Welcome to Bold Conscious Connections

This podcast dives into the bold journeys of entrepreneurs who have embraced uncertainty, turned challenges into opportunities, and discovered purpose along the way. Through raw and inspiring conversations, you’ll hear how they broke free from societal expectations to create meaningful lives and businesses.

If you’re ready to redefine success and uncover what’s possible when you follow your inner calling, these stories will leave you inspired, motivated, and equipped to take your next bold step.

Tune in, be inspired, and step into your potential.

Meet Sitashwa Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Stockal a borderless finance company that is providing global access to investors in South and South East Asia. Sitash shares his journey from a corporate employee to an entrepreneur, discussing the evolving definitions of success, the importance of passion, and the challenges faced during career transitions. He talks...
With a career spanning over two decades at IBM’s Watson Research Center and as the founder of ValueServe and Scry AI, Dr. Aggarwal unpacks the history and future of artificial intelligence, its ethical challenges, and how it’s reshaping industries. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and offers advice for aspiring innovators. Tune in to...
In this special solo episode of Bold Conscious Connections, I’m breaking tradition by showing up without a guest. Why? Because consistency matters more than waiting for perfect conditions. With just six weeks left in 2024, I’m sharing the key takeaways from my recent webinar on the Seven-Week MAP—Momentum, Accountability, and Purpose. If you’re ready to...
A compelling conversation with a leader who has spent nearly 40 years transforming United Way, one of the world’s largest community-focused nonprofit organizations. This episode isn’t just about accomplishments; it’s about the pivotal decisions, tough lessons, and personal insights that come from a lifetime of high-stakes leadership. We explore the values that guided Brian Gallagher’s...
“In this Bold Conscious Connections episode, Alok Sama unveils personal truths from the tech bubble and insights from ‘The Money Trap’ memoir.” Alok Sama, author of The Money Trap: Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble, takes us behind the scenes of Softbank’s high-stakes deals and the personal challenges of wealth and power. Alok’s memoir goes...
In this 3-part series, Raju Panjwani brought on Caroline Avinger and Jennifer Murphy — the three of them form an Accountability Group that came out of a Digital Course they were taking together in 2023 — to talk about initial trepidations and challenges of stepping into entrepreneurship. In this final episode of our 3-part series,...
In this 3-part series, Raju Panjwani brought on Caroline Avinger and Jennifer Murphy — the three of them form an Accountability Group that came out of a Digital Course they were taking together in 2023 — to talk about initial trepidations and challenges of stepping into entrepreneurship. Episode 2 is about each one’s perspective on...
From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Navigating the Transition In this first episode of a powerful three-part series, we dive into the realities of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship. If you’re a corporate executive or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is a must-watch. Hosted by Raju Panjwani, along with Caroline Avinger and Jennifer Murphy, this...
DON’T FORGET YOUR FREE GIFT FROM ME TO YOU! LINK at bottom… In this episode of Bold Conscious Connections, I spoke with Lina Bilkha, a global consultant and coach with over 30 years of experience in Diversity and Inclusion. Lina has worked across India, the UK, Indonesia, and Europe, coaching over 5000 senior leaders from...
In this episode, we explore a unique entrepreneurial journey. In 2003, Gautam Singh made the bold decision to leave his corporate career and found The Smart Cube. Over the next 20 years, he built it into a leader in the analytics space. In 2023, after two decades of growth and success, he chose to exit...

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