What if the life you built was only training for the life you’re meant to live?

Padmini Pandya [https://www.youtube.com/@piecesofmissmini] joins us to trace a life shaped across continents and identities, born in the UK to East African Indian parents, rooted in Hindu tradition, and transformed by a decade in Asia, before corporate burnout cracked open an entirely different path.

A modern-day polymath, Padmini [https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmissmini/] is a storyteller, strategist, and soulful creator. Through Pieces of Miss Mini, she shares stories, lessons, and beauty from her global journey, defying any single definition of identity. She holds four degrees, including an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

In this conversation, we explore how success can quietly become an identity, why leaving a city that doesn’t fit can unlock momentum, and what it takes to rebuild when grief doesn’t have a name. Padmini speaks candidly about intuition, loss, spiritual practice grounded in logic, managing big energy, and cultivating aligned friendships—without falling into comparison.

For creators and leaders navigating burnout, reinvention, or a longing for belonging, this episode offers clarity, courage, and a reminder to tend your own garden.

Find Padmini at Pieces of Miss Mini on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@piecesofmissmini] and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmissmini/ [https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmissmini/]

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From Burnout To Spiritual Awakening - Padmini Pandya : 174

We explore how trauma, ancestry, and attention shape the body’s signals, and how clear daily practices can turn symptoms into guidance. Ina shares how refining intuition, setting boundaries, and choosing exact words can shift healing from generic advice to personal change.
Inna Segal [https://www.innasegal.com/] is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages
• family trauma shaping early digestive issues and psoriasis
• learning to listen through breath, movement and touch
• awakening intuition and the need to refine it
• ethics, boundaries and energy management for sensitives
• why words and translation change outcomes
• the etheric body and early warning signs before tests
• genetics as predisposition rather than destiny
• lifelong learning, soul pace and navigating narcissism
• stages of healing and honouring timing
• resources, books and a free masterclass

If you want to learn and actually explain some of the processes, I have a lot of free masterclasses, and you can go to innasegal.com [https://www.innasegal.com/] forward slash secret

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Intuition Isn’t Enough - Refining the Inner Voice - Inna Segal : 173

¿Qué tal si lo más difícil de aprender inglés no fuera la gramática, sino la vergüenza? En este episodio hablamos con Erika Warner [https://inglespamigente.com/], profesora de inglés certificada con 10 años de experiencia y, sobre todo, inmigrante latina orgullosa, con la misión de educar y empoderar a su gente. Pasó de ser estudiante de ESL en Denver a enseñar por el mundo y crear Spanish Land en Boise, además de inglés pa' mi gente [https://inglespamigente.com/], cursos y clases online increíbles para apoyar a adultos que se sienten estancados. 

 Su historia recorre de Mallorca a Moscú e Idaho y muestra cómo la identidad, la comunidad y los pequeños logros diarios pueden transformar la voz de cualquier aprendiz. Erika explica por qué tantos adultos se quedan atrapados en “la etapa difícil del medio” y cómo avanzar con frases simples, comunicación clara y correcciones que cuidan la dignidad.

Una conversación para quienes quieren dejar el perfeccionismo atrás y empezar a sentir progreso: pedir un café sin nervios, hacer una pregunta en el trabajo, atreverse a hacer una llamada. Comunicación primero, constancia después y el resto llega solo.

Pa' mi gente - Erika Warner [https://inglespamigente.com/]

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Del “Hello” a la Fluidez - Cómo su Amor por el Inglés se Volvió una Misión "Pa'Mi Gente" - Erika Warner : 172

After divorce, a shrinking income, and a dream job that didn’t add up, Linda Grizely [https://www.lindagriz.com/] hit a wall. All because she couldn’t check one box: “bachelor’s degree.” What came next was bold: eleven classes across four schools, a dual major at 49, and a complete mindset shift about worth, work, and money.

Today, Linda is a Motivational Speaker, Financial Educator, and Realist with a Heart who helps women who feel behind, financially or emotionally, reconnect with their self-worth and start making money decisions that truly reflect who they are and what they want.

We talk about the money scripts we inherit without realizing it how growing up lower middle class, teen motherhood, and “survival budgeting” shaped Linda’s early beliefs. A leadership mastermind cracked open those patterns and inspired her “lid” story: a metaphor for the self-imposed limits that keep so many of us under-earning and under-saving.

