84. Why Belonging Matters: Expert Ritu Bhasin

<p>Ritu Bhasin is an empowerment coach, speaker, justice advocate, and author. Her mission is to help create a world where all belong.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, Ritu experienced the constant sting of racist bullying and struggled with cultural tension around her own identity. She carried her insecurities and the pressure to conform into her work life, first as a lawyer and then as an HR leader at a global law firm. Looking to heal and transform her life, she left her corporate job, launched her global <a href="http://bhasinconsulting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DEI consulting firm</a>, became a yoga and mindfulness teacher, studied trauma and wellness healing practices, wrote the bestselling book <a href="https://amzn.to/49iJ27N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Authenticity Principle</a>, and dedicated her life to empowering others. In 2023, Ritu wrote the award-winning book <a href="https://amzn.to/40fqxNF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In this episode, Nada sits down with Ritu to talk about how she took the trauma of racist bullying and transformed it into a thriving DEI consultancy teaching clients about the impact of belonging. Ritu outlines three pillars to unlock the importance of belonging to ourselves and each other. Additionally, she offers her insight into our need for community, self-care, and tapping into our core wisdom.</p><br><p>Be sure to check out Ritu Bhasin’s <a href="https://ritubhasin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, as well as her books <a href="https://amzn.to/40fqxNF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We’ve Got This</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/49iJ27N" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Authenticity Principle</a>. You can also follow her and her viral 81-year-old father on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ritu_bhasin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ritu_bhasin</a>.</p><br><p>Please follow us at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisislibertyroad/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @thisislibertyroad</a> on Instagram--that's where we like to hang out and connect with you, our amazing community. And please don’t forget to rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode 84 of the LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones podcast, hosted by LIBERTY ROAD, titled "84. Why Belonging Matters: Expert Ritu Bhasin" was published on November 8, 2023 and runs 43 minutes.

November 8, 2023 ·43m · LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones

Summary

Ritu Bhasin is an empowerment coach, speaker, justice advocate, and author. Her mission is to help create a world where all belong.  Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, Ritu experienced the constant sting of racist bullying and struggled with cultural tension around her own identity. She carried her insecurities and the pressure to conform into her work life, first as a lawyer and then as an HR leader at a global law firm. Looking to heal and transform her life, she left her corporate job, launched her global DEI consulting firm, became a yoga and mindfulness teacher, studied trauma and wellness healing practices, wrote the bestselling book The Authenticity Principle, and dedicated her life to empowering others. In 2023, Ritu wrote the award-winning book We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging.  In this episode, Nada sits down with Ritu to talk about how she took the trauma of racist bullying and transformed it into a thriving DEI consultancy teaching clients about the impact of belonging. Ritu outlines three pillars to unlock the importance of belonging to ourselves and each other. Additionally, she offers her insight into our need for community, self-care, and tapping into our core wisdom. Be sure to check out Ritu Bhasin’s website, as well as her books We’ve Got This and The Authenticity Principle. You can also follow her and her viral 81-year-old father on Instagram: @ritu_bhasin. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we like to hang out and connect with you, our amazing community. And please don’t forget to rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention.

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