On Her Way

Gitika Kaul

Join Emmy-winning storyteller Gitika Kaul for On Her Way, a podcast about the women we know, admire, and want to know better. Through candid conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers, Gitika explores the moments that shape us—the risks we take, the challenges we navigate, the lives we build, and the courage it takes to change course. From ambition and motherhood to loss, purpose, reinvention, and starting over, On Her Way is a reminder that none of us has it all figured out—and we’re not walking this path alone.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    The Mental Load of Motherhood: Why We Need More Help | Khushali Shah

    Even with help with childcare and cleaning, so much still falls on working moms: laundry, returns, and the endless mental to-do list. As a working mom, I know that list well. This week on On Her Way, I'm joined by my friend and fellow Bethesda mom, Khushali Shah, founder of Canopy Families. After years in government, Khushali wanted more flexibility and saw an opportunity to help other families find it too. We discuss how she turned that idea into a business, why she started small, and why fair pay and employee benefits mattered from the beginning. One thing she said really resonated: just because something was the plan doesn't mean it has to stay the plan. We talk about career changes, leaning on other women, and taking a chance on something new without knowing exactly where it will lead. About Gitika Gitika Kaul is an Emmy-winning former ABC News producer, Senior Vice President at Compass, and a Realtor serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia. On On Her Way, she brings together local women for honest conversations about ambition, resilience, and what comes next. About Khushali Shah Founder of Canopy Families, a household support company helping busy families. She previously worked at the State Department, the Office of Management and Budget, and the US Mission to the UN, and served as a COO. What You Will Learn How letting go of control builds patience in family life Why unexpected career turns can lead to better opportunities How to test a business idea without a big marketing budget Key Questions Answered Q: What inspired Canopy Families?A: Khushali saw a need for help with everyday household tasks beyond childcare and deep cleaning. Q: Why is hiring household help challenging?A: Finding candidates, vetting them, running background checks, and managing payments can be time-consuming. Q: Why hire a virtual assistant for a small business?A: To handle constant scheduling changes and free up time to focus on growing the business. Q: How can families cut costs when one partner starts a business?A: By focusing on essentials, packing lunches, limiting nights out, and staying disciplined with spending. Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:20) Meet Khushali Shah(02:05) From Government to Entrepreneurship(03:48) Wanting More Than an Always-On Career(06:48) Testing a Business Idea Before Launch(08:05) The Mental Load Behind a Calm Home(11:37) Supporting the People Who Support Families(14:45) How Canopy Families Works(17:02) Giving Yourself Permission to Change(19:18) Starting Small and Taking a Calculated Risk(21:41) Finding Your Community of Advisors(22:38) Learning Patience and Letting Go(25:31) Life in Bethesda and Local Favorites(28:43) What Khushali Is On Her Way To HOST: Gitika KaulGUEST: Khushali Shah | Founder of Canopy Families Connect With KhushaliWebsite: https://canopyfamilies.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khushali-p-shah-91ba8730 Connect With GitikaWebsite: https://kaulhome.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul On Her Way with Gitika Kaul is made possible by: ADVERTISER: KVS Title is one of the region's leading title and escrow providers, delivering experienced, responsive, white-glove title and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. If you are buying, selling, or refinancing, contact the team at www.kvstitle.com. SPONSOR: Jordan Dobbs with Cross Country Mortgage, a trusted local lending partner I confidently recommend for his expertise, responsiveness, and exceptional care for every client. Resources and Places MentionedMarylandSaves: https://marylandsaves.com/about-usNesfield Performance: https://nesfieldperformance.comTout de Sweet: https://www.toutdesweetshop.comThe Blue House: https://www.thebluehousebethesda.com Follow and rate On Her Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Produced by: https://iconsofrealestate.com #GitikaKaul #DMVRealEstate #BethesdaRealEstate #ChevyChaseRealEstate #WashingtonDCRealEstate #Compass #LuxuryRealEstate

