Rise and Tell with Sheekha

Have you ever reached a goal you dreamed about… only to feel empty afterward? In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, we explore why so many successful people, entrepreneurs, professionals, and high achievers feel lost after achieving everything they thought they wanted. If you’ve ever landed the promotion, bought the house, built the business, written the book, or reached a major milesto...

Being the responsible one sounds like a compliment… until it becomes your entire identity. In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, we talk about high-functioning burnout, people pleasing, emotional exhaustion, boundaries, self-worth, and why so many high achievers end up carrying responsibilities that were never theirs to carry. If you’ve ever felt like everyone depends on you, struggled...

A lot of high achievers don’t look burnt out. They look productive. In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, we talk about high-functioning burnout, emotional exhaustion, survival mode, productivity addiction, and why so many ambitious millennials feel emotionally disconnected from themselves while still appearing successful on the outside. If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, emotiona...

Are you even living your life, or are you just performing it? 😔✨ So many people are going through the motions, checking every box, showing up for everyone else, and still feeling completely empty inside. If that sounds familiar, you are not broken. You might just be stuck in survival mode and performing your life instead of actually living it. In this solo episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha...

You’re productive. Responsible. High functioning. So why do you still feel emotionally exhausted? In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, we talk about survival mode, burnout culture, emotional numbness, productivity addiction, and why so many millennials feel disconnected from themselves while still appearing “successful” on the outside. This conversation is for anyone who feels: - emoti...

Are you a high achiever who looks completely fine on the outside but feels quietly empty on the inside? 😔✨ You're not lazy, and you're not alone. Millennials feel emotionally exhausted right now at a scale we've never seen before, and almost nobody is talking about it honestly. In this solo episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, I'm getting real about millennial burnout, toxic...

What if life on Earth is actually a cosmic game your soul chose to play? 🌌✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, award-winning author and serial entrepreneur Kris Land (The Infinity Within) takes us on a mind-expanding journey through soul purpose, conscious creation, and the deeper meaning of life. From selling his first tech company at 17 and falling into depression, to near-death...

Are you exhausted after work, stuck in a routine that looks perfect on paper, but feels completely off? 😔✨ You're not lazy. You might just be living a life that no longer fits who you are. In this solo episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, we have a raw, honest conversation about burnout, misalignment, and why no amount of discipline or productivity hacks can fix a life that doesn't f...

Have you ever had your entire world fall apart, and wondered if you could ever dream again? 💔✨ In this powerful episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, advanced meditator and author Chanoa Inez (Dream On: How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss) opens up about losing her partner suddenly in her 20s, struggling with grief and chronic health issues for over a decade, and...

What does it really take to leave a 9-to-5 and build a business that actually works for you? 🌟 In this episode of Rise & Tell, Joanna Zhang, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Operation Genius, opens up about her journey from financial planner to business owner and everything in between. From burnout to breakthroughs, Joanna gets real about the mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs t...

Are you networking or are you actually connecting? 🌍✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, David Homan, CEO and founder of Orchestrated Connecting, breaks down why most people are doing networking wrong and what it actually takes to build real connections that last. David is a published author, classical composer, startup founder, and one of the most genuine super connectors in the w...

Are you chasing a title or actually building a career that means something? 🌍✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Shikha, strategist, coach, and talent leader Carly Wolf joins us for a conversation that is anything but fluff. With over 20 years in HR, culture, and leadership development at global brands like Under Armour and Hyatt Hotels, plus her work coaching high-performance volleyball a...

Are you leading your team or just managing chaos? 🔥💼 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, leadership consultant and keynote speaker Julia C. Rock breaks down why uncomplicated leadership is the game-changer your workplace needs. From building real connections in remote teams to leading with confidence (not just competence), Julia shares the exact framework she uses to transform manag...

Are you showing up as the leader you truly are, or is your image holding you back? 👔✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, certified image consultant and executive coach Katherine Lazaruk (LZRK Consulting) breaks down the powerful connection between your executive image, leadership presence, and personal identity. From a divine career pivot after a lung tumor diagnosis to becoming on...

What if the key to better relationships, a fulfilling career, and deeper self-awareness was simply knowing your personality type? 🐾 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, I sit down with Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality and the man who has typed over 50,000 people. Eric breaks down his one-of-a-kind animal personality type system and shows us exactly how our personality shap...

Are you burned out from trying to do everything at once? 🌟 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, Dr. Christiana Schroeter, TEDx speaker, professor, and business coach, reveals how small steps can create massive transformation in your business and wellness journey. Her revolutionary Petite Practice framework proves you don't need drastic changes to achieve extraordinary results. Dr. Chr...

Are you stuck in a career that feels unfulfilling, or afraid to take the leap? 🚀✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, career coach Rachel Speckman shares powerful insights on finding career fulfillment, overcoming self-doubt, and making intentional career transitions that align with your true potential. Rachel dives deep into the mindset shifts needed to break free from comfort zone...

Are you ready to leave your corporate career and build a regenerative living community? 🌍✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, Marat Omarov, founder of The Ark in Costa Rica, shares his extraordinary transformation from a high-profile career to creating a modern regenerative village that redefines intentional living. Marat went from being recognized by the president of Kazakhstan fo...

Are you an overachiever struggling with burnout, or wondering if you should leave corporate to chase your dream? 🚀💡 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, I sit down with Téa Phillips, founder of Metaflex and mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate security to building a groundbreaking medical device for arthritis patients. Téa's story i...

Are you a coach struggling to build your business, or thinking about leaving corporate to follow your passion? 🚀✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, Lidia Axe shares her powerful journey from CFO to successful coaching business owner, revealing why you don't need viral dances or trending content to build a thriving coaching practice. Lidia Axe, creator of the Trust Method and autho...

Are you thinking about self-publishing your book, but feeling overwhelmed by cover design, formatting, and finding the right team? 📚✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, Michele DeFilippo (founder of 1106 Design with 50+ years in book publishing) shares insider secrets on how to self-publish like the pros and avoid costly mistakes that can sink your author career. From self-publishi...

Are you ambitious but exhausted? Productive but disconnected? 🔥 In this special book launch episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha , I'm opening up about why I wrote Unburnable Ambition and how it can help you protect your peace while chasing your goals. This isn't your typical burnout book. It's written from an immigrant perspective, for overachievers who love what they do but are quietly burni...

Are you stuck in a cycle of people pleasing, limited attention span, or writer's block? 🧠✨ In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, I sit down with David McKee—founder of Another Angel Consulting, mindset coach, and author of Navigate the Noise—to discuss how to break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim your authenticity, and master your mindset in a distracted world. David shares his pe...

Are you a business owner struggling with cash flow—or wondering how to build real wealth outside your business? 💼💰 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha , financial consultant and entrepreneur Sonya Corkery shares her incredible journey from losing $800,000 in 5 days to rebuilding a multi-million-dollar business through strategic financial planning and unwavering resilience. Sonya open...

Are you a manager—or are you truly a leader? 🎯 In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha , Dr. Andy Neillie, CSP—keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and best-selling author —breaks down the critical difference between managing tasks and developing people. From navigating remote leadership challenges to handling toxic work environments, Andy shares over 20 years of wisdom on leadership deve...