In this powerful episode, Valeria sits down with multidisciplinary artist, author, and businessman Karan Wadhwani to talk about how rejection often starts from within—and how embracing intuition, creativity, and spiritual practice can lead to a more fulfilling and resilient life.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Why “others can only reject you when you reject yourself”
• The difference between fear and intuition
• Building resilience through adaptability, self-trust, and self-compassion
• Why being your own best friend is the key to overcoming external and internal rejection
• What it means to be successful—and how to redefine failure
• Tai Chi, spirituality, and how martial arts can teach us how to flow with rejection
• The importance of making the most of every moment and acting despite fear
• Creative balance, joy, and how to not hold yourself back
• Lessons from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• Understanding that we’re all walking our own paths, but not alone

Career Advice You’ll Love: Karan shares why liking what you do matters more than titles, and how working across industries made him more resilient. Hear his practical tips on building a path that’s authentic—even when it's unconventional.

Karan’s Book: So You Want To Be A... – Order now on Amazon

Learn more: karanwadhwani.ca

Connect with Karan:

• Instagram: @kwadhwan
• Email: info@whoiskaran.com

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If you need support navigating rejection or feeling lost, book a private meeting at calendly.com/valerusu55. I may not have all the answers, but there is beauty in sticking together in tough times 🫶

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal, medical, or professional advice.

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Remember: "Don’t be fearful of things that are intuitively who you are." Let go of the fear and let yourself become who you're meant to be.