Stay ConnectedWelcome to The Ginni Show, hosted by award winning journalist, Ginni Saraswati. On this podcast, you’ll find an original line up of daily episodes featuring real inspiring and hilarious stories from Ginni herself and guests from all around the world. Each story, however unique is connected with aligning you to a happier, healthier and abundant life.
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Have you ever taken a leap of faith into the unknown? It’s kind of like standing at the edge of a cliff, imagining all the possibility that awaits you on the other side. Then, you close your eyes—and jump. Moving countries in your adult life can feel a bit like that, too, especially when you’re in pursuit of a dream. You leave behind the environments and cultures that are familiar and comfortable to you, communities you can count on, and you also leave behind some memories and those you’ve grown up with. Of course, you’ll carry bits and pieces of all that with you in your heart no matter where you go, but your new experiences will still totally transform you. My next guest is Aalok Rathod, a fellow podcaster and immigrant to New York City. Aalok is a filmmaker and creative at heart. After living in Mumbai for 20 years, he decided to take that leap of faith in pursuit of his dream, landing him right in the heart of the Big Apple. Throughout our conversation, Aalok unpacks his journey about how he remains grateful, what it’s like living in a new and huge city, and how he navigates the intertwining of his culture with the culture of the Big Apple. Tune in to hear more about Aalok’s personal and professional journey, and how he constantly shifts his perspective to focus on gratitude. Aalok’s Definition of Happiness: “For me, happiness is doing something that you love doing, but at the same time, it impacts other people positively.”Some Questions I Ask: - What’s your morning routine? (10:35) - How do you manage the challenges of having loved ones be so far away? (14:33) - Who are the greatest influences in your life? (18:39)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How Aalok developed his perspective on gratitude. (3:24) - How Aalok spiritually anchors himself each day. (10:54) - How to make friends in a new place. (15:00) - What happiness means to Aalok. (24:20)Connect with Aalok Rathod: LinkedInFacebookInstagramThe Afflatus Podcast
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As a child, what did you dream about becoming? How does your current reality compare to that childhood dream? More often than not, the dreams we conjure up as children don’t line up with where we go as adults—but sometimes it’s right where we need to be, and it’s what’s best for us and our families. My next guest is Chris Green, host of the Gravity Beard Podcast. Throughout his childhood and into young adulthood, he always said he would never go into a career that had a commission-based salary. Today, that’s exactly where he is. As a child, what he didn’t understand is the level of freedom this would provide him, and the happiness and joy that he would derive from that. Throughout our conversation, Chris shares about his routines that help him find balance in his life, juggling the responsibilities that constantly pull him in different directions, and the mentality that helps push him forward when things go south. He also shares about the meaning of happiness and joy, and what it takes to achieve both on a regular basis. Tune in to hear more about Chris’s story of how he finds the nuggets of happiness and joy in his life.Chris’s Happiness Hack:“If I can look at the way that God has blessed me, which is abundantly over time, and look at the evidence of that, that’s my definition of joy. I will ignore my circumstances in a moment, and I will take a broader assessment of what’s really going on in the real situation that I’m in.”Some Questions I Ask: - What did you want to be when you grew up? (4:16) - How do you keep yourself going when things aren’t going your way? (14:03) - Who are the most influential people in your life? (14:39) - What’s your definition of happiness? (18:22) - What’s your advice to anyone struggling to find their version of happiness? (23:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How Chris starts every day. (7:24) - How Chris experiences freedom in his career. (10:03) - Why Chris loves being a one-person company. (13:26) - The differences between happiness and joy. (18:29) - Chris’s strategies to achieve happiness. (23:26)
