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05/02/2017

Monday Mocha with Noah Michelson

Week Two of The Monday Mocha Series. For those of you who have popped by for the first time to have a cuppa with me - this podcast is a chance to have a break from my Aunties, Ammi and 170 cousins featured on my Wednesday podcast and hear the journey of an inspiring individual from some part of the world. As you all know, I love talking. A lot. The reason for starting the Monday Mocha podcast is that through the teachings and lessons I have the privilege of sharing with you every week that have come from my teachers; I am still a student in pursuit of more knowledge, self awareness and tools to cultivate more of the good things we need more of in this world. Each Monday, I'll be having a chat to a guest who has much wisdom to share that we can all benefit from - to light up our day that little bit brighter. It will literally feel like you're sitting right there, having coffee with us. So c'mon, let's have a Mocha! "I was 28 when I wanted a new career. You're never too old to try something new. If you're 29 or 48 or 52 and you wanna do something - I say go do it.." My guest this week is one of my favourite people in media. He is simply adorable and amidst his crazy busy schedule, he always makes time to see me when I'm in New York. From landing in New York with a Poetry Degree and $80,000 in debt, Noah volunteered his time to work as an intern for Out Magazine during the day, and took up odd jobs to pay rent in the evenings. Now, he heads up the Huffington Post Queer Voices Section as Executive Editor. Anyway, enough spoilers from me. Have a listen. Follow Noah: @noahmichelson Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Noah Michelson & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: What's your Flavour: Wednesday, February 8 Photos: Joey Middleton www.theginnishow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/02/2017

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20 min
01/02/2017

#11 - Venting or B&*ching?

There’s really nothing like a good vent. It’s the start of a process to a solution. But many of us start that process and just stay at the step of venting which can leads to loads of negativity and frustration – especially when others don’t agree with our point of view. In the episode, we explore the themes of the fine line between venting and b*&ching and the ways we can express how we feel in a way that seeks a solution rather than approval. NEXT EPISODE: Wednesday, February 8 Produced by: Sam Phelps Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Missy Dempsey, Sam Phelps, Photos: Joey Middleton www.theginnishow.com Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Google Play See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/02/2017

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11 min
15/10/2025

She Walked Out of a War Zone and Into Mindfulness: Mitra Manesh on Finding Peace Amid Chaos

Stillness can feel impossible in a world that rewards constant motion. Before 2020, most of us were sprinting through life—our schedules packed, our minds overstimulated, our silence drowned out by screens. But what happens when we finally stop? This episode is a throwback, and was recorded in 2020, however the themes are still just as relevant today. It invites you to explore the question of stillness with Mitra Manesh, mindfulness thought leader and founder of the Innermap app. Drawing from both Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, Mitra shares her remarkable journey—from fleeing Iran during wartime to building a career teaching others how to find peace in chaos. You’ll learn how to visit your past and future with a strict itinerary, reconnect to the present moment, and embrace the art of mindful living even when the world feels uncertain. What You’ll Learn 3:49 How Mitra was first introduced to mindfulness and the practices that changed her life. 6:56 How she and her clients found meaning during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 10:04 What it was like to literally walk out of Iran and into Turkey during the war. 17:57 How to engage with your past and future mindfully—without falling into anxiety or regret. 21:50 When she developed her “strict itinerary” theory for time-traveling through the mind. 26:18 Her favorite Rumi quote and the timeless wisdom it carries. 26:38 What befriending death taught her about joy. 31:48 Why oil pulling is part of her daily routine. 34:05 The story behind her beloved teacher. 36:13 How a 90-year-old Buddhist monk helped her rediscover fun. 38:18 Mitra’s practical advice for easing anxiety in uncertain times. About the Guest Mitra Manesh is a mindfulness educator, speaker, and founder of Innermap, a mindfulness app blending corporate training with Eastern contemplative practices. Her clients range from global executives to creative leaders seeking clarity, compassion, and calm in the modern world. Connect with Mitra Manesh Innermap Instagram

