Episode 119: Rashmi Airan - Ex-Felon, Lawyer & Keynote Speaker
What if your worst mistake became the foundation for your greatest purpose?
In this deeply moving episode of Real Talk, I sit down with the incredibly courageous and magnetic Rashmi Airan. Rashmi is an Ivy League-educated attorney and former Wall Street investment banker who turned a life-altering fall from grace into a mission of empowerment. Rashmi opens up about the darkest chapters of her life, from the moment she was indicted and sentenced to federal prison, to the raw realities of shame, guilt, and self-forgiveness.
But this is not a story about staying down. It's a story of rising, and not by avoiding the pain, but by walking straight through it. Today, Rashmi is a global keynote speaker, transformation consultant, and a lighthouse for anyone navigating adversity, burnout, or self-doubt.
Together, Rashmi and I unpack the power of vulnerability, the silent prisons many of us live in, and the radical act of self-compassion. This is an episode that will leave you breathless and beautifully awake.
Here’s what we unpack:
What it really feels like to lose everything and still find peace
How to navigate shame and reclaim your story
The transformational power of radical honesty and self-forgiveness
How Rashmi’s viral TikTok confession opened the door to deeper healing
I promise. This is not just another inspirational story. It’s a masterclass in resilience, grace, and the freedom of telling the truth.
With gratitude,
Grace
P.S. Got a friend going through a tough time? Send them this episode. It might be exactly what they need today. 💛
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