Recipes for Life with Deepa Pulipati Deepa Pulipati, Redmond Media Lab

In today's episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy and Deepa discussed the importance of self-awareness, tools, and skills for personal and professional growth. They emphasized the need for individuals to prioritize self-care and manage their workload to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They explored common emotional challenges faced by high-performing clients, including issues with work-life balance, exhaustion, disconnection, and dissatisfaction in their partnerships. They highlighted the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and receive support, as well as the necessity for ongoing trust-building and vulnerability to overcome these challenges. Additionally, they addressed the challenges of leadership and emotional intelligence in high-pressure situations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a connection with employees, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout.



Dr. Jenn Kennedy earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Sexology.  She is also a board certified Sex Therapist. She has been working with individuals and couples in the areas of sexual satisfaction, dysfunction and interpersonal communication for eight years. She offers small group programs as well as one-on-one intensives.

Dr. Jenn also has considerable experience working with LGBT individuals and couples. She has taught as adjunct faculty in the masters program at Antioch University Santa Barbara, and served as president and past president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SB-CAMFT). She is a speaker and is frequently quoted by media outlets, including Reader’s Digest, Healthline, Redbook, Shondaland, Forbes Health, Allure and Giddy. She supervises up and coming therapists and operates Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara.

Kennedy Marriage Therapy, Inc. owns and operates Riviera Therapy and Pleasure Project.

Raghni Naidu, founder and owner of Naidu Wines, brings her rich journey from Punjab, India, to the heart of Northern California's wine country to our podcast. Listeners will discover how her adventures from Melbourne to San Francisco shaped her passion for wine and led to the creation of Naidu Wines, a testament to high-quality, terroir-focused production. Raghni will share insights into the challenges and triumphs of being an immigrant woman in a traditional industry, her commitment to the farm-to-table lifestyle, and how personal experiences inspire her business. Join us to hear Raghni's inspiring story of perseverance, innovation, and her vision for offering a unique wine experience.

About Recipes for Life:
You’ve developed a self-awareness of who you are and where you want to go… but now what? Sound familiar? In my 20 years of practice as a Superior Court Mediator, clinician, executive coach, and parent, I’ve noticed one thing above all: No meaningful transformation can happen unless you find and apply the tools and skills that are right for you. See, the thing is, without tools, without a recipe, you might as well flip a coin and hope it works. Or, you’ll get burned out listening to bad advice and following tips that just aren’t useful in your situation. I’ve been there, and I’ve seen thousands of clients right there as well… My name is Deepa, and Recipes for life is my show where you and I learn the ingredients of high performing, well-adjusted humans, how they get through their own life… all to craft a recipe for life of our own.

Learn more at https://deepapulipati.com/

In this episode, Deepa is joined by Ayesha Mathews Wadhwa, Senior Director and Head of Global Brand Experience at Nium. Ayesha, an immigrant from India like Deepa, shares her story, ranging from her journey to the U.S. to her distinctive approach to branding and personal values. Deepa and Ayesha explore how to find community, tapping into one’s flow state, and understanding what energizes or drains us. Ayesha also shares her commitment to the principle of “Pyar se” (meaning ‘with love’) in all her endeavors, and her experiences of learning and collaboration within a community of like-minded individuals.




About Ayesha:
Ayesha was raised in Bangalore, India and educated in the cultural nexus of New York, Paris, and San Francisco.

A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Ayesha has over fifteen years of experience crafting strategy and creative direction for global companies including Apple, Amazon Lab126, Databricks, Facebook, Sephora, The Insight Labs, Transunion and The Smithsonian.

Ayesha’s approach to design is thoughtful, considered and comes from a place of inquiry. She orchestrates beauty with meaning and purpose, bringing a vibrant curiosity and insatiable appetite for learning (and unlearning).

With a background in brand building, digital design, and marketing, Ayesha has been published in Forbes, Women 2.0, YourStory.in, and Branding Magazine. A passionate advocate for the Female Economy, Ayesha is a speaker, start-up advisor and angel investor who is often invited to judge pitch competitions and new media award shows.

