Always Aligning

Do you want to leave the past behind, find forgiveness in your heart and explore new areas outside of your comfort zone?  Free yourself.

In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa walk through 5 ways to to gain Freedom, from yourself.
While freedom is typically thought of as a state of being outside of you, today's episode will highlight several ways you are keeping yourself blocked in an endless cycle that is tying you down even further.

Freeing yourself through these 5 steps will help you:
> leave the past, in the past
> inspire you to heal and forgive
> feel lighter and remove a heavy weight from your shoulders
> provide a renewed sense of energy
> and push you out your comfort zone

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The overturn of Roe v Wade is a direct attack on women's rights and basic freedoms that we as human beings deserve. As a space holder for women on their journey of self-growth and personal development, these conversations are centered around the basic fundamental idea that a woman is free enough to live her life in a way that supports her best. When that is taken away, pursuit of self actualization becomes all the more challenging, if not impossible.

I am tired. And you may be  too. But let this episode, the resources and actionable next steps provided, light that fire within so that you may consider to join your fellow women in this fight in reclaiming our freedoms and independence.

In this episode of Always Aligning, host Aasheekaa speaks with Ashni Mehta, a civil rights activist and public policy expert. For the last 7 years, Ashni has worked to build public support for reform in voting rights, women's rights and criminal justice policy. Ashni is also the founder of Incite Social, a marketing agency helping brands with purpose to grow their impact.

Resources

1. National Abortion Federation 
Abortion Hotline: 1-800-772-9100

2. Abortion Care Network

3. National Network of Abortion Funds

Script Example when Calling Your Representatives:

"I want to speak with my representative. I am passionate about women's rights and I would like for you to vote in favor of codifing Roe v Wade, or passing a constitutional amendment in access of abortions."

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As we wrap up another year, this is a great time to reflect on the last 365 days. Reflecting helps contextualize the time that was, connect with what served your greatest good, when you felt most in alignment and review the areas that you want to improve upon next year.

In this episode, your host Aasheekaa guides you through ten reflection questions. There are two ways you can follow along. The first is to grab a journal and a pen and pause the episode after each guided prompt to reflect and journal. The second way is to listen to the episode and then refer to the prompt questions below to go through your own session of reflection. Either way, ideally you will need 60 minutes for this exercise.

Ten Guided Reflections for 2021: 

1. Did you live a life in alignment in 2021?
2. What brought you the most joy?
3. What area(s) of your life did you experience the most growth?
4. What area(s) of your life did you not grow enough?
5. What activities energized you?
6. What did you find most challenging?
7. What relationships are you most grateful for?
8. Did you take care of yourself?
9. What was your great lesson in 2021?
10. After completing these reflections, write an advice letter to your former self - the version of you that was on January 1, 2021. 

From your Host - Aasheekaa:

Thank you dear listeners for your support this year. Always Aligning is growing and I’am manifesting big things for our show next year. Your comments, reviews, shares and listens mean the world to me and I am forever grateful to you. See you next year!

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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book. Of having said book represented by an agent. And then published to raving reviews? If so, let Annika's story of alignment inspire you.

In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with  Annika Sharma, author of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words, on her journey from working in healthcare to  writing her own  manuscript and then some. Her second published book, "Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words" is the perfect cuddle-up-on-the-couch-with-a-warm-mug-of-chai-and-get-cozy and feel all the feels experience. She takes you on a journey of love in all its facets - romantic love, family and friendship love, love for your city and most importantly, love for your self.  The book is the first in the series Chai Masala Club, with two more books on the way!

Annika is also co-host of the popular podcast "The Woke Desi."  When asked how she does it all, she shares her truth with utmost grace and vulnerability, washing away any myths about her journey being a walk in the park.

From your Host - Aasheekaa:

Less than 5% of published authors in the US are non-white. It is time we see ourselves represented and let our stories be heard. The best and only way to change this narrative is to buy books from BIPOC authors.

You can purchase your own copy of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words at a local bookstore, Bookshop and Amazon.

