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July 8, 2024 31 mins

In this episode, Mohini Gima shares her personal journey of breaking free from societal and cultural expectations to find her true self. She discusses the pressure to conform to norms and the emptiness she felt despite achieving external success. Mohini emphasizes the importance of living authentically, empowering the next generation, and setting boundaries. She also highlights the role of supportive communities and her organization, Ronnie Rising, which aims to create a space for South Asian women to come together and celebrate each other. Throughout the conversation, Mohini reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to question her path and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.


  • Living Authentically 
  • Cultural Expectations 
  • Navigating Cultural Pressures 
  • Advocating for Oneself 
  • Healing and Self-Discovery 
  • Empowering the Next Generation
  • Supportive Communities and Boundaries 
  • Societal expectations
  • Finding oneself
  • Empowerment
  • Community
  • Boundaries
  • Support
  • South Asian women
  • Authentic living
  • Cultural expectations
  • Societal norms
  • Pressure
  • Success
  • Self-discovery
  • Healing
  • Codependency
  • Identity
  • Key Takeaways

    • Navigating societal expectations and finding one's own path can be challenging but rewarding.

    • Empowering the next generation to make their own decisions and live authentically is crucial.

    • Having a supportive community and setting boundaries is important for personal growth.

    • Living authentically means breaking free from societal expectations and cultural norms.

    • External success does not guarantee fulfilment and happiness.

    • Listening to your intuition and questioning societal norms can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.

    • Advocating for oneself and setting boundaries is crucial in navigating cultural pressures.

    • Healing and self-reflection are essential in finding one's true identity and living a fulfilling life.

    • Ronnie Rising provides a space for South Asian women to come together, celebrate each other, and rise into their true selves.

    Resources:

    Mohini Gima

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammohinigima/

    Rani Rising - IG: https://www.instagram.com/ranirising/

    Web: https://ranirising.com/


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