U n’ I with Rashmi Shetty

U n' I with Rashmi Shetty- (Season 3) Dr.Josie McLean & Eve Turner

This is a Earth Day special & we have with us Dr.Josie Mc Lean & Eve Turner Dr.Josie Mc Lean,  Is one of the three co-founders of the CCA and part of CCA Australia. Previously President of ICFA , Josie is passionate and deeply concerned about the future we all face as the wicked, interlocking collection of crises facing humanity unfolds. She works with a vast variety of people and organisations, but they all have one thing in common – they too are future oriented and share her concern.  Her focus is on cultivating environments where learning, dialogue, and a shared sense of purpose thrive, enabling organisations to adapt and flourish in the face of complexity and its accompanying uncertainty. Eve Turner is a coach, supervisor, researcher and author, and has been involved in setting up three communities: The Global Supervisors’ Network, The Climate Coaching Alliance and the Sustainability Coaching Coalition which has 13 professional body signatories representing 300,000 coaches, mentors, coaching psychologists, and supervisors. She has had three careers, as a classical musician, in the BBC where she ended up running a large journalistic division with 250 staff, and her current role.  Eve has written or co-edited several books, articles and chapters and won ten awards: most recently the 2025 Lifetime Achievement award for Coaching and Supervision from Coaching at Work magazine and the 2023 EMCC Global Special President’s Award for contributions to supervision and society.  CCA - Climate Coaching Alliance: https://www.climatecoachingalliance.org/ [https://www.climatecoachingalliance.org/] SCC -Sustainability Coaching Coalition: https://www.sustainabilitycoachingcoalition.org/ [https://www.sustainabilitycoachingcoalition.org/] Open letter to the coaching profession: https://www.sustainabilitycoachingcoalition.org/ [https://www.sustainabilitycoachingcoalition.org/]

U n' I with Rashmi Shetty (Season 3)- Rashi Goel

I’ve always believed that the most impactful leaders are those who speak from a place of deep authenticity. That is exactly what drew me to Rashi Goel. Reading  Rashi’s postson LinkedIn, I was struck by her rare ability to balance rigorous the DEI strategy with a voice that is consistently genuine, grounded, and bold. It’s that very authenticity that made me know I had to invite her to be part of this series. Who is Rashi Goel? With over a decade of experience, Rashi operates at the vital intersection of strategy, culture, and leadership. As the head of the business impact vertical at the Godrej DEI Lab, she doesn’t just "talk" about inclusion—she embeds it into the very systems of an organization. What sets her apart: * She moves DEI from a "nice-to-have" to a business imperative with tangible results. * She partners with leaders to ensure inclusion isn't an afterthought, but a foundational pillar of leadership. * She is actively shaping the future of corporate India by championing workplaces where everyone truly belongs.

U n' I with Rashmi Shetty - Gouthami T S

Our guest in this episode  is Gouthami T S, an Aeronautical Engineer who turned a passion for flight into a breakthrough for Indian deep-tech. As the Co Founder and CEO of the Bengaluru-based startup AquaAirX, Gouthami is leading the charge with India’s first drone capable of operating seamlessly across two worlds: air and underwater, even in challenging real sea states. She is responsible for driving the company’s overall strategic direction, partnerships, fundraising, and investor engagement. She leads business development initiatives across defence, energy, and maritime sectors while focusing on building strong institutional relationships and scaling organizational capabilities. Gouthami’s journey is  a beautiful amalgamation of Technical Excellence:, Handwork,strategic Vision & Resilience: Her story is one of "magical" grit—a reminder that when you combine technical mastery with an independent spirit, you don't just follow the future; you build it.

U n' I with Rashmi Shetty -Nivedita Banerji

"When we design with care and build with conscience, we don’t just create products or buildings—we weave a resilient fabric of dignity that empowers every woman and sustains an entire community. This International Women’s Day, on my Human Library Audio Podcast “ U n’ I with Rashmi Shetty" , we celebrate a woman who walks the talk on #GiveToGain Nivedita Banerji Nivedita is the Co-founder of Samaj Pragati Sahayog (SPS), and has dedicated over three decades to the tribal communities of the Narmada Valley. Her work seamlessly integrates social justice, sustainable design, and economic independence. Her Approach from different aspects is as follows: * Institutional Leadership: As a former Secretary and current Director at SPS, she pioneered strategies to build women-led local institutions, ensuring marginalized regions have a decisive voice in Indian democracy. * Kumbaya (Social Enterprise): Founded in 1994, this award-winning producer company empowers over 2,500 women and persons with disabilities through ethical, circular garment design. It is now an internationally recognized, artisan-owned brand. * A self-taught architect, she has designed over 45,000 sq. ft. of eco-friendly infrastructure. Her work rejects "box-like" industrial construction in favor of energy-efficient domes, vaults, and local materials that honor rural dignity. * A respected voice in national planning, she served on the Government of India’s 12th Five Year Plan working group and has co-authored influential manuals on watershed management and Indian textiles. * Featured panelist for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome and keynote speaker at international conferences on narrative practices and indigenous economies. * Winner of the CITI Textile Sustainability Award (2024) and director of the award-winning documentary "The Kumbaya Story." Listen in as Nivedita shares her story with the tribal women & the lessons she has learned from them.

U n' I with Rashmi Shetty- Season 3 - Fauzia Naqui

As we mark World Mental Health Day, our guest in our 169th episode  on U n’ I with Rashmi Shetty is someone whose work beautifully reflects the theme of this day. Fauzia Naqui, a passionate Counselling Psychologist & Psychotherapist,  with over 12 years of experience.  She  has worked across hospitals, the corporate world, and private practice. With more than 4700 hours of supervised clinical work, she’s helped people from all walks of life navigate challenges like stress, grief, addiction, workplace pressure, and relationship issues. What makes her approach truly special is how eclectic and client-centered it is. She’s trauma-informed, DBT-informed, and draws from Rogerian and Narrative therapy—with a strong focus on helping people find their own strength and voice. She’s deeply sensitive to different cultures and backgrounds, and her curiosity about the human experience shines through in her work. Academically, she holds a postgraduate degree in Counselling Psychology from TISS and another Master’s in Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Allahabad. She’s also certified in Addiction Management and Community Mental Health from NIMHANS. She’s fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, and can read and understand Gujarati—a true connector across communities. Whether she’s counselling, conducting psychometric assessments, or leading workshops and webinars, her goal is simple: to make mental health care more accessible, thoughtful, and empowering.   Listen in as Fauzia shares her journey, her stories & her tips to take care of our mental health.