Book Therapy with Minal Bopaiah

Starting a new job while moving cities and raising a family - Tina is navigating the kind of life transitions that test even the most grounded leaders.  As CEO of a nonprofit media organization, she brings a rare perspective on what it means to lead with values while facing the unique challenges Asian American women encounter in the workplace: invisibility, representation, and the pressure to prov...

Perimenopause, chronic pain, shifting body image - Maria is living through changes that healthcare largely ignores and society expects women to navigate silently. In this Book Therapy conversation, we confront the gaps in support for women experiencing these transitions and the toll of constantly measuring ourselves against impossible standards.  How do we rebuild our relationship with our bodies...

From anxiety to activism - Lynn's transformation from passive observer to engaged participant illustrates creativity's power as both balm and bridge.  In this episode of Book Therapy, we explore how strategic activism and community connection can emerge from our most vulnerable places. Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck provides insights for embracing creativity and purpose, showing how findi...

After nearly two decades in the nonprofit sector, Sarah has watched the landscape shift toward what she calls increasing negativity - and it's taking a toll on even the most dedicated changemakers.  The founder of Brand and Board joins Book Therapy to discuss how social justice work has become harder, not just tactically but emotionally. How do we practice self-care that actually aligns with...

Burnout nearly cost Rima her life - literally.  Now a successful CEO, this third culture kid from an immigrant family shares her ongoing struggle with communication across different styles and the stress that once led to cancer. In this episode of Book Therapy, we dive deep into completing the stress cycle and why the boundaries she's mastered in her personal life remain elusive professionall...

Welcome to Book Therapy!  Rajan, a serial entrepreneur, opens up about the complex emotions of stepping away from the nonprofit he founded. What happens when passion turns to feeling stuck, and how do cultural expectations around achievement shape our self-worth? Through his journey of resignation, guilt, and growth, we explore the tension between maintaining standards and fostering inclusion. Boo...