Low to Grow

Ariel Sit, Founder of Mind Beauty's Journey From Burnout to Spiritual Awakening

In this episode of Low to Grow, Ariel Sit opens up about her profound transition from corporate burnout to a spiritually aligned career that finally felt true to who she is. She walks us through the winding path from her early creative pursuits to entrepreneurship, unexpected pivots, and the emotional toll of chasing the “dream job.” Along the way, Ariel shares how meditation, self-awareness, and intentional reinvention became the tools that helped her rebuild her life and work from the inside out. Ariel also breaks down the practical side of transformation: how to network with authenticity, why your CV should reflect your emotions as much as your skills, and what it actually looks like to position yourself for opportunities that match your values. This conversation is warm, honest, and deeply human—perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for a more meaningful chapter. What you’ll walk away with: 1. A realistic roadmap for reinventing your career after burnout in your 30s 2. Practical strategies for developing self-awareness through meditation and reflection 3. Tools for long-term, relationship-driven networking 4. Guidance on positioning yourself in a way that opens doors you want to walk through 5. A reminder that emotional well-being is foundational to sustainable growth Follow Low to GrowInstagram: @lowtogrowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/lowtogrowpodcast/]YouTube: @lowtogrow [https://www.youtube.com/@lowtogrow]Substack LIFT with Low to Grow Newsletter [https://substack.com/@lowtogrowpodcast]Connect with our podcast guests via their profile page on www.lowtogrow.com! Freebie 1 The first is a free copy of Ariel’s Life Artistry Journal (digital). It walks through life design, identity, and intentional goal-setting in a practical way. Ariel has set up a 100% discount code exclusively for the Low to Grow audience. Journal sign-up page: https://arielsit.com/journal Coupon code for free checkout: LOWTOGROW Freebie 2 The second is for anyone in the LowtoGrow community who's sitting on a method, a healing path, or hard-won knowledge they want to share with the world. Ariel is offering $100 off a business consultation to look at what they know, who it's for, and what a knowledge business around it could realistically look like. It starts with a free discovery call, they can apply here: https://forms.gle/Wz43ks1AVHcTJNNq6 Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit https://www.mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/].

Karina Robinson, ex-Financial Journalist and Founder of The City AI and Quantum Summit on her Midlife Pivot

In this episode of Low to Grow, Karina Robinson, CEO of Redcliffe Advisory Ltd. and Non-Executive Director on the Board of Atlanti an Anglo-Swiss Fund Management firm amongst other roles, takes us through her extraordinary career pivot at midlife, from high-finance journalism to global security, and the cutting-edge world of Quantum and AI. She shares how curiosity, resilience, and compassion have shaped her working style and driven her to tackle some of the most complex challenges at the intersection of technology and international collaboration. Karina also opens up about the personal lessons behind her professional journey, including navigating career setbacks, extending compassion to herself, and maintaining mental well-being while building influence in high-stakes environments. This conversation is both practical and inspiring, offering insights for anyone considering a bold career change or striving to lead with empathy in an evolving world. What you’ll walk away with: 1. A reference map for navigating a major career transition while staying true to your passions 2. Practical lessons on building resilience through personal and professional challenges 3. Strategies for integrating compassion and mental health into leadership practices 4. Insights on the transformative potential of quantum computing in security and finance 5. Guidance for cultivating curiosity and lifelong learning to sustain growth and influence Follow Low to Grow [www.lowtogrow.com] Instagram: @lowtogrowpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/lowtogrowpodcast/] YouTube: @lowtogrow [https://www.youtube.com/@lowtogrow] Substack Newsletter [https://lowtogrowpodcast.substack.com/] Connect with Karina Robinson via LinkedIn: Karina Robinson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-robinson/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BezGSxShVRZeCYc1qHz0GBg%3D%3D] Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit https://www.mind.org.uk [https://www.mind.org.uk/]. Chapters: 00:00 IntroducingKarina Robinson! 01:56 Liking this? 02:49 Introductionto Personal and Professional Challenges 03:10 Karina'sJourney from Journalism to Headhunting 04:01 NavigatingPersonal Tragedy and Professional Change 15:29 Karina'sreflections on personal change 17:50 TheCompassionate Core 20:28 Karina'sexperience extending compassion to herself 21:32 How Karinanavigate getting fired Five times 25:38 What keepsKarina going and learning throughout life 29:18 Reflectionsfor young journalists in the age of AI 30:45 Establishingan India UK Business Corridor 33:30 KarinaRobinson's one thing for better mental health 34:58 Follow@lowtogrowpodcast

Destiny Pinto, Vogue-featured Disability Accessories Designer and Founder on Building an Inclusive Future in Luxury Fashion

