Dream Life Club

In this empowering episode of the Dream Life Club podcast, we dive deep into the transformative journey of breaking free from the mundane and embracing the life you’ve always dreamed of. Sumi shares her personal story of transitioning from a successful tech entrepreneur to a passionate recording artist, all by embracing the "6 P's" framework. If you're feeling stuck in a routine and yearning for something more, this episode is your guide to taking that next bold step. Learn how to harness the power of your psyche, physicality, people, place, and purpose to create a life filled with joy, fulfillment, and purpose. Tune in to discover how you can start living your dream life today—because you deserve nothing less!For FREE access to Sumi's training on 'How to scale your business to 7-figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5Connect with me here:🌐Website - https://www.xosumix.com/👤Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/xosumix/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xosumix/▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xosumixSubscribe to Dream Life Club Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLifeClubPodcast

Have you given up on your dreams because you think you don't deserve them or that it's too late? In today's episode of Dream Life with Sumi, I’m opening up about a struggle many of us face: impostor syndrome. If you've ever felt like you don’t belong or that your achievements are just luck, you’re not alone. Today, I’ll share my journey of overcoming these doubts and the four key lessons that helped me pivot from being a successful business owner to following my true passion—music. It's a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Curious about how you can find a place where you thrive, break free from the fear of others’ opinions, and embrace the belief that everyone is special? Tune in to discover how these insights can transform your life. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation—listen now and start pursuing your real passions today!“We don't live by other people's approvals or for other people's validation. We live by our values and our principles. And we do what we think is right. People react as they react, and that is none of our business.” - Sumi KrishnanIn this episode:- Thrive in the right environment- Break free from others' opinions- Everyone has a unique value- Pursue new passions at any ageFor FREE access to Sumi's training on 'How to scale your business to 7-figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5Connect with me here:🌐 Website - https://www.xosumix.com/👤 Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/xosumix/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xosumix/▶️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xosumixSubscribe to Dream Life Club on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLifeClubPodcast

Imagine being able to sit down with your younger self and impart wisdom that could change the course of your journey. That’s exactly what I’m doing in this episode. I'm taking a trip down memory lane to share the five crucial lessons I wish I had known before starting my company. These insights are not just reflections but powerful lessons that can help you avoid pitfalls and fast-track your success. You can apply the same lessons to pursue whatever goal you have in life. Want to know what I’d tell little Sumi? Tune in for advice to make your entrepreneurial path smoother and more fulfilling. Don’t miss these game-changing tips—listen now and take the first step toward your dream life!“I didn't understand the value of making people feel seen, heard, and understood. I was so results-oriented, and that's what immature leaders do. We focus so much on which things are done, and we forget that people are the key. And if people feel seen, heard, and understood, then your company will be successful.” - Sumi KrishnanIn this episode:- Quitters never win!- Trust the process- Don’t take things personally- Value deep connections- Be true to yourself- Recap: 5 crucial lessonsResources:eBook: https://bit.ly/DreamLifeClub_PDFFor FREE access to Sumi's training on 'How to scale your business to 7-figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5Connect with me here:🌐 Website - https://www.xosumix.com/👤 Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/xosumix/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xosumix/▶️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xosumixSubscribe to Dream Life Club Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLifeClubPodcast 

