In this conversation, Rachna Nivas shares how personal struggles, cultural heritage, and artistic expression shape identity and fuel creativity. We explore the challenges and triumphs of the artist’s journey, uncover the transformative power of moving to a new place, and discuss how women in their forties experience a powerful awakening. Learn how nurturing your desires, embracing your cultural roots, and becoming your own champion can lead to personal fulfillment and self-discovery. Whether you’re an artist, a creative soul, or someone seeking life reinvention, this episode will inspire you to overcome self-doubt, recognize your true power, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.  

Takeaways

Cultural heritage plays a significant role in personal identity.

Artistic expression can be a powerful form of activism.

The journey of an artist is filled with challenges and triumphs.

Personal struggles fuel creativity and growth.

Moving to a new place can open new opportunities.

Women in their forties experience a powerful awakening.

Nurturing your desires is essential for personal fulfillment.

You must be your own champion in pursuing your dreams.

Self-doubt is overcome by recognizing your true power.  

Sound bites

“Answer the intuition.”

"Wisdom is sexy."

"Your plan is actually blocking you."  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Living

00:35 Rachna Nivas: A Journey of Artistic Expression

03:34 Influence of Family and Activism

08:45 Embracing Cultural Pride and Authenticity

12:05 The Unexpected Path to Arts and Activism

18:54 Deciding to Follow the Artistic Path

24:23 Confronting Financial and Societal Pressures

27:17 Challenges of Choosing This Path

31:09 Bridging Art and Activism

34:44 Confronting Loss: A New Chapter in NYC

39:30 Redefining Womanhood and Creative Power

41:32 Intuition as a Light Through Darkness

44:47 Embracing Age and Wisdom

47:31 Rewards of Risk-Taking

51:19 The Beauty and Power of Aging

55:49 Nurturing Desires and Going Against the Grain

01:00:13 Belief in Possibility

01:05:27 Where To Find Rachna

Keywords

artistic expression, cultural identity, personal growth, women's empowerment, dance, creativity, immigrant experience, self-discovery, resilience, life reinvention after 40, unlocking your true power, overcoming self-doubt and fear, finding your true potential, becoming your own champion, nurturing your desires, art and activism, starting over in a new city, growth through struggle, fertility journey, creative empowerment tips, New York arts scene

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