Ayesha founded PIXINK in 2009, a brand and design firm that was acquired in 2015 by FactoryX (launched by Google X co-founder).

Since then she's consulted with Capital One as a Creative Director, joined Carbon Black [now VMware Carbon Black] as Design Director in November 2016 and got a surprise promotion to Mom in February 2017! Ayesha is a Founding Circle member and Chair of the Brand Studio at Neythri. She was on Board Marketing Committee at The Asian Art Museum and is an advisor for Dhana Inc and Prototype Thinking Academy.

Downtime for Ayesha includes serious play with her toddler and planning sumptuous celebrations with her #framily

Connect with Ayesha:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayeshamathews/
https://www.ayeshamathews.com/

In today's episode, Deepa welcomes Jonathan Raymond, a former corporate lawyer turned innovator in business strategy and coaching. Deepa explores Jonathan's transformative journey from the legal world to authoring "Good Authority" and creating his program centered around Authority, Alignment, and Accountability. This conversation is not just about stories; it's a deep dive into practical tools for transformation. As you listen, you'll learn about the "Accountability Dial," how to use it in leadership conversations, and the importance of adopting a "More Yoda, Less Superhero" approach in leadership. Jonathan and Deepa also emphasize the significance of teaching what you learn to others, a practice that helps deepen understanding and application of these tools.



About Jonathan:

For the last 25 years, Jonathan Raymond has been on an expansive journey to discover his authentic self, achieve optimal health, and nurture truly meaningful relationships. Beginning his career in a prominent Manhattan law firm, Jonathan quickly realized that the conventional path of law was not his calling. His professional journey led him through various roles in software, clean energy, and the non-profit sector. In 2011, he found his true passion in the business coaching industry, thriving at the intersection of business and personal growth.

Today, Jonathan leads the dynamic team at Refound, hosts the In/Authentic podcast, and works closely with a select group of leaders dedicated to becoming their best selves. His diverse experiences and dedication to personal development make him a unique voice in the fields of leadership and personal growth.



Connect with Jonathan:

https://www.jonathanraymond.com/

https://refound.com/

Book https://www.amazon.com/Good-Authority-Become-Leader-Waiting/dp/1940858771/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Apple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-authentic-with-jonathan-raymond/id1719643721

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1U3WPi0LdBchfjUZjo1K0I?si=7f91c6c263494789&nd=1&dlsi=b565afacd4dd4634

Today’s guest is Duke Stump. If you’ve not had the privilege of getting to know him, this is what you need to know. He’s been the former VP of Product Marketing at Nike and had a tenure at Nike for 15 years. Duke was also the EVP of Community and Brand at Lulu and, more recently, CMO at Lime. To learn more about what he's up to now, you have to listen to our conversation. He shared about his upbringing, the values his parents instilled in him, how he deals with conflict, and the tools that he uses in his day-to-day life. One story that might surprise you involves him using a specific tool that gave him insight to quit Nike at the peak of his career…. Spoiler: it turns out it wasn’t the peak.



By the end of today’s conversation, you will have new ingredients to explore ways of unlearning business in the traditional way that we have been conditioned to think and ask the most important question.. And that is, “what does the world need most that you are most uniquely qualified to offer”? Much food for thought, and the ask is to think outside the box.



About Recipes for Life:

You’ve developed a self-awareness of who you are and where you want to go… but now what? Sound familiar? In my 20 years of practice as a Superior Court Mediator, clinician, executive coach, and parent, I’ve noticed one thing above all: No meaningful transformation can happen unless you find and apply the tools and skills that are right for you. See, the thing is, without tools, without a recipe, you might as well flip a coin and hope it works. Or, you’ll get burned out listening to bad advice and following tips that just aren’t useful in your situation. I’ve been there, and I’ve seen thousands of clients right there as well… My name is Deepa, and Recipes for life is my show where you and I learn the ingredients of high performing, well-adjusted humans, how they get through their own life… all to craft a recipe for life of our own.