Stepping Into the Unknown: 7 Business Lessons from Saying Yes

You Don’t Need a New Year to Start OverYou don’t need a new year to start over. You don’t need a perfect plan, a fresh calendar, or permission from the universe. What you need is momentum and September is your launchpad.In this powerful episode of Break Free to Brilliance, host Seema Giri unpacks why September is the hidden powerhouse of the year. While most people are winding down from summer or waiting for January to “start fresh,” you’ll discover how this month can become your runway for growth, visibility, and impact.Seema shares personal stories from her entrepreneurial journey including how publishing her first books wasn’t about selling thousands of copies, but about planting seeds of visibility and recognition that opened doors she never imagined.You’ll learn:Why September is your momentum window according to both ancient wisdom and modern strategy.How small, aligned actions compound into lasting impact.Practical steps you can take this week to simplify, scale, and realign your business.The mindset shifts that turn waiting into winning.Your Action Step This Week:Pick one high-leverage action your future self will thank you for whether that’s sending a pitch, sharing your expertise, or streamlining your offers.✨ Don’t wait for January. Your momentum starts now.🎙️ Plus, don’t miss the Break Free Summit, where global leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come together to share the strategies and stories that amplify brilliance. Follow & Connect with Seema Giri:🌐 Website: Click Here📱 LinkedIn: Click here

This week, I’m honored to bring you an inspiring episode of Break Free to Brilliance, featuring Business & Mindset Coach Natalie Hankins.In this episode, “From Exhaustion to Empowerment: My Path to Purpose-Driven Success,” Natalie shares her remarkable journey from full-time caregiver of two adult children with special needs to thriving entrepreneur. She opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her turn burnout into balance, and how her Client Magnet Method is helping women entrepreneurs attract consistent clients with confidence.Natalie’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the most challenging circumstances, you can create a business that honors your life, your family, and your dreams.Tune in to hear Natalie discuss:Mindset + Strategy Together: Why success requires both the right strategy and the right mindset.The Client Magnet Method: Her proven “3 no-fail ways” to attract clients quickly and authentically.Balance Without Burnout: How to grow your business while caring for family and yourself.Overcoming Sales Fears: Simple mindset shifts to move from “feeling salesy” to serving with confidence.Natalie Hankins is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs increase their income and impact without the hustle. Don’t miss this empowering conversation!Links & Resources:🌐 Website: nataliehankins.com📘 Facebook Group: Confident Women Thrive📸 Instagram: @natalie.hankins.life.coachSubscribe & Follow:🎧 Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts✨ Connect with Host: Seema GiriIf Natalie’s story inspired you, please leave us a review and share this episode with your network. Your support helps us empower more women entrepreneurs to shine with confidence and clarity.

Ever had a moment where fear, pressure, and the unknown collided yet you walked away stronger, wiser, and more aligned? In this episode of Break Free to Brilliance, Seema Giri shares her story of stepping into a brand-new challenge with no preparation and the 7 business and leadership lessons that emerged.Tune in to learn:– Why saying yes before you feel ready creates breakthroughs– How service, not recognition, builds true leadership– Why pressure is a gift for building competence and resilience– How to reframe fear as a compass pointing you toward growthIf you’ve ever asked, “Am I really ready for this?” this episode will remind you that the answer is already inside you.Apply to speak at Break Free Summit: ⁠https://uplyft.media/break-free-summit/⁠Connect with Seema Giri: ⁠https://uplyft.media⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/⁠Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

The real win isn’t just sales it’s recognition, authority, and doors opening that you never imagined. In this episode of Break Free to Brilliance Podcast, Seema Giri shares how to reframe success and intentionally use your book as a tool for visibility and impact.Tune in to learn:– Why book sales aren’t the real measure of success– 3 powerful ways to leverage your book into authority and clients– How to reframe your book as a long-term business and visibility tool– A roadmap for authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs to build lasting impactThis one’s practical, eye-opening, and designed for anyone asking: “I published my book… now what?”If you're ready to use your voice as a tool for change, tune in now and consider applying to speak at the summit. Authority begins with articulation.Apply to speak at Break Free Summit: https://uplyft.media/break-free-summit/Connect with Seema Giri:Website: https://uplyft.mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

If you’ve been feeling off, stuck, creatively blocked, or like something bigger is stirring beneath the surface… you’re not imagining it.In this episode of Break Free to Brilliance, Seema pulls back the curtain on a powerful energetic alignment happening right now: the overlap between the sacred Hindu month of Shravan and the Lion’s Gate Portal—a potent season of transformation, spiritual awakening, and soul-level clarity.Whether or not you consider yourself “spiritual,” the truth is:Energy impacts everything—your message, your visibility, your creativity, and your ability to lead.This isn’t woo. It’s wisdom. Ancient and modern.And when you understand how to align with it?You stop pushing—and start channeling your brilliance into the book, business, and legacy you were born for.Tune in to learn:Why Shravan and Lion’s Gate hold the same energetic frequencyWhat science says about how solar and cosmic energy affect your nervous system, focus, and emotional regulationHow to work with this season to amplify your message, activate your next level, and finally break free from patterns that keep you playing smallThis one’s real and deep. Let’s go there.If you're ready to use your voice as a tool for change, tune in now—and consider applying to speak at the summit. Authority begins with articulation.Apply to speak at Break Free Summit: ⁠https://uplyft.media/break-free-summit/⁠Connect with Seema Giri:Website: ⁠⁠https://uplyft.media⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/⁠⁠Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

