In this episode, Swati talks with Abhipsa Nanda — a multi-hyphenate woman balancing a career in tech, motherhood, creativity, and community with remarkable honesty and intention.

Together, they discuss:

• Growing up in an Indian household and finding autonomy later in life
• Building a support system while living away from family
• The importance of women's friendships and non-judgmental spaces
• Why creativity and dance help her stay grounded
• The realities of motherhood — far beyond Instagram’s highlight reels
• A life transition that reshaped how she sees herself and her choices

Abhipsa shares openly about the highs and lows of her journey, the lessons she learned through lived experience, and the joy she chooses to make space for every day. It’s a conversation that feels real, reassuring, and deeply relatable.

If you’ve ever navigated identity, loneliness, motherhood, friendships, or starting over, this episode is for you.

What happens when women stop competing and start creating space for one another? In this heartfelt solo episode, host Swati Upadhyay reflects on what it truly means to dream big—and to do so with kindness, courage, and community.

Swati opens up about the women who shaped her, the lessons she learned growing up, and why safe spaces for women matter more than ever. She talks about friendship in different seasons of life, how to repair what’s been lost to ego or misunderstanding, and why being a gentle ally can be an act of quiet revolution.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

• The balance between ambition and empathy
• The women who teach us to keep going
• How to rebuild friendships with grace
• Why kindness and justice must walk together
• Simple ways to become a safe space — for others and for yourself

Takeaways

• As women, we sometimes let go of friendship too easily.
• Life can get busy, affecting our friendships.
• Pride or ego can hinder communication in friendships.
• People may be in different seasons of their lives.
• Silence can be misread in friendships.
• A friend may seem distant but still cares.
• Reaching out can mend strained friendships.
• Real sisterhood is about persistence.
• Understanding each other's struggles is key.
• Friendship requires effort and grace.

Sound bites

• "We sometimes let go of friendship too easily."
• "Sometimes people are just in different seasons of their life."
• "We have all misread a silence before, haven't we?"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dreams and Kindness

03:18 Lessons on Dreams and Humility

Summary

In this conversation, Swati Upadhyay explores the profound impact of sisterhood and community among women. She reflects on how the support and celebration from other women have shaped her identity and growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building each other up, recognizing that success is not a competition but a collective journey.

Takeaways

• Every version of me has been carried by someone.
• These women are my compass.
• They have called me out when I needed to grow.
• They have celebrated me when I didn't feel worthy.
• Sisterhood is about showing up when it matters.
• It's about knowing when someone else's success doesn't threaten yours.
• Sisterhood is building each other up even when the world tries to tear you down.
• It's community over competition.
• We rise differently when we rise together.
• Sisterhood means a deep knowing of support and empowerment.