Episode #11
From Federal Prison to Purpose | Rashmi Airan
Rashmi Airan had built the life she thought she was supposed to have: Columbia Law School, a career at Morgan Stanley, her own successful law firm and a growing family. Then a series of decisions changed everything, ultimately leading to a federal conviction and prison. In this episode of Made By Challenge, Rashmi sits down with Alberto Sardiñas to unpack how pressure, perfectionism and rationalization led her to ignore her own instincts, and what happened when she finally chose accountability. She shares what it was like to lose her freedom, career and identity, why nearly 200 people became part of her journey toward redemption, and how prison fundamentally changed the way she viewed success, judgment and herself. Today, Rashmi has transformed those lessons into a new purpose, helping others make better decisions under pressure and understand that our worst moments don't have to define the rest of our lives. Subscribe to Made By Challenge for conversations with people who turned life's hardest moments into catalysts for growth. https://www.youtube.com/@MadeByChalle...
