What do you do when your childhood dream knocks at your grown-up door? Imagine walking away from your high-powered corporate job to step fully into an almost buried dream—representing Team USA in the Olympics as a breakdancer. This is your front-row seat to the mental, physical, and emotional transformation that comes with choosing the path less traveled—and what it looks like to pursue joy with intention. What You’ll Learn: 04:52 The moment Sunny Choi decided to quit her job and go all-in on th...
Jul 02, 2025•40 min
Are you the person who’s constantly checking your phone…and it’s driving everyone in your life crazy? Your attention is a valuable commodity, and everyone wants a piece of it. That’s why distractions are everywhere. But the real problem isn't your phone, social media, or the flashing electronic billboards all vying for your attention. Distractibility comes from something much deeper. This conversation sheds light on the little-known truth about why we really get distracted and provides a proven ...
Jun 25, 2025•34 min
Is your body trying to tell you something your mind refuses to hear? We all carry burdens. Whether it's physical, emotional, or generational, the body keeps score of every unprocessed trauma. This conversation will show you why releasing control might be the most powerful thing you can do. Sometimes our greatest struggles can be pathways to our most profound purpose. What You’ll Learn: 00:00 Intro 2:20 How a tragedy inspired a much-needed community space 6:35 Cultural taboos about therapy 17:27 ...
Jun 18, 2025
In this episode, Jay Stuart Wakefield shares his unique journey from zoology to archaeology, detailing his fascinating discoveries in the field of ancient artifacts, particularly from the Bronze Age. He discusses the significance of his findings, including the interpretation of ancient languages and the impact of disinformation on historical narratives. Wakefield also explores the importance of copper trade in ancient civilizations and challenges conventional views on historical events, such as ...
Jan 22, 2025•37 min
“The happiest time of the year?” Whoever said that obviously hasn’t met your [insert family member name here]. Whether it’s fiery political debates at the dinner table, tricky relationship dynamics with your in-laws, or unsuccessfully trying to hide the booze from chatty Uncle Bob, the holidays can be filled with more drama than an episode of Real Housewives . So before you walk through that door this year, this timely episode is here to offer you some much-needed emotional reinforcement. Today,...
Dec 24, 2024•5 min
In the epic battle of human versus machine, most of the time, the machine is going to kick us to the curb. But when it comes to managing our emotional health, humans will win the battle every time. In a world where something or someone is constantly grasping for our attention, how do we create, and stick to, the boundaries we need to be happy humans? Today Ginni explains why stating clear boundaries is the best way to master your downtime over the holidays. Only by communicating your open and sh...
Dec 11, 2024•7 min
THANKS-GIVING . It’s an American holiday full of family get-togethers, lots of second helpings at the dinner table, naps, and of course, deep discounts at all of your favorite stores. But its importance as a day of giving thanks ought to be universal. Because gratitude is magical. You’ll hear about the importance of gratitude in our everyday lives, and what studies have shown us about its powerful long-term effects. You’ll learn the three types of gratitude, how to instantly boost serotonin leve...
Nov 28, 2024•4 min
Ever tried to manifest a Ferrari or a shiny new pair of Manolo Blahnik’s? (Talkin’ to you, Carrie Bradshaw…) Well, if it didn’t work… there’s a reason for that. Manifestation isn’t some magical wishlist that we can (or should) fill up with all of our wants and desires- no matter how good those shoes looked when you tried them on. It’s a process of expansion that takes work. The reward of manifestation is about more than just a successful outcome. It’s about the shiny nuggets of wisdom that come ...
Nov 20, 2024•27 min
It’s a special occasion, so today, we’re shaking things up! To celebrate another rotation around the sun, you’ll hear 39 lessons from 39 years. It’s chock full of wisdom, humor, and reminders to put yourself first. You’ll learn the importance of focusing on what matters, how to live life with love, and the art of practicing compassion. PS- Do your future self a favor…print this one out and keep it in your wallet. You never know when you might need a little friendly reminder that it’s gonna be ok...
Nov 06, 2024•7 min
Do you ever wonder if you’re the right person for your job? Do you wonder if your idea is good enough to build a sturdy, successful business? When it comes to entrepreneurship, doubt and imposter syndrome don’t discriminate. In fact, they’re just natural parts of the process. In this episode, Kim Gamez, founder of Soberish shares her story. When a great business idea came calling, for her, “...it wasn't a fear of failing, it was a fear of missing out.” Rather than focusing on whether or not she ...
