Exit Interview

In this episode of Exit Interview , Dyuthi sits down with Rashi Malhotra - a sommelier turned real estate advisor and founder - whose career path is anything but linear. Originally from India, Rashi moved to the U.S. without a clear plan, navigating new cultures, industries, and expectations while trusting her instincts at every turn. From starting out in advertising to rising through New York Cit...

In this episode of Exit Interview, I sit down with architect, general contractor, and founder of DOPE Architecture Inc., Danilda Polanco.   Originally from the Dominican Republic, Danilda moved to New York at 19 to pursue architecture. What followed were years of intense learning, long hours in architectural firms, time on construction sites, and a commitment to mastering both the creative and tec...

In this episode of Exit Interview , I sit down with investor, speaker, and CEO of the Happy Investor Method, Ange Matthews. Before she built a seven-figure passive wealth portfolio, Ange was making $40,000 a year with six figures in debt. A first-generation investor and former analyst at Goldman Sachs, she got a rare look inside Wall Street — and quickly realized that wealth isn’t reserved for the...

What does it really take to leave stability behind and build a career on your own terms? In this episode of Exit Interview , Dyuthi Prakash sits down with Sara Mosele , founder of Sara Mosele Interiors , to unpack a 25+ year journey shaped by bold leaps, big life transitions, and the decision to keep starting over—on purpose. Sara shares how she moved from Venice to New York without even speaking...

Most architects stay stuck on the treadmill — believing leadership, financial freedom, and flexibility are out of reach. In this episode of Exit Interview , Morgan Chawaga shares how she broke free from the traditional firm model to build a career with more income, impact, and control over her time — without burnout. Key Takeaways The firm ladder isn’t the only path to success CEO-level thinking c...

In this episode, Ritu Saheb shares her journey from Mumbai to New York, discussing how her early urban experiences shaped her architectural practice. She reflects on the challenges of starting her career in a new country, the pivotal moment during the 2008 recession that led her to establish her own firm, Saheb Architecture, and the importance of mentorship and advocacy for women in the architectu...

You were thriving. You were doing all the right things in your structured role. And yet… the system that once supported you no longer fit. In this first episode of Exit Interview , I introduce the podcast and why I started it: to explore what happens when women leave institutional or firm-based roles to build something of their own. We’ll talk about the real transition—decision-making, identity sh...