<p>Whew! This one was juicy. I sat down for my very <em>first</em> ever all-female roundtable with two of my dearest, most brilliant soul sisters—<strong>Dr. Lalita and Simone Heng</strong>—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.</p><p>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. 💁🏽‍♀️✨</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li>The <em>real-talk</em> on navigating identity, assimilation, and culture as bold Asian women rewriting the narrative.</li><li>A powerful breakdown of how to turn jealousy into admiration, and shift from scarcity to abundance in your relationships.</li><li>Brave, unfiltered conversations about belonging, rejection, and how to build deep, soul-nourishing friendships that go way beyond surface.</li><li>Insight into why you might still feel unseen in personal growth or spiritual spaces—and how to take up space without apology.</li><li>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).</li><li>Soulful reminders that you are <em>not alone</em>—and that the world is waiting for the most vibrant, audacious version of you.</li></ul><li><ul><br></ul></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Timestamps:</strong></p></li><p><strong>00:00</strong> – What it means to be Asian and unconventional</p><p><strong>05:00</strong> – Healing generational expectations & paving the path</p><p><strong>08:00</strong> – Breaking stereotypes: loud Asians & safety in sisterhood</p><p><strong>11:00</strong> – Feeling excluded in growth & spiritual circles</p><p><strong>14:00</strong> – Identity, assimilation, and feeling racially ambiguous</p><p><strong>17:00</strong> – Shattering the shame and embracing culture</p><p><strong>22:00</strong> – Decolonizing identity & reclaiming heritage</p><p><strong>24:00</strong> – Social media comparison and high-functioning anxiety</p><p><strong>30:00</strong> – From jealousy to admiration: flipping the narrative</p><p><strong>34:00</strong> – Building authentic, soul-aligned female relationships</p><p><strong>40:00</strong> – Real Spill (Spill the Chai) round</p><p><br></p><p>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg"><u>SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE</u>⁠</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en"><u>@neetabhushan</u></a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable"><u>@thebravetable </u></a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan"><u>@neeta.bhushan</u></a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset"><u>https://neetabhushan.com</u></a></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushanOfficial"><u>@NeetaBhushanOfficial</u></a></p><p>NEW YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushan"><u>@NeetaBhushan</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/"><u>https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</u></a></p><p>🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now →<a href="https://theemotionalreset.com/quiz"> <u>theemotionalreset.com/quiz</u></a></p><p>Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #291 Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/291-reclaiming-your-light-jessica-zweig-on-burnout/id1608226580?i=1000682891108"><u>Apple</u></a> | <a href="https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/global-grit-media/episodes/291-Reclaiming-Your-Light-Jessica-Zweig-on-Burnout--Feminine-Power--and-Joy-e2t45c8"><u>Spotify </u></a>| <a href="https://youtu.be/ofF4dCv2ILI?feature=shared"><u>YouTube</u></a>)</p><p>Ep. #193 Do you take things Personally? Watch This! (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/193-do-you-take-things-personally-watch-this/id1608226580?i=1000642790282"><u>Apple</u></a> | <a href="https://open.spoti