15/10/2025

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41 min
01/10/2025

When Life Gives You Lemons, Look at the Sunnyside | with Amy Shoenthal

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 ways. Today, Ginni welcomes Amy Shoenthal. Not only is Amy a part of Ginni’s vibrant neighborhood community in New York (#sunnysideup), but she’s also an established author and a marketing pro. Her latest book, The Setback Cycle, shares real-life stories of people, including herself, who turned challenging obstacles into life-changing opportunities. You’ll learn why setbacks are such a common experience shared by people from all walks of life, and how we tend to view them when we’re in the thick of it. You’ll hear stories of big setbacks and the bravery they birthed that led to profoundly positive life changes. You’ll also score a few hot tips for your next trip to Ginni and Amy’s New York neighborhood. What You’ll Learn: Identifying the roots of your expectations when times are tough (4:10) Why setbacks are such a common shared experience (11:47) Turning your biggest setback into your greatest opportunity (14:36) The catalyst for Amy’s children's book (18:48) Why it’s important to celebrate your local unsung heroes (21:41) Resources: Pre-Order The Setback Cycle: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/the-setback-cycle Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele Book: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Book: A Magical Day in Sunnyside Written by Amy Shoenthal and Illustrated by Kate Durkin Book: Angelina Ballerina by Katherine Holabird Artist Kate Durkin: http://www.katedurkinart.com/ Connect with Amy Shoenthal: Website: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amysho/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/AmySho LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoenthal/ Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyshoenthal/ Connect with Ginni: Website: www.ginnimedia.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnimedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

01/10/2025

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24 min
08/10/2025

From Chronic Overwhelm to Cool and Calm with Erica Diamond

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone for no real reason? Something small just agitates you and you overreact. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Or jumps the line in the grocery store. Under normal circumstances, you’d just let it go. But lately, these incidents are lighting a fire inside, taking you from 0-10 in 0.03 seconds. Deep down, you know the problem isn’t the person cutting you off on the road or at the store. The problem is that your chronic state of overwhelm is taking over your life. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes self-care expert Erica Diamond. As a Certified Life and Career Coach and Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, she helps women transform their lives of overwhelm by incorporating calming lifestyle habits to create balance and harmony. You’ll hear how Erica’s entrepreneurial success led her on the path to burnout, and how she turned it around starting with small, practical wins. You’ll learn how we’re culturally indoctrinated to accept to chronic stress, and how you can use mindfulness to unlearn behaviors and reverse the cycle. You’ll also learn a few simple exercises that will help you find calm right now, and whenever you need it in the moment. What You’ll Learn: The physical symptoms of burnout (0:53) The biggest mistake women make when it comes to overwhelm (4:15) Unlearning behaviors and focusing on small wins (5:24) How we’re shamed into self-care (9:17) Finding balance between what enriches us and what feels challenging (11:17) Connect with Erica Diamond: Website: https://ericadiamond.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ericadiamond/?hl=en Connect with Ginni: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en Website: www.ginnimedia.com

08/10/2025

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15 min
07/10/2019

The Struggles Behind the Curtains with Ronita Kalra

Ronita Kalra, from ”Million Dollar Listing New York”, was raised by entrepreneur parents and spent much of her childhood in her father’s showroom on Fashion Avenue in New York City. From a young age, she developed a sense of responsibility and hard work and a keen eye for detail that she utilizes in her work today. She is a licensed real estate broker and her energy and passion shine through in her work, as she thrives on being well organized and responsive to ensure her clients’ success.To her, happiness means being well-rounded in your whole life and enjoying what you’re doing, no matter what you’re doing.Join us and listen to this ep of The Ginni Show, where Ronnie and I have a conversation about what it means to be in the real estate industry, as a woman especially. Ronita also shares with us her tips on happiness and entrepreneurship, and also the positive mindset behind her every-day life.Sometimes, we have mentors or people that we look up to, and we see their success but we fail to see the struggles and the hustles behind the curtains. In the real estate business, people get their license and they want quick satisfaction and instant gratification. But Ronita knows that it takes time and hard work to succeed as a real estate agent. She knows that the key to success in this business is thinking of the big picture and thinking long-term.Questions I ask: - What was it like growing up, watching your father in the fashion district? (00:34) - Do you have goals that you look back on or do you kind of just reset them every week? (06:10) - What do you think customer service looks like for entrepreneurs these days and how important do you think that is? (07:31) - What's one thing that you feel entrepreneurs are failing to do these days? (12:05) - What do you think keeps you motivated to keep going? (14:10) - What are some great books that you've read, that you would recommend for people to work on their self-awareness or mindset or pretty much what they put out into the universe or the world? (20:55) In this episode, you will learn: - About the successful partnership between Ronita and Luis Ortiz. (04:32) - Ronita’s morning routine. (05:16) - About the people that influenced Ronita in her life and career. (15:22) - Ronita’s definition of happiness. (18:47) - Ronita’s advice for female entrepreneurs. (26:16)Connect with Ronita: - LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook page - The Luis D Ortiz & Ronita Kalra TeamResources mentioned: - Million Dollar Listing New York - Sheryl Sandberg - Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/10/2019