As we near Women’s Equality Day, this episode of Break Free Podcast examines the quieter—but no less critical—ways accomplished women diminish their presence in professional and public spaces. In The Power of the Mic, host Seema Giri unpacks the internalized narratives that lead capable women to self-censor and explains why reclaiming visibility is not a performance—it’s a strategic act of leadership.Listeners will gain insight into:– The psychological and cultural factors that keep women’s voices subdued– Why visibility functions as a leadership asset, not a branding tactic– How to communicate authentically and authoritatively without performative selling– A preview of the driving message behind the upcoming Break Free SummitIf you're ready to use your voice as a tool for change, tune in now—and consider applying to speak at the summit. Authority begins with articulation.Apply to speak at Break Free Summit: https://uplyft.media/break-free-summit/Connect with Seema Giri:Website: ⁠https://uplyft.media⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/⁠Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

Episode DescriptionReady for a summer break that’s anything but ordinary? In this episode, Seema Giri shares the top 10 wildest vacations people have actually taken—from zero-gravity flights and volcano boarding to haunted prisons and running with bulls. These outrageous adventures push the limits of travel and fun, inspiring you to think bigger and bolder about your next getaway. Whether you’re craving thrills, laughs, or just some serious wanderlust, this episode will spark your imagination and maybe even your next trip!Reflection:What if your next vacation wasn’t just a break, but a leap into the unexpected? Which of these wild adventures sparks your curiosity—or maybe even your courage? Share your dream trip or wildest travel story below. Let’s inspire each other to make this summer unforgettable.Connect with Seema Giri:Website: https://uplyft.mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

5 Trends That Will Make or Break the Next Decade:The next ten years will be defined by seismic shifts that will either propel us forward or leave us behind. In this episode, Seema Giri unpacks the five most powerful trends set to make—or break—the next decade for individuals, businesses, and society. From global demographic upheavals to the AI revolution, climate innovation, shifting geopolitics, and the rise of human-centered work, discover how these forces are already transforming our world and what you can do to ride the wave instead of getting swept away.Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you anticipate change, take bold action, and step into your brilliance for the years ahead.Key TakeawaysDemographic Transitions:Aging populations in some regions and youth booms in others are creating new markets, challenges, and opportunities. Success will go to those who bridge generations and cultures.Technological Disruption:AI and automation are moving from tools to partners, transforming every industry. Embracing tech as a creative ally—not a threat—is essential for relevance and growth.Climate Crisis & Innovation:Environmental urgency is fueling a surge in green solutions, from solar energy to sustainable products. Sustainability is now a business and personal advantage, not just a cause.Geopolitical Realignment:The world is becoming more multipolar, with new alliances and shifting power dynamics. Agility, cultural sensitivity, and global awareness are critical for navigating uncertainty.Future of Work & Well-Being:As machines take over routine tasks, human skills—creativity, resilience, empathy—are the new superpowers. Well-being is foundational for productivity and impact.Connect with Seema Giri:Website: https://uplyft.mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

We’ve all been told that summer is the time to slow down, take a break, and recharge. But what if that’s not what nature—or your body—really needs? In this provocative episode, Seema Giri draws from Ayurveda, energy work, and cutting-edge research to reveal why winter—not summer—may be the true season for rest and renewal. Discover how aligning your work, creativity, and rest with the actual seasons can transform your energy, focus, and purpose. You’ll learn practical strategies for syncing your life with nature, hear surprising research on seasonal productivity, and get inspired to break free from outdated routines.Key Topics:Why the “summer rest” tradition is out of sync with natureWhat ancient wisdom and Ayurveda teach about seasonal alignmentHow winter is nature’s true rest season—and why your body craves itSurprising research on plant and animal productivity cyclesPractical ways to realign your work, rest, and creativity with the seasonsConnect with Seema Giri:Website: https://uplyft.mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.

ou don’t need to be louder, flashier, or everywhere to make an impact—you just need to be radically visible.In this powerful solo episode, Seema Giri unpacks what it truly means to be seen, heard, and chosen—not by trying to fit in, but by standing powerfully in your truth. If you’ve ever felt the tension between staying humble and wanting to be recognized, this conversation is your call to rise.With warmth and wisdom, Seema shares her personal journey of moving from behind the scenes to center stage—and how visibility became the key to trust, impact, and expansion.✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:What radical visibility actually means (and what it’s not)How to move past the fear of being “too much” or “too visible”Why sharing your voice is an act of service, not self-promotionHow visibility leads to trust, leadership, and aligned opportunitiesPractical steps to start showing up more boldly—without burnout🎧 Tune in now and take your next step toward being radically visible.🔗 Connect with Seema Giri:Website: https://uplyft.mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemagiri/Subscribe to Break Free to Brilliance for soulful conversations that help you lead with purpose and show up in your fullest light.