Buddhability
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 513 ratingsThe reality is, we’re already enlightened. It’s only as we face obstacles, stress and our own messiness that we start to forget it. This is a show about how to believe in yourself again, told by a community of Buddhists doing it everyday, and changing the world along the way. Hosted by Cassidy Bradford, each week you’ll hear an honest conversation about real life and how to tap into your Buddhability. From relationships and dream jobs to lessons from psychology and activism, subscribe to Buddhability on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts so you never miss an episode. For more stories, tips on practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhism, and our newsletter, visit www.buddhability.org.
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How I Found (and then Re-Found) the One
February 14, 2023 21:47 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday we are talking about relationships—especially the long and complicated kind, the ones that provide us with the greatest lessons about life and love. Our guest is Mónica Lladó-Ortega, of Puerto Rico, who shares the most beautiful story of her relationship with her husband, which endured a significant breakup right in the beginning. But most encouraging of all is the story of her relationship with herself and how Buddhism helped her see her own worth. CHEAT SHEET 4:29 How Móni...
Changing My Relationship With My Parents
February 10, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBToday, we’re talking about how to orient our lives onto a happy, healthy path, no matter what kind of circumstances we begin with. Our guest is Melanie Santiago, of Denver, who shares how she encountered Buddhism at the young age of 13 when she was going through a tumultuous time and how learning to apply Buddhist philosophy to her life helped her shift her life state from one of suffering and victimhood to one of agency and happiness. Trigger Warning: This episode mentions attemp...
Winning with friends vs. Winning alone
January 31, 2023 18:43 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBToday we're talking about what it takes to pursue a dream that forces you to battle your own ego or hopelessness. Key takeaway: Practice for self and others is the key to breaking through our own limitations. Our guest is model, Masamichi Nyunoya, of New York, who shares the story of how his parents helped him start his Buddhist practice at a crucial crossroads in his life and how he has turned to that practice again and again on his journey toward the career of his dreams. CHEAT ...
Mastering your daily rhythm
January 20, 2023 01:42 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBToday we’re unpacking the question: what does it mean to win every day when sometimes things take time to resolve? Our guest is Yoko Ambulo, of Chicago, who shares her journey learning Buddhist lessons about what happiness actually is, what a winning daily rhythm looks like, and why it's so important to create an arena in which you give yourself a chance to win. CHEAT SHEAT 1:11 Why Yoko started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 4:47 The law of cause and effect 7:30 What a winning da...
Tips & Insights: Approaching the new year one day at a time
January 12, 2023 23:38 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life. Today’s is: winning in the present. References: True Cause: The Spirit of Always Moving Forward From the Present Moment 4 Points to Master Time The Power to Win Each Day
Healing family rifts when you don’t share beliefs [October 2021]
December 22, 2022 17:41 - 1 hour - 60 MBToday we’re talking about family and what to do if you just can’t reconcile differences with them. Our guests are sisters Lauren and Molly Leebove from Michigan, whose intertwined stories of beginning their Buddhist practice and transforming their relationship with their parents are rich with lessons on what Buddhability looks like in a family setting. CHEAT SHEET 1:22 Quote from Daisaku Ikeda in The New Human Revolution, vol. 26 p. 203–4. 2:04 Introduction to Molly and Lauren ...
Transforming my family through my own agency
December 16, 2022 01:28 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBToday we're addressing how Buddhism can help us tackle family dynamics. Our guest is Brian Angulo, of New York, who shares how, in just a few years, his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enabled him to transform a family dynamic that seemed impossible to change. Based on finding his own agency, courage and wisdom, he learned to lead with his heart and take responsibility for strengthening bonds in a way that was true to him. CHEAT SHEET 1:18 How Brian starting chan...
Navigating Career Setbacks
December 08, 2022 20:44 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBToday we’re talking about navigating job challenges, an aspect of life that be universal difficult, whether you are facing job loss, trying to find a job, navigating a tough industry or having a hard time believing in yourself at work. Our guest is Mehul Anand, of Georgia, who shares the ups and downs of her career in tech, and the profound lessons her Buddhist practice helped her learn along the way. CHEAT SHEET 2:39 Why Mehul started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 6:24 An overvie...
