The Ginni Show

Have you ever found yourself snapping at someone for no real reason? Something small just agitates you and you overreact. Someone cuts you off in traffic. Or jumps the line in the grocery store.Under normal circumstances, you’d just let it go.But lately, these incidents are lighting a fire inside, taking you from 0-10 in 0.03 seconds.Deep down, you know the problem isn’t the person cutting you off on the road or at the store. The problem is that your chronic state of overwhelm is taking over your life.But it doesn’t have to stay that way.Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes self-care expert Erica Diamond. As a Certified Life and Career Coach and Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, she helps women transform their lives of overwhelm by incorporating calming lifestyle habits to create balance and harmony.  You’ll hear how Erica’s entrepreneurial success led her on the path to burnout, and how she turned it around starting with small, practical wins. You’ll learn how we’re culturally indoctrinated to accept to chronic stress, and how you can use mindfulness to unlearn behaviors and reverse the cycle. You’ll also learn a few simple exercises that will help you find calm right now, and whenever you need it in the moment. What You’ll Learn:The physical symptoms of burnout (0:53)The biggest mistake women make when it comes to overwhelm (4:15)Unlearning behaviors and focusing on small wins (5:24)How we’re shamed into self-care (9:17) Finding balance between what enriches us and what feels challenging (11:17)Connect with Erica Diamond:Website: https://ericadiamond.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ericadiamond/?hl=enConnect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Imagine if your childhood was spent moving around every couple of years. Every friendship you cherished had an expiration date, and you never knew where you’d be going next. That kind of rootlessness can manifest in different ways. You could become someone who has trouble connecting with people. You could live your life with an insatiable curiosity, never allowing yourself to call a place “home”.Or, you could become Tiffany Knighten. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Tiffany Knighten, Founder of the PR company Brand Curators and the host of the podcast Main Character Energy. As a child, she grew up going back and forth from coast to coast. These experiences taught her how to fit in everywhere but do it in a way that always felt authentic to herself, which helped to build her signature brand of confidence.You’ll hear about her unique upbringing and how that has shaped the dynamic person she is today. You’ll learn how she gained that rare kind of self-confidence that has propelled her in life and in her entrepreneurial career. She also shares tips on being a better boss when you’ve only experienced the bad ones, and how mentorship helps her pay it forward.What You’ll Learn:Her secret to connecting with people as a transplant (1:39)How she schedules in creative time (6:23)The biggest entrepreneurial lie she’s ever been told (10:10)How negative corporate feedback fueled her entrepreneurial future (18:03)Going from bad bosses to mentorship (22:43)Connect with Tiffany Knighten:Website: https://www.tiffknighten.com/Brand Curators: https://www.brandcurators.co/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/main-character-energy-with-tiff-knighten/id1670216292Insta: http://instagram.com/tiff_or_dieLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/tiffanyknightenConnect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Isn’t it interesting how we can look back on our life and pinpoint certain times or events that shaped the person we are today, or seismically altered our life as we knew it up until that point? For all the moments we experience in life, it’s these ones that stand out the most.Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Pinky Ghadiali. Pinky is an award-winning transformational leadership coach and the founder of Netwomen, a hub that connects women entrepreneurs, leaders, and c-suite executives looking for community, support, and guidance.In this episode, you’ll hear Pinky and Ginni discuss transformation. What drives the decisions we make in life and how do these decisions shape and reshape us? For context, Pinky shares some pivotal stories from her own life that were turning points or important moments of realization, and that altered who she was in some way.What You’ll Learn:About Pinky’s harrowing experience on her first day of “big school” at 7 years old (3:05)About the part of Pinky’s story that Ginni especially relates to (11:08)Why Pink decided to move to Edinburgh after her divorce (17:08)How Pinky would describe herself (20:01)How Pinky created her own community as an Indian woman living in the UK (28:06)Connect with Pinky Ghadiali:LinkedInInstagramMindset by PinkyNetwomenConnect with Ginni: LinkedInInstagramWebsite