  2. Oct 29

    Returning to Work After 10 Years at Home | Alicia Bond

    How do you find the confidence to return to work after years at home? Alicia Bond knows that feeling—even with a successful career in accounting and finance behind her. In this episode, she talks with Gitika Kaul about stepping away to raise three kids, returning to work just before the pandemic, and becoming the leadership coach she wishes she’d had. They explore the skills you still bring, the options you may not see, and finding work that fits your family. About Alicia Bond Alicia Bond is a CPA, leadership coach and co-founder of Wren Advisors. Her career includes public accounting, finance at AOL and executive recruiting. After ten years at home raising three children and doing philanthropy work, she returned to paid work in 2020 and later trained in executive leadership coaching at Georgetown. About GitikaGitika Kaul is an Emmy-winning former ABC News producer, Senior Vice President at Compass, and a Realtor serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia. On On Her Way, she brings together local women for honest conversations about ambition, resilience, and what comes next. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Meet Alicia Bond 01:39 - From Accounting to AOL 02:32 - Stepping Out to Raise Three Children 06:29 - Returning to Work After Ten Years 09:32 - The Skills That Carry Into a New Career 10:30 - Becoming a Leadership Coach 13:47 - Making Work Fit Your Family 16:35 - Coaching Versus Consulting 18:10 - A Hobby or a Business 21:27 - Confidence After a Career Break 26:00 - Art, Nature and Local Favorites 28:08 - What Alicia Is On Her Way To HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way GUEST: Alicia Bond | Co-founder, Wren Advisors CONNECT WITH ALICIA BOND Website: https://www.wrenadvisorsllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-bond-acc-9a55399/ CONNECT WITH GITIKA KAUL Website: https://kaulhome.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ On Her Way with Gitika Kaul is made possible by: ADVERTISER: KVS Title is one of the region's leading title and escrow providers, delivering experienced, responsive, white-glove title and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. If you are buying, selling, or refinancing, contact the team at www.kvstitle.com. SPONSOR: Jordan Dobbs with Cross Country Mortgage, a trusted local lending partner I confidently recommend for his expertise, responsiveness, and exceptional care for every client.  Places Mentioned Great Falls Park: https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm McLean Project for the Arts: https://www.mpaart.org/ Café Monet: https://www.cafemonetmpa.com/ Follow and rate On Her Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Produced by: https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #OnHerWayPodcast #KaulMe #AliciaBond #CareerReinvention #WomenInLeadership #BethesdaMD #DMV

    Returning to Work After 10 Years at Home | Alicia Bond

  3. Oct 22

    Women Changing Careers: When to Take the Risk | Mona Kishore

    Women Changing Careers: When to Take the Risk | Mona Kishore  Is it time to trust your gut? Mona Kishore joins six-time Emmy-winning storyteller and Bethesda Realtor Gitika Kaul on On Her Way to talk about career reinvention, motherhood and building a life beyond one job title. From starting a business to leaving an unhealthy workplace, Mona reflects on the experiences that helped her trust herself. They also discuss supporting children through mistakes, finding purpose in community work, real-time phone calls and Mona’s favorite Bethesda and DMV places. Mona Kishore is a B2B agentic commerce and strategy leader at Amazon, president of the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture board, and chair of Maryland’s Governor’s Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. She is also an entrepreneur and mother of two. About Gitika Kaul: Gitika is a six-time Emmy-winning storyteller who spent almost 20 years as a journalist and producer at ABC News. Now a top real estate agent in Bethesda, she brings her curiosity and love of storytelling to On Her Way.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaakishore Website: https://kaulhome.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gitikakaulhome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GitikaKaulRealtor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahujagitika/ Glen Echo Park: https://glenechopark.org/ Glenstone: https://www.glenstone.org/ Politics and Prose: https://politics-prose.com/ Wonderland Books: https://www.wonderlandbooks.com/ The Irish Inn: https://irishinnglenecho.com/ Takoma Porch Fest: https://takomaradio.org/takoma-radio-now/2026/3/takoma-porch-fest-2026 Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/ Shenandoah National Park: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm Follow and rate On Her Way for more inspiring women’s stories. On Her Way with Gitika Kaul is made possible by: ADVERTISER: KVS Title is one of the region's leading title and escrow providers, delivering experienced, responsive, white-glove title and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. If you are buying, selling or refinancing, contact the team at www.kvstitle.com. SPONSOR: Jordan Dobbs with Cross Country Mortgage, a trusted local lending partner I confidently recommend for his expertise, responsiveness, and exceptional care for every client.  Subscribe for more inspiring women’s stories from Bethesda, DC, and beyond. Produced by Icons of Real Estate #OnHerWayPodcast #WomensStoriesPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #DMV #GitikaKaul #KaulHomeGroup #DMVRealEstate #BethesdaRealEstate #ChevyChaseRealEstate #WashingtonDCRealEstate #OffMarketRealEstate #Compass #LuxuryRealEstate #MarylandRealEstate  About Mona KishoreHOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her WayGUEST: Mona Kishore | Amazon leader and community advocateCONNECT WITH MONA KISHOREFOLLOW GITIKA KAULPlaces mentioned

