The Unapologetic Woman

Why Empathy is the Cornerstone of Leadership

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

What is your purpose? Are you in alignment with the purpose that you came into your work with? Empathy has always been a core pillar of The Unapologetic Woman, but it’s time to expand the lens of empathy even further and look at how we can see empathy as a strength, how it impacts our community, how it impacts our consciousness, and so much more.

In this episode, Payal shares why we need to empower empathy and see empathy as a cornerstone and the lens that we, as generational leaders, need to lead through. She’s also revealing new expansions to her business, why empathy is a key theme in how her journey is shifting, and what it will look like moving forward.

Tune in and listen to how empathy brings more happiness, joy, and innovation and helps develop a much kinder society.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Empowering empathy
Why we need to be held responsible as leaders
How my business is expanding into new realms
How empathy impacts your bottom line
What future episodes will look like
Finding alignment with your values
The importance of empathetic perspectives

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You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker, and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools, and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a master’s in clinical psychology and is completing her PhD in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

Growing, Evolving, and Getting Vulnerable with a Supportive Group of Women

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This is a very special episode as Payal invites her closest friends and support group, Trusha, Sonal, Caroline, and Simran on the show. These women found one another and formed a highly supportive, vulnerable, and accountable group through a 21-day meditation program. 14-months later, these women are still showing up for one another without having met in person once.

In today’s episode, Payal and her friends discuss the importance of getting vulnerable with a supportive group of women. They discuss why creating a judgment-free zone is crucial and how it creates room for growth and evolution. This is a great episode that affirms the power and magic of community. Tune in and listen to how these women support one another, lift each other up, and how they hold one another accountable.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

How our group of 5 supportive women came together
Why our group is going strong 14 months later
How our group changed the way we interact with everyone else in our lives
Validating the fact that our lives are constantly shifting
Finding your judgment-free community and getting vulnerable
Honoring that life is hard and knowing it’s okay
Finding strength within our group

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

Stepping Into Your Confidence Through Alignment with Jasmine Escalera

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Jasmine Escalera is the go-to confidence coach and a dear friend of Payal’s. Finding confidence isn’t as easy as it sounds but it’s something that we could all benefit from. Today, Jasmine joins the show to share her journey from where she was before becoming a confidence coach, how she navigated external opposing perspectives, and how she ultimately found alignment in her journey. She shares her opinions on imposter syndrome in women and why external environments such as toxic workspaces, microaggressions, and biases can breed imposter syndrome and other mindset blocks. Jasmine speaks to the importance of community and doing the inner work, especially in her position as an entrepreneur and confidence coach who supports others in an intimate journey. Tune in as Payal and Jasmine have a heartfelt conversation all about finding validation within yourself, creating a lane of your own, and the importance of deeply connecting with what is in alignment with you.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Jasmine’s journey before becoming a confidence coach
Navigating two very different and opposing perspectives
Jasmine’s opinion on imposter syndrome in women
The challenges of not being in alignment
How Jasmine made the commitment to help other people find confidence
The stories that connect deeply with Jasmine and affirm her alignment
How Jasmine knew that confidence coaching was her lane
How Jasmine’s own inner work helps her coaching clients
Creating community as an entrepreneur

Connect with Jasmine Escalera:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Embracing Vulnerability and Uncertainty as an Entrepreneur with Molly Ho

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Payal is joined by Molly Ho, a digital product and course coach helping online business owners create time, money, and location, freedom in their lives. Molly’s story is a relatable one as she remains completely vulnerable and open to the trials and errors of being an entrepreneur. Payal asks Molly about her journey and why she decided to take a chance, despite fears and worries surrounding stability, to open her own business. Molly shares how she managed to navigate the overwhelming anxiety of being an entrepreneur, how she sells to clients with utmost integrity, and why as an introvert she’s so open about her journey, especially as it pertains to mental health, on social media. From managing your energy to finding complete alignment, this conversation with Molly is an eye-opening and raw look in embracing the uncertainties of entrepreneurship.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Why Molly decided to let her job go and step into the world of digital products and services
Navigating the anxiousness of being an entrepreneur
Why it’s ok to pull back (and why Molly pulled away from her membership)
Molly’s openness about her mental health journey
Managing your energy on social media
Reevaluating your values and finding alignment
Pivoting with confidence and ease

