Payal is the founder of Classpass, the billion dollar app that’s been the ticket to every skill and passion for its millions of users. Her own love of dancing encouraged her to start a business which enabled anyone, anywhere to find something they loved to do.
When Payal’s parents moved to America with no money and no connections, they had to completely start their life from scratch. Payal grew up in a home where her mother often wasn’t home, working late-night shifts to keep her family going. It hasn’t been easy to build her business and her life, Payal’s had to be ruthless to herself as well as kind.
How far Payal has come. Today she shares exactly how she got there. The sheer determination with which she ruthlessly sets her goals and priorities, and then systematically chases after them with everything she’s got, was hugely inspiring to me, and I’m sure it will be to you too.

Topics:

What made you different?
Batling between your passion and 9-5 job
Rebelling for your purpose
Changing careers and finding new communities
Confidence, purpose, and drive to success
Why did you start ClassPass?
What difficulties did you face starting your business?
Living in line with your values
What were you like as a manager?
Why did you step away from Classpass?
Work and family balance
Therapy sessions
Our last guest’s question


Payal:
https://twitter.com/payalkadakia
https://www.instagram.com/payal

Payal's book: 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LifePass-Groundbreaking-Approach-Goal-Setting/dp/1399706756

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