Jamie Lee is an executive coach who helps women and marginalized leaders get promoted and better paid—without playing politics or throwing anyone under the bus. Risky Conversations is about the messy, brave, and brain-based side of leadership growth.
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In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Dr. SD Shanti—pediatric dentist, clinical psychologist, and founder of the World Love Forum—to explore how we can prevent violence and promote well-being on a global scale. Dr. Shanti shares her non-linear journey from academia to activism, and together we discuss the power of self-compassion, the importance of empowering women, and innovative ways to create lasting social change.
We discussed:
• The staggering global impact of violence: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 children are affected.
• Why Dr. Shanti left a secure career to pursue her mission of preventing suffering.
• The founding and vision of the World Love Forum: launching a global campaign for love and violence prevention.
• How entertainment-education (like soap operas) can reach millions and shift cultural norms.
• The critical role of empowering women as agents of social change.
• Practical self-compassion techniques—both “tender” and “fierce”—to help manage emotions, set boundaries, and prevent burnout.
• The science behind why kindness and compassion are essential for leadership and personal well-being.
Tune in to be inspired by Dr. Shanti’s story and discover actionable tools for creating a more compassionate world—starting with yourself.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:40 - Dr. SD Shanti’s Risky Career Pivot
08:37 - The Birth of the World Love Forum
15:22 - Shocking Global Violence Statistics
21:05 - Solutions: The Blueprint for Hope
30:48 - Self-Compassion: Tender & Fierce Techniques
39:56 - The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation
41:49 - Compassionate Leadership & Workplace Well-being
44:45 - Closing Thoughts & How to Connect
Mentioned:
• Dr. SD Shanti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshanti/
• Dr. SD Shanti's World Love Forum https://worldloveforum.org/
• Dr. SD Shanti's Brush Your Mind Blog https://brushyourmind.org/
• Jamie’s website: https://www.jamieleecoach.com/
• Jamie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejieunjamie/
• Jamie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieleecoach/
Watch this interview with Dr. SD Shanti on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS18sggJuAk
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