Hi Friends, it’s Pooja Desai👠—your Heels on the Ground.

In this special episode, I’m joined by two of the most important men in my life: my husband and co-host Vivek Desai🥾, and my dear friend of over 40 years, Julio Monroy🥾.

We’re talking about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: men’s mental wellness.

Julio and I grew up together, literally across the street. We’ve seen each other through childhood, careers, heartbreaks, and victories. Now, as a professor and executive, he opens up about what mental wellness means to him as a man—especially in a world that hasn’t always made space for vulnerability.

We get real about what it means to show up emotionally—for yourself, your family, your team—and why mentorship, community, and honest conversations are everything.

If you’re raising sons, love someone who’s struggling, or are a man learning to prioritize your own wellness, I hope you’ll join us. This episode is full of heart, reflection, and a reminder that no one should carry it all alone.

Listen now and share it with the men you love.

Pooja Desai

👠Your Heels On The Ground!👠

In this powerful episode of 👠Heels & Boots🥾on the Ground! I’m joined by my longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Beena Nair for a real conversation about Women’s Mental Wellness — what it looks like, what it takes, and why we need to talk about it more often.

We dive into:

• Why saying “no” isn’t selfish — it’s necessary

• How to set boundaries at work and at home

• Why it’s okay to ask for help (and delegate without guilt)

• How dancing, doodling, and deep breathing are more than just hobbies — they’re healing

• What wellness looks like as a mom, a grandmother, a leader, and a woman who’s still evolving

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’re giving from an empty cup — this episode is for you. Because caring for yourself isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation for everything else you do.

🎧 Tune in and walk away with practical tools, honest insights, and a whole lot of love.
Your peace matters. Your joy matters. You matter.

📩 If you want to be knowledge donor, reach out to us at mykaicollc@gmail.com.

With love,
Pooja & Beena

👠Your Heels On The Ground!👠

This episode is close to my heart. I’m joined by the incredible women who’ve walked beside me through every season of life — My Village, My Crew! From childhood friends to soul sisters I met later in life, these women have been my support system, my mirror, my late-night calls, and my loudest cheerleaders.

We’re talking real talk — about how to say no without guilt, how to choose yourself without apology, how to show up for others when life gets hard, and why friendship isn’t just a comfort... it’s a lifeline.

You’ll hear from:

• Tanishia, my best friend since I was five (yes, we met over a grape!)
• Beena, my co-parenting partner during one of the hardest times in my life
• Natalie, my vibrant, dog-loving, entrepreneur bestie
• Dayana, my sister-in-law who became family in every way that matters

This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like she had to do it all alone — and for every one of us who learned that we don’t have to.

🎧 Tune in, feel seen, and maybe even text your best friend when you’re done.

Your crew matters more than you know.

With love,

Pooja