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15. Avani Sarkar never imagined that people would want to own cultural plush toys, let alone multiple of them.  And today, four years after launching Modi Toys with her brother Viral Modi - the pair have launched a suite of toys and books sparking curiosity for culture among children of the South Asian diaspora globally. Modi Toys is on a fun ride and this is just the beginning!

In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with Avani on the intersection of commerce, culture and community; how Modi Toys is preserving culture through education and play while also holding space for stories from their community on hope, loss and healing. 
At the time of taping, Avani was a mother of two with a third on the way. Shortly after the episode, she gave birth to her third baby. Avani shares very vulnerably the delicate tightrope balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood and how she is learning to implement sustainable systems to help manage her respective worlds.

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14. Jyoti Chand from @MamaJotes chats with Host Aasheekaa on how she used the power of social media to align with her dreams of comedy and writing. If you love funny, relatable reels, there's a high chance you've come across one of MamaJotes' viral videos. But did you know Jyoti has been pursuing comedy and writing for many years? While she was excited for motherhood and continues to see that as her primary and most important role, she eventually realized she could pursue her dreams and mom simultaneously. 

She no longer needed big city stages to be a comedian. "Instagram is my stage," says Jyoti. Tune in to this episode 14 of Always Aligning to learn more about her story and how she is building her dream life by authentically showing up on the internet.

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13. Do you want to raise your vibration? You may have heard the expression 'good vibes' or been around someone with this glowing, positive energy and wondered - what is the secret?

Well, like with most things, there is no one secret.

But there are several different ways you can practice HOW you can raise your vibration.
Most of them are easy, simple and you can begin right away. You can begin the journey by exploring ways to work with you.

In this episode on Always Aligning with your Host Aasheekaa, you will learn twelve ways you can increase your vibration right now. No tools necessary - just an open-mind, an open-heart and a willingness to expand your sense of self-awareness.

From your Host:

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Interested in the Group Coaching Program starting early October?
Learn more here!

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12. After sixteen years of being a SAHM, Zarna found herself struggling really hard to get back into the workforce. She felt like the world was passing her by everyday and it stripped her of her confidence. She began to pursue the HOW to get out of her routine while  considering WHAT the world needs, and through the support of her children and community she discovered her superpower  - making people laugh. 

The timing was brilliant; while her first stand-up comedy show was on Feb 2020 at Carolines in Broadway, the circumstances of March 2020 forced her to venture on to a different stage - Tik Tok. As of today, Zarna Garg has amassed over 45million + views on TikTok, performs stand-up comedy live, digitally and for her social media community.

This episode is for anyone who has ever hesitated to take the first step. Been told that after you are a SAHM, there is nothing left. That Indian women don't write or perform stand-up comedy. That TikTok is just for Gen Z. That creativity has a limit. That reinventing yourself is impossible. This episode is for you!

Watch Zarna Garg in action LIVE this weekend on August 15th near Edison, NJ in her show "Sari, Not Sorry" with special guests Pranav Behari and Usama Siddiquee. Click here for  ticket info.
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11. Being on reality television, can change your reality. At least that is what Aparna has been experiencing.  The Netflix show "Indian Matchmaking" went viral when the world was still indoors and consuming all the content. It struck a controversial chord bringing to light many issues and opened up the floor for many a healthy debate. Aparna became a household name overnight and many facets of her world changed.

In this episode of Always Aligning with host Aasheekaa , Aparna shares how she is flowing with the tides of her life and embracing unimaginable opportunities headed her way i.e.: publishing a book, taking a sabbatical from her ten + law career and even a move to New York.

Aparna's vulnerability and honesty will immediately make you fall in love with the real person Aparna, a far cry different from the heavily edited version we saw on the silver screen.

Embracing change, surrendering control and aligning with the present as it comes your way is no easy task, but Aparna speaks about what she chose to let go and the adventure she has embraced.

Pre-order her book, She's Unlikeable releasing February 2021. Connect with Aparna on Instagram.

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