From pressure to peace: bridging the gap between traditional success and authentic well-being.

I worked my way "to the top" from cutting deals on Wall St. to the epicenter of the Boston tech hub in various strategy and management consulting roles...
But getting there meant sacrificing my health and happiness; turns out “the top” wasn't such a great place to be. Instead of ignoring the voices in my head, heart and body, I chose to live and lead with purpose. In 2015 I moved to the Azores, Portugal, to start my first business with my husband in his homeland. I learned a new language, embraced a new way of life, and redefined metrics of success that enabled me to live my values. When the pandemic threatened everything we had built I pivoted to leadership consulting and coaching and co-authored a book, Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience, a revolutionary framework for balance, well-being and success. I hold an M.B.A. from MIT Sloan School of Management, and graduated magna cum laude with an engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

How did I get here? 

I achieved the high echelons of traditional success, (education, salary, title, published a best-selling book) and discovered that deep down I still had this nagging feeling of "what's next?" and "how much is enough?" My drive to succeed was rooted in overcoming childhood and adolescent trauma around addiction, abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics. I was the "fixer," the "responsible one". And while it led to accolades, achievements, promotions and even shiny new toys, my gift of success was a double-edged sword, leaving me with a deep seated feeling of restlessness. Through decades of dedicated self awareness, rigorous training and certifications in emotional intelligence and healing, and an unwavering commitment to my soul's path, I transformed wounds into wisdom. 

I work with...

I work with visionary men and women ready to align their choices and actions with their authentic self. I work with high performers who desire to make a difference in the world and who are ready to move past having a “job” or “career,” into purpose and vocation. I work with teams, corporates and small businesses who are ready to walk their talk.


EXPERIENCE + CERTIFICATIONS


​PRESS + INTERVIEWS

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Traditional leadership + education

WORLD CLASS EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE
  • Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Was the youngest division manager at AIG Environmental, managing a $36 million book of business and a team of seven at age 26
  • MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management 
  • Designed and led a consulting business within a real estate brokerage firm, working with several Fortune 100 clients at the C-Suite level

​​LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR PEPSICO GLOBAL 
Designed a customized leadership training program  for a 60-person group within the company that led to increased employee engagement, enhanced communication and higher retention of senior leadership during the pandemic. Continued to lead monthly workshops and events over a 3-year period on topics such as: 
  • Effective communication, how to delegate, ask for hep and give feedback
  • Influencing without Authority, getting your colleagues to want to help you and thriving in effective collaboration
  • Leveraging Creativity in Business, how to effectively think outside the box 

​CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
​"Self-Regulation in a Time of Crisis" curriculum developed for Masters of Biotech students at the University of Toronto one month into the 2020 pandemic. I was invited to return to teach it a second time as the program supported students and faculty with mental health and guidance at a critical time.

Communication training + certifications

ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN THE LANGUAGE OF BEING
  • My training has been guided over the past several years by Nila Velchoff, co-creator of the Language of Being methodology. Through this work, I’ve learned how language not only describes but creates our reality—enabling us to generate new possibilities in our lives and bring them to fulfillment. The Language of Being is a rooted in ontology—the study of existence and being-- and helps us restore our humanity by learning to address concerns in a way that is both enlivening and effective. 

CERTIFICATION IN NEURO-LINGUISTICS PROGRAMMING (NLP)
  • I am a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a powerful approach to understanding the connection between language, thought patterns, and behavior. This work complements and deepens my guided visualizations and manifestation practices, offering practical tools to shift limiting beliefs and rewire the subconscious mind. I help clients access altered states of awareness where they can reimagine their narratives, align with intention, and activate real change from the inside out.

Emotional intelligence training + certifications 

GROUP LEADERSHIP + TEAM FACILITATION
  • Designed, supported, marketed and executed over 60 international retreats with world-class teachers at my center in the Azores including leading groups of 8-10 people on a week-long immersions including various excursions in nature, transformation spiritual and mindfulness practices

​SELF INQUIRY + SABBATICALS are foundational to personal development and I have participated in and designed my own.
  • Designed and executed a personal sabbatical during 17 days on a remote island in the Azores (Graciosa) as well as participating in several 5 and 10-day silent retreats around the world. 
  • Deep study and knowledge of ancient Vedic philosophy, particularly the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras

ANCESTRAL HEALING
  • I have trained extensively with Aislinn Kerckhaert, whose trauma-informed and spirit-led approach invites compassionate reconnection with our ancestral lines
  • Training with Sacred Ancestry, where we engage with ritual, somatic practice, and ancient wisdom to support generational healing.
  • Training with Daniel Foor of Ancestral Medicine integrating IFS, animism and cultural change.
These trainings have shaped my ability to hold space for others as they untangle inherited patterns, reclaim forgotten gifts, and reestablish a rooted sense of belonging. 

