This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Neri Karra Sillaman. She says –

“It is never about you. All the entrepreneurs I talk to, that's the most surprising element. When they were building the businesses, it was never about them. They never thought of themselves as the sun in the middle, and they are this leader that is shining out their intelligence and benevolence to others, but they are thinking of others first. And that's what creates business longevity.”

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You’ll hear how Neri made the bold decision to walk away from a successful family business to pursue what really lit her up—and the moment she knew it was time.

• You’ll learn why so many immigrant entrepreneurs build businesses that last, and how those same principles can apply to your life and work.

• You’ll get real insight into what it means to live with purpose, even when it means going against expectations and choosing yourself.

Born in communist Bulgaria and once a refugee living in a tent, Neri shares how education became her North Star, how she built a global luxury goods brand with her family, and why stepping away from it all led her to the work she was truly meant to do.

Neri Karra Sillaman is a globally recognized entrepreneur, author, and advisor to leaders worldwide. She’s also the founder of a luxury leather goods brand, a former associate professor, and author of Pioneers: Eight Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs.

Connect with Neri at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof.neri/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neri-karra-sillaman/
You can purchase her book Pioneers at Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Pioneers-Principles-Longevity-Immigrant-Entrepreneurs/dp/1394304056

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Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

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Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Uma Subramanian. She says –

“Her journey is unique and the way purpose and meaning looks like in her life might be different from the other women that she's probably listening to. So just trusting her journey and trying to find meaning and purpose in just the day to day flow of life... being open to opportunities, being open to being courageous to, when she sees those opportunities, being able to seize those and follow-up with those.”

Uma Subramanian is a certified executive leadership coach, speaker, and accomplished tech industry veteran, including a 20-year tenure at Microsoft. She’s now the founder and CEO of Limitless Leaders, a global brand that helps mid-career tech professionals become empowered and sought-after leaders. Her mission is to help leaders thrive in their careers without burnout, hustle, or playing politics. Outside of work, she’s a proud mom of two teenagers and now two beloved dogs.

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

• You’ll hear how a bold, unexpected career moment became the spark for purpose-led leadership.

• You’ll hear how Uma found deep purpose after walking away from a toxic job—and how she turned that moment into a mission to help others.

• You’ll get a fresh, honest perspective on why your purpose doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and how to spot opportunities that are already in front of you.

Connect with Uma at:
https://www.thelimitlessleaders.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uma-subramanian

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

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This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

This week’s “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Dr. Lynise Green. She says –

“Figure out a way to just take a beat, take a pause, and really just see yourself. Where are you in your life? How do you fit into your life? And I think, again, that comes back to that being aligned with your values and your purpose. Because I think when we lose that alignment, that's when we lose ourselves in in our own story.”

Dr. Lynise Green is a wellness leadership consultant who helps high-achieving women reclaim the parts of themselves they’ve put on pause while trying to keep everything else going. For years, she was the go-to person—juggling career, family, and everyone’s needs but her own.

On the outside, she had it all together. On the inside, she was burnt out and deeply disconnected from herself.

In this episode, she opens up about her career in engineering, repeated cycles of burnout, and how those hard lessons helped shape the purposeful work she does today.

Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. You’ll hear what burnout can really look like—even when everything seems fine from the outside.

2. You’ll discover how to spot early warning signs that you’re slipping out of alignment with your purpose—before it turns into a full-blown crisis.

3. You’ll walk away with a clear reminder that there is a different way to lead and live—one that honors both your ambition and your well-being.

Connect with Lynise at: https://wellwithl.com

Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?
Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast

Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/

Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com

Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!

This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz