The Unapologetic Woman Payal Beri | Soulfire Productions

What is your purpose? Are you in alignment with the purpose that you came into your work with? Empathy has always been a core pillar of The Unapologetic Woman, but it’s time to expand the lens of empathy even further and look at how we can see empathy as a strength, how it impacts our community, how it impacts our consciousness, and so much more.

In this episode, Payal shares why we need to empower empathy and see empathy as a cornerstone and the lens that we, as generational leaders, need to lead through. She’s also revealing new expansions to her business, why empathy is a key theme in how her journey is shifting, and what it will look like moving forward. 

Tune in and listen to how empathy brings more happiness, joy, and innovation and helps develop a much kinder society. 


Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
Empowering empathyWhy we need to be held responsible as leadersHow my business is expanding into new realmsHow empathy impacts your bottom lineWhat future episodes will look like Finding alignment with your valuesThe importance of empathetic perspectives
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You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker, and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant, having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools, and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a master’s in clinical psychology and is completing her PhD in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

This is a very special episode as Payal invites her closest friends and support group, Trusha, Sonal, Caroline, and Simran on the show. These women found one another and formed a highly supportive, vulnerable, and accountable group through a 21-day meditation program. 14-months later, these women are still showing up for one another without having met in person once. 

In today’s episode, Payal and her friends discuss the importance of getting vulnerable with a supportive group of women. They discuss why creating a judgment-free zone is crucial and how it creates room for growth and evolution. This is a great episode that affirms the power and magic of community. Tune in and listen to how these women support one another, lift each other up, and how they hold one another accountable. 

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
How our group of 5 supportive women came togetherWhy our group is going strong 14 months laterHow our group changed the way we interact with everyone else in our livesValidating the fact that our lives are constantly shiftingFinding your judgment-free community and getting vulnerableHonoring that life is hard and knowing it’s okayFinding strength within our group
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Unapologetic Woman with Payal Beri on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

Jasmine Escalera is the go-to confidence coach and a dear friend of Payal’s. Finding confidence isn’t as easy as it sounds but it’s something that we could all benefit from. Today, Jasmine joins the show to share her journey from where she was before becoming a confidence coach, how she navigated external opposing perspectives, and how she ultimately found alignment in her journey. She shares her opinions on imposter syndrome in women and why external environments such as toxic workspaces, microaggressions, and biases can breed imposter syndrome and other mindset blocks. Jasmine speaks to the importance of community and doing the inner work, especially in her position as an entrepreneur and confidence coach who supports others in an intimate journey. Tune in as Payal and Jasmine have a heartfelt conversation all about finding validation within yourself, creating a lane of your own, and the importance of deeply connecting with what is in alignment with you.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
Jasmine’s journey before becoming a confidence coachNavigating two very different and opposing perspectives Jasmine’s opinion on imposter syndrome in womenThe challenges of not being in alignmentHow Jasmine made the commitment to help other people find confidenceThe stories that connect deeply with Jasmine and affirm her alignmentHow Jasmine knew that confidence coaching was her laneHow Jasmine’s own inner work helps her coaching clientsCreating community as an entrepreneur
Connect with Jasmine Escalera:
https://www.instagram.com/jasmineescaleracoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/ 
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Unapologetic Woman with Payal Beri on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

Payal is joined by Molly Ho, a digital product and course coach helping online business owners create time, money, and location, freedom in their lives. Molly’s story is a relatable one as she remains completely vulnerable and open to the trials and errors of being an entrepreneur. Payal asks Molly about her journey and why she decided to take a chance, despite fears and worries surrounding stability, to open her own business. Molly shares how she managed to navigate the overwhelming anxiety of being an entrepreneur, how she sells to clients with utmost integrity, and why as an introvert she’s so open about her journey, especially as it pertains to mental health, on social media. From managing your energy to finding complete alignment, this conversation with Molly is an eye-opening and raw look in embracing the uncertainties of entrepreneurship.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
Why Molly decided to let her job go and step into the world of digital products and servicesNavigating the anxiousness of being an entrepreneurWhy it’s ok to pull back (and why Molly pulled away from her membership)Molly’s openness about her mental health journeyManaging your energy on social mediaReevaluating your values and finding alignmentPivoting with confidence and ease
Connect with Molly Ho:
https://mollyhostudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollyhostudio/ 
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Unapologetic Woman with Payal Beri on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

In today’s episode, Payal is joined by the incredible Whitney Shook. Whitney is a nutritional therapy practitioner. She runs an online practice that supports women in reversing autoimmune diseases through diet and lifestyle changes. Whitney shares her own experience of being diagnosed with a chronic illness. She shares why building community is the most important part of her journey as it allowed her to be seen and heard. Whitney also imparts her incredible insight into the difficulties of balancing a high-level stress job while navigating chronic health issues. Payal and Whitney discuss the impact of the work that Whitney does with her clients such as changing their mindset to help them stay centered throughout their journey. Join Payal and Whitney for this important episode that reinforces the value of community, honoring your journey and shifting your mindset.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
Whitney’s own experience with her diagnosisHow Whitney built a community for herself that allowed her to be seen and heardBalancing a high-level stress job with chronic health issuesSetting boundaries in social settings and taking space for reevaluationHow Whitney pulled herself out of depression and lonelinessHow Whitney walks her clients through the mindset changesThe rewarding work that Whitney doesHow Withney gets her clients meditation Staying centered with yourself throughout your journey
Connect with Whitney Shook:
https://www.instagram.com/rooted.in.healing/https://rootedinhealing.net/ 
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Unapologetic Woman with Payal Beri on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.

Today, Payal is joined by a very familiar and public figure, Aparna Shewakramani. You might know her from season 1 of Netflix’s wildly popular show, Indian Matchmaking. But today, you’re going to know her as an unapologetic woman who doesn’t waver in the face of public scrutiny and judgment. Aparna shares her strength through stories from her childhood, what motivated and drew her into the social justice space, and how she stays true to herself despite what anyone else says. Aparna also talks about her book, “She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down”, and what women can gain from reading it. This episode is a treat as Aparna is an honest embodiment of an Unapologetic Woman. Tune in and get ready to be inspired.

Today on The Unapologetic Woman:
How gender roles can be harmful to both women and menHow Aparna’s voice was amplified by the media after a hurtful portrayal on NetflixWhat drew Aparna to the social justice spaceHow Aparna built and developed her resilience with positivityAdvice for women who are finding their strength and their voiceThe purpose of Aparna’s book, “She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down”How Aparna is feeling about season 2 of Indian Matchmaking The vision and plan that Aparna has for the futureAparna’s advice for staying true to yourself and separating your true self from someone else’s thoughtsHow the pandemic affected Aparna’s life
Connect with Aparna Shewakramani:
https://www.instagram.com/aparnashewakramani Aparna’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Shes-Unlikeable-Other-Bring-Women/dp/1641606665 
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Unapologetic Woman with Payal Beri on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.

You can connect with Payal on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Payal is a human behavior expert, speaker and women entrepreneurs leadership coach who empowers leaders to create a company team culture they are proud of just as much as the mission and impact their business is making in the world. She has 10+ years as a former clinical therapist and as a global leadership development consultant , having worked with fortune 500 companies, to now ensuring no woman entrepreneur feels alone in her journey as a leader and equipped with strategies, tools and the mindset to empower a high performing team and happy team.

Payal holds a masters in clinical psychology and is completing her Phd in Business Psychology (2021), researching how to lead with empathy and psychological safety (trust) to create transparency and dual accountability in the workplace. She has created her proprietary framework that she uses with her clients, compassion for self, empathy for others and accountability for both.