12. Avni Shah: Designing a Life Beyond Google

Avni Shah is a Career Breaker.

After spending 18 years at Google working on iconic products like Search, Chrome, Maps, and Google for Education, Avni made the bold decision to take a career break. Initially planning for a short pause, her time away has stretched into nearly three years of reflection, renewal, and self-discovery.

In this episode, Avni shares how stepping away from her career gave her the space to explore what she truly wants in life, reconnect with her values, and dive into new interests like chronic pain research. She opens up about the fears and uncertainty that came with leaving her identity as a leader at Google, and how tools like the Design Your Life framework helped her focus on health, joy, and connection during her break.

Avni offers practical advice for anyone considering a career break, including the importance of trusting your future self, experimenting with new paths, and pausing regularly to redefine personal success.

Tune in to hear Avni’s inspiring journey of growth and transformation.

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