Linda shares practical ways to bring calm and clarity to your finances:

 * How to build a liquid emergency fund that actually works
 * Why 3–6 months of expenses is your safety net, not a cage
 * The “Me Money” method that gives guilt-free permission to spend intentionally
 * The real reason couples argue about money—and how to stop

We also explore money personalities [https://www.lindagriz.com/], spender, saver, avoider, risk taker, security seeker and how to design systems that align with your real behaviour, not some spreadsheet ideal.

But beyond the tactics, this episode is about reclaiming your value. Linda shares the exact moment she stopped accepting less and started asking for more, and how the right credentials can open doors to opportunity and confidence. Her coaching now empowers women to build financial literacy and self-trust without shame, jargon, or judgment.

Let's enjoy her story!

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From Not Enough - To Financial Freedom - Linda Grizely : 171

Adriene’s story moves from a childhood of instability and abuse to the discovery of hope through books, teachers, and unexpected kindness. A spelling bee, a near-adoption, and an exchange year in Germany become lifelines that change her sense of belonging.

Adulthood brings its own trials—addiction, loss, and rebuilding from rock bottom. On November 8, 2005, she chose sobriety and motherhood, rewriting her story one small step at a time.

Now, financial advisor Adriene Caldwe [https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/]ll is also the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines. [https://www.unbrokencaldwell.com/] Adrian offers her hard-won wisdom to anyone still walking through the dark. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and spirited 20-year-old daughter, who is currently attending university. Through her work, she shares the message that no matter how broken life may feel, we all carry the strength to heal and live Unbroken.

This episode is for anyone who needs proof that small choices can build a new life, and that hope can start anywhere.

Let's enjoy her story.

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 Unbroken – Life Outside the Lines: Finding Strength in the Unscripted - Adriene Caldwell : 170

Ruth van Vierzen's [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthvanvierzen/] journey began in 1970, the year she was born and David Milgaard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Milgaard] was wrongfully convicted of murder. While Ruth built her life, Milgaard spent years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, until his release in 1992. This injustice inspired a remarkable advocacy journey that ultimately reshaped Canadian law. 

In 2019, after Milgaard advocated for an independent commission to address wrongful convictions, Ruth reached out to him via LinkedIn. This connection led to the formation of a powerful advocacy group, including lawyer James Lockyer, wrongfully imprisoned Ron Dalton, and filmmaker Lori Kuffner. 

Through strategic letter writing, media engagement, and lobbying, the group secured meetings with Justice Minister David Lametti, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Miscarriage of Justice Commission. This was significant because Canada was the only G7 nation without such a body to review wrongful convictions, despite numerous government recommendations.
The commission is crucial for all Canadians, particularly Indigenous people who are disproportionately affected by wrongful convictions. Though Milgaard passed away in 2022 before the commission was fully implemented, his legacy lives on in the David and Joyce Milgaard’s Law [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/12/david-and-joyce-milgaards-law-receives-royal-assent-establishing-new-independent-miscarriage-of-justice-review-commission.html], a symbol of transformative advocacy. 

Ruth’s story shows that meaningful change often starts with one person's determination to take action or refuse to give up. When we see injustice, we all have the power and perhaps the responsibility to be that person.  What issue matters enough to you that you would be willing to persist until you see change?

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From Injustice to Reform -The Birth of Canada’s Miscarriages of Justice Commission - Ruth Van Vierzen  : 169

Tsvety Roo [https://www.tsvetyroo.com/] is a digital nomad and solo traveller on a mission to explore loneliness, self-discovery, and what it truly means to connect in today’s fast-paced world.

Her journey began when she made the bold decision to leave a successful career at a NYC agency, embrace minimalism, and step into life as a nomad. For the past two years, Tsvety has lived without a permanent home, travelling through 22 countries and visiting 37, uncovering how solo travel can lead not only to deeper connections with others but also to a more meaningful relationship with oneself.

Through raw honesty and lived experience, she shares how she broke free from isolation, embraced fear instead of waiting for it to disappear, and discovered the surprising power of meaningful connections with strangers. Along the way, she learned to slow down, stay longer in each destination, and even create “mini communities” that offered a sense of belonging.

What makes Tsvety’s story  [https://www.tsvetyroo.com/]compelling isn’t just the places she’s been, but the profound inner transformation she’s undergone. Solo travel taught her to distinguish between loneliness and solitude, redefine what “home” means, and adapt with resilience when plans went awry. Travelling minimally—with just what she truly needs—became not only practical but liberating.

Her story is an invitation to step outside your comfort zone and discover how choosing the unfamiliar can transform not only the way you travel, but the way you live.

Let's enjoy Tsvety's story. 

