You Can Turn Rejection Into Service And Still Reach The UN with Aparnesh Ahan (India)

Send us Fan MailRejection can either harden you or shape you, and Ahan chooses the second option. He joins us from India with a simple mission that turns out to be quietly radical: spot real opportunities, share them publicly, and help people from every walk of life feel less lost about their next step. What starts as posting on LinkedIn becomes a growing mentoring network, where one piece of information can lead to an internship, a volunteer placement, or a brand-new career direction.We dig into the mechanics as well as the meaning. Ahan breaks down how he uses LinkedIn and online communities to spread international development opportunities, why timing and engagement matter, and how networks create a ripple effect when people comment and share. He also shares a major personal milestone, volunteering online with UNFPA India through the United Nations Volunteers programme, supporting awareness for the Just Has KI app, a WhatsApp-based tool focused on sexual and reproductive health education and mental wellbeing for young people.The conversation gets real about confidence, neurodiversity, and momentum. Ahan talks about living with ADHD and dyslexia, being rejected repeatedly, and learning to hold a positive mindset without pretending setbacks do not hurt. We explore how volunteering can build skills and credibility, how a strong mentor can change your trajectory, and why he believes there is no race in life. He closes with three practical tips to move from frustration to success, plus what he is aiming for next as he advances into master’s study in international relations and peace studies.If you care about volunteering, mentoring, career growth, international development, or finding your place in the world, this one will stay with you. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show.Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita KingTeach me to live one day at a timewith courage love and a sense of pride.Giving me the ability to love and accept myselfso I can go and give it to someone else.Teach me to live one day at a time.....Support the showThe Business of LifeDr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita KingOriginal Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time"written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita KingDr King Solutions (USA Office)1629 K St, NW #300, Washington, DC 20006, USA, +[email protected]