Connect with Molly Ho:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

How Staying Centered Can Help You Navigate Chronic Health Issues and Stress with Whitney Shook

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by the incredible Whitney Shook. Whitney is a nutritional therapy practitioner. She runs an online practice that supports women in reversing autoimmune diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. Whitney shares her own experience of being diagnosed with a chronic illness. She shares why building community is the most important part of her journey as it allowed her to be seen and heard. Whitney also imparts her incredible insight into the difficulties of balancing a high-level stress job while navigating chronic health issues. Payal and Whitney discuss the impact of the work that Whitney does with her clients such as changing their mindset to help them stay centered throughout their journey. Join Payal and Whitney for this important episode that reinforces the value of community, honoring your journey and shifting your mindset.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Whitney’s own experience with her diagnosis
How Whitney built a community for herself that allowed her to be seen and heard
Balancing a high-level stress job with chronic health issues
Setting boundaries in social settings and taking space for reevaluation
How Whitney pulled herself out of depression and loneliness
How Whitney walks her clients through the mindset changes
The rewarding work that Whitney does
How Withney gets her clients meditation
Staying centered with yourself throughout your journey

Connect with Whitney Shook:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Staying True to Yourself in the Face of Public Judgment with Aparna Shewakramani

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal is joined by a very familiar and public figure, Aparna Shewakramani. You might know her from season 1 of Netflix’s wildly popular show, Indian Matchmaking. But today, you’re going to know her as an unapologetic woman who doesn’t waver in the face of public scrutiny and judgment. Aparna shares her strength through stories from her childhood, what motivated and drew her into the social justice space, and how she stays true to herself despite what anyone else says. Aparna also talks about her book, “She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down”, and what women can gain from reading it. This episode is a treat as Aparna is an honest embodiment of an Unapologetic Woman. Tune in and get ready to be inspired.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

How gender roles can be harmful to both women and men
How Aparna’s voice was amplified by the media after a hurtful portrayal on Netflix
What drew Aparna to the social justice space
How Aparna built and developed her resilience with positivity
Advice for women who are finding their strength and their voice
The purpose of Aparna’s book, “She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down”
How Aparna is feeling about season 2 of Indian Matchmaking
The vision and plan that Aparna has for the future
Aparna’s advice for staying true to yourself and separating your true self from someone else’s thoughts
How the pandemic affected Aparna’s life

Connect with Aparna Shewakramani:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Letting Go Of Perfection Without Sacrificing Excellence with Janelle Nicole

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal is joined by her guest Janelle Nicole. Janelle walked away after 6 years in big law as a commercial real estate associate at the largest law firm in the world to start life as a business and branding strategist. She chats with Payal about taking that huge risk and the trials that came with that big decision. Janelle opens up about breaking generational beliefs, becoming a role model for her family, and processing the guilt she felt by dropping it all to chase her dreams. She also shares her journey from being a solopreneur to becoming a CEO who was responsible for creating a safe and honest environment for herself and her team. Payal and Janelle talk about the importance of setting healthy boundaries, creating a space where employees are free to voice their opinions, and flipping the script on perfectionism without sacrificing excellence. If you’re a solopreneur, CEO, or you’re hesitant to chase the unconventional path of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. Tune in as Payal and Janelle have an honest conversation about the pressures of entrepreneurship, setting core values, and chasing your dreams despite generational limiting beliefs.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Who is Janelle Nicole?
How to show up for your community without putting pressure on yourself
Why your core values will help you operate with intention
Being aware of what serves you
Flipping the script on perfectionism
Sustaining yourself as a CEO and working with a team
Creating healthy boundaries for yourself and your team as a CEO
Establishing the most honest space for you and your team
Breaking generational belief and role modeling it for others
Experiencing guilt by not feeling fully aligned with your path