Ever wondered what it takes to secure a life-changing deal? It’s simpler than you think. “People literally are the key to everything we want in life.” This quote perfectly captures the essence of my journey to closing a 2-million-dollar contract! In this episode, I’ll reveal the pivotal role relationships played and the three crucial mindsets that propelled me forward. These insights aren’t just theoretical—they’re the strategies I used to turn a dream into reality. Tune in and discover how you, too, can cultivate the right connections to achieve your biggest goals. The key to living a rich and fulfilling life is within your reach. Trust me, this is one story you don’t want to miss! Listen now and start building your dream life.“People literally are the key to everything we want in life. It's not rocket science. You don't have to be smart enough or anything. You don't have to be good enough or anything. You don't have to be talented enough or anything. All you really have to do is develop the right relationships with the right people, and you can get anywhere you want to get in life. It's really that simple.” - Sumi KrishnanIn this Episode:- 3 Mindsets for winning big contracts- Why do some win, and others get stuck?- People: The key to everything- End self-sabotage now- What's your next big goal?For FREE access to Sumi's training on 'How to scale your business to 7-figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5Resources:Girl, Get Your Dream Starter Guide - eBook: https://bit.ly/DreamLifeClub_PDFConnect with me here:🌐Website - https://www.xosumix.com/👤Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/xosumix/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xosumix/▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xosumixSubscribe to Dream Life Club Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLifeClubPodcast 

When your business does not seem to be going in the right direction, do you quit or fight for your dream? Welcome to the first episode of Dream Life with Sumi! I’m Sumi Krishnan, and today, we’re exploring a topic that has the potential to transform your life: what to think to literally make the “impossible” your lived reality.In this episode, I’ll share the three critical mindsets that led to me achieving what seemed impossible - winning a $2M contract at age 23 and ill reveal how you can apply these same mindsets to your goals.  Curious to know what they are? Tune in to discover how adopting these mindsets can set you on the path to living your dream life. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this!“There were hundreds of companies there with so much more experience than I had. But I took it upon myself to put myself in the game and to take myself seriously, which is… an amazing quality that too many of us don't take advantage of.” - Sumi KrishnanIn this Episode:- Quit or fight for your dream?- Are you all in for success?- Getting in front of the room- The winning question to ask yourself- Recap: Three crucial success mindsetsFor FREE access to Sumi's training on 'How to scale your business to 7-figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5Connect with me here:🌐Website - https://www.xosumix.com/👤Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/xosumix/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xosumix/▶️ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@xosumixSubscribe to Dream Life Club Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLifeClubPodcast 

Dream Life Club Podcast is for women chasing big visions and living life on their own terms. Join award-winning entrepreneur, soulful artist, and social justice advocate Sumi Krishnan as she shares inspiring stories, hard-won wisdom, and proven strategies to help you achieve your wildest dreams across business, art, and life.  Featured in outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Inc. for her entrepreneurial accomplishments, including building a 200+ person consulting firm serving top government agencies, Sumi brings a powerful blend of insight and optimism to each episode. Now pursuing her passion for music amidst adventures far and wide, Sumi shows that dreaming out loud is the key to creating positive change in the world - and manifesting your best life. By listening to Dream Life Club Podcast, you’ll gain access to Sumi’s tools for fearless goal-setting, overcoming obstacles, and building fulfilling businesses and creative projects. You’ll learn to embrace imperfection on the path of progress and unlock richer inspiration from all areas of life. Join the Dream Life community today - a supportive crew of big magic dreamers bringing bold visions to reality. The journey starts with one courageous step... will yours be hitting play?For FREE access to Sumi's training on ‘How to Scale Your Business to 7-Figures', you can visit: https://bit.ly/4glWiw5

