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