Connect with Janelle Nicole:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Changing the Narrative of Chronic Illness with Nitika Chopra

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:05:00 +0000

Today, Payal is joined by Nitika Chopra. Nikita is a talk show host and the founder of Chronicon, a community where people with chronic conditions can connect and learn. As a member of Chronicon herself, Payal is incredibly excited to share this important conversation with you. Tune in to hear Nitika share her journey with chronic illness and what inspired her to create this important community for everyone. Nitika also shares her story of changing the narrative around her chronic illness as a South Asian woman, and how she was able to find empowerment through her experience. She talks about escaping the victim mentality and redefining her independence, as well as learning about new ways in which people with chronic illness can participate in social settings with intention. This is an important conversation that highlights the importance of community, empowerment, and honoring your body with chronic illness. So pop in your headphones and get ready to be inspired.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

What is Chronicon and the story behind the community
How Nitika found out about her chronic illness and what she did to change the narrative of her life
Avoiding the victim mentality and defining your chronic illness through a different lens
Why it’s important to be intentional with your life
Why change begins with you
The difficulties of owning yourself and your truth and why it’s important
Honoring your body and finding confidence in it

Connect with Nitika Chopra:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

How to Confidently Own Your Strengths Without Feeling Arrogant

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What’s the difference between confidence and arrogance? In today’s episode, Payal is diving into this important topic. Many people are afraid to share and own their strengths fully because they fear arrogance. They believe that talking about what they’re good at will make them come off as an arrogant know-it-all when that isn’t truly the case. Payal explains the major differences between arrogance and confidence. She discusses how acknowledging, owning, and being proud of your strengths is a great thing. However, she highlights that the key piece of confidence is humility. Payal points out that owning your strengths and being proud of them is as important as acknowledging your weaknesses and hiring in the areas where you’re not an expert. This is a conversation that will help you view imposter syndrome, the fear of competition, and other mindset blocks with a different perspective. Listen up and give yourself the permission to own your strengths proudly while learning the tips necessary to avoid arrogance and remain humble.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

The difference between arrogance and confidence
Knowing your strengths and stepping into them confidently
Being in full alignment with your strengths and showing up without being arrogant
Identifying your shortcomings and filling those gaps
Avoiding imposter syndrome by redirecting your career into alignment
Why humility is key to confidence
What leaders who are confident look like
Respecting other people’s strengths
Why you stop learning when you’re overconfident and arrogant
How arrogance makes your world smaller
Stop seeing others as a threat and start celebrating them
Why humility and confidence is a sign of emotional intelligence
How confidence detaches you from the results while helping you improve

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Building Your Financial Wealth and Improving Your Money Mindset with Jacqueline Relke

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Payal is speaking with Jacqueline Relke, the founder and CEO of the JW method and a chief success officer to the modern ambitious woman. They discuss something that has been so ingrained into our society as a male-dominated topic. It’s also a topic women tend to shy away from. Today, Payal and Jacqueline sit down to discuss the matter of financial wealth. In this episode, Jacqueline shares her expertise on shifting women’s money mindset so that they can find financial independence and freedom. They discuss how women aren’t empowered to make educated financial decisions and what women can do to change that. Tune in to this conversation as Payal and Jacqueline shift the conversation surrounding women’s financial wealth, their money mindset, and how they can make empowered money decisions with confidence.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

The story behind the JW Method
How Jacqueline went from being a workaholic to building a life she loves
How Jacqueline shifts the money mindsets of the women she works with
Why the education system is flawed and how women can make empowered money decisions
Knowing the right risks and debt to take versus making impulsive decisions
Why coaches, consultants, and mentors are a support system and not a crutch
Taking responsibility for your decisions

Connect with Jacqueline Relke:

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Growing Together as Leaders, Empaths, and Entrepreneurs with Emma Givens

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Payal is joined by a very special guest on this episode. Emma Givens is the founder and CEO of a boutique branding, messaging copy, and content writing agency. She also happens to be a client, contractor, and dear friend of Payal’s. In today’s episode, Emma and Payal sit down for a candid conversation about growing together as a collective. They discuss both the growing pains and celebrations as they navigate through what it means to be a leader, empath, and female entrepreneur. There’s a saying that the life of an entrepreneur is a lonely one. However, Payal and Emma have found support and friendship with each other. Tune in to hear them discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts and boundaries they picked up on this journey, and why you should let compassion guide your content, copy, and business.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

How Emma became a copy and content writer
Questioning your abilities and expertise
Learning how to become a better leader
Noticing growth in both the small and big moments
How to keep your momentum going in the face of hardships and challenges
Mindset shifts and boundaries for empaths
Letting compassion guide your content, copy, and business
The importance of investing in mindset coaching as you go from solopreneur to entrepreneur

Connect with Emma Givens:

https://emmagivens.com/

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

What Happens When We Put Others on a Pedestal

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Payal is back with an important conversation about something that we’re all guilty of - putting people, organizations, and others on a pedestal. In this day and age where we’re more connected than ever, it’s easy to idolize and create certain characteristics for those we don’t truly know behind the scenes.

Today, Payal discusses how idolizing someone in that manner can create personal friction within ourselves. She also explains why measuring yourself to your assumption of others could be cause for more self-doubt.

Whether you’re completely enamored with your dream company that you so badly want to work with, or maybe you’re idolizing an individual on social media, placing anyone on a pedestal can create disillusionment and unrealistic expectations. Tune in as Payal dissects why this behavior is harmful to your self-worth, ego, and confidence, and how you can reframe this behavior in a more positive and reaffirming way.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

What it means to idolize and put someone/something on a pedestal
Avoiding the shock of false expectations
How this mindset and behavior stems from early childhood
Why the problems arise when you realize people are imperfect humans
Attaching yourself to your perspective of whoever you’re idolizing
The harmful effects of idolizing others
How to switch idolizing into admiration
Discovering what you’re truly admiring in a person or company
Holding a standard of self-love towards the things you’re truly great at
Creating a relationship with the people you admire

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

How to Avoid Overthinking and Ruminating

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal shares an intimate look into her recovery journey as an overthinker. Many female entrepreneurs struggle with overthinking, whether it’s increasing their prices, investing in a coach, and a plethora of other decisions. Payal discusses how overthinking can block your actions and impact, and why perfectionism is the ultimate nemesis when it comes to overthinking. Tune in as she provides you with applicable tools, tips, and methods to eliminate overthinking in everyday decisions.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Reasons why we tend to overthink
Payal’s journey as a recovering overthinker
Why perfectionism is an overthinker’s nemesis
Questions to ask before walking into the perfectionist model
The process of eliminating minor decisions
Setting realistic deadlines on decision making

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

The Good and Bad of Perfectionism

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal explores the complexity of perfectionism. As a recovering perfectionist herself, Payal discusses the incessant need to not let others down. She acknowledges the beneficial and damaging aspects of perfectionism, as she uncovers the spectrum of perfection. This episode presents the importance of differentiating between being a perfectionist versus having perfectionism tendencies. Tune in and discover how you can approach and acknowledge the good and bad of perfectionism.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

What perfectionism often gets confused with
The spectrum of perfectionism
How perfectionism shows up in different environments
Understanding the difference between being a perfectionist versus having perfectionist tendencies
Detaching yourself from perfectionist traits
What is excellence seeking perfectionism
What is failure avoiding perfectionism
Learning to pace yourself

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Setting Non-Restrictive and Healthy Boundaries as an Empath

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal shares her approach to setting non-restrictive and healthy boundaries. Payal acknowledges the difficulties of setting firm and restrictive boundaries, especially as an empath. However, she also recognizes the freedom and benefits that healthy boundaries can create. Tune in to this episode as Payal walks you through a soft, gentle, and flexible approach to setting healthy boundaries so that you can protect your energy.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Why empaths justify putting themselves on the backburner
The importance of setting parameters as a leader
How the cycle of giving affects empaths
Setting healthy boundaries and preserving your time
How discomfort helps you grow

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Breaking Out of Deeply Ingrained Societal Rules as an Entrepreneur

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal shares an incredibly vulnerable challenge of hers that has held her back many times. The idea of being a late bloomer, or someone who hasn’t followed the more traditional path, has made her question her self-worth, her confidence, and how she runs her business. Many female entrepreneurs who are paving the way can relate to Payal’s struggles. Tune in to this discussion as Payal shatters the validity of the term “late bloomer” by discussing the deeply ingrained societal rules to benefit the traditional lifestyle. Join in on the conversation and tune out the external noise so that you can find confidence in your life and journey as an entrepreneur.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Societal rules and who they benefit
Changing the narrative of “normal”
How external noise can cloud your judgments
Protecting yourself by listening to yourself
Taking advice with a grain of salt
Why what worked for someone else might not work for you
Giving yourself quick wins

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

How a Positive, Resilient Mindset Overcomes Self-Doubt, Confusion, and Overwhelm

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:30:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal discusses the importance of working on your mindset. She tackles common struggles such as self-doubt, confusion, and overwhelm and how working on your mindset will help you overcome these entrepreneurial challenges. She also discusses how your mindset has the ability to shape your reality, whether it’s good or bad. Tune in and identify your limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors as Payal shares how you can empower yourself with a positive, resilient mindset.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Common limiting statements and thoughts that many entrepreneurs relate to
Why mindset is so important in every aspect of your life
How your mindset can shape your reality
What happens when you give in to your anxiety
Reflecting on your behaviors and taking ownership of your story
Practicing these tools to overcome your imposter syndrome

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Understanding Your Qualities as a Sensitive Striver with Melody Wilding

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by Melody Wilding. Melody is a leadership and executive coach for sensitive strivers. She is also the author of “Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Emotions for Success at Work”. Payal and Melody share a similar career trajectory of being a clinical therapist and leadership coach. Listen as they discuss the definition of a sensitive striver, how they can better understand their qualities, and how sensitive strivers can recognize the value they add.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

What is a sensitive striver?
How Melody’s transformation as a sensitive striver helps her support her clients
Nurturing your internal voice
Are sensitive strivers introverts or extroverts?
Navigating your workplace as a sensitive striver
Recognizing your value as a sensitive striver

Connect with Kelli Jones:

https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/
https://melodywilding.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WCJ72RX/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Feeling Secure and Protected in Your Business with Kelli Jones

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal is joined by Kelli Jones, a virtual lawyer and the owner of Kelli Jones Law. In the process of starting a business, many female entrepreneurs forget critical aspects such as protecting themselves and their businesses legally. Payal and Kelli have a crucial conversation about how female entrepreneurs can protect their purpose legally through contracts and negotiations. They discuss the importance of advocating for yourself, overcoming limiting beliefs, and turning your weaknesses into strengths.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Paving your path and setting up the trajectory to find your passion
Overcoming challenges as a female attorney
Turning your weaknesses into strengths
The importance of contracts
Why negotiation is always an option

Connect with Kelli Jones:

https://www.instagram.com/lawyerkelli_/
https://www.kellijoneslaw.com/

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Building a Business in Tech as a Female Entrepreneur with Fareedah Shaheed

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Payal speaks to Fareedah Shaheed, Forbes 30 under 30, who has dedicated her entrepreneurial spirit to building cybersecurity protection for kids and help parents monitor their children’s activity online. As the CEO and founder of Sukeva, Fareedah helps parents and caretakers protect their kids online. She is also the host of The Accidental Arab podcast, where Fareedah discusses her upbringing in Saudi Arabia and life as a third culture entrepreneur. Today, Payal and Fareedah share their thoughts on creating a safer digital space for kids to explore. They also discuss their experiences as third culture entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to building a business as a woman of color.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Fareedah’s passion for creating a safer digital space for kids
Creating the connection between real life and the online space
How being a third culture female entrepreneur influences Fareedah’s work
Being a woman of color in tech and developing the right mindset
Balancing both masculine and feminine energies in the world of tech

Connect with Fareedah Shaheed:

https://www.instagram.com/cyberfareedah/
https://twitter.com/cyberfareedah?lang=en

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Compassion for Self, Empathy for Others, and Accountability for Both

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal discusses her three-pillar framework: compassion for self, empathy for others, and accountability for both. She believes the world needs more emotional intelligence and that society has a responsibility to evaluate how we reward behaviors such as wins and losses. Payal’s framework isn’t reserved for leadership and the workplace, but it’s an important approach to existing, interacting, and showing up with courage.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Igniting consciousness and empowering individuals as a leader
Creating the reality that you want
What does compassion for self mean?
Finding the ability to have empathy for others
Practicing accountability as a leader and peer

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Holding Space for a Community as a Female Entrepreneur with Pia Beck

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Pia Beck joins Payal in today’s episode. Pia is a coach who helps impact-driven entrepreneurs scale while maintaining their integrity and making sure they don't lose connection to their community. She is a chief strategy officer who is willing to get into the weeds and optimize her clients’ unique gifts. Today, they discuss pivoting while maintaining integrity, balancing intuition and expert advice, and why it’s so important to hold space for a community as an impact-driven female entrepreneur.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Running with the changes and pivoting as an entrepreneur
Balancing your intuition while seeking expert advice
Why having a community of women is important for female entrepreneurs
Leaning on each other and growing together as women
The importance of finding your voice
Centering yourself in your masculine and feminine energies

Connect with Pia Beck:

https://www.instagram.com/curatewellco/

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Finding Compassion in the Clinical World with Dr. Alyssa Adams

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by Dr. Alyssa Adams. Alyssa is a clinical psychologist and an intuitive business mentor who focuses on helping therapists, coaches, and wellness entrepreneurs build a practice by integrating holistic healing and traditional tools. Today, they discuss the ironic lack of self-compassion in the world of healing. Join Payal and Alyssa as they embark on an important conversation about removing the stigma around coaching in the therapeutic space, building resilience as a healer, and balancing self-care while helping clients through crisis moments.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Transitioning to work in both clinical psychology and coaching
How immense empathy without self-compassion leads to burnout
Identifying the shift between therapy and coaching
Creating acceptance around the stigma of coaching in the therapeutic space
Building resilience and transformation
Removing yourself from the space of martyrdom

Connect with Alyssa Adams:

https://www.dralyssaadams.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dralyssaadams/

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Embracing Your Ego and Emotional Intelligence

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal discusses why having an ego can actually be a great thing, despite the narrative that society has spun about working from the ego. These days, the word “ego” comes with a negative connotation but Payal believes that one can lead with a strong ego partnered with a strong heart center. In today’s episode, Payal uncovers the context surrounding the ego from why it exists, the purpose it serves, and how it can work in tandem with emotional intelligence for more effective and empathetic leadership.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Why the ego gets a bad reputation and why Payal is in support of the ego
Raising awareness on how we react to a situation instead of trying to control emotions
The two extremities of the ego
The job of our ego and why it exists
Embracing both our ego and heart space

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now making sure no female entrepreneur feels alone in their journey as a leader and is equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her PHD in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create

Elevating Women in Technology with Caroline Schiff

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal speaks with guest Caroline Schiff. Caroline currently leads Chicago’s marketing and partnerships at General Assembly, an education company that provides dynamic training to close the global skills gap. They discuss the overlap between technology and spiritualism while tackling the disparity around the scarcity mindset of women in technology. Caroline’s purpose is to elevate women by building communities and forums where individuals can form authentic connections and lift each other up in STEM.

