This week, Komal interviewed Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the NDP. He is the first person of colour to become the leader of a federal party, and has created lasting impact by rooting in his identity and connecting to the community. Join Komal and Jagmeet as they have a conversation about why it’s important to connect with our communities, and how we can do it ourselves. 7:42 – Jagmeet and Komal discuss the importance of standing up for what you believe in, and the power of protecting our integrity 11:40 - Rooting In Identity. I ask Mr. Singh about his own roots, and he shares how his family has inspired him to embrace his identity and fight for what he believes in. Mr. Singh also speaks about his early years and his support of the Sikh Activist Network, as well as the power of collective energy: The belief that we are all one. 19:55 - The power of sharing your story: Mr. Singh and I talk about his early life and the adversities he has faced. He shares what inspired him to share his story so openly and how he was able to find healing through doing so. 24:00 - Self-care and adversity I ask Mr. Singh what practices and habits he adopts to care for himself while he carries on with his important trailblazing work. Jagmeet shares many of the habits he incorporates into his life to care for himself. 27: 23 – Hopes for the future and words of encouragement from Jagmeet I ask Mr. Singh about his commitment to engaging with the younger generation and his advice for young people wanting to become involved in politics. “People sometimes feel inferior because of the colour of their skin, where they come from, and not being able to see others like them. There is so much power in saying: love the colour of your skin, love where you come from, the language you speak, and the language your parents spoke. Be proud of all of it.” Lessons Learned is produced and hosted by Komal Minhas. Artwork, Brand & Social by Renira Naidu. Content by Daniela Ochoa. Video Production and Audio Editing by Maddie Foran. Find out all the details about Komal’s upcoming masterclass “The Next Right Step” here. To submit a lesson to be discussed on the show, or to submit a potential guest, visit: www.komal.com. Before signing off, I wanted to share that if you are feeling unrooted, overworked, unsupported, disconnected from yourself and are looking for a way to feel grounded and anchored in your life and work, then The Next Right Step program is for you. All that I have learned about self-management, wellness, impact, and so much more is in this program. I honestly wish I could take it as a student! But instead, I am ready to facilitate, host, and teach you. I hope to see you in class! Join here: www.komal.com/pages/masterclass.