Episode 4—Malini
Millions of people have filed for unemployment since the COVID crisis began, but for many this isn't the first time they lost their job. The past 20 years have seen numerous mass lay offs, from the 2001 tech bubble to the 2007 financial crisis, right up until the 2019 auto industry crisis. And for some people, when the COVID crisis first hit, they were already unemployed, and found themselves in a new job market seemingly overnight. Meet Malini, she lost her job in 2007, and again in 2019. And when COVID first hit, she was just coming back from a year travelling the world, ready to look for a new job.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, I hope you’ll take a few moments, find a comfortable seat, maybe make a cup of tea, and listen to Malini’s story.
Malini is the creator and host of Gladiatrix: Hear Me Roar, a podcast featuring interviews with strong women from all over the world who have overcome their fears against all odds that will inspire you to act and believe in yourself. Check it out for yourself!
Malini’s journey took her around the world, from India where her family lives, to Spain where she volunteered on an organic farm. She also volunteered with Kailash Medical Foundation (KMF), serving rural communities in Nepal without regular access to medical care. Follow in her footsteps and relive Malini’s journey through the pictures she collected!
Or better yet, hear that part of her journey in this episode’s bonus content.
And if you’re as curious as I am, to see Malini perform a classical Indian dance, check out her YouTube channel!
And if you’re interested in learning more about Pat Flynn, you should check out his website, or watch “The Income Stream” live, everyday at 8:00 AM PST. And be sure to check out the special video he made for people who lost their job due to COVID-19!
About Malini:
Malini Sarma was born and brought up in India and came to the United States for higher studies in the late 80's and subsequently raised two children with her husband. When she is not working in the IT industry she spends time following her other passions, travelling and teaching and performing classical Indian Dance. In 2019, Malini had an opportunity to travel the world. She traveled across 3 continents, climbed mountains in the Andes and the Himalayan ranges, lived on an organic olive farm in Spain, lived in the rain forest, trekked through the mountains in Nepal as a part of a medical mission so that villagers can get checkups taught and performed Bharatanatyam to raise awareness about this classical Indian dance form.She got back to the United States just in time before travel was banned and used her time in lockdown to create a podcast called Gladiatrix! Hear me Roar! that launched in June 2020. Check it out at Malinisarma.com and also on Apple, Spotify, Google and Stitcher.
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