Whew. This one was juicy. I sat down for my very first ever all-female roundtable with two of my dearest, most brilliant soul sisters—Dr. Lolita and Simone Heng—and let me tell you, we did not hold back. From getting shushed (multiple times) in a Tallinn café to unpacking what it really means to be a brown, bold, and brave woman in today’s world, this episode is the unapologetic, heart-expanding chat you didn’t know you needed.
We’re getting into everything: growing up the “rainbow sheep” of our families, healing generational wounds, thriving in male-dominated industries, and building deep, aligned female friendships that aren’t just “transactional.” So pull up a seat, pour your matcha (or your wine), and get ready to feel seen, heard, and maybe even a little called out—in the best possible way. 💁🏽♀️✨
What you’ll get out of this episode…
- The real-talk on navigating identity, assimilation, and culture as bold Asian women rewriting the narrative.
- A powerful breakdown of how to turn jealousy into admiration, and shift from scarcity to abundance in your relationships.
- Brave, unfiltered conversations about belonging, rejection, and how to build deep, soul-nourishing friendships that go way beyond surface.
- Insight into why you might still feel unseen in personal growth or spiritual spaces—and how to take up space without apology.
- The tools to decolonize your identity, reclaim your voice, and show up fully in your brilliance (even if you’re the only one in the room doing it).
- Soulful reminders that you are not alone—and that the world is waiting for the most vibrant, audacious version of you.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Opening vibes + intro to our first-ever roundtable
02:00 – What it means to be Asian and unconventional
05:00 – Healing generational expectations & paving the path
08:00 – Breaking stereotypes: loud Asians & safety in sisterhood
11:00 – Feeling excluded in growth & spiritual circles
14:00 – Identity, assimilation, and feeling racially ambiguous
17:00 – Shattering the shame and embracing culture
22:00 – Decolonizing identity & reclaiming heritage
24:00 – Social media comparison and high-functioning anxiety
30:00 – From jealousy to admiration: flipping the narrative
34:00 – Building authentic, soul-aligned female relationships
40:00 – Real Spill (Spill the Chai) round: final reflections
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler.
After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.