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When was the last time you felt truly connected to yourself and to others around you? Connection is one of the most valuable aspects of life, and this value often presents itself in intangible forms. Having healthy relationships with yourself and others ultimately manifests into a sense of calmness, happiness, and belonging.Yet, in our hectic day-to-day lives, it’s easy to lose those connections and forget about ourselves along the way. This is one reason why connection is so crucial: it helps trigger a process of self-awareness, pushes us to invest in self-love and a love for others. In this episode, I talk with Chris Winfield, who also calls himself The Super Connector. He connects with people from all fields of life, and it gives them the ability to have a platform to share his own messages with the world. I had the privilege of meeting Chris when I first moved to New York City, and I’ve witnessed him creating a life filled with happiness and connection. This week, he shares with us his key to gaining an unfair advantage in all facets of life: truly connecting with others and building relationships with them. Tune in to learn about Chris’ story of how he transformed his life, and how you can transform yours through focusing on connection. Happy 2020, my friends!Chris’ Happiness Hack:“I started doing something where I would meet with one person every single day. And I just said to myself, “Just be open, honest, and vulnerable with these people.” Some Questions I Ask: - How do you cultivate complete surrender when starting something new? (8:51) - What is your definition of happiness? (10:24) - Do you have a morning routine? (11:02) - What is your secret power? (17:59)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How the worst day of Chris’s life became the best day. (1:09) - How Chris’s company going under resulted in a major turning point in his life. (5:10) - Who the 5 people are that Chris spends the most time with. (14:52)Connect with Chris Winfield: Website
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Whose life are you living? Are you living the life you want to live or the one that someone else is telling you to? Leaving the corporate world to venture onto your own journey can be really intimidating. Even with the best intentions, we don’t really know where the road we’re on is headed. This week’s guest, Wendy Schultz, knows this truth well. In this episode, Wendy and I talk about her experience working in corporate America and missing out on some of the most important parts of her life. After an experience that pushed her to make the decision to leave the corporate world, Wendy started down the path of entrepreneurship—which eventually led to a life designed by herself, which is a life full of happiness and freedom. Tune In to learn about how freedom can lead to a life of happiness. Wendy’s Happiness Hack: “I really find happiness in being around the people I love, creating memories, and having the freedom to do so.” Some Questions I Ask: - When you worked in corporate America, how did you feel when you woke up to when you came home each day? (0:53) - How did you create a lucrative business for yourself? (6:10) - What have you learned from poor customer service experience? (9:58) - What is your definition of happiness? (16:14) - What is the best advice someone’s ever given you? (20:04)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - What the catalyst was that pushed Wendy to start her own business. (2:44) - How Wendy starts her morning to set herself up for the day. (14:40) - What brings Wendy joy. (16:22) - How Wendy overcame the fear of missing out. (17:30) - How Wendy uses her history to help her move toward the future. (20:13)Connect with Wendy: Permanent Vacation FacebookSimple Life Rentals
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Can you imagine a life where you never feel the need to take a vacation to escape it? Everyone gets exhausted once in a while and needs to take a period of rest—but that should not be what you experience every single day. Yet, that is the norm for so many people. If you’re personally struggling to find ways to structure your day or fine rejuvenating time for yourself, this is a conversation for you. In this episode, Chris Bello jumps on the other side of the microphone. Chris is a realtor and the host of The Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast. If there’s anyone who understands the importance of discipline and the power of mindset as an entrepreneur, it’s Chris. Together, we talk about how Chris stumbled through life for a while before entering into real estate. He shares insights into how he eventually designed his life to create space for pursuing his passions, keeping up with his responsibilities, and also taking him for himself. We only have one life to live, so let’s start living it. Tune in to take your next step on the path to becoming even a little bit happier on this earth.Chris Bello’s Happiness Hack: “I think happiness is doing what makes you feel good—within reason, of course. You know, do things that make you feel good and don’t hurt others.”Some Questions I Ask: - How did you get to where you are today? (2:19) - How do you start your day? (2:54) - What did you do before you worked in real estate? (7:23) - Talk to me about one of the most difficult lessons you’ve had to learn, but you’re all the better for learning it. (10:34) - How do you maintain a positive mind frame when you’re given feedback that’s confronting and also not aligned with who you perceive yourself to be? (17:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - What the S-A-V-E-R-S routine looks like. (4:16) - What strategies Chris utilizes that keeps him on track every single day. (6:04) - How Chris stays motivated. (9:33) - How Chris filters out fear to maintain an abundance mindset. (16:00)Connect with Chris Bello: WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInEntrepreneur Motivation PodcastResources: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod
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What does self-love look like for you? This is a notion I’ve been exploring this year. If you think about it, it almost sounds self-indulgent. But, the truth is, it’s the core of happiness. How you talk to yourself, the boundaries you draw, how you spend your time, energy, and money all affect your view of yourself. It’s about knowing when to say no, and looking after your needs before tending to others. This is the most important type of love you’ll ever experience in your life. In this episode, I talk with Betty Jean Bell, who has embarked on a 20-year long self-healing journey to overcome depression, loss of purpose, weight gain, and so much more. In other words, she’s no stranger to self-love or badassery. Throughout our conversation, we cover the importance of self-love, what it looks like, and what rituals work for Betty Jean. Tune in to learn how to be just a little bit kinder to yourself and embark on your own journey of self-healing. Betty Jean’s Happiness Hack: “Making ourselves a priority isn't a narcissistic behavior. It's not a thing where if you make time for yourself, you're taking time away from other things that are more deserving of your time and yourself.”Some Questions I Ask: - How did you get to where you are today? (2:46) - Why do humans attach to food to cope? (10:45) - Who are the five greatest influences in your life? (22:48) - What does “play” look like in your life? (30:17)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How Betty Jean’s struggle with body image started. (2:55) - Betty Jean’s unique mindset-focused morning ritual. (15:41) - What Betty Jean learned about drawing healthy boundaries. (27:38) - The key to healing and making lasting change. (33:25)Connect with Betty Jean: Being Badass WebsiteInstagram
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Do you feel like you just don’t have enough time in the day to do what you really want to do? Do you ever feel like you’re just going with the flow, and the purpose of every move you make is just to please others? When we do this consistently, it becomes subconscious behavior. It forms a habit—one that is particularly difficult to break. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Wayne Pernell about the importance of communication between humans—and why it seems to be so difficult to do at times. We also discuss major turning points in his life that led him to where he is today. Dr. P also gives me some on-the-spot laser coaching tips about how the words that I specifically use to talk about myself can impact my growth. Tune in to learn more about how to inspire growth within yourself through a change of language and casting a vision. Dr. P’s Happiness Hack: “It’s really a matter of, ‘What can I do? What do I get to do? How much better am I today than I was yesterday?’ It’s incremental. I always awaken with a smile. I mean, you start there. Happiness is there. It’s created—you’ve created it.”Some Questions I Ask: - How did you go from clinical psychology to breakthrough coaching? (2:57) - What blocks humans from being able to articulate their vision? (8:58) - What core skills do leaders need to be effective and create positive workplace environments? (11:12) - What are the things you do to start your day? (13:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How the curse of knowledge impacts communication. (9:42) - The strongest negotiation technique from a money giant. (12:06) - How ordering a pizza led to making major changes in my life. (21:22) - How to change your language to choose your power. (25:48)Connect with Dr. P: WebsiteFacebookInstagramResources: Relationship Recharge
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What does “figuring out” mean to you?We sometimes take ourselves so seriously in our search to figure out what our needs are and what our purpose in life is, that we often get stuck, not knowing where to go forward. Humans are the only species that roam the Earth with the power of choice, and that could be both a blessing and a curse.In today’s episode, I talk with Heather Parady about the power of taking action and choosing to get out and explore the world and play and connect with your inner child. She definitely knows a thing or two about this topic since she is a breathing example of a homeschooled girl that turned from an introvert with no friends, into an extrovert entrepreneur and podcast host.Heather believes that people who are successful at figuring things out are those who are continually moving forward and taking steps and understanding that even though something might not work, it will lead them to discover what the next step should be.So tune in, to learn that choosing to be mindful of what enters your mind and taking actions toward what you desire, can be real cultivators of happiness.Heather’s Happiness Hack:“Even though the circumstances are aligned, you still have to find another level of happiness, which is not what your job is or is not how much money you're making - it's that freedom and that lightness. And I think it's a real spiritual experience - you have to be really connected to yourself and something bigger than you.” (14:20)Some questions I ask: - Where did you find this confidence to be totally yourself and connect with people? (03:56) - How do you define happiness? (12:55) - What do you do to look after your inner child, other than create? (14:46) - Who are the five people that you’re closest to in your life and that you share your time with, the most? (23:14) - What is your morning routine? (26:58)In this episode, you will learn: - Heather’s relationship with her parents and how they modeled a part of her character. (05:05) - How she balances being in a relationship and the need for being independent. (08:26) - Why Heather became interested in the psychology realm. (10:25) - Heather’s advice for people who are creative but come from an analytical background. (18:58) - How Heather chooses the people she shares her time with. (25:08)Connect with Heather: - Website - The Unconventional Leaders Podcast - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter
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What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Getting to know the depths of yourself, owning your strengths, and identifying your weaknesses is no small feat. In life, we’re constantly critiquing ourselves and being critiqued by others. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of focusing on what we’re not good at—and need to improve on—rather than where our natural talents lie. But it’s also equally important—if not more important—to also focus on your strengths. Having that self-awareness to know what you’re good at is a great power that you hold. It allows you to focus on where you can add value, continue growing, and be empowered. In this episode, I talk with mortgage professional and host of the Deposit That podcast: Jeff Van Note. He embodies this concept of owning yourself, focusing on your strengths, and avoiding the pit of comparison. He shares personal stories that led him to achieve his high level of self-awareness, and how this impacts his work in the world. Tune in to hear more about learning and owning your strengths to put you on the path to happiness. Jeff’s Happiness Hack: “Focusing on two to four things that you absolutely need on a daily basis. So if that's stopping and getting a wheatgrass shot, or stopping and getting a protein shake every morning, or meditating before bed, or taking a CBD bath — whatever it might be — you need to make sure you incorporate those two to four things in your everyday life and build off of that.”Some Questions I Ask: - How did you reach your level of self-awareness? (2:41) - What experiences throughout your life have forced you to look within to cultivate your mindset? (6:53) - How did you build up your ability to meditate for over an hour at a time? (9:53) - What is your definition of happiness? Are you living it? (13:17) - Where do you think entrepreneurship is going? (23:03)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How Jeff started out his career and identified his strengths and weaknesses. (2:57) - About Jeff’s meditation process. (9:01) - What rituals and strategies Jeff uses to put him on the path to success daily. (19:01) - How to find out if someone really is passionate about their job. (21:35)Connect with Jeff Van Note: LinkedInWebsiteInstagramTwitterDeposit ThatResources:The Mortgage Playbook for Millennials by Jeff Van NoteThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
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What makes you happy? Usually, what makes us happiest are the people in our lives. The ones we choose to have in our lives can have a lot to do with our happiness, but sometimes we end up relying a little too much on others to make us happy and feel loved. Experiencing love is such a huge force within the human experience. It can nourish us, help us evolve, or even destroy us.This week’s guest knows these dynamics around love and loss all too well. Jude Walsh, author of Post-Divorce Bliss, knows this all too well. We talk about relationships, breakups, and – most importantly – working on yourself outside of relationships. Jude also shares some of her past and marriage, what she’s learned, and how she uses those lessons to help others who are struggling to reinvent themselves after the loss of relationship.Tune in to hear more about Jude and her teachings. Jude’s Happiness Hack: “We really learned to care for everyone else, which is a beautiful thing. But you can’t pour from an empty vessel – and that was what I had to learn.” Some Questions I Ask: - What makes Post-Divorce Bliss different from other self-help books? (2:12) - How can people find themselves and a sense of happiness while mourning the loss of a relationship? (20:34) - What are some ways you can soothe yourself through the grieving process? (25:11)In This Episode, You Will Learn: - How Jude’s Catholic background affected her worldview and views on marriage. (4:54) - How Jude’s mindset shift helped her realize it’s okay to take care of herself first. (11:16) - How relationships with friends change after divorce. (17:08) - How to utilize a “post-divorce autopsy.” (21:38) - What you can do to be a better partner. (31:28)Connect with Jude: Second Blume CoachingFacebookInstagramPost-Divorce Bliss by Jude Walsh
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