09/11/2025
💖 In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we welcome Tanuja Hughes, whose journey from a crowded apartment of 12 people to becoming a Mother and now working for Google is nothing short of extraordinary. Tanuja’s story reminds us that success doesn’t happen overnight or by accident. It’s shaped by resilience, rooted in belief, and often sparked by a single person who sees your potential before you can.
For Tanuja, that person was her mother.
Through it all, her mother’s unwavering belief became the compass. Her conviction created a space of possibility, and Tanuja walked into it.
Tanuja opens up about the pain and power that came from childhood experiences, how one simple “How are you?” at age 8 changed the way she connects with people today, and how she's building a life rooted in intentionality, presence, and compassion—not performance.
💡 “Our mothers’ lives are not meant to be the blueprint. We are meant to learn from them and honor them by doing better, living better.” — Tanuja Hughes
🎧 Join us as we uncover the real story behind her success and celebrate the quiet, steady hope that carried her from obstacle to opportunity. You’ll leave this conversation feeling inspired to trust your own inner knowing and maybe even ask someone how they are a little more intentionally.
🎧 Tune in, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../obstacles-to.../id1712714497