“I strongly believe that what you put out into the world you can receive. If you can really envision your life and what you want in life, it can happen. And I think if you put your energy towards it, it can manifest itself.” - Caroline Schiff

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

Why Caroline is passionate about elevating women and building communities for them
The limiting beliefs that women in technology are challenged with
The importance of having a mentor or coach
Shifting your mindset to work towards large goals
How Caroline’s spirituality influences her professional life
Evolving beyond limiting beliefs for women in technology

Connect with Caroline Schiff:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiffcaroline/

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Does Emotional Intelligence Matter in Leadership?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal poses an important question -- does empathy really matter? The pandemic has presented a unique shared experience with individuals all over the world. In doing so, it has shed light on emotional intelligence as an important core skill. Payal explores the role that emotional intelligence plays in leadership, especially in difficult situations. She explains why it took a global crisis and shared traumatic experience in order for compassion and empathy to take center stage.

“As women, when we share and celebrate our wins, it is deemed as bragging. I'm here to shift that narrative, and the way that we shift that narrative is by having a partnership with our ego, a strong resilient self-identity, our emotional intelligence, and our core skills to show up for others.” - Payal Beri

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:

What is emotional intelligence and how does it affect leadership
Viewing empathy as your greatest strength
The individualistic nature of capitalism
Personality assessments versus emotional intelligence assessments
How emotional intelligence fosters growth

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The Womanist Perspective with Sandee Kastrul

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Today, Payal is joined by Sandee Kastrul, President and co-founder of I.C.Stars. I.C.Stars is a technology leadership and business training organization for low-income adults that is single-handedly changing the tech world. Sandee has years of wisdom, an infectious personality, and a womanist perspective on the world that will bring you to your feet. She is the ultimate unapologetic woman! *Today on The Unapologetic Woman:* * What a womanist approach to business and success looks like * Viewing legacy as a statement of change * Short game vs long game with investing in others to break out of the scarcity mindset * A call to action for women to make themselves visible Connect with Sandee Kastrul: * www.icstars.org ( http://www.icstars.org ) * Connect with Sandee on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeekastrul/ ) Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

How Embracing Difficult Conversations Strengthens Relationships

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Payal explains the vital importance of having difficult conversations in both relationships and business in today's episode. She provides a fresh perspective on reframing your perspective on “confrontation” and shares steps to help you prepare and navigate these with compassion and assertiveness. *Today on The Unapologetic Woman:* * The societal programming around women who speak up * The benefit of discovering why you are uncomfortable with confrontation * The power of word choice and mindset in important conversations * How avoiding difficult conversations creates more damage than having them * Steps to prepare for and navigate difficult conversations Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

When Survivorship Meets Leadership with Kavita Mehra

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Kavita Mehra joins Payal in today’s episode. Kavita is a strategic and determined leader in the non-profit space and is the executive leader for Sakhi. Sakhi is a survivor-led, non-profit organization working with survivors of gender-based violence. They are committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts, including but not limited to direct services, advocacy, organizing, technical assistance, and community outreach. To hear more about survivorship, community, empathy, and leadership, tune into this episode. *Today on The Unapologetic Woman:* * The way survivorship and trauma helps Kavita be a better leader at Sakhi * The staggering statistics of gender-based violence for women and men * The impact COVID-19 has had on Sakhi and the survivorship space * The power of empathy and compassion in work Connect with Kavita Mehra * *https://www.sakhi.org/* ( https://www.sakhi.org/ ) * Contact Kavita ( contactus@sakhi.org ) Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

Trusting Your Team Starts With Trusting Yourself

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Payal explores the challenges many entrepreneurs face in today’s episode when they hand over responsibilities to a new team. She shares personal stories, expresses the vital importance of empathy in business, and poses an expansive question: do you trust yourself enough to be an unapologetic leader? Because you can’t expect to trust your team unless you first trust yourself. Today on The Unapologetic Woman: * Exploring trust as the root of micromanagement styles * How to create a healthy and successful team environment * How to navigate your role change when hiring team members * The importance of emotional awareness as an unapologetic leader Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

