Growing Up Punjabi in Small-Town Indiana Discovering the Heart of Communication Anchored by Mission and Gratitude Overview: A childhood shaped by immigrant struggles and small-town grit gave Mandeep Sekhon the resilience that defines her character today. What began with the Human Genome Project grew into a career spanning science philanthropy and global communication leadership. Alongside her professional path, she has balanced motherhood, leadership, and lifelong learning with determination and grace. Equity, compassion, and empathy guide her work, values she believes [...]

Roots of Discipline and Drive Building with Purpose Everyday Leadership in Action Resilience, Reflection, and Advice Overview: Gabrielė Keraité shares how her early sense of discipline and admiration for her father  shaped her leadership style.   She highlights the importance of empathy, contextual innovation, and clear  communication when working across cultures.   Her leadership approach is rooted in humility, emotional intelligence, and a commitment  to empowering her team.   Through sports, nature, and mentoring, Gabriele grounds herself while paving the way  for more

Lessons from Career and Personal Growth Host & Toast and Entrepreneurial Success Practices for a Fulfilling Life Mantras and Advice for Success Overview: Sanchita Khare shares her experience of balancing a full-time corporate leadership role while building her brand, Nailorgeous. She talks about the challenges of managing both responsibilities, often sacrificing sleep and personal time. Wellness practices like meditation, workouts, and Pranic Healing helped her stay grounded and focused. A heartfelt message from a customer reminded her of her purpose

Starting the Journey Exploring Conscious Beauty Through DE MOI Industry Insights and Leadership Personal Reflections and Success Mantra Overview: Demee Koch’s childhood experiences and early work experience laid the foundation for work ethics and made her resilient.  Her prosperous journey spans from customer service to achieving her true calling as an activist and an entrepreneur. She realized that despite progress, challenges persist for women in the beauty industry, which fueled her commitment to smart beauty solutions. Demee believes in conscious

Childhood and Career Inspiration Work life, Impact, and Professional  Insights Personal Values and Leadership Hobbies Overview: Launching a company can come with unexpected challenges that may require trial and error to navigate operations and leadership effectively.  The Venned Group's strength lies in making the "intangible" measurable. The organization helps teams develop clarity, emotional intelligence, and leadership from within. Kendra Johnson shifted her definition of success from traditional markers to prioritizing joy, health, and time with loved ones. 1.Could you tell

Starting the Journey Industry Insights and Leadership Mentorship and Success Mantra Professional Advice Overview: Eman Elrifaei’s childhood experiences and education laid the foundation for her resilience and work ethic. Her prosperous journey spans administration, procurement engineering, and earning a doctorate to achieve her true calling. Despite progress, challenges persist for women working in STEM, fueling her commitment to equity. Eman believes in lifelong learning, mentorship, and pushing forward to create systemic change. 1. What was your childhood like, and how

Early Roots Teaching Leadership Values Lincoln’s Story of Compassion Moments of Impact Words to Live By Overview: Sarah Watson openly shared how her childhood, values, and personal experiences shaped her into the person she is today. She finds deep fulfillment in sharing Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. For Sarah, Lincoln grounded in compassion, honesty, integrity, and perseverance, serves as a compass for leadership and purpose.. She emphasizes that a purposeful life is one centered on making a meaningful impact in

Childhood influence Navigating the HR space Being a coach and a leader Overview: Mikela Fenech shares how her childhood impacted how she shows up to her workspaces. Her evolution from diplomacy to HR was more personally driven than a desire to change careers. She speaks on the importance of showing up prepared to every professional setting Mikela’s family plays a huge role in her learning curve and journey of life.  1. Could you tell us a bit about your childhood