Solving the Impossible with Strategy, Curiosity & Sisterhood with Vandana Puranik

In this inspiring episode of Getting Real, Monick Halm sits down with Wanda, a powerhouse global strategist, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Active Ingredients Inc. and the women’s collective This Is What She Said. Wanda shares her journey of transforming chaos into clarity over the past 25 years — and how she helps individuals and brands achieve massive breakthroughs by shifting how they think.Wanda reveals the most overlooked reason people get stuck: they’re solving the wrong problem. She explains how focusing on the desired outcome — not the immediate issue — leads to more powerful, lasting solutions. Through a simple but profound analogy about pulling weeds in a garden, she highlights how outcome-driven thinking changes everything from your strategy to your results.The conversation flows into how living in curiosity can rewire how we handle challenges, conflicts, and even our relationships. Wanda shares a personal, moving story about surviving a coma, and how intellectual humility—especially in a medical setting—played a crucial role in saving her life. From entrepreneurs to executives, the lessons are clear: staying open, curious, and humble is a game-changer.Monick and Wanda also dive into what it really means to have a brand. Spoiler: it’s not your logo or tagline. Wanda breaks down the three essential parts of a brand strategy in simple, relatable terms and explains why your brand must be a relationship, not just a product.You’ll also learn about Wanda’s passion project: This Is What She Said, a unique and intimate women’s collective designed to help members grow their businesses through honest support, visibility, and co-creative squads. Wanda shares the deeply personal story that sparked this movement and how she built a space where women lift each other without competition.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, real talk, and practical wisdom. You’ll walk away inspired to reframe your thinking, clarify your outcomes, and surround yourself with a tribe that helps you grow.Key Takeaways:Why solving for the outcome leads to breakthroughsHow curiosity and intellectual humility fuel creativity and connectionThe true definition of a brand and why it’s more than just visualsA powerful model for growing your business in sisterhoodThe mindset shift from accountability to shared responsibility and actionConnect with Wanda:🌐 ThisIsWhatSheSaid.com📘 TheBookOfMight.comLoved this episode?Subscribe to Getting Real so you never miss a deep, soul-centered conversation. And if you’re ready to grow your wealth and impact with joy and purpose, visit REIGoddesses.com to learn more about our programs and upcoming events.✨ Get real. Stay real. And remember — you don’t have to do it alone.