What does it really take to turn your inner calling into a meaningful life and business? In this powerful episode, Anishka sits down with Debra Valentina, a “soul project catalyst” with over 35 years of experience helping women unlock their true purpose. From leaving a successful healthcare executive career to building a global coaching practice, Debra shares deep insights on intuition, overcoming self-doubt, and creating a life aligned with authenticity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your purpose, this conversation will inspire you to listen within and take action.

Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:57 – Rapid Fire Round
02:14 – Leaving Corporate Life
05:13 – The Reality of Entrepreneurship
06:31 – Evolution of the Coaching Industry
07:45 – The Power of Deep Listening
10:04 – Developing Intuition in Business
11:05 – Turning Purpose into Action
13:30 – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
15:36 – Finding Your Purpose
17:46 – Making It Sustainable
19:12 – Advice for Teens & Young Entrepreneurs
22:48 – Passion vs Competence
23:03 – Writing & Self-Expression
24:46 – Final Wisdom

Key Takeaways:
Debra emphasizes that purpose isn’t something you find overnight; it’s something you uncover by tuning into your intuition.
Entrepreneurship requires constant evolution, resilience, and a deep love for people.
Limiting beliefs are the biggest barrier between where you are and where you want to be.
Success comes from aligning passion with action, not just competence.
It’s okay to not have clarity early on: exploration is part of the journey.
Authenticity and self-expression are the foundation of a meaningful life and business.