• Ep4: Immigration, writing a book and dealing with burnout with Soundarya Balasubramani

  • Aug 18 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
  • Podcast

Ep4: Immigration, writing a book and dealing with burnout with Soundarya Balasubramani

  • Summary

  • In this week's episode, Priya has Soundarya Balasubramani on her podcast as her very first guest ever! Soundarya Balasubramani is an accomplished author, solo-founder, and former product manager. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University and initially worked at Salesforce. However, her passion for writing and helping others navigate the challenges of studying and working abroad led her to leave her corporate job. She has authored two books, Admitted and Unshackled, and founded The Curious Maverick, LLC, a platform aimed at empowering international students and professionals. Soundarya is also known for her work on productivity and immigration advocacy​ In this episode, they talk about various topics spanning from immigration, writing and self-publishing a book, tips to prevent burnout, power of note-taking, networking and Soundarya's tips of practicing mindfulness while navigating a busy life.

    TimeStamps - 00:00 - Intro

    02:24 - Pausing and reflecting on accomplishments

    06:38 - Following Gut Instincts

    09:49 - Dealing with Burnout and Importance of Morning Routine

    17:24 - Unshackled: A Resource for Immigrants
    20:18 - Building a profile for O1 Visa

    27:00 - Journey of Self Publishing

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