Thriving Changes

Thriving Changes Hosted by Reena Suri, Thriving Changes shines a light on the often-overlooked truth that we can be our own greatest obstacles to growth.

Our mission is to equip listeners with practical tools and inspire that crucial first step toward thriving change. Our host, Reena Suri, is a resilience expert and consultant, motivational speaker and an adjunct professor. She is a gifted storyteller and a well-rounded, culturally aware professional with a unique ability to relate to diverse populations from various backgrounds.

07/01/2025

We’re taking a short break this summer 🌞 to make space for rest, new ideas, and everything this vibrant season has to offer.

We’ll be back soon—refreshed and ready with stories and insights you’ll love. Until then, enjoy your summer and thank you for growing with us. 💛

We often define resilience as pushing through. But real resilience is also about taking inventory. 💬What strengths are a...
06/19/2025

We often define resilience as pushing through. But real resilience is also about taking inventory. 💬

What strengths are already in your toolkit? What skills do you still need to face this change? The strongest people aren’t just survivors—they’re students of their own growth. 💡They ask, reflect, and build what’s missing.

This episode is one you didn’t know you needed—until now. 😉Blanche doesn’t just talk about change—she guides you through...
06/17/2025

This episode is one you didn’t know you needed—until now. 😉

Blanche doesn’t just talk about change—she guides you through it with warmth, wisdom, and deeply human insight. If you're feeling disoriented, uncertain, or just tired of holding it all together, her words are a light in the fog.

Listen for the real talk on fear, self-talk, and the four emotional phases of navigating transition. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and a little more ready for whatever comes next. 💬

Now available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

When life throws a curveball—unexpected job loss, a relationship ending, a diagnosis—you don’t just need strategy. You n...
06/15/2025

When life throws a curveball—unexpected job loss, a relationship ending, a diagnosis—you don’t just need strategy. You need grounding.

In this week’s episode of Thriving Changes, Blanche Roberts helps us reframe how we view change—not as something to fear, but as something we can walk through with courage, clarity, and community.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in denial, fighting the inevitable, or searching for a sense of stability—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Tune in and take a breath this Tuesday at 5 AM CST. It’s time to move from surviving to thriving. ✨

The people around us leave an imprint. Choose your circle. Curate your influences. Because who you spend time with is wh...
06/05/2025

The people around us leave an imprint. Choose your circle. Curate your influences. Because who you spend time with is who you start becoming.
🎧 Catch the latest episode of Thriving Changes: The Compound Effect of Purpose, People, and Perspective

Meet Raymond Deen Yenkana—real estate powerhouse, leadership coach, and lifelong learner. 🌟 With 30+ years of top-tier r...
06/03/2025

Meet Raymond Deen Yenkana—real estate powerhouse, leadership coach, and lifelong learner. 🌟 With 30+ years of top-tier real estate experience and a legacy of mentorship, Ray has coached entrepreneurs, closed high-stakes deals, and built community through service.

In this episode, Ray shares the habits, mindset shifts, and relationships that have shaped his journey—and how you can activate your own compound effect of purpose, people, and perspective.

The Compound Effect of Purpose, People, and Perspective 🎧 Available this Tuesday at 5AM CSTIn this powerful episode of T...
06/01/2025

The Compound Effect of Purpose, People, and Perspective
🎧 Available this Tuesday at 5AM CST
In this powerful episode of Thriving Changes, real estate leader and coach Ray Yenkana shares the timeless lessons he’s learned from decades in the field—lessons about purpose, discipline, influence, and the exponential power of intentional living.

From investing in yourself to choosing the right circle, Ray unpacks the small daily decisions that lead to big, lasting results. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just navigating your next chapter—this conversation is full of wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Accountability and compassion aren’t opposites—they’re partners. 🤝When things go wrong, it’s tempting to search for some...
05/22/2025

Accountability and compassion aren’t opposites—they’re partners. 🤝
When things go wrong, it’s tempting to search for someone to blame. But wise leaders focus on what happened before pointing to who caused it. They create psychological safety, not fear.

Holding high standards while honoring human dignity is a delicate process that separates transactional leadership from transformational leadership.

Strong teams are built where people feel safe to fail, learn, and try again. Address the issue with courage, but approach the person with care. ❤

This week on Thriving Changes, Udo Graf gets real about what leadership should feel like—and why, if it feels lonely at ...
05/20/2025

This week on Thriving Changes, Udo Graf gets real about what leadership should feel like—and why, if it feels lonely at the top, something’s off.

He shares hard-won lessons on building strong teams, mentoring with intention, and leading with purpose over pressure.

A candid, thoughtful conversation from someone who’s led at the highest levels—and never lost sight of what really matters.

🎧 Mentorship, Meaning, and the Mindset of a True Leader is now live.

After nearly three decades of leadership at Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson company, Udo Graf shares hard-earned wisdom on w...
05/18/2025

After nearly three decades of leadership at Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson company, Udo Graf shares hard-earned wisdom on what it really takes to lead well. From building strong teams to fostering a culture of ownership, Udo speaks from experience—and heart.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ How mentorship shapes leadership
✅ Why clarity matters more than consensus
✅ The power of purpose-driven growth
✅ What to do when leadership feels lonely

📅 Dropping this Tuesday at 5AM CST | 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Great relationships—whether in love or leadership—don’t just happen. They’re built.And the strongest foundations? They b...
05/13/2025

Great relationships—whether in love or leadership—don’t just happen.
They’re built.
And the strongest foundations? They begin with shared values.

When you align on what matters most—integrity, purpose, communication, respect—everything else becomes clearer.
Ask the hard questions. Get clear on your non-negotiables.
Because success—whether personal or professional—starts with connection rooted in truth.

🤝 What values guide your most important relationships?

When grief enters our lives—whether through the loss of a loved one or the unraveling of a relationship—it doesn’t just ...
05/06/2025

When grief enters our lives—whether through the loss of a loved one or the unraveling of a relationship—it doesn’t just visit for a moment. It reshapes everything.

This week’s guest, Rachael Stewart, knows that journey intimately. In our conversation, she opens up about what it meant to lose her mother and simultaneously navigate a separation. 💔

Her message is gentle but powerful: You don’t have to carry it alone. You don’t have to push past your limits to prove your strength.

Rachael reminds us that healing happens when we allow ourselves to be cared for—and that even in the wake of loss, life can still hold beauty, faith, and connection. ✨

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