There is no such thing as self-made.

Success only happens when you have a dedicated network scaffolding and supporting you along the way, according to today's guest, Kanika Chadda-Gupta.

From covering breaking news at CNN International to launching her own top-ranked media platform, That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda-Gupta opens up about how having a mentor has transformed her career. She shares how early guidance from NBC’s Willard Shepard pushed her to make her mark globally, and how cultivating a deep, human-to-human relationship with former Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden blossomed into game-changing strategic mentorship.

Kanika shares how mentorship has propelled her bold moves, what she’s learned from cultivating these relationships, and she gives actionable tips and advice on the most-asked questions about mentorship and mentor-mentee partnerships:

• How do you approach someone you admire to become your mentor?
• What’s the best way to structure the mentor-mentee relationship to ensure it’s purposeful, actionable, and strategic?
• What advice would you give to women on how to approach mentorship in a way that feels authentic, confident, and relationship-driven rather than transactional?
• How can a mentor help propel your bold move?

If you're making a bold career pivot, navigating a major career decision, or making a bold move, this episode will give you the blueprint for working with a mentor who can propel you forward.

Bold Moves: How Did You Know? is for women at a midlife crossroads ready to navigate a career pivot, launch a business, start a project, or make a life transition with confidence. Each episode delivers the essential mindset shifts and actionable advice you need to conquer fear, silence imposter syndrome, stop people-pleasing, and shed the outdated identities that no longer serve you—so you can finally start designing a life on your own terms.

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Connect w/ Kanika Chadda-Gupta:

Instagram: @ kanikachaddagupta

 thatstotalmomsense.com

Connect w/ Host Kristen Rocco

Substack: kristenrocco.substack.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMovesHowDidYouKnowPodcast

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