The MBA student's journey from New Delhi to the U.S. that almost didn't happen. Rishabh shares his insights on adapting to a new culture and pursuing leadership dreams with heart and perseverance. Key Reflections:  What have been the most significant challenges and rewards of living in a new country, and how have they impacted your personal growth and development? How can I strike a balance between my academic pursuits and social activities, and how do these different aspects of my life contribute to my overall well-being and personal growth? Why have my self-imposed limitations influenced my past decisions and actions, and how can I use this to set ambitious goals and develop a plan to overcome or work beyond these limitations in the future? Rishabh Kakkar's Bio:  Rishabh Kakkar, a New Delhi native, stepped out of his comfort zone when he began his MBA studies at W.P. Carey School of Business in 2021. Initially struggling to adjust to a new country, Rishabh found solace in the welcoming community around him. Eager to ensure that all international students had a similar experience, he took on the role of VP of Multicultural Learning to celebrate and promote the diversity of the MBA program. His dedication to creating an inclusive environment earned him recognition as the Outstanding Graduate speaker at graduation, with his proud parents flying in from India to attend. After graduation, Rishabh will start his new role as a Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon in Olympia, WA. Host: Rob is a trilingual world traveler with 2 master’s degrees, IRONMAN triathlete, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. Rob uses his voice to give teammates, leaders, family, and friends better opportunities to share their own. He’s focused on replacing broken "self-help" obstacles with powerful "help others" mindsets through reflecting & growing together. Connect with Heart and Hard Work on Social:https://linktr.ee/heartandhardwork