Oct 23, 2024•25 min
Hitting rock bottom. Struggling with self-image. Battling against emotional triggers. These are some of the challenges Kenny Santucci faced head-on as he metamorphosized from an insecure teenager into a successful trainer and gym owner. Still, conquering the accountability and self-discipline that rescued him from the darkest places wasn't a straightforward path. It was a bumpy road, full of traumatic experiences— like being body-shamed by a teacher in his teen years and contemplating ending it ...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min
Sometimes, the biggest life lessons arise from the darkest of places. Imagine being wrongfully accused of a crime in a faraway land. You’re taken against your will, imprisoned, and subjected to days of solitary confinement that you can’t even count because you don’t know if it’s day or night. It would be understandable if anyone came out of a situation like this emotionally scarred, harboring a negative worldview. But the will to survive depends on hope. Every ounce of willpower and resilience b...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min
If you want to live a life of pure excitement, perhaps there’s no more fitting place than LA. And if you’re brave enough to venture into a career in acting, then there’s no better place to be than Hollywood. But the path to fame isn’t for the faint of heart. You need grit, determination, and a thirst for adventure. And this girl really has it all. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Adia Smith-Eriksson. She’s a talented actress known for her role as Ranger West in the Netflix movie, Atlas . You’ll h...
Sep 11, 2024•22 min
Do you often feel completely wiped out after a pretty average day at work? Do you experience brain fog? Are you feeling emotionally charged but you can’t really put your finger on why? This laundry list of symptoms sounds like a prescription drug commercial. But the real culprit could be your gut. And the fix could be as simple as changing what you’re putting in there. Modern science is exploring the connection between the gut and our mental and physical health. And the results are proving that ...
Aug 28, 2024•23 min
When building a business, every entrepreneur considers the value of what they’re introducing to the market. But some people go deeper than value. Some people instinctively know what it will take to get all the way to the top. First, you have to consider the pain point of your audience. And then, you have to do something radical to ensure that what you’re offering is the best solution to that problem. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes John Lee Dumas, more commonly known as JLD. He is the energetic ...
Aug 14, 2024•17 min
Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocence, freedom, and the sturdy security of family. But that’s not the hand everyone gets dealt in life. Sometimes, things are more complicated, and children have to grow up fast. Having a parent who experiences mental health issues is no easy feat in life. But today’s guest channeled those feelings and experiences into much-needed advocacy work and a fitness empire, to boot. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes New York Times best-selling author and the Co-fo...
Jul 31, 2024•30 min
To work in media, you’ve got to have a few things going for you. Confidence, connections, and creativity are fundamental. Rarely does a person have all three. And it’s even rarer to find someone who has the specific brand of raw, unfiltered confidence and multi-faceted creative energy that today’s guest exhibits… in spades. Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Cindy Mich, a real-life creative Wonder Woman. She’s a Mom, a writer, an Award Winning Journalist and Media Personality, the Founder, of the A...
Jul 17, 2024•28 min
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 ...
Jul 03, 2024•16 min
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 ...
Jun 19, 2024•30 min
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...
Jun 05, 2024•31 min
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 bi...
May 22, 2024•25 min
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...
May 08, 2024•18 min
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, Ginn...
Apr 24, 2024•25 min
In this episode of The Ginni Show, I talk with designer Rasheeda Gray about her personal journey to finding a career with purpose. Today, she’s going strong as the Founder and Lead Designer of Gray Space Interiors . But, it took her 25 years to realize that this was what she wanted to spend the rest of her life doing. Today, you’ll hear what took her so long to figure it out. She shares her ultra-relatable desire to please others before taking a chance on her own dreams, and what it feels like t...
Jul 25, 2022•20 min
This week's guest is Interior Designer Rasheeda Gray. I first met Rasheeda over a year ago when I interviewed her for a project with Architectural Digest. Something about her “always on” business persona stuck with me. It’s clear that her work is very much a part of who she is. So, wasting no time, I started by asking her what she thought about the concept of professional and personal duality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 21, 2022•3 min
So often, we long for an escape. We find ourselves in a place that we always aspired to be, yet, we feel as if something is missing. If we are lucky, we may find ourselves in a different location and be overwhelmed by a realization or inspiration that might lead to a fundamental change in our mindset or our lives. But regardless of where you go to search for the solution, you will always find it in one location - within yourself. We just need to believe in our capabilities, reflect on our past a...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min
Former Legal Professional and CMO turned Badass Entrepreneur, Karen Gamba takes us on an adventure of how she left her corporate job in law after a life changing experience in Iceland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2022•3 min
Adversity comes in many shapes and sizes. It’s something we all experience and deal with differently. Some face it head-on, others do so more tentatively. Whatever it is, and however you handle it, there’s always a lesson in the things we go through. Sometimes the lesson is easy to understand and other times it takes some serious soul searching. But once we figure it out, it makes everything we went through worth it. Alex Molden, former NFL player turned leadership and personal development coach...
Jul 11, 2022•25 min
Ex NFL Footballer Alex Molden discusses playing professional football, showing up with intention and the transformational journey post-football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2022•3 min
On this episode of The Ginni Show, I speak with Mitra Manesh, a gifted thought-leader, storyteller, and Mindfulness Educator. She’s a teacher, coach, trainer, podcast host, and consultant who helps people approach living and working from a place of mindfulness. Mitra’s life is a story about resilience and finding beauty in chaos. She was a young adult in her home country of Iran when, in 1980, she was forced to flee when the government collapsed. Her nature proved itself at that moment as she ca...
Jun 27, 2022•19 min
