Ep:#89 Lessons in Grit with Milla Chaplin Rae

Today I welcome Milla Chaplin Rae from Mumbai, who shares her transformative journey and the incredible experiences that have shaped her life and career. Listen as we explore her profound experience with the TIE Leadership program, and how it became the catalyst for her next life chapter and her compelling book. Milla opens up about the emotional depths of her time in Myanmar during the military coup, the whirlwind of life abroad, and how these experiences reignited her passion for writing. We also discuss the realities of reverse culture shock, the journey of writing her book Not Quite to Plan amidst its traumatic content, and the universal lessons learned through immersive experiences. Milla provides practical advice for navigating difficult moments, offers a heartfelt glimpse into the often unspoken aspects of parenting, and reveals the magic formula of grit that played a crucial role in her story. Tune in for insights on finding fulfilment and purpose in corporate roles, the power of adaptability, and a sneak peek into her second book. Then we wrap up with the invaluable wisdom of Jon Steel: "If the role you’re in doesn’t leave you or your company a little nervous, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough." Expect profound reflections, inspiring advice, and a celebration of resilience and creativity. So throw on those running shoes, or grab that favourite beverage, and here is Milla. Please don't forget to let us know what you think of this episode, leave a review and subscribe. If you would like to be reminded of future podcasts and other inspiring stories from TIE, join our newsletter here. If you would like to order my book Return on Humanity: Leadership lessons from all corners of the earth, you can do that here. And if you would like to order Not Quite to Plan, you can do that here. And you can follow Milla on instagram here: millarae_writes.