Are you struggling to find happiness at work — or in your professional life? Ashley and Sumi are here with a lot of real talk as they unpack an issue that a lot of us women face. It starts with reevaluating where you want to end up on the corporate ladder in terms of what will provide you with the most happiness. That can lead to questioning whether you are even on the right ladder — which may seem like a luxury of privilege you can’t afford when you’re providing for your family. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start enjoying life now, because that is what we are fighting for, now — as our hosts so eloquently put it. It’s about equal equality, and equal opportunity, and as women rewrite the rules, they need to do with some enjoyment in their lives!What this looks like is having a squad in the boardroom who can call out when you aren’t getting validation for your idea. It’s about transition sentences like “Building off of what So and So said” that gets you taken seriously as a woman of color in meetings where a ‘mediocre white male’ is hogging the limelight. Developing an authoritative voice, not second-guessing yourself, and taking yourself seriously are some of the tools that we can use to rewrite the rules of how we conduct ourselves, leading to more personal happiness and a resultant shift in the power dynamics. There’s much more inside this authoritative episode of Women Rewriting the Rules. It’s time to be unapologetically yourself!“It might actually be more enjoyable for me to sort of ‘reset’ how I’m thinking about building my career, that would allow me to feel more happiness in that.” ~ Ashley“Loving what you do takes effort.” ~ SumiIn This Episode:How The Great Resignation is affecting women of colorWhere do you want to end up on the corporate ladder?Is this even the right ladder? Throwing the ladder into the trash A McKinsey study that reveals less ‘psychological safety’ for women of colorHaving your own squad who will stand up for you in meetings and Building confidence in the future — establishing rapport with your co-workersWhy it’s not about learning to speak like the Old Boys Club does — owning your own energyThe Power of Silence — as a responseWhat Sumi learned from Hilary Clinton and BenghaziRetaining a sense of curiosity before life gets too dryFinding joy in the everyday little things — why it’s not all about accomplishmentsUnderstanding the choices you always have — is it time to leave? What is ‘quiet quitting’ and is it a good, long-term solution?Embracing ‘quiet ambition’ to find more happinessAnd more!Connect with Sumi Krishnan:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesumikrishnan/Connect with Ashley Baxter:Website – Ashley Baxter

Are you being bombarded by people telling you to start a side hustle? How easy is it and are the coaching programs worth it? What should you really consider before investing your money in someone else's course?Ashley and Sumi are lifting the hood on this Instagrammable world where we see influencers on holiday in exotic locations having these million-dollar earning months. They're urging us to consider whether our planned side hustle is in alignment with our values and whether the investments we are considering making are really worth it. There's so much to think about before you leverage your idea for true time freedom. It's worth investigating the courses and the influencers thoroughly before jumping into someone else's pyramid scheme. What is your business plan? And what is your marketing plan? How are you thinking pragmatically before buying into the 'fakery'? Entrepreneurship requires ruthless honesty. Ashley and Sumi are dishing up hearty dishes of honesty in this candid episode of Women Rewriting the Rules. Let's change the statistics of women being successful in business by not falling for all the flashy stuff. Please join us. "You really do have to think before you get started: do I have a budget? Do I have dollars? And also, realistically, how much time do I even have outside of the obligations that are already in my life." ~ Ashley"Does your idea have leverage? Or is it solely tied to trading your time for dollars?" ~ SumiIn This Episode:Are you starting a side hustle with realistic expectations?Addressing the myth of top-line revenueWhy it can be disheartening if you buy the dream of magic monthly income amountsUnderstanding the difference between a quick win and long-term successHow to investigate an influencer's credentials before buying their courseSeparating the flashy Instagram posts from the underlying realitySumi's shortlived 'career' as a relationship coachDoes your idea have leverage or is it tied to your time?And more!Connect with Sumi Krishnan:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesumikrishnan/Connect with Ashley Baxter:Website – Ashley Baxter

What milestones are worth celebrating? As women we celebrate getting engaged, getting married, and having babies – all things that have to do with men! It's time for a culture shift. Women Rewriting the Rules are urging us to consider what self-care looks like in terms of celebrating milestones that are important to you!It may be a new job, a promotion – or even moving towns. Perhaps it's even just treating your 40th like a wedding, and wearing several outfits if you can't decide what to go with!  Whatever the event, if it's something you've worked hard to achieve, find a way to celebrate with friends and family and start developing a spiritual intimacy around milestones that matter. Ashley and Sumi gently remind us that as women we need to give ourselves credit for every little thing. So listen in to this episode of Women Rewriting the Rules and then take some time to reflect on your accomplishments over the past year, and what you want to celebrate moving forward!"As a single woman, you can celebrate purchasing your first home. Or even just moving into your dream apartment in today's times." ~ Ashley "Or even moving cities... making a move that's just for yourself." ~ SumiIn This Episode:- Milestone events for single women that are worth celebrating- Appreciating how times are changing- Why we shouldn't wait for society to 'get it'- Treating your 40th like your wedding!- Celebrating the things that are in your life right now- Appreciating the energy of celebration- How to have conversations with the people around you about celebration- Fostering spiritual intimacy through celebration- Reflecting on your accomplishments in the past year- Think about how you want to celebrate your milestonesConnect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