Tips & Insights: Human Revolution
November 30, 2022 20:13 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life. Today’s is: human revolution. References: Human Revolution What Does Human Revolution Look Like? Can my human revolution really change the world? How can I be sure that I’m progressing in my human revolution? The Wisdom of Buddhist Humanism
How To Do It All, With Dr. Gitima Sharma
November 16, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBToday we’re talking about how to do it all when you have a full plate. Whether you are an overwhelmed parent or caregiver aspiring to build a career you love, or lacking the support you wish you had to care for yourself and everything else in your life, doing it all can be tough. And amid the chaos, we tend to be hardest on ourselves. Dr. Gitima Sharma, of California State University, talks us through how she approaches this subject as a counselor educator, and also as a Buddhist p...
On Buddhism and Appreciation
November 10, 2022 21:06 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBToday we're talking about appreciation, which is central to Buddhism in so many ways and yet, easier to talk about than truly practice, especially when it comes to the tougher circumstances in our lives. Our guest is Doris Edwards, of Philadelphia, who has been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for many years. We discuss the Buddhist perspective on appreciation and her own journey toward it. CHEAT SHEET 2:18 How Doris encountered Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 6:16 What shifted within her when s...
Overcoming the need for approval
November 03, 2022 22:43 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBToday we're talking about how to stop seeking the approval of other people, which, on the one hand, is a normal human desire, and on the other, can cause us the deepest suffering when we don't receive it. It can be especially worse when the approval or praise we seek is from our loved ones. Our guest is Dave Drake, who practices Buddhism in New York City, and shares his journey with this very struggle, both in his personal life and as a musician, The episode is filled with practic...
Tips & Insights: Earthly Desires are Enlightenment
October 27, 2022 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB“Tips & Insights” is a miniseries in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life. Today’s is: earthly desires are enlightenment. References: The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part one, revised edition, pp. 170–71 My Dear Friends in America, p. 92
How I Found My Purpose: Nuclear Abolition Edition
October 20, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday we're talking about unlocking our own agency when it comes to peace-building efforts and protecting our planet. Our guest is Emma Pike, of Boston, who is an activist in the field of nuclear abolition, an issue that is key to SGI Nichiren Buddhists because nuclear war represents the exact opposite of what Buddhism strives to protect: the dignity of all life. Emma shares her own inspiring journey of unlocking the courage to pursue work in this field, which began from her pract...
Tips on starting your Buddhist practice … and why we chant for the impossible
October 12, 2022 21:22 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBToday’s episode is for beginners, though the takeaways are refreshing and valuable for even seasoned chanters. Our guest is Crystal Fraser, of Colorado, who shares some basics about SGI Nichiren Buddhism and its core practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, as well as her own journey with it. We then dig into a popular question: What should we chant about and why do people talk so much about turning the impossible into possible? CHEAT SHEET 0:49 How Crystal encountered Buddhism a...
Reflections on Music, Tina Turner and Overcoming Obstacles
October 06, 2022 00:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBToday we’re speaking with Yuri Yamashita, of New York, about her career as a percussionist and how her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her beat the odds and her own self-doubt to pave her own path in the industry. She was most recently the percussionist for the Tina Turner musical on Broadway, a remarkable coincidence because during moments of her own personal struggles, Tina Turner’s story and Buddhist practice was a great source of inspiration for Yuri. C...
Caring for People vs. The Idea of People
September 28, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBToday we’re talking about effective activism and how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can allow us to tap into the internal resources we need to truly help other people. Our guest is Alex Boling, of Los Angeles, who honestly shares the insights he has gained by applying his Buddhist practice to his experiences as an activist and volunteer. Key takeaway: Sometimes we have to do the internal work to be able to truly care for the people in front of us, rather than just the idea of caring...
Tips and Insights: The Oneness of Life and its Environment
September 21, 2022 21:05 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB“Tips & Insights” new episode series in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life! Today’s is: the oneness of life and its environment. References: Winning Over Ourselves Brings Victory in All Other Realms Video: Oneness of Life and Environment Explained
Survival vs. Happiness
September 14, 2022 19:23 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBToday we’re talking about what it takes to believe that you can be happy, even when you’re facing the most difficult circumstances. Our guest is Christina Moran, of El Paso, Texas, who shares her own journey of pursuing happiness after experiencing a series of very challenging events that made her feel like she had hit rock bottom. CHEAT SHEET 2:29 How Christina encountered Buddhism 7:30 The grief and postpartum depression she was experiencing at the time 10:13 The Buddhist boo...
What wellness really means
September 07, 2022 19:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBToday we're talking about what wellness really means from a Buddhist perspective. Our guest is Erica Stein, L.A.-based co-host of the podcast Courageous Wellness, and Buddhist practitioner. We cover everything from the powerful experiences that led to Erica beginning her own practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, to what she’s learned about wellness through producing her podcast. CHEAT SHEET 1:55 How Erica started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 3:01 The family struggles that tau...
How I Beat the Odds: Doctor Edition
August 31, 2022 17:41 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBToday we're talking with Bobby Eppsteiner, a surgeon in Massachusetts, who shares the story of how he used his Buddhist practice to beat the odds and become a doctor, even when he was told he wouldn't make it. Key takeaway: Never give up. CHEAT SHEET 1:31 How Bobby started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 2:15 What inspired his dream of going into medicine 3:53 The challenges he faced getting into medical school 8:44 How he used his Buddhist practice to counter being discouraged ...
Tips and Insights: The Oneness of Body and Mind
August 24, 2022 18:52 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB“Tips & Insights” new episode series in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life! Today’s is: the oneness of body and mind. References: We Are Connected to Everyone, Everything Our Resolve is Everything Is the Mind-Body Connection Real? Mindfulness and Buddhism
How to bring main character energy to your life
August 17, 2022 18:46 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBToday we're talking about what it takes to live your life as the main character or protagonist. Our guest is Nadia Ullah Morin, of Texas, who shares her journey practicing Buddhism after an unexpected series of events took her off the life path she had envisioned for herself. Through consistently chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, she found the courage to create a new path for herself. CHEAT SHEET 1:10 How Nadia encountered Buddhism 3:50 Why it felt hard for her to continue practicing...
Anxiety, Self-Trust and Psychology
August 10, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBToday's episode is a conversation with psychologist Elizabeth Merrick about anxiety, therapy, Buddhism, and how they all connect. Sometimes it helps to examine what Buddhability looks like from different perspectives, identifying parallels between the work of experts in different fields and how Buddhism views the potential of human beings. Elizabeth's insights are unique because she has experience counseling young adults, training mental health professionals and being in therapy...
Coasting vs. Winning: Dream Job Edition
August 03, 2022 18:33 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week’s conversation is the perfect refresher for anyone who might be feeling like they could use a little fire or motivation right now. Our guest is Shawn Lewis, of New Orleans, who tells us the story of a period in his life when he found himself coasting, and after losing a job, also financially struggling with no sense of direction. By solidifying his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, he dug deep to rediscover a childhood dream to work in the video game indu...
On Boundaries and True Self-Care [May 2021]
July 27, 2022 16:53 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBDuring the month of July, we're on short break and playing re-runs of our most popular episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes the first Wednesday in August. This episode originally aired May 2021. Today we are covering one of our most highly requested topics: boundaries and self-care. Our guest is Jessica Riley, a mental health specialist in Florida, who most recently was a military psychologist. After struggling deeply with setting boundaries, an overwh...
What you do isn’t who you are [November 2021]
July 20, 2022 17:16 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBDuring the month of July, we're on short break and playing re-runs of our most popular episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes the first Wednesday in August. This episode originally aired November 2021. Today we speak with Los Angeles-based actor Luca Manganaro, who shares his intertwined journey with acting and Buddhism and the lessons he learned along the way. Key takeaway: what you do, especially if you’re currently pursuing a big dream or goal that s...
How to get unstuck from a monotonous daily life [August 2021]
July 13, 2022 18:08 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBDuring the month of July, we're on short break and playing re-runs of our most popular episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes the first Wednesday in August. This episode originally aired August 2021. Today we’re talking about work and more specifically, how to deal with feeling stuck. If you’re feeling trapped by your job or routine, or if you have a secret dream that you haven’t yet had the courage to pursue, this episode is for you. Our guest is Clara ...
How to make progress, even when you can’t see eye to eye [November 2020]
July 06, 2022 16:52 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDuring the month of July, we're on short break and playing re-runs of our most popular episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes the first Wednesday in August. Today we’re playing an episode that originally aired November 2020 but feels more relevant than ever. We speak with Abe Uccello about working for change in Florida’s prison system, even when he couldn’t see any forward movement. He explains how chanting can help you build trust and respect with anyon...
