281: Breaking Billion-Dollar Barriers: Suneera Madhani on Bold Moves, Motherhood, and Building Your Own Table

Hello Brave Table fam! What does it take to become one of only 20 women to build and exit a billion-dollar business? In this candid and inspiring conversation, I sit down with the powerhouse that is Suneera Madhani, a trailblazer in the male-dominated FinTech industry. We dive into everything from the grit of immigrant upbringing to breaking barriers as a woman of color in corporate America, and the art of building meaningful relationships that open doors. Suneera doesn’t hold back as she shares the raw realities of balancing ambition with motherhood, navigating burnout, and redefining success on her terms. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a mom juggling a million hats, or someone dreaming big but unsure where to start, this episode will ignite your inner fire. Get ready to laugh, cry, and take copious notes because Suneera’s wisdom is pure gold. What you'll get out of this episode… Success isn’t about having ideas; it’s about executing them Building a diverse network unlocks opportunities and amplifies your impact. Adversity shapes you, but resilience empowers you to conquer every mountain True success begins with prioritizing your physical and mental health. True success lies in achieving freedom of time, thought, and impact—not just wealth. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] - Bravery in a male-dominated industry [01:00] - Suneera’s journey as one of 20 women to build and exit a billion-dollar company [02:00] - The immigrant hustle: Lessons from Suneera’s childhood [06:00] - Navigating corporate America as a woman of color [10:00] - The power of showing up authentically in the boys' club [16:00] - Managing a skyrocketing career and motherhood [20:00] - Execution vs. ideas: The key to entrepreneurial success [30:00] - Building equitable systems for small businesses with Worth [35:00] - The health wake-up call that changed everything [40:00] - Suneera’s morning routine and reclaiming her feminine energy [41:30] - How to connect with Suneera and join her empowering communities To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you! IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial Connect with today’s guest, Suneera Madhani IG / @suneeramadhani WEB / https://suneeramadhani.com/ LINKEDIN / Suneera Madhani PODCAST / CEO School Check your Business worth score here → https://worthai.com/business-credit-score/ Want more? Become a Certified Spiritual Life Coach ( grab the Early bird offer) → Spiritual Life Coach program Visit the website and order your free copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” ( just pay for shipping) → neetabhushan.com/free-book-bonus/ Grab your Affirmation/ Conversation Card deck here → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here → theemotionalreset.com/quiz For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → yourweeklyreset.com If you loved this episode, check out… Ep.#198: Build the Life YOU Want by Unlocking Your Next Vivid Vision with Jennifer Hudye ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.#203: Here’s Why Chasing After Happiness Can Be Burning You Out with Dr. Neeta Bhushan ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.#243: How a Small Farm Business Brought Big Hope to a Rural Community With Seema Saroj ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table , & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler. After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.