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32 min
27/10/2018

Saturday Brunch with Grace Smith

It's not everyday you get to have brunch with a leading hypnotist - here's brunch with Grace Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/10/2018

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26 min
25/09/2024

Lessons on Gratitude from A Syrian Prison with Sam Goodwin

Sometimes, the biggest life lessons arise from the darkest of places. Imagine being wrongfully accused of a crime in a faraway land. You’re taken against your will, imprisoned, and subjected to days of solitary confinement that you can’t even count because you don’t know if it’s day or night. It would be understandable if anyone came out of a situation like this emotionally scarred, harboring a negative worldview. But the will to survive depends on hope. Every ounce of willpower and resilience becomes just as important as food and oxygen. And if you can harness this deep courage, you’ll come out a stronger, braver, and more grateful human than you were before. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes entrepreneur, journalist, and international speaker Sam R. Goodwin. He’s one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world, including Syria and North Korea. His book, Saving Sam, recounts his experience as a hostage having been wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. You’ll hear his impressions of visiting North Korea, and what travel has taught him about the generosity of people. He shares the harrowing story of being a suspected spy in Syria, what it was like in prison, and the extreme challenges he faced being held in solitary confinement. You’ll learn how he survived the experience, and why facing the unknown with gratitude has led him to embrace challenges with greater resilience. What You’ll Learn: (0:20) What it was like visiting North Korea (3:53) Lessons that travel teaches you about people (5:48) His experience being detained as a suspected spy in Syria(13:12) The effects of solitary confinement on mental health(19:05) Why gratitude is now a daily practice in his life Connect with Sam Goodwin: Website: https://www.samrgoodwin.com/ X: https://twitter.com/samrgoodwin Insta: https://www.instagram.com/samrgoodwin/ Connect with Ginni: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en Website: www.ginnimedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/09/2024

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25 min
12/10/2018

5 Steps to Magical Manifestation with Tamara Arnold

Tamara Arnold was a personal trainer before she became a life coach. She is the award-winning author of international best-selling books The Magical Business Method and My Kid is Driving Me Crazy. She loves talking about “stardust”, your unique gift. When she discovered her “stardust,” she jumped from broke to a 6-figure success overnight. On today's show Tamara talks Ginni through manifest your dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/10/2018

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22 min
27/08/2025

“It’s Not Burnout, it’s Disconnection.” How Aisha Chottani Built Moment to Help You Reset

Is busyness really success, or just disconnection in disguise? If you’ve ever glamorized the all-nighter only to feel empty the next day, this conversation offers a saner script: purpose, presence, and small rituals that shift your nervous system in minutes. This conversation will show you that burnout isn’t just about hours worked. It’s about misalignment. And by choosing connection, you can change everything. What You’ll Learn: 03:59 Why busyness got glamorized (and why that’s shifting) 07:42 The “low moment” that pushed Aisha to rethink her purpose 13:21 The caffeine wake-up call that sparked lifestyle changes 17:32 A two-minute breathing ritual to reset and refocus 23:34 Navigating stereotypes as a South Asian woman founder Today, Ginni welcomes Aisha Chottani, founder of Moment, a flavored water brand that brings mindfulness-inspired botanicals and adaptogens into everyday hydration. Shifting from the consulting grind to a deeply intentional business, Aisha shares how purpose (not just hustle) fuels sustainable drive and how three conscious breaths before a meeting can change your day. You’ll hear how a caffeine overload and a bout of misalignment led Aisha to build supportive rituals, revisit her South Asian wellness roots, and formulate a “functional stack”. She opens up about being underestimated in male-dominated spaces, why New York forced her to slow down to thrive, and how Moment is expanding into natural retail chains, airports, and cruise ships, making calm an everyday option. Connect with Aisha Chottani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishacee_/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishacee Moment: https://drinkmoment.com/ Connect with Ginni: Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

27/08/2025

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40 min

Motivating new voices through podcasts, audio and sensory stories.