​ENERGY HEALING + CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE 
YOGA + MINDFULNESS
  • Certified in Forrest Yoga from Ana Forrest who deeply influenced my blending of physical practice with emotional release and somatic healing
  • Trained with Sarah Powers (in Yin Yoga and Insight Meditation)
  • Certified in Energy Medicine from Donna Eden
  • Certified in Yoga for Trauma with Hala El-Khouri
  • Certified in Energy Medicine Yoga with Lauren Walker​

Press + interviews

THRIVE GLOBAL This article accompanied the release of Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience, co-authored with Samantha Anderson and highlights:
  • Why we need something more than "resilience"
  • How Rootsilience Helped Amanda Get Seen and Heard in the Boardroom
  • ​How Rootsilience helped Carol Heal from Overgiving and Lack of Boundaries
BOLDY HER SUMMIT This was a deeply intimate conversation beautifully guided by Linda Butler. I speak about:
  • How my drive to success was both a blessing and a curse
  • Chasing perfection worked for a while, until it didn't
  • How I knew that I wasn't living aligned with my values and what made me finally slow-down
  • How my greatest wound led to my most valuable “diamonds” and how not being able to have children led me to my work with holistic health and well-being today
  • The big Aha moment that led me to redefine my metrics of success and move to the Azores
  • How Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience came to be and the powerful collaboration with my co-author Samantha Anderson
VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE This was a fantastic conversation about Redefining Success By Creating A Value-Based Business on the Virtual Campfire podcast with Tony Martignetti. Tony is a gifted podcast host, with insightful questions and commentary. I hope you find our conversation inspiring. 
Listen in to learn about:
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  • My emotional rollercoaster journey towards becoming a purpose-driven serial entrepreneur 
  • How I learned to combine traditional leadership with creative and emotional intelligence. 
WORK FROM THE INSIDE OUT Join Rimi as she speaks about Rising Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience with podcast host Tammy Goeler Loeb. With Tammy I have a chance to share about some formative moments in my childhood that led to my grit and ambition today.
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  • I share the potent stories of climbing the corporate ladder as a woman and the advice I got from my male vs. female mentors (shocking!) 
  • We dive into what drove me to move to a new country and live in the Azores.
YOUR NEXT STOP In this inspiring interview with Juliet Hahn I you will learn:
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  • How my upbringing influenced my definition of success
  • The EQ factor and how it is important in achieving success
  • The pivots that I made in my career that led me to a place of happiness and contentment

This was an incredibly moving conversation and Juliet is exceptionally skilled at pulling out the deeper "nuggets" of wisdom. 
EVOLVING DOOR In this powerful podcast feature with Ravinol Chambers, founder of Be Inspired Films, I share the key moments that led to my evolution as a leader and guide- going from my "criminal underpinnings" as a desperate teen seeking attention, to leaving stability and top salary behind to pursue a dream in a new country. What kept nagging at me to follow my purpose? How did I know what was right? Ravi has a way of teasing out the hard questions and there's a moment where I'm brought to tears.
EXPATS IN THE AZORES (Video): I met Rimi Chakraborty through a friend that was attending our Startup meetups at ONE CoWork. She was highly recommended with a strong background in business and achievement...​
ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL JUSTICE Meet Rimi Chakraborty, owner of the Minuvida Lodge and Learning Center in the Azores, which focuses on responsible and sustainable travel.
MEDIUM #Entrepreneurwithoutasuit  — Rimi’s story, the story of a gift. When I met Rimi in the hustle and bustle of a trade show, lining up for a needed dose of caffein, I could immediately feel the peaceful presence and energy of somebody who had found her purpose. Rimi is... [Read more]

AÇOREANO ORIENTAL (Video)​ Yes, I learned a new language in a new country and I put myself "out there" in order to force myself to learn. After making a total fool of myself (read, "exhibiting humility"), I am now fluent in Portuguese.