RAW with UMA

RAW with Uma

Education EN ↓ 28 episodes

RAW with UMA is a podcast and living document of becoming unapologetically human. Hosted by leadership and reinvention strategist Uma Thana Balasingam, it features honest conversations with people redefining success, power, and self-trust in life’s messy middle. From Careerquakes™ to midlife transitions, this space explores the unspoken truths of identity, ambition, love, and meaning. This podcast doesn’t conclude, it holds space. Becoming yourself isn’t neat. It’s raw. And it’s real.

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Burnt Out and Stuck? How to Find Passion and Purpose in 2025 21.03.2025 32:43

➡️ How do you discover and pursue your passions while managing energy levels? ➡️ Why shouldn't we wear "busyness" as a badge of honor? ➡️ How can introverts thrive in extroverted roles? ➡️ What role does play and self-care have in professional success? Here is What We Talk About: ➡️ Finding Your Passion: Uma shares a powerful framework for discovering passion by asking yourself what makes you feel...

Want Flexible Work? Here’s How to Ask Without Getting Rejected in 2025 19.03.2025 28:42

Returning to work after an extended career break. Uma speaks with Shirani, a lawyer and content creator who brings questions about re-entering the workforce, and later with Jingjin, an experienced entrepreneur and founder who offers powerful insights on building confidence and creating systemic change. Their combined perspectives reveal practical strategies for women navigating career transitions...

How to Find the Right Mentor (and Avoid These Common Mistakes) 02.03.2025 40:17

How do you thrive at work and not just survive? How do you build meaningful relationships while staying true to yourself? My guest Shan Wen is an award-winning leader from Australia who initiated a mentorship program across Asia Pacific at VMware. At work, she noticed many women feeling deflated and overwhelmed, simply surviving rather than thriving. We discuss what it takes to move beyond surviv...