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How Solo Travel Transforms Loneliness into Solitude - Tsvety Roo : 168

Leadership through mentorship is the heartbeat of this inspiring conversation.

Ben Dias shares how a job he took after high school to support his family—born out of necessity—grew into a fulfilling 30-year career, thanks to the guidance of remarkable mentors.

What brings Ben to the podcast, however, is a single act of kindness: a stranger repairing his broken trailer in twenty minutes, refusing payment beyond the cost of parts. That moment shifted Ben’s entire perspective on generosity, sparking a ripple effect of paying it forward that continues to shape his leadership style.

A powerful theme emerges: the evolution of emotional intelligence in leadership. Ben contrasts the days when yelling and intimidation were mistaken for strength with today’s recognition that “nothing turns somebody away quicker than continuous emotional outbursts.” True leadership, he reminds us, is defined by calm, empathy, and resilience.

His journey is both humble and profound: from modest beginnings to building a successful career, Ben’s openness to mentorship has allowed him to empower others. Perhaps most moving is hearing how his adult children now challenge and mentor him in return—a testament to the generational power of guidance.

This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about authority; it’s about impact, connection, and the legacy of how we make others feel.

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How Random Acts of Kindness Transform Leadership - Ben Dias : 167

What if your deepest pain could become your greatest source of resilience? Tricia’s journey shows that it’s possible through what she calls “emotional agility,” the ability to sit with, navigate, and learn from life’s most challenging moments.

Tricia Parido [https://www.triciaparido.com/] is a visionary speaker and emotional strategist, creator of Total Emotional Performance—a system that helps high-achievers align their inner game with their outer success. Known for her raw delivery and fierce compassion, she brings real-world psychology that cuts through the fluff of typical self-help advice.

From surviving childhood sexual assault and domestic violence to overcoming autoimmune disease, anxiety, and addiction, Tricia transformed her suffering into strength by listening deeply to her body and creating her own healing blueprint. Today, she helps others do the same, offering tools to navigate challenges with clarity and courage.

Her upcoming book, I’m Not Okay and I’m Not Giving Up, [https://www.triciaparido.com/] is a decade’s worth of wisdom for anyone seeking peace and purpose. In this episode, discover how emotional agility can turn even life’s most painful chapters into powerful growth.

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Emotional Agility - How To Transformed Pain into Purpose - Tricia Parido : 166

Ryan Woodruff shares his journey from a rootless childhood to finding purpose as CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, an organization dedicated to helping veterans transition from military to civilian life.

• Moving frequently as a child created a desire for community and led to military enlistment at 17
• Deployed to Iraq twice during Operation Iraqi Freedom, facing combat and losing fellow Marines
• Military culture discouraged discussing mental health issues, leading to suppression and unhealthy coping
• Struggled with alcoholism, isolation, and finding purpose after leaving the service
• Found healing through community, spirituality, and Clear Path's service dog program [https://www.clearpath4vets.com/programs/canine-program]
• Service dogs provide unique support for veterans with PTSD by responding to anxiety signals
• Dogs act as social facilitators, helping veterans connect with the community
• Clear Path offers holistic support, including peer mentoring, career services, and nationally available programs
• Now, as CEO, he focuses on creating stability for his children while expanding Clear Path's [https://www.clearpath4vets.com/]impact

If you're a veteran struggling with transition or know someone who is, reach out to Clear Path for Veterans. [https://www.clearpath4vets.com/programs/career/services] They offer programs nationally and are working to expand their digital presence to reach more veterans and their families in the USA.

Let's enjoy Ryan's story.

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From Combat To Community - Clear Path's Mission To Help Veterans Rebuild Their Lives - Ryan Woodruff : 165

BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY / PORQUE TODOS TENEMOS UNA HISTORIA QUE CONTAR.My
podcast connects and relates through the sharing of regular peoples' stories of
courage, transformation, adventure, love, overcoming life’s challenges and
career changes. It is a platform to give ordinary people’s stories from all over
the world the chance to be shared and preserved. You will listen to stories of
captivating people, both young and elderly, that I, your host Daniela, meet on
my life journey. Communicating wisdom, knowledge and personal experience, these
stories will connect, motivate, inspire and relate to your own. Our stories
become the language of connections. Let's ENJOY, CONNECT AND RELATE. COMPARTE,
CONECTATE Y DISFRUTA. I have shared stories of people from Asia, Europe, North
America and South America. If you would like to share your story on my show
please get in touch with me, because everyone has a story.

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