Unstoppable Woman with Shailja Saraswati

They wanted her to change. Her name. Her smile. Her skin. Her definition of success. Vishakha Singh chose something far more difficult. She chose herself. In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, Shailja Saraswati sits down with actor, producer, entrepreneur, investor and storyteller Vishakha Singh for a powerful conversation about identity, rejection, reinvention, emotional resilience and the courage to stay true to yourself when the world keeps asking you to become someone else. From navigating beauty standards in the entertainment industry to walking away from opportunities that no longer aligned, creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, championing underdogs, embracing therapy and discovering the power of emotional regulation, Vishakha shares the lessons that shaped her life beyond fame, visibility and achievement. This is not a conversation about success. It is a conversation about self-definition. In this episode: • Why Vishakha refused to change her name • The pressure to fit beauty standards • The audition moment that changed everything • Why she stopped waiting to be chosen • Moving from performer to opportunity creator • Championing underdogs and untold stories • Entrepreneurship, reinvention and purpose • Therapy, emotional regulation and self-awareness • Why a calm nervous system may be the ultimate advantage today • What it means to build a life on your own terms A line that stayed with us: "I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow. If I fail, if I succeed, at least I did as I believed." #UnstoppableWoman #VishakaSingh #ShailjaSaraswati #InnerAuthority #WomenWhoLead #Leadership #EmotionalResilience #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #Storytelling

What actually creates confidence—and why does it collapse for so many high-performers? In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, I sit down with Aditi Surana for a deeply honest conversation on confidence, dyslexia, discipline, and the inner systems that sustain long-term growth. Diagnosed with dyslexia at 26, Aditi grew up believing she was “good at a few things but not enough.” What followed was not a motivation arc—but a lifelong process of building resilience, learning through rejection, and creating systems that made confidence repeatable, not accidental. We speak about: • Growing up undiagnosed with dyslexia and the identity split it creates • Why confidence doesn’t come from belief—but from repeatable action • Discipline vs motivation (and why motivation eventually fails) • Manifestation, nervous system safety, and what actually moves you from Point A to Point B • Coaching as responsibility, not influence • Why confidence is not a personality trait—but a practiced system This conversation is not about success optics. It’s about the operating system behind consistency, courage, and becoming. 🎧 Unstoppable Woman — Aditi Surana Hosted by Shailja Saraswati Founder, Unstoppable Network If you’re building something slowly, consciously, and for the long run—this episode will stay with you. 👉 Chapters included below 1. The Dyslexia Journey 0:00 2. Finding Her Voice 6:59 3. The Coaching Path 26:00 4. Women in Leadership 1:07:00 5. Growth Mode On 50:59 6. Quick Bites 1:11:19 👉 Subscribe for grounded leadership & transformation conversations

This episode isn’t about the pitch.. It’s about everything that came before it. Pooja Jauhari, co-founder of EMoMee, joins me for a grounded, reflective conversation on what it really takes to build something meaningful long before the spotlight arrives. From building a children’s edutainment startup with intention, to navigating partnership, parenting, energy, and self-awareness, Pooja shares the inner operating system behind sustainable entrepreneurship. We speak about: Listening to your body and energy not just ambition Why self-awareness is a leadership skill, not a luxury Building a life where success includes choice, health, and boundaries Parenting with equality and agency And what “freedom” actually means when you’re building a company Yes, EMoMee recently secured ₹2 crore for 4% equity on Shark Tank India Season 5. But this conversation stays where Unstoppable Woman always does with the childhood values, the work, the values, and the inner clarity that made the Shark Tank moment and all her big wins possible. This isn’t a startup success story. It’s a story about alignment, energy, and choosing what truly matters. 🎧 Unstoppable Woman - Pooja Jauhari Chapters - Introduction & Childhood Foundations (02:00) Building Resilience & Self-Awareness (~12:00) Parenting Philosophy & Life Skills (~25:30 EMoMee: Teaching Kids What Schools Don't (~39:00) Quick Bites (~1:10:00)

SHE DID NOT POST: SHE SHOWED UPWhat happens when ambition breaks you… and you don’t quit? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Spirit, host Shailja Saraswati sits down with Freishia Bomanbehram — actor, award-winning emcee, event specialist, and WWF Earth Hour Water Ambassador — for a deeply honest conversation on burnout, purpose, and inner transformation. Known for leading 500+ high-impact events, Freishia opens up about the invisible cost of constant achievement, the pressure to always perform, and the moment when ambition turned into emotional exhaustion.This episode explores: • Burnout and mental health in high-performing professionals • The hidden cost of hustle culture and success pressure • How spirituality, self-awareness, and service create lasting change • Turning burnout into purpose-driven impact • The journey from external validation to inner alignment • Why true leadership begins with self-awarenessFrom navigating identity beyond titles to building purpose-led impact through environmental action, this conversation is a powerful reminder that success without alignment is unsustainable.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or questioning your direction — this episode offers clarity, grounding, and perspective.🎧 Watch till the end — this conversation might shift how you define success.

The new season expands the lens to explore the unstoppable spirit that exists beyond gender, titles, and public achievement. Adopting a gender-agnostic approach, Season 4 focuses less on what people have accomplished and more on who they become in the process—centering on inner mastery and enablement, through uncovering what it takes to stay resilience for transformation Perhaps this season also marks the beginning of what comes next from the host of the show - Shailja Saraswati Stay tuned

In this episode, Rishita Makhija shares her powerful journey of self-discovery and transformation. From her experiences with weight loss and participating in Miss Chennai 2009 to dealing with bullying, Rishita reveals her struggles with happiness and self-worth. She opens up about the pivotal moments during her pregnancy and motherhood that led her to rediscover herself and realize her purpose. As a life coach, Rishita emphasizes the importance of self-love, affirmations, and visualization. Tune in to learn how she navigates through life with gratitude and simplicity, inspiring women to seek their happiness and follow their dreams. 00:00 Introduction to Rishita's Journey 00:35 Struggles with Self-Acceptance 01:57 Bullying and Its Impact 06:53 Finding Happiness in Small Things 09:15 Rediscovering Self-Worth 17:31 The Power of Affirmations 22:42 Morning Routine for Self-Love 27:05 The Power of Positive Vocabulary 27:52 Avoiding Negative Influences 28:27 Circle of Influence and Worrying 31:11 Manifestation and Visualization 37:35 Conscious Parenting and Holistic Pregnancy 46:42 Vision Boards and Goal Setting 52:20 Final Thoughts on Happiness and Unstoppable Spirit