Welcome back to When It Shifted, the podcast where we explore the life-altering moments that shape who we are. I’m your host, Kelly May, and today’s episode is one you won’t forget.

Our guest is Rashmi Airan — an Ivy League-educated attorney turned globally recognized speaker and resilience mentor. Her story is a powerful testament to the truth that even when everything crumbles, we still have the power to rise.

In this episode, Rashmi walks us through her journey from being a high-achieving lawyer chasing the American dream to pleading guilty to federal charges and serving time in prison. What followed was a deep reckoning with identity, self-worth, ethics, and purpose. Now, she uses her experience to help others navigate adversity through her Rise Through It framework.

This conversation is about accountability, humility, spiritual growth, and the strength that comes from true ownership of our story.

Podcast Resources

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com

Connect with Guest Rashmi Airan

• Follow Rashmi Airan On : Instagram
• Check out Rashmi Airan :Website
• Article : I was a wealthy suburban women The I went to federal prison for bank fraud

Subscribe to Rashmi Airan’s Channel on : Youtube

In today's episode of When it shifted , I sit down with Ainslie Law—a passionate social services professional, mental health advocate, and survivor—who takes us through her journey from silent pain to empowered purpose.

From high-achieving perfectionism to the life-threatening grip of anorexia and bulimia, Ainslie shares what it was like to grow up feeling unseen, how eating disorders became her way to cope with unspoken emotions, and what healing has actually looked like from the inside out.

But this isn’t just a story about hardship—it's one of resilience, radical self-inquiry, and reclaiming a life worth living. Ainslie's story is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always mean things are fixed. Sometimes, it means finally learning how to choose yourself again and again.

Podcast Resources

• Connect with Anslie Law on LinkedIn

In this powerful episode of When It Shifted, I’m joined by Ani Naqvi , a speaker, author, and transformational guide whose life has been anything but ordinary.

From surviving the 2004 tsunami to facing a life-altering diagnosis years later, Ani’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, awakening, and deep inner healing. But what happened after the crisis is where the real transformation began.

We explore how trauma can crack us open in unexpected ways, the sacred art of slowing down, and how to truly live not just survive. Ani also shares honest reflections on burnout, overgiving, and the simple practices that brought her back to herself.

This episode is a soulful reminder that even in our darkest moments, something greater is guiding us ,if we choose to listen.

Podcast Resources

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com

Connect with Guest Ani Naqvi

• Connect with Ani Naqvi : Instagram
• Check out Ani Naqvi :Website
• Buy Ani Naqvi’s book : Tsunami -The Wave That Saved My Life And Can Save Yours

In this episode of When It Shifted, I sit down with the incredible Sam Goodwin, world traveler, author, and someone who has endured and overcome the unimaginable. Sam shares the harrowing story of his wrongful imprisonment in Syria, where he was held captive for 63 days. What started as a global adventure took a sudden and terrifying turn, and yet, through it all, Sam uncovered a powerful shift in mindset that ultimately saved his life.

Our conversation dives deep into the three mindset pillars that helped him survive: practicing gratitude even in the darkest moments, focusing on what he could control, and viewing uncertainty not as a threat, but as a door to possibility.

Sam also opens up about his book, Saving Sam, a gripping dual-perspective narrative that weaves together his experience in captivity with his family’s tireless mission to bring him home. And yes, he hints at a potential documentary, which has me intrigued.

This episode is more than a story of resilience; it’s a masterclass in perspective, grit, and the strength of the human spirit. I can’t wait for you to hear it.

Podcast Resources

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com

Connect with Sam Goodwin

• Connect with Sam Goodwin Instagram & LinkedIn
• Check out Sam Goodwin Website
• Buy the book Saving Sam
• Book Sam to Speak

Hey friend, I’m Kelly May—and this is When It Shifted, a podcast about the real-life turning points that change everything.

This episode is all about those life-altering shifts. The kind that starts with a breakdown or a quiet realization. The kind that strips us down to our truest selves and invites us to rebuild with purpose. Whether loud or subtle, each shift is real—and deeply human.

You'll hear from everyday people, leaders, athletes, creatives—those who have faced mental health challenges, life-altering decisions, and moments of profound clarity. My hope is that these stories not only inspire you but remind you that you're never alone in your journey.

Until next time, stay open, stay curious, and keep leaning into the moments that shift everything

Podcast Resources

Connect with Host Kelly May

• When It Shifted : Website
• Email Kelly May : kelly@whenitshifted.com