Ashley and Sumi are bubbling over with delight into the new year that is 2023. Women Rewriting The Rules are looking at goal setting in this episode — while the year is still young and our enthusiasm to realize our potential is still strong. But what if you don’t even realize your true potential? What if the goals you are setting for yourself are too easily achievable, and you’re not thinking big enough? Setting audacious goals while still using the SMART template is the theme of this episode. Ashley and Sumi share the times they’ve achieved meaningless goals and the times they’ve dared to dream of something bigger. This is inspirational, relatable podcasting at its very best with two women who have a great rapport and approach to life. We are all so much bigger than we sometimes think we are. Please join Ashley and Sumi as they rewrite more rules in 2023!“Have you ever created a goal and then realized that maybe it was a little too small?” ~ Ashley BaxterIn This Episode:- Reflections on the holiday season- Paris Hilton’s business brain- Have you set goals that are too small?- What are SMART goals?- That sinking feeling when you realize the goal you’ve achieved is meaningless- Can you hack your way to happiness?- The flea study — how high are we jumping?- Are you assessing your own limiting beliefs?- There’s always a way to create your year the way you want it to be!Resources:- The flea study - Paradigms: Are you a flea in a jar? — UnboundedConnect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

New Year, New You? Heavy on the question mark. Is it actually going to happen? It’s the end of the year and people seem to have tons of energy to reclaim a new path for their life and have big audacious plans that don’t always work out.In this episode of Season One of Women Rewriting the Rules, Sumi and Ashley are challenging our preconceived ideas around new year’s resolutions and the good that they actually do to our self-esteem. Sumi shares her CREW tool for auditing yourself in a new and inspiring way, and Ashley encourages us to focus on micro-goals as a way to incremental change. And while these two women have different ways of approaching the new year and the new you, together they combine to give us plenty to think about as they find a fresh approach that allows you to embrace who you are now, first, and seek out joy with renewed vigor thereafter. So ditch the resolutions that haven’t worked in years gone by, and soak into the you that already is as you plan what to do next. Sumi even shares her singing voice with us at the end in a song that could be your new mantra! This is a season finale you don’t want to miss!"I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve found that there are so many better ways to approach new year goal setting than resolutions which are probably not going to be fulfilled."  ~  Sumi KrishnanIn This Episode:- January 19th, Quitter’s Day- Evaluate yourself all the time instead- Sumi’s CREW method unpacked and explained- Taking the time for your goals to become habitual- Can you ever do it all? The answer is NO- Being gracious with yourself- Delete goals that don’t serve you- The importance of bringing more joy to your lifeResources:- The resolution solution: longitudinal examination of New Year's change attempts- Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear- The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and BusinessConnect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

How do you navigate disappointments during the holidays? And how do you recover from them? Ashley and Sumi are answering your listener questions in this poignant episode of Women Rewriting the Rules as they demonstrate that there’s no one way to be a modern woman. There are different ways to embrace the holidays, handle conflict, and recover during the holiday season. As things start to slow down, now is the time to create opportunities for connection with yourself and appreciate that what you have is what you have. Glean some insights and plan your holiday season in this heartwarming fireside chat!To celebrate the launch of the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast, we want to pamper you with the BEST holiday giveaway we could think of! Click here to join."I love everything sparkly over the holidays. I have to watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at least once over the holidays."  ~ Ashley BaxterIn This Episode:- Avoiding malls and "frenziness" over the holidays- There are no emergencies in yoga pants- How do you navigate disappointments during the holidays?- Showing up is 80% of the battle won- How do you recover from the holidays?- The value of a self-indulgent spa day- Adventure travel during the holidays…And so much more!Connect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

