Getting unexpectedly let go at work. Struggling through a painful divorce. Losing a loved one. Reluctantly riding a roller coaster of bad luck. These are some of the most common setbacks that life sometimes dishes out… whether we want them or not.  But, while it doesn’t always feel like it in the moment, these setbacks can have a brighter side.  Setbacks can build resilience, strengthen our character, and become springboards for changes that redirect our lives. Often in profound...

In this episode of The Ginni Show, I talk with designer Rasheeda Gray about her personal journey to finding a career with purpose. Today, she’s going strong as the Founder and Lead Designer of Gray Space Interiors. But, it took her 25 years to realize that this was what she wanted to spend the rest of her life doing.  Today, you’ll hear what took her so long to figure it out. She shares her ultra-relatable desire to please others before taking a chance on her own dreams, and what it feels...

This week's guest is Interior Designer Rasheeda Gray. I first met Rasheeda over a year ago when I interviewed her for a project with Architectural Digest. Something about her “always on” business persona stuck with me. It’s clear that her work is very much a part of who she is. So, wasting no time, I started by asking her what she thought about the concept of professional and personal duality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So often, we long for an escape. We find ourselves in a place that we always aspired to be, yet, we feel as if something is missing. If we are lucky, we may find ourselves in a different location and be overwhelmed by a realization or inspiration that might lead to a fundamental change in our mindset or our lives. But regardless of where you go to search for the solution, you will always find it in one location - within yourself. We just need to believe in our capabilities, reflect on our...

Former Legal Professional and CMO turned Badass Entrepreneur, Karen Gamba takes us on an adventure of how she left her corporate job in law after a life changing experience in Iceland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adversity comes in many shapes and sizes. It’s something we all experience and deal with differently. Some face it head-on, others do so more tentatively. Whatever it is, and however you handle it, there’s always a lesson in the things we go through. Sometimes the lesson is easy to understand and other times it takes some serious soul searching. But once we figure it out, it makes everything we went through worth it. Alex Molden, former NFL player turned leadership and personal development...

Ex NFL Footballer Alex Molden discusses playing professional football, showing up with intention and the transformational journey post-football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Ginni Show, I speak with Mitra Manesh, a gifted thought-leader, storyteller, and Mindfulness Educator. She’s a teacher, coach, trainer, podcast host, and consultant who helps people approach living and working from a place of mindfulness. Mitra’s life is a story about resilience and finding beauty in chaos. She was a young adult in her home country of Iran when, in 1980, she was forced to flee when the government collapsed. Her nature proved itself at that moment as she...

Mindfulness teacher and Founder of Inner Map, Mitra Manesh takes us on a deep inward journey. From literally walking out of Iran on foot, to cleverly giving personas to cities around the world, the exploration is rich and endless. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Think about your late teens and early twenties. What did your life look like? Well, this episode’s guest, Anna Ratala, was interning in Brussels and then running for elected office in her hometown. Anna knew from a young age that she had been born with an entrepreneurial spirit. She also knew, having grown up in small-town Finland, that she wanted to experience a world outside, and completely different to, what she’d always known. It’s these two things that brought Anna around the world -...

Falling in love with New York City is a tale of love that has been experienced by many. For Anna Ratala, being in the city inspires her entrepreneurial spirit, inner extrovert and fuels her for her day to day challenges and rollercoaster rides as a CEO of a Startup. Tune into her episode this Monday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you picture when you think of Iceland? A vast white tundra, whitened by snow and ice? Perpetual cold and darkness? I mean, the name ICE-land insinuates as much, right? Wrong! What would you say if I told you it’s a place that turns the color gray into a beautiful shade? Or somewhere that’s as close to being on another planet as you can get? Seems more enticing now, huh? Well, this is how Adam Posner, founder of NHP Talent Group, host of the popular podcast, ThePOZcast, and expert...

On this episode of The Ginni Show, I speak with Canadian World Cup alpine skier Erin Mielzynski. Erin first began competing internationally in 2009 and, since then, has competed in three winter Olympics (including the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics) and five world championships. In 2012, Erin won her first World Cup race in Slalom in Germany, making her the first Canadian woman in 41 years to achieve such a feat. Between her athletic endeavors and personal adventures, Erin has been all over the...

It's not every day you're able to sit down with a World-Class Athlete and 4 x Olympian and hear about her travel adventures. From her tales of traveling solo to connecting with a new friend purely through silence and body language, Erin's experiences abroad reinforce the bravery she embodies every single day. Catch the full episode this Monday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Ginni Show, I speak with Cynthia Rowley, award-winning fashion designer and travel aficionado. Cynthia grew up in a small town in midwest Illinois before packing up her sewing machines and moving to New York City, where she eventually realized her dream of becoming a fashion designer. With theatrics including Elvis impersonators and (literally) lighting runways on fire, Cynthia’s fashion shows are famously known for their dramatics.  Cynthia employs the same mindsight...

A sneak peak into the first episode of the new season of The Ginni Show with Cynthia Rowley, award-winning fashion designer and travel aficionado. From camping in the Himalayas to surfing with sharks in Byron Bay, she maintains that some of the most memorable travel experiences are born from living on the edge. Throughout this episode, we discuss Cynthia’s journey to success as a fashion designer as well as some of her most memorable travel experiences. Needless to say, her fearlessness...

The Ginni Show, hosted by Ginni Saraswati transports you all over the world with inspiring travel tales from some of the world’s most interesting movers and shakers. Each episode seeks to ignite the curious spirit through the power of story and will explore how guests’ lives were changed through travel, connection, and losing oneself at the farthest corners of the world. The multi-award nominated podcast gives you a front row seat to hear stories from movers and shakers about how their lives...

What do you value?  Now that’s a loaded question. Getting clear on what you value is something most people - unless they consciously make space to consider this - never let dictate the way they live. But the truth is, if you let life run the show, you’ll find yourself all out of balance.  On this episode, I talk with Frank Clark, an awe-inspiring serial entrepreneur, recognized as one of the Top CEOs in his field. He has created and sold many multinational companies, producing hundreds of...

Where do you see magic in the world around you?  It’s easy to get caught up in planning every little decision in life, looking only at the steps in front of you. But when you take time to look up and intentionally take in your environment, you start to see the magic in the world around you.  On this episode, I talk with Ashley Gonor, host of the Uncover Your Magic Podcast. Throughout our conversation, Ashley shares with me her entrepreneurial journey so far, from buying a spa to...

What do you see when you dream about the future?  During this COVID-19 pandemic, dreaming about the future poses some unique difficulties. We’re not sure what lies ahead and how cultures around the world will change, or what exactly will stand the test of time.  Today, I invite you to look even deeper into the future: what’s your vision for your 60s, 70s, 80s, and older?  On this episode, I talk with Dr. Ronald Kaiser, who works as the Director of Psychology at one of the world’s...

Do you ever think to yourself, “I’m not enough” or “Who are you to do this”?  This is impostor syndrome – and, let me tell you, it’s a tough disease to kick. My guest on this episode is no stranger to battling impostor syndrome, and she’s helped countless others free themselves from their inner critic as well. Adri Kyser is an international holistic wellness expert who has spent the last 15 years helping highly-driven people get out of their own way, utilize their unique skills, and build...

Nobody likes having tough conversations – but they’re essential to living a happy life with healthy relationships.  So, what’s a tough conversation? It’s one of those conversations where you rehearse it over and over again in your mind before you have it, and you can’t think of anything else until it happens. Maybe they come with anxiety, fear, vulnerability. More often than not, we avoid actually having these conversations, hoping the tension will blow over rather than blow up.  Here’s...

How are you spending your time during the global pandemic?  Before COVID-19 hit, many of us were constantly stimulated. We were always on the go, looking forward to our next objective. At night, many choose to fill time in front of the television or something else.  In other words, sitting in stillness is a rare experience. We’ve developed a behavioral pattern of constantly bombarding and distracting our brains with outside stimulation, which blocks out our own thoughts.  That’s why I...

What are you doing for self-care these days?  Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves: our minds, bodies, and souls. Maybe you take a bath, meditate, or allow yourself some time to create a work of art. But sometimes, self-care looks like setting boundaries.  On this episode, I talk with Nancy Levin, a master coach focused on helping people-pleasers and over-achievers make themselves a priority and set boundaries that actually stick. For many women around the world, setting...