{"podcast":{"title":"The Guiding Voice","slug":"the-guiding-voice-1240753","podcast_index_feed_id":1240753,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1730184976766-af357ddd-6021-4774-96a4-6dcdcea7d63f.jpeg","author":"Naveen Samala","episode_count":723,"summary":"The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a Time Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%. The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers. Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose. TGV has been a proud finalist in • HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024 • Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 Weekly Episodes That Inspire Action We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026): Transformation Thursdays Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as: LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations Each…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T12:18:20.719779+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753"},"episode":{"title":"From Gay Bombay to the Boardroom: Building Belonging Everywhere | Umang Sheth | #TGV694","slug":"from-gay-bombay-to-the-boardroom-building-belonging-everywhere-umang-sheth-tgv694","published_at":"2026-02-03T00:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753/from-gay-bombay-to-the-boardroom-building-belonging-everywhere-umang-sheth-tgv694","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753","url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice/episodes/umangsheth","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/629d98cad435d300126b7044/e/69229514e842b164ee9b5f9a/media.mp3","summary":"Summary In this conversation, Umang shares his personal journey of self‑discovery , reflecting on how being gay is far more than a label—it is one aspect of a larger human identity. He speaks about the need to move beyond stereotypes and highlights the importance of creating safe, meaningful spaces where honest conversations about identity, acceptance, and humanity can take place. Building on this openness, Umang Sheth and Naveen Samala discuss vulnerability and the courage required to ask for help. They reference well‑known personalities who have publicly spoken about their struggles with mental health, addiction, and career challenges, reinforcing the idea that such difficulties are phases of life rather than definitions of one’s worth. Through shared experiences and honest dialogue, they emphasize that embracing vulnerability can be a powerful source of strength—one that encourages others to seek support, normalize self‑reflection, and show up authentically in their own journeys. Takeaways Umang's journey began with personal discrimination. He realized being gay is more than just sex. The media often portrays stereotypes that are limiting. Umang seeks to create spaces for deeper conversations. He emphasizes the importance of human identity over labels. The journey involves challenging societal norms. Creating awareness is key to understanding diversity. Conversations should focus on authenticity and connection. Umang encourages discussions beyond sexual identity. The need for community support in the LGBTQ+ space. People often fear judgment when admitting struggles. Vulnerability is a sign of courage, not weakness. Asking for help can inspire others to do the same. Famous personalities have shown that it's okay to seek help. 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