Resilience with Dhruti Shah

What does it mean to end something with intention?  In this final episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, there is no guest, just Dhruti, and twenty-four conversations worth of perspective. Over the course of this podcast, we met founders who rebuilt from failure, leaders who unlearned before they could grow, and thinkers who quietly dismantled the myths we hold about strength. What emerged, episo...

This episode is a curated reflection on some of the most powerful conversations from Resilience with Dhruti Shah in 2025. Across the year, we spoke to athletes, founders, leaders, and changemakers about pressure, recovery, identity, purpose, and the internal choices that shape how we respond when things don’t go as planned. Rather than revisiting entire episodes, this wrap brings together specific...

Ever felt like you’re holding it all together, until you’re not? What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder — but learning when to pause?  In this thoughtful episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , psychologist and leadership coach Rachel Austen shares how her own experience with burnout transformed her understanding of well-being and performance. Together, they explore the physiology of stres...

What does it take to walk away from a 24-year corporate career and chase a dream that once lived only in your childhood? In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , Rachel Shetty takes us through her extraordinary journey — from leading at American Express to managing India’s U19 Women’s Cricket Team to their historic World Cup victory in South Africa. She opens up about what resilience truly...

In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , we sit down with Anji Hallewell , an award-winning Career Coach who helps established professionals in their 40s and 50s achieve greater success and fulfilment in the second phase of their careers. With 20 years of experience in talent development, and a background as a recruiter and HR Business Partner in the media industry, Anji has worked with th...

In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , we’re joined by Ankur Bhatia , co-founder of Pivot Health and a leading health transformation coach, whose journey from corporate leadership to wellness entrepreneurship is both inspiring and deeply intentional. From co-founding Wellcure.com in 2019 to launching Pivot Health in 2025, Ankur has been on a mission to help high-performing leaders reclai...

Anil Nair leads the Centre of Excellence for Talent Management and Organizational Development at Zydus Group , a global pharmaceutical conglomerate with over 27,000 employees. With a strong foundation in science, a Master’s in Human Resources, and ongoing certification in brain-based coaching through NeuroLeadership, Anil brings a unique blend of technical expertise and people-centric leadership....

What does it really take to build—and back—category-defining startups in India’s chaotic, high-stakes ecosystem? In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we sit down with Rahul Chandra , Co-founder & Managing Director of Arkam Ventures and one of India’s most respected venture capitalists. Rahul takes us behind the scenes of the founder’s journey, where resilience isn’t optional, convic...

What if resilience wasn’t something you turned to when in crisis — but a trait you lived by every day? In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , we’re joined by Manish Arneja , Managing Partner at the Resilience Institute Southeast Asia . With years of experience leading transformation across Asia and Europe, Manish has partnered with global powerhouses like Shell, Unilever, PwC, LVMH, and...

What if the key to breaking barriers in leadership starts with owning your confidence in every aspect of life—even in the most intimate spaces? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Jingjin Liu , a trailblazing entrepreneur redefining women’s empowerment across Asia. As the founder of The ELEVATE Group , Jingjin is on a mission to reshape workplaces and leadership, creating tangible...

Some conversations are too powerful to feature just once! Originally aired on the Shiny Happy People Podcast as part of the limited series The Resilient Entrepreneur , this episode was an instant favorite—so we just knew we had to bring it to our Resilience Series too! Join Dhruti Shah as she sits down with Azran Osman-Rani , a serial entrepreneur, business builder, and CEO of Naluri —a digital he...

What if success isn’t about having everything figured out from the start? 🚀 In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah , we dive into the unconventional journey of Paul Meinshausen —a data scientist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Aampe , an AI infrastructure company transforming consumer technology. From designing statistical models for US Army Intelligence to co-founding PaySense , a finte...

Welcome to the final episode of The Resilient Entrepreneur, Season 2 ! We're closing out this inspiring season with a special guest, Akshita Sachdeva , Co-Founder of Trestle Labs, an AI-driven company reshaping accessibility in education and employment with inclusive tech. Akshita and her co-founder Boney Dave envisioned Trestle Labs as a way to make information accessible for people with pri...

Nothing will ever change unless we all challenge the stereotypes, stigma, and taboos surrounding menstruation—especially when it comes to teaching little girls about this crucial aspect of their health. In this episode, we have the incredible Aditi Gupta , co-founder of Menstrupedia , who is on a mission to make menstrual health education accessible and relatable for all. With over eight years of...

Get ready to be inspired by Mathilda D'Silva , the dynamic CEO and Founder of Ocean Purpose Project (OPP). Known as "the voice" from her days on Singapore Idol and radio, Mathilda has channeled her diverse career—from award-winning filmmaker to competitive dragon boater—into groundbreaking environmental solutions. In this episode, Mathilda shares her remarkable journey from working...

Saumil Majmudar is the Co-founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Sportz Village . In this episode of "The Resilient Entrepreneur" podcast with Dhruti Shah, Saumil shares his compelling vision to get 100 million children to play and win through Sportz Village.  Founded in 2003, Sportz Village collaborates with schools, academies, parents, brands, CSR donors, and governments to integrate h...

Join us as we welcome Anshu Gupta , the visionary co-founder of Goonj and the man known across India as the Clothing Man . In 1999, Anshu left a promising corporate career to address a glaring gap in development work: the basic need for clothing. Along with his wife Meenakshi, who co-founded Goonj, they started with just 67 items of clothing from their home.  Over the past 24 years, Goonj has grow...

Welcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. On today's episode from the line of social entrepreneurs, we have Gaurav VK Singhvi, who has transitioned from the corporate world to the thrilling realm of entrepreneurship. His inspiring journey is a t...

Welcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. As promised, today’s episode marks the opening of a brand-new Season 2 of ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. In this season, we will bring you stories of social entrepreneurs who are not just grappling with the ch...

Welcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may expe...

Welcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may expe...

Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experi...

Wishing you all a fabulous New Year 2024! Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepren...

Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experi...

Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experi...