Brown and Happy

Brown and Happy

Hosted by: Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal

Brown women work so hard and invest decades to do all the right things. Despite following the perfect checklist to do everything the way she should, she's still not happy. I have been down that path of doctor, wife,...

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Magic Masala of Coaching

Dr. Cheruba Prabakar, board certified OBGYN and minimally invasive surgeon, joins me today to share her experience with coaching. She is one of my clients who appreciates the value of choosing a coach who understands...
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6 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

6 Things I would Tell My Younger Self! I went to my first mixer last night and being in the room with the most inspirational brown women was so uplifting. They were mostly in their 20's and 30's, early career and...
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Be Your Own Brown Boss

You can be the boss of your own life too! It is in reach for all of but most of us just don't know it's possible. Embracing the parts of you that you love and letting go of the heavy, critical, unhealthy parts of you...
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The Price of an Alpha woman

Ever been called an alpha woman? I was because I have opinions, I speak up and advocate for what I believe in. Men call women aggressive, bossy, opinionated and loud when they don't know how to react to women who no...
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Colorism- Then, Now and Moving Forward

Have you ever been judged by your appearance? I remember being told that since my skin was darker that I should wear more muted colors to compliment my skin tone. Sounds nice- right?? Nope- that comment made me avoid...
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What does being BROWN mean?

What does being BROWN mean? Let's start the conversation. I'm celebrating everything brown this month. I identify as a brown woman, and that's not just about the my skin color. I dive deep into my own assimilation and...
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Being Consistent Gets Results

The only way to get results, be consistent. Especially when it doesn't feel "good" or comfortable, follow through. In this episode I discuss why we rather opt out but being an adult involves doing things when you're...
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Healing from Trauma- A Mindful Journey

Generational Trauma and Healing with Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. We met while we were on our own healing journeys in paradise and friends ever since. She is inspiring is more than one way and I can't wait to have you listen...
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Emotional Freedom and Trauma with Jess Johnson

Emotional Freedom and Trauma with Jess Johnson, a clinical social worker and veteran. She has taught me how to accept and embrace my own feelings of anxiety and I knew you would love to hear her thoughts on trauma and...
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Generational Trauma with Dr. Kavetha Sun

Generational Trauma and the Immigrant Story- Dr. Sun joins me today to discuss her experience and how healing was her way forward to finally live authentically. We both dive deeper into our own journeys and the power...
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Truth Bomb- Working on YOU is NOT Detrimental to your Relationships

A client once said, working on me will hurt my marriage. I was super surprised initially but after some thought understood exactly why she believed that. Historically speaking, women advocating for themselves has been...
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Point me to First Class with Dr. Devon Gimbel

Are you a first class person or is it just a one day I will be? In today's episode we discuss the untapped potential of credit card points and the possibilities with travel. Dr. Devon Gimble joins me to share her tips...
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