Tips & Insights: Yes, you can change your karma
June 29, 2022 14:28 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB“Tips & Insights” new episode series in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life! Today’s is: karma. References: Outshining Our Karma With the “Sun of Wisdom” For more in-depth study of the karma, check out An Introduction to Buddhism, second edition, p. 40
Learning to Live My Truth, A Coming Out Story
June 23, 2022 15:34 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBToday’s episode is about learning to live your truth. Chris, of Detroit, shares the incredibly moving journey to affirm himself and how his Buddhist practice helped him find the courage to come out as a trans man. A foundational element of Chris’s experience was learning to believe that his life has unlimited value and worth, upon which he has been able to build a foundation for new dreams. CHEAT SHEET 1:18 How Chris encountered Buddhism and why he started chanting Nam-myoho-renge...
Overcoming pessimism through action
June 15, 2022 17:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBToday’s topic is pessimism, which can be defined as a lack of hope or confidence in the future. At different times in our lives, all of us might experience pessimism, especially if our future is uncertain or we find ourselves in a situation where the odds seem stacked against us. This can be compounded by societal conflicts and current affairs, and increasingly, teens and young adults feel a sense of worry, anxiety or futility about the future. Today, we'll unpack the Buddhist persp...
Self-Doubt vs. Self-Trust
June 08, 2022 20:33 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBToday we’re talking about self-trust, which, if you’re the type of person who is constantly berating themselves internally, can feel really hard to build. Our guest is Anivat Chanachanchai, of Hawaii, who shares how taking his Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo seriously helped him finally let go of a cycle of toxic relationships and environments. Once he tapped into his Buddhability, he finally began to trust himself and take the steps to respect his life. CHEAT SHE...
Tips & Insights: What you feel isn’t who you are
June 01, 2022 20:56 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB"Tips & Insights” is a new episode series in which we’ll introduce one Buddhist concept each month and how it can be applied to your life! Today’s is: the mutual possession of the Ten Worlds. References: The Mutual Possession of the Ten Worlds Every Situation is the Best Situation for Elevating Our Lives What do I do about the parts of myself I don’t like?
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
May 25, 2022 17:53 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBToday we are discussing limiting beliefs and self-doubt. Whatever form they take for you, whether it’s your own negative self-talk, the way you see yourself or limitations others have placed on you that you’ve internalized, transforming limiting beliefs can be hard. Fortunately, the essence of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is to do exactly this. By strengthening our Buddhability, we can transform our limitations. Our guest is Rachel Mundus, who practices Buddhism in Ann Arbor, Mich...
Conviction vs. Control: How to become an unshakable leader
May 18, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBToday we are talking about what it takes to become unshakable. Our guest is Brittany Jones, who recently became the youngest elementary school principal in the country's second largest school district. She shares her journey into education, and how, at a crucial turning point in her career as an educational leader, chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her challenge her own insecurities and win each day. This episode is especially relevant for anyone who struggles with limiting them...
Episode 64: Buddhism is a team sport
May 10, 2022 19:20 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBToday we’re about talking about how to find your path forward during a period of uncertainty. We’re joined by Shota Okajima, of New Jersey, who shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him overcome tremendous anxiety about his path forward after college. Until then, Shota’s identity had been entirely tied to his ice hockey career, but once he started chanting, he discovered so much more of himself. CHEAT SHEET 1:23 Why Shota started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 4:05 Letting...
Buddhism is a team sport
May 10, 2022 19:20 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBToday we’re about talking about how to find your path forward during a period of uncertainty. We’re joined by Shota Okajima, of New Jersey, who shares how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped him overcome tremendous anxiety about his path forward after college. Until then, Shota’s identity had been entirely tied to his ice hockey career, but once he started chanting, he discovered so much more of himself. CHEAT SHEET 1:23 Why Shota started chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 4:05 Letting...
Episode 63: Finding my own path in relationships
April 26, 2022 15:56 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBToday we’re talking about identity and relationships. Briana Boche, of Seattle, shares her story of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and how she developed confidence in the practice of human revolution, that is, the process of continually chanting to reveal our Buddhability—courage, wisdom and compassion for ourselves and others. One aspect of Briana’s life where her Buddhist practice carried her through was exploring her own relationship with sexuality and eventually realizing that sh...
Finding my own path in relationships
April 26, 2022 15:56 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBToday we’re talking about identity and relationships. Briana Boche, of Seattle, shares her story of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and how she developed confidence in the practice of human revolution, that is, the process of continually chanting to reveal our Buddhability—courage, wisdom and compassion for ourselves and others. One aspect of Briana’s life where her Buddhist practice carried her through was exploring her own relationship with sexuality and eventually realizing that sh...