Are you stuck in a bit of a victim mindset when it comes to the holiday season and you find yourself alone? It’s ‘ME Season’ around here, as Sumi and Ashley are Women Rewriting The Rules around the holidays. Why wake up to a day full of obligations when you can be a tourist and enjoy your own city on a holiday day? When you’re feeling helpless, go help somebody else! You can offer your services to the Red Cross, Meals On Wheels, or drop off hot meals as a volunteer driver.There’s advice galore on how to plug into community to feel that togetherness and how to create intentional friendships with people that are at the same life stage as you. As always, it’s gift-wrapped with intimate personal stories of Sumi and Ashley and how they’ve learned to take on leadership roles in their private lives. No matter the time of year, this is an episode that will get you thinking about how you are finding your own fulfillment.  To celebrate the launch of the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast, we want to pamper you with the BEST holiday giveaway we could think of! Click here to join."Not feeling lonely over the holidays cannot be dependent on me finding a partner. There are so many better ways to make myself feel more fulfilled, more enriched, more connected, and more joyous during this time than by desperately trying to ‘make my man happen.'"  ~  Sumi KrishnanIn This Episode:- A look at eHarmony statistics on 'single women' loneliness compared to men- Nurturing intentional friendships with people at the same life stage as you- Taking on leadership roles in your personal life (be the connector)- Be the master Friendsgiving host- Waking up to obligations — not letting that be your biggest driver- Plug into community to feel togetherness - Volunteer and serve a holiday mealAnd more….Resources:The eHarmony survey Ashley mentioned -  Being single in Britain: What is the single life really like?Connect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

It’s the holidays and you know what that means…Time to get your buttons pushed. I mean, if that’s not your experience, that’s AWESOME for you… Really, you should join a raffle or something because you’re definitely one of the lucky ones. For the rest of us, chances are that this holiday season, we will find ourselves reverting to habits we thought we had already moved past just because of the way our families get under our skin. That’s normal. And that’s where boundaries come into play.But because the boundaries we set might be counter to our family's expectations, it can be tough to find the balance between being flexible and maintaining healthy boundaries. This holiday season, position yourself for success by listening to this episode.To celebrate the launch of the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast, we want to pamper you with the BEST holiday giveaway we could think of! Click here to join."In the long run, if we allow our boundaries to be stepped on and feel bad about that, it’s going to reduce the amount of joy we feel in that experience."  ~  Ashley BaxterIn This Episode:- Types of boundaries and their benefits- 3 Tactical strategies to help you communicate and honor your boundaries- Get clear on what you want ahead of time- You can be flexible but still maintain your habits- Avoid resentment and bitterness- Useful tip to reset your relationship – in just one question- Why empathy is required- Manage expectations - It’s not one and done!Connect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website

These stats made me sad recently. Did you know that 38% of women are anxious about the cost of the holidays?This is probably one of the biggest reasons that 33% of Americans go into debt for the holiday season. Going into debt over things that aren’t even really necessities is kind of crazy, isn’t it?Ensure that you’re not part of this statistic by listening to this episode for tips and tricks on how to avoid overspending AND how to make more money.To celebrate the launch of the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast, we want to pamper you with the BEST holiday giveaway we could think of! Click here to join."Whether you’re trying to save money or make more money, just being more thoughtful in your finances around the holidays is something you want to dedicate time to."  ~  Ashley BaxterIn This Episode:- Reviewing expenses during the holidays can help you avoid needless spending- Free apps and sites that could be useful for saving money- Use credit cards that will give you perks that fit your unique needs at this moment- What to do if you realize you don’t have enough money coming in- Side hustles galore – BUT make sure it won’t drain you!- Take advantage of opportunities that aren’t a trade of time for dollarsResources:- Truebill, now called Rocket Money- Honey CouponsConnect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website