Relationships, Inclusivity & Diversity with Corey Flournoy

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal speaks with guest Corey Flournoy. Corey is the VP Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Aurora Tech and provides valuable experience, wisdom, and insight on what it means to live and practice inclusion and diversity. They discuss how his personal background deeply influences his empathy and passion for creating inclusive spaces. They discuss the importance of relationships and how to navigate business by making diversity and inclusion a part of strategic decision making. This episode was recorded while Corey was working at Groupon as the Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity. Today on The Unapologetic Woman: * The three main principles of allyship * The importance of experiencing communities outside of your own * How to pivot imposter syndrome * Top resources for women and minority business owners * The impact COVID-19 has had on minority women in the workforce & small businesses Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) Connect with Corey Flournoy: * Linkedin: *@coreyflournoy* ( https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/corey-flournoy-908b043?challengeId=AQEz3r5kp8BtrQAAAXccXVdI8LBX6LqXaDwirOkQnMGWviq0H1JFxxXBkVI6kARgmqm4GcReU4agjDiuY6328ZAeJUZPLmj3Rg&submissionId=79881e2c-8fbc-5b16-5895-1f1ec08d0f26 ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

To Succeed, Celebrate Your Failures First

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by Deanna Singh. Deanna is a social entrepreneur, an author, recognized as 40 under 40, and a TEDx speaker, with a passion for working with marginalized communities. In this conversation, they discuss the power found in celebrating failure and navigating diversity of thought in leadership and success from the perspective of a woman of color. *Top 3-7 topics covered, show depending:* * How naming your failures makes you a better leader * Learn how to honor, process, and grow through failure * Understanding the power of inclusivity * The intersection of relationships, empathy, leadership, and success Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) Connect with Deanna Singh * Website: www.deannasingh.com ( http://www.deannasingh.com ) + www.upliftingimpact.com ( http://www.upliftingimpact.com ) * Instagram: @deannasingh1 ( https://www.instagram.com/deannasingh1/?hl=en ) * Linkedin: Deanna Singh ( https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/deannasingh?challengeId=AQE57Hzu12j2cgAAAXcH3UqjetZNKKXNVJvgNad8M6rE0niVRW1RoikAINO2-C5vY8v5pNVhUSCEChkMPQd2NYQUUQ7EYm3EgA&submissionId=0ccf2e44-c083-5a16-7ad6-07d3db39e212 ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Team

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, Payal shares three mistakes to avoid in business when you are starting to build a team for the first time. She explores how building a successful team culture is rooted in transparency, self-awareness, and planning. Payal also provides powerful insight into the importance of having hard conversations and walks you through how to approach your employees with empathy. Today on The Unapologetic Woman: * Learn three business mistakes to avoid when building a team * Why a candidate’s personality is just as important as their skill set * How being transparent leads to a more invested team * Reframing hard conversations for long-term success Connect with Payal: * Instagram: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/the-unapologetic-woman ) * Free Download: 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Team ( https://payalberi.com/welcome ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

Why We Need The Unapologetic Woman

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to start embracing your inner Unapologetic Woman? Get ready for episode one as Payal Beri shares what The Unapologetic Woman means to her, and how this journey of building her self-worth and releasing old narratives has shaped who she is today. Today on The Unapologetic Woman: * Why Payal feels so connected to “the unapologetic woman” * Ruth Bader Ginsberg as a prime example of an unapologetic woman * Understanding our values & positively influencing the people around us * Payal’s experience with bullying & her chronic illness diagnosis * Communication and active listening as a leader * Releasing and defining our own narratives Connect with Payal: * IG: @payalberi ( https://www.instagram.com/payalberi/ ) * Website: payalberi.com ( https://payalberi.com/ ) This show is produced by Soulfire Productions ( http://soulfireproductionsco.com/ )

The Unapologetic Woman - The Trailer

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:43:38 +0000

The Unapologetic Woman trusts herself, her intuition and her strength. She knows what she is capable of and consciously challenges herself daily to break barriers and call out bullshit. Payal Beri knows the journey to discovering herself all too well, and now she’s sharing her epiphanies that led her to this moment with you. Come here each week to align with who you are, develop your knowing and emerge as the leader you’re called to be.