    Women Changing Careers: When to Take the Risk | Mona Kishore

  4. Oct 15

    Keeping the Work You Love, Making Room for Life | Chhandasi Pandya Patel

    Can you love your work and still want a different way to do it? Chhandasi Pandya Patel shares with Gitika Kaul how she built Bolster Strategies to keep doing the work she cares about while making more room for family and herself. From journalism to philanthropy, they explore finding your values, trusting discomfort, and rediscovering creativity beyond work and motherhood. ⏳ Chapters: 0:00 Meet Chhandasi Pandya Patel and her path to philanthropy 6:55 Naming your values 11:13 Shedding the organization: the sandwich generation and meeting culture 16:14 The creator economy, AI and the future of work 19:28 Teaching kids about values and money, and why discomfort is okay 25:18 Gardening, painting and what Chhandasi is on her way to _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way With Gitika Kaul 👤 GUEST: Chhandasi Pandya Patel | Founder, Bolster Strategies 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH CHHANDASI PANDYA PATEL: • Bolster Strategies: https://bolsterstrategies.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chhandasi/ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH GITIKA KAUL: • Website: https://kaulhome.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gitikakaulhome • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GitikaKaulRealtor/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahujagitika/ On Her Way with Gitika Kaul is made possible by: ADVERTISER: KVS Title is one of the region's leading title and escrow providers, delivering experienced, responsive, white-glove title and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. If you are buying, selling or refinancing, contact the team at www.kvstitle.com. SPONSOR: Jordan Dobbs with Cross Country Mortgage, a trusted local lending partner I confidently recommend for his expertise, responsiveness, and exceptional care for every client.  #OnHerWayPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #Philanthropy Follow and rate On Her Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    Keeping the Work You Love, Making Room for Life | Chhandasi Pandya Patel

  5. Oct 8

    Dr. Nadia Sirdar on Starting Over and Trusting Yourself

    What if you stopped asking permission to build the life you want? Dr. Nadia Sirdar opens up to Gitika Kaul about leaving hospital medicine to launch Bethesda Modern Primary Care—even after seasoned doctors told her her idea wouldn’t work. They talk about self-doubt, people-pleasing, the gap in care for women in midlife, and building a practice that lets her show up for her patients and her family. ⏳ Chapters: 00:00 Meet Dr. Nadia Sirdar 02:56 Frontline COVID with a 12-week-old baby 06:24 "Why are you asking permission?" 08:48 Her mother, her mother-in-law and the women before her 13:01 Advice for a big career change: plan, support and do it scared 17:37 The gap in women's health and menopause care 22:32 People pleasing, boundaries and seasons of friendship _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way With Gitika Kaul 👤 GUEST: Dr. Nadia Sirdar | Founder, Bethesda Modern Primary Care 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH DR. NADIA SIRDAR: • Bethesda Modern Primary Care: https://bethesdadoctor.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnadiasirdar • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnadiasirdar • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadiasirdarmd/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnadiasirdar/ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH GITIKA KAUL: • Website: https://kaulhome.com/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gitikakaulhome • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GitikaKaulRealtor/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahujagitika/ On Her Way with Gitika Kaul is made possible by: ADVERTISER: KVS Title is one of the region's leading title and escrow providers, delivering experienced, responsive, white-glove title and settlement services for both residential and commercial real estate transactions. If you are buying, selling or refinancing, contact the team at www.kvstitle.com. SPONSOR: Jordan Dobbs with Cross Country Mortgage, a trusted local lending partner I confidently recommend for his expertise, responsiveness, and exceptional care for every client. #OnHerWayPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #WomensHealth Follow and rate On Her Way on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate

    Dr. Nadia Sirdar on Starting Over and Trusting Yourself

  6. Oct 1

    Redefining Success: Divorce, Motherhood & Starting Over | Jennifer Drake

    What happens when the life you built takes a turn you never expected? In this conversation with Gitika Kaul, Jennifer Drake opens up about seven rounds of IVF, losing her mom, divorce, and rethinking the career that defined her. They talk honestly about motherhood, finding love again, and deciding what success looks like now. Timestamps 00:00 Seven rounds of IVF 00:49 Meet Jennifer Drake 02:40 IVF, losing her mom, and becoming a mother 05:39 What resilience taught her 09:05 The big job, motherhood, and the trade-offs 13:39 Rethinking success 15:00 Building a business of her own 16:52 Finding love again 18:44 Rebuilding after divorce 22:06 Sunrise walks and feeling less alone 23:40 Friendship and learning to accept help 26:01 Her mother’s legacy 27:39 Learning to forgive 28:36 What Jennifer Is On Her Way To 🎧 HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way 👤 GUEST: Jennifer Drake | Founder of Avenel Field Group 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER DRAKE: Website: https://avenelfieldgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdrakeretail  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdrakeretail/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdrake__potomac/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW GITIKA KAUL: Website: https://kaulhome.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gitikakaulhome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GitikaKaulRealtor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahujagitika/ #OnHerWayPodcast #WomensStoriesPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #DMV Follow and review On Her Way on Apple Podcasts!

    Redefining Success: Divorce, Motherhood & Starting Over | Jennifer Drake

  7. Oct 1

    Nutrition, Mom Guilt & Making Room for Yourself | Jen Silverman

    How do you take care of yourself and pursue work you love when your kids need you, too? Functional nutritionist and Bethesda mom of three Jen Silverman joins Gitika Kaul for an honest conversation about eating well without restriction, feeling comfortable in your own skin, and finding habits that fit your actual life. Jen also opens up about wanting to grow her career while being there for her kids—and the mom guilt she’s still working through. 🎧 HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way 👤 GUEST: Jen Silverman | Founder of Jen Silverman Nutrition 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH JEN SILVERMAN: Website: https://www.jensilvermannutrition.com/ #OnHerWayPodcast #WomensStoriesPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #DMV Timestamps: 0:00 — Episode Preview 0:51 — Meet Jen Silverman 2:02 — How Lyme Disease Shaped Her Career 3:13 — Why Someone Else’s Routine May Not Work for You 9:39 — Body Image and Raising Healthy Teens 14:56 — Owning Your Choices and Giving Yourself Grace 19:36 — Easy Snacks for Busy Days 21:26 — Sleep and Changing Health Priorities 25:49 — Motherhood and Making Time for Yourself 29:06 — Career Ambition and Mom Guilt 31:22 — Jen’s Local Favorites 36:01 — What Jen Is On Her Way To Follow and rate On Her Way to stay updated on new episodes!

    Nutrition, Mom Guilt & Making Room for Yourself | Jen Silverman

  8. Oct 1

    The Self-Doubt That Almost Stopped Her | Dr. Saylee Tulpule

    You can love the life you have and still want something more for yourself. Gitika Kaul sits down with Dr. Saylee Tulpule to talk about the creative spark behind The Sole Doctor, the doubts that nearly stopped her, and making room for her ambitions alongside motherhood. They also get into the questions so many of us have about our feet: heels, worn-out walking shoes, plantar fasciitis, and perimenopause. 🎧 HOSTED BY: Gitika Kaul | On Her Way 👤 GUEST: Dr. Saylee Tulpule | Founder of The Sole Doctor 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH DR. SAYLEE TULPULE: Website: https://thesoledoctorusa.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoledoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17szxJ9bgJ/ #OnHerWayPodcast #WomensStoriesPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #DMV Timestamps:0:47 — Meet Saylee 2:17 — Starting The Sole Doctor 4:55 — Moving Past Self-Doubt 12:29 — Heels and Foot Health 19:16 — Plantar Fasciitis and Perimenopause 21:14 — Making Time for Yourself 30:03 — Work-Life Integration 32:37 — What Saylee Is On Her Way  Follow and rate On Her Way to stay updated on new episodes!

    The Self-Doubt That Almost Stopped Her | Dr. Saylee Tulpule

  9. Oct 1

    The Story Behind “On Her Way”

    I’m Gitika Kaul—a former ABC News journalist, Bethesda realtor, wife, and mom of two boys. In this introduction to On Her Way, I share why I started a podcast about the women in our community—their risks, reinventions, and the things they’re still figuring out. Wherever you are in your own journey, I hope these conversations remind you how much we all have in common. I Chapters: • 0:00 - Meet Gitika Kaul: Journalist Turned Bethesda Realtor • 1:40 - Why She Built a Women's Community Podcast • 4:43 - What "On Her Way" Means • 7:07 - Thank You to This Season's Sponsors 👉 CONNECT WITH GITIKA KAUL: Website: https://kaulhome.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitikakaul/ #OnHerWayPodcast #WomensStoriesPodcast #KaulMe #BethesdaMD #DMV Follow and review On Her Way on Apple Podcasts!

    The Story Behind “On Her Way”
  • 9 Episodes

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About

Join Emmy-winning storyteller Gitika Kaul for On Her Way, a podcast about the women we know, admire, and want to know better. Through candid conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers, Gitika explores the moments that shape us—the risks we take, the challenges we navigate, the lives we build, and the courage it takes to change course. From ambition and motherhood to loss, purpose, reinvention, and starting over, On Her Way is a reminder that none of us has it all figured out—and we’re not walking this path alone.

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  • Creator
    Gitika Kaul
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gitika Kaul
  • Show Website
    On Her Way

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