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Rashmi Airan is a captivating and motivational speaker, consultant, and catalyst for transformation with a mission to foster organizational cultures centered around authenticity. Her powerful story transcends the pitfalls of unknowingly making a life-altering decision; it’s a tale of leadership, core values, and decision-making, capable of creating a safe haven for courageous and often challenging conversations.

As a first-generation immigrant of Indian descent raised with lofty expectations, Rashmi excelled as a lawyer, graduating with honors from Columbia Law School. After gaining experience at major corporations, she embarked on an independent law practice in Miami. During the housing boom, she developed an ethical blind spot collaborating with a real estate developer engaged in questionable practices. Driven by her desire for success to provide for her children, Rashmi refrained from questioning her client’s actions despite her inner voice urging caution. This led to a federal prison sentence for bank fraud.

During her six months in federal prison, Rashmi found inner peace and self-forgiveness. This humbling yet invaluable experience made her realize that while living with remorse is one thing, allowing it to define one’s identity is another. Now a “recovering lawyer and investment banker,” female leader, and community entrepreneur, Rashmi is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and TEDx presenter.

Keynote: Rise Leadership : Unlock Prisons of Uncertainty To Rebuild Culture From The Inside Out
Keynote : Rise Through It : Dismantle Prisons of Uncertainty To Create Collaborative Cultures
Keynote : Rise For Growth : Transform Our Prisons of Uncertainty To Build Authentic Trust

TedTalk video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbBRzTueaA