
Burnout, Worth & Letting Go: Sonya Martinez on the Cost of Overachieving as a Woman of Color
In this episode, Neelam sits down with Sonya Martinez Ortiz, a Chicana therapist, consultant, and founder of Rooted Soul. They explore the intersection of individual healing and systemic change, discu...
19 Aug 20251h 7min

Say it Like you Mean it: Dr. Tamara Stevenson on the Future of DEI
In this episode, Neelam welcomes Dr. Tamara Stevenson, a distinguished higher education leader and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Stevenson shares her journey as the first African-...
12 Aug 20251h 4min

Listening Inward: Heather MacDonald on Inner Wisdom & Choosing Yourself.
In this episode,Neelam welcomes Heather MacDonald, founder of Contemplating Life Choices, a coaching and leadership development practice aimed at supporting diverse women and mothers dealing with burn...
5 Aug 202549min

The Future of BIPOC Banking with Zachary Smith
In this episode, Neelam engages in a thought provoking conversation with financial expert Zachary Smith about the concept of financial healing and reimagining money as a tool for liberation. Zachary, ...
29 Jul 202543min

Children, Gender & Queerness with Dr. Kathryn Stockton
In this episode, Neelam welcomes Dr. Kathryn Bond Stockton, a distinguished professor and expert in queer theory, to explore the complexities of gender queerness and identity through the perspectives ...
15 Jul 20251h 4min

Same House, Different Children: Sibling Reflections on Inner Child Healing with Dhiraj Chand
In this heartfelt episode, Neelam welcomes her brother, Dhiraj Chand, for a unique sibling check-in that doubles as a love letter to their inner children. Dhiraj, a Deputy Chief Philanthropy Officer a...
8 Jul 202551min

Racial Battle Fatigue and the Cost of Racism with Dr. William Smith
In this episode, Neelam welcomes Dr. William A. Smith, a distinguished professor at the University of Utah and a leading voice on the psychological impacts of racism. They explore the concept of racia...
24 Jun 20251h 2min





















