions (00:25:03)
15. Lessons in Post-Traumatic Growth (00:30:01)
16. Building Financial Foundations (00:35:43)
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