The Journey to Mindfulness with Shalini Bahl, Ph.D

From an arranged marriage, to a near-death experience, to the foundation of Mindful Universe. Join us as we talk about the fascinating journey of Shalini Bahl. Shalini Bahl is an entrepreneur, researcher, and educator committed to using technology and mindfulness to engender positive change in the world. Shalini believes that mindfulness – the ability to be present, compassionate, and curious in each moment - is the foundation for breaking out of autopilot and being the change we want to see in our own lives and in the world.  Shalini creates mindfulness-based curricula and programs for business students and organizations for sustainable growth and well being of all stakeholders. She has created an online community, Mindful Universe, to support people and professionals interested in living mindfully.Shalini has lived and worked in three countries as a chartered accountant, exporter, academic, marketing consultant, and now mindfulness consultant.

She completed her Ph.D. in marketing from UMass, Amherst MA and professional training in mindfulness at The Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School. Her research on topics of self-awareness and mindfulness in consumer behavior has been published in top marketing journals and several book chapters.Shalini has been practicing meditation for over a decade and devloped curricula for workshops on Mindfulness at work.  She is currently writing a book on mind