In this episode of Low to Grow, designer and CEO Destiny Pinto opens up about the deeply personal journey behind By Destiny Pinto—the accessories brand turning medical devices into bold, stylish expressions of identity. Living with rheumatoid arthritis, Destiny found herself searching for products that honored both her health needs and her sense of self. When they didn’t exist, she created them. She shares the realities of navigating university life with chronic illness, the emotional rollercoaster of being a solopreneur, and the power of community in the disability and chronic illness space. Destiny also breaks down her process in designing the Addison bag—built with accessibility at its core—and talks about what it meant for her work to be recognized by Vogue and BMW. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that creativity can grow out of challenge, visibility matters, and slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind. What you’ll walk away with: * A new perspective on how fashion design can empower people with chronic illnesses and hidden disabilities * Practical insight into building a brand rooted in empathy, accessibility, and lived experience * An honest look at balancing ambition with health—and how to listen to your body when it asks for rest * Encouragement to embrace your identity and turn personal obstacles into creative breakthroughs * A framework for starting something meaningful as a solopreneur when resources are limited * Lessons on cultivating community and trust in spaces shaped by vulnerability * A reminder that visibility in fashion and media can change how people feel about themselves and their place in the world Follow Low to Grow ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lowtogrowpodcast/] ⁠⁠YouTube: @lowtogrow⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@lowtogrow] ⁠Substack Newsletter⁠ [https://lowtogrowpodcast.substack.com/] Connect with Destiny on her profile page on ⁠our website⁠ [http://⁠⁠https:/www.lowtogrow.com⁠⁠]! Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit ⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk⁠⁠ [https://www.mind.org.uk].

Blowing Up the Sex Taboo: Cindy Gallop on What Drives Her to Make the Google of Sex-Ed

In this episode of Low to Grow, advertising industry veteran and long time sex-tech entrepreneur Cindy Gallop takes us inside the bold vision behind MakeLoveNotPorn and the uphill battle of building a sex-positive platform in a world that still treats open conversation about intimacy as taboo. She talks through the leap from her high-powered advertising career into social-impact entrepreneurship, the systemic obstacles she continues to face as a female founder around funding and algorithmic suppression, and why redefining sexual education matters for every generation. Cindy also opens up about the deeper mission behind her worl: creating a safer, more honest ecosystem for intimacy, consent, and human connection. She shares how community feedback fuels her resilience, why she’s developing new EdTech and FinTech solutions to push the industry forward, and how better sexual health can meaningfully support our mental well-being. This conversation is candid, refreshingly defiant, and packed with insights for socially conscious go-getters who care about change that actually moves culture. What you’ll walk away with: 1. A firsthand look at how community-driven feedback can guide mission-centered entrepreneurship 2. A reimagined framework for sexual education grounded in real-world experiences 3. A clear understanding of the structural and funding challenges Sextech founders face, and how to navigate them 4. Why there needs to be more tech products that uplift marginalized communities rather than algorithmically suppress them 5. A reminder that cultivating meaningful, real-life connections supports both emotional and mental well-being Follow Low to Grow ⁠Instagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lowtogrowpodcast/] ⁠YouTube: @lowtogrow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@lowtogrow] Substack Newsletter [https://lowtogrowpodcast.substack.com/] Connect with Cindy Gallop through her profile page on our website [https://www.lowtogrow.com/ari-rastegar-mindset-power/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0https://www.lowtogrow.com%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]! Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk⁠ [https://www.mind.org.uk/].

Why the world needs more imperfect environmentalists with climate advocate and social entrepreneur Natalie Chung Sum Yue

In this episode of Low to Grow, climate advocate and social entrepreneur Natalie Chung traces the path from an 11-year-old school project to becoming one of the region’s leading voices in sustainable tourism and climate education. As the co-founder of V’air, Natalie breaks down how the platform grew from a student-led digital initiative into a hands-on eco-tourism movement creating real impact on the ground. She dives into the complexities of modern climate policy, the rise of philanthropy in funding climate solutions, and the hidden challenges social entrepreneurs face behind the scenes—from team dynamics to financial sustainability. Natalie also speaks openly about the emotional side of purpose-driven work: navigating personal relationships, coping with burnout, and learning to care for your mental health while caring for the planet. If you’re passionate about environmental impact or building a purpose-led career, this conversation offers a grounded and refreshing take on what sustainable leadership actually looks like. What you’ll walk away with: * A behind-the-scenes look at building a climate-focused social enterprise as a young founder * A clearer understanding of the gaps and opportunities in today’s climate policy landscape * Insight into how sustainable tourism can drive meaningful climate education * A realistic picture of team dynamics, and why interpersonal trust is a make-or-break factor * Tools for staying adaptable when a mission-driven project evolves with V'air * A fresh perspective on environmentalism that makes space for nuance, diversity, and real-world constraints * Strategies for protecting your mental health while working in high-pressure, purpose-led fields * A reminder of how meaningful relationships fuel long-term resilience and creativity Follow Low to Grow ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@lowtogrowpodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lowtogrowpodcast/] ⁠⁠YouTube: @lowtogrow⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@lowtogrow] ⁠Substack Newsletter⁠ [https://lowtogrowpodcast.substack.com/] Connect with Natalie on her profile page on ⁠our website⁠ [http://⁠⁠https:/www.lowtogrow.com⁠⁠]!   Please Note: Low to Grow is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. For free mental health resources, visit ⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk⁠⁠ [https://www.mind.org.uk].