Society & Culture
In this powerful opening conversation, I’m joined by Alpna Kataria, a woman whose story left a lasting impression on me when we met at a networking event. From facing adversity to reinventing herself completely, her journey is a true reflection of what lies beneath the surface of resilience, purpose, and quiet transformation.
Alpna shifted from a successful HR career to becoming a Certified Design Thinking & Innovation Practitioner from IIT Delhi. Today, she passionately mentors children and young entrepreneurs to think with empathy and build human-centered solutions — with a deep belief in nurturing mindsets that matter.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The adversity that sparked her transformation
- What design thinking taught her about self and others
- Why empathy is the heart of meaningful innovation
- Lessons on starting over with self-belief
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If you’re someone who believes that what we see on the surface is only a fraction of the story, this podcast is for you.
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