How I stopped letting my environment control me
April 19, 2022 19:02 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBToday we’re talking about the impact our environment has on us. In Buddhism, a crucial concept called “the oneness of life and environment” teaches that our environment is simply a reflection of our own life. Because they are interconnected, when we change internally, it’s reflected in our environment. For an explainer on the topic, check out this video. To unpack this idea, we’re speaking with Nile Ross, of Santa Monica, California, about how his practice of chanting Nam-myoho-ren...
Episode 62: How I stopped letting my environment control me
April 19, 2022 19:02 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBToday we’re talking about the impact our environment has on us. In Buddhism, a crucial concept called “the oneness of life and environment” teaches that our environment is simply a reflection of our own life. Because they are interconnected, when we change internally, it’s reflected in our environment. For an explainer on the topic, check out this video. To unpack this idea, we’re speaking with Nile Ross, of Santa Monica, California, about how his practice of chanting Nam-myoho-ren...
Finding the courage to change my life
April 13, 2022 17:09 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBToday we’re speaking with Asia Harvey-Wright, who goes by Harvey, about their first steps practicing Buddhism after encountering the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in 2020, during one of the darkest periods of their life. This episode is all about the courage it takes to be open to one's Buddhability. Harvey shares how, in the face of addiction and mental health challenges, they unearthed their own hope, creativity and desire to move forward. CHEAT SHEET 1:35 How Harve...
Episode 61: Finding the courage to change my life
April 13, 2022 17:09 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBToday we’re speaking with Asia Harvey-Wright, who goes by Harvey, about their first steps practicing Buddhism after encountering the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in 2020, during one of the darkest periods of their life. This episode is all about the courage it takes to be open to one's Buddhability. Harvey shares how, in the face of addiction and mental health challenges, they unearthed their own hope, creativity and desire to move forward. CHEAT SHEET 1:35 How Harve...
Episode 60: Finding my purpose as a journalist
March 29, 2022 19:43 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBToday we’re talking with journalist Melissa Hirsch about how her Buddhist practice helped her navigate her career journey. This episode is especially relevant for anyone who may have a dream they are pursuing but is finding the path to get there a bit more winding than they expected. Melissa explains how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her transform her childhood dream of becoming a journalist into a deep desire to use her voice for justice. CHEAT SHEET 1:04 How Melissa starte...
Finding my purpose as a journalist
March 29, 2022 19:43 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBToday we’re talking with journalist Melissa Hirsch about how her Buddhist practice helped her navigate her career journey. This episode is especially relevant for anyone who may have a dream they are pursuing but is finding the path to get there a bit more winding than they expected. Melissa explains how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her transform her childhood dream of becoming a journalist into a deep desire to use her voice for justice. CHEAT SHEET 1:04 How Melissa starte...
Episode 59: Buddhism and the startup journey
March 22, 2022 16:51 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability. Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-ren...
Buddhism and the startup journey
March 22, 2022 16:51 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we’re talking about the startup journey, though this episode is filled with lessons for anyone starting anything, be it a company, a project or just a fresh path in life. Creating something new, especially together with other people, requires tremendous wisdom, courage and compassion, which are the very qualities of our Buddhability. Tushar Dadlani, of Dublin, California, shares his journey of moving to Silicon Valley to start a company, and exactly how chanting Nam-myoho-ren...
Episode 58: How a young female pilot found the courage to fly
March 16, 2022 16:34 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBToday we’re talking about how to persevere on a career path when the odds are stacked against you. Mardi Tan, of Long Beach, California, shares her incredible journey to pursue a career in aviation, an industry in which less than 5% of pilots are women. Her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her navigate being a woman, being out, and overcoming every obstacle that came her way in order to open a path for other female pilots. CHEAT SHEET 0:47 How Mardi startin...
How a young female pilot found the courage to fly
March 16, 2022 16:34 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBToday we’re talking about how to persevere on a career path when the odds are stacked against you. Mardi Tan, of Long Beach, California, shares her incredible journey to pursue a career in aviation, an industry in which less than 5% of pilots are women. Her Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo helped her navigate being a woman, being out, and overcoming every obstacle that came her way in order to open a path for other female pilots. CHEAT SHEET 0:47 How Mardi startin...