If you know anything about Ginni Saraswati, you know she loves her Harry Potter. The unusual special talents, the mythical creatures, the weaving in and out of an unseen world..it’s hard not to fall under the Hogwarts spell.For one young creative, that big screen magic would one day lead her on the path to Hollywood. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Paula Andrea Placido. Paula is an actor, a painter, and an equally huge fan of those curiously captivating magicians from Hogwarts. With roles in binge-worthy series like Apples Never Fall, Shameless, Hacks, and The L Word: Generation Q, Paula’s star is rapidly on the rise. You’ll hear how Paula infuses her roles with authenticity based on her own life experiences as a first-generation American and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She shares the shows that have had an impact on her life, and how she keeps her cool when working with high-caliber Hollywood stars. You’ll also hear how she stays grounded, and who she thinks is going to take home the NBA Championship title this year. What You’ll Learn:The inspiration behind her acting career (1:30)How The L Word has influenced her life and her work (6:49)Her family heritage and how the blend of cultures shows up in her life (10:02)The on-screen character who’s most like her in real life (13:53)Her biggest life lesson from Hollywood (17:43)Connect with Paula Placido:EPK link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRimQxBCJHITBHoBN5VSAPBzNunaziQq/view?usp=sharingBreakdown resume & reels: https://resumes.breakdownexpress.com/592920-5043718-35295IMDb resume: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm4960648/Connect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

There are a million reasons to travel: seeing new places, eating new foods, exploring unique landscapes and architecture, just to name a few. But often, the richest gifts we receive from visiting new places are the people we encounter on these journeys of discovery. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes David Meltzer. He’s a captivating Speaker, Author, Sports Executive, Investor, and Entrepreneur. His success, charisma, and wealth of knowledge were the inspiration behind Tom Cruise’s character in the movie Jerry Maguire. In this episode, you’ll hear how David incorporates so many travel opportunities into his active lifestyle, and why he loves to bring his family along for the ride. He shares the lessons travel has taught him and how those lessons helped inspire his mission in life. You’ll also hear the highly effective method he uses to foster connections with people from all walks of life and different parts of the world. What You’ll Learn:A unique destination that feels like the set of Star Wars (2:20)Why David doesn’t believe in “work” (4:47)His biggest takeaway from traveling around the world (6:55)Meltzer’s life mission to promote happiness (10:24)How he gets people to open up and create connection (12:17)Connect with David Meltzer:Website: https://dmeltzer.com/Email: david@dmeltzer.comX: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2YouTube: @DavidMeltzerConnect with Ginni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswatiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enWebsite: www.ginnimedia.com

Getting unexpectedly let go at work. Struggling through a painful divorce. Losing a loved one. Reluctantly riding a roller coaster of bad luck.These are some of the most common setbacks that life sometimes dishes out… whether we want them or not. But, while it doesn’t always feel like it in the moment, these setbacks can have a brighter side. Setbacks can build resilience, strengthen our character, and become springboards for changes that redirect our lives. Often in profound ways.  Today, Ginni welcomes Amy Shoenthal. Not only is Amy a part of Ginni’s vibrant neighborhood community in New York (#sunnysideup), but she’s also an established author and a marketing pro. Her latest book, The Setback Cycle, shares real-life stories of people, including herself, who turned challenging obstacles into life-changing opportunities. You’ll learn why setbacks are such a common experience shared by people from all walks of life, and how we tend to view them when we’re in the thick of it. You’ll hear stories of big setbacks and the bravery they birthed that led to profoundly positive life changes. You’ll also score a few hot tips for your next trip to Ginni and Amy’s New York neighborhood.What You’ll Learn:Identifying the roots of your expectations when times are tough (4:10)Why setbacks are such a common shared experience (11:47)Turning your biggest setback into your greatest opportunity (14:36)The catalyst for Amy’s children's book (18:48)Why  it’s important to celebrate your local unsung heroes (21:41)Resources:Pre-Order The Setback Cycle: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/the-setback-cycleBook: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele Book: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia CameronBook: A Magical Day in Sunnyside Written by Amy Shoenthal and Illustrated by Kate DurkinBook: Angelina Ballerina by Katherine HolabirdArtist Kate Durkin: http://www.katedurkinart.com/Connect with Amy Shoenthal:Website: https://www.amyshoenthal.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amysho/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/AmyShoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoenthal/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyshoenthal/Connect with Ginni:Website: www.ginnimedia.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnimediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati