YT46 | How to be at peace with ourselves and others 

What happens when life’s journey takes you across continents, cultures, and challenging dynamics at home? In this episode of YanaTV, we sit down with Avni Martin, an entrepreneur and coach trainer at ICF Singapore, who shares her personal journey from growing up in a culturally diverse household in India to the UK and then to Singapore, following her heart and her husband. 

From grappling with cultural diversity at home and abroad to marrying across cultures and raising three children in a harmonious yet diverse household, Avni’s journey is a profound exploration of identity, love, and the true meaning of diversity and inclusion. Tune in to discover how personal experiences can fuel professional passion and drive societal change!

Discussion Topics: How to be at peace with ourselves and others

• Why did Avni move to Singapore?  Discover the personal reasons behind Avni’s decision to relocate to Singapore, driven by a blend of love for Asia and professional aspirations.
• How did diverse parental backgrounds influence Avni’s childhood? Learn how growing up in a household with vastly different parental influences shaped Avni’s understanding of cultural diversity within the family.
• What does creating a family culture mean? Explore how Avni and her husband, from different cultural backgrounds, established their unique family culture, promoting harmony among their three children.
• How can diversity and inclusion be misunderstood? Gain insight into the complexities and common misconceptions about diversity and inclusion in society today.
• What challenges come with cultural adaptation in a new country? Hear about Avni’s experiences and challenges in adapting to a new cultural and social environment in Singapore.
• How does personal growth emerge from challenging experiences? Avni discusses how personal trials, including social exclusion, led her to deep introspection and professional growth as a coach.
• How to support working mothers need in the workplace? Consider the additional challenges that working mothers face and explore ways society and workplaces can better support them in balancing professional and family life.
• How can inner peace lead to richer life experiences? Hear Avni discuss how achieving inner peace doesn’t limit life’s adventures but rather enhances the capacity to enjoy life’s diverse experiences more fully.