Welcome back to When It Shifted. Today, I’m honored to bring you the extraordinary story of David Chalk, an entrepreneur, tech visionary, and advocate who, despite leading multiple companies and hosting TV shows, couldn’t read for most of his life.

At age 62, David finally learned to read, unlocking a new chapter in his life and career. In our conversation, he shares what it was like navigating the world without literacy, the deep shame and trauma he faced, and how overcoming those challenges reshaped his purpose. David’s journey is a testament to the power of self-belief, support, and perseverance. Showing us that it’s never too late to change or rewrite our story.

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, been told “you can’t,” or wondered if transformation is possible for you, this episode offers hope and inspiration. David also shares how we can support children struggling with trauma and shame, so they can believe in themselves and thrive.

Podcast Resources

Connect with David Chalk

• Email David Chalk: David@chalkcorp.com
• David Chalk: Instagram
• David Chalk: Linkedin

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com

Welcome back to When It Shifted, the podcast where we explore the life-altering moments that shape who we are. I’m your host, Kelly May, and today’s episode is one you won’t forget.

Our guest is Rashmi Airan — an Ivy League-educated attorney turned globally recognized speaker and resilience mentor. Her story is a powerful testament to the truth that even when everything crumbles, we still have the power to rise.

In this episode, Rashmi walks us through her journey from being a high-achieving lawyer chasing the American dream to pleading guilty to federal charges and serving time in prison. What followed was a deep reckoning with identity, self-worth, ethics, and purpose. Now, she uses her experience to help others navigate adversity through her Rise Through It framework.

This conversation is about accountability, humility, spiritual growth, and the strength that comes from true ownership of our story.

Podcast Resources

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com

Connect with Guest Rashmi Airan

• Follow Rashmi Airan On : Instagram
• Check out Rashmi Airan :Website
• Article : I was a wealthy suburban women The I went to federal prison for bank fraud

Subscribe to Rashmi Airan’s Channel on : Youtube

In today's episode of When it shifted , I sit down with Ainslie Law—a passionate social services professional, mental health advocate, and survivor—who takes us through her journey from silent pain to empowered purpose.

From high-achieving perfectionism to the life-threatening grip of anorexia and bulimia, Ainslie shares what it was like to grow up feeling unseen, how eating disorders became her way to cope with unspoken emotions, and what healing has actually looked like from the inside out.

But this isn’t just a story about hardship—it's one of resilience, radical self-inquiry, and reclaiming a life worth living. Ainslie's story is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always mean things are fixed. Sometimes, it means finally learning how to choose yourself again and again.

Podcast Resources

• Connect with Anslie Law on LinkedIn