Why "Self-Made" is a Lie: Every Bold Mover Needs a Mentor. How to Find One and Make it Count

You don't need another motivational quote when you're in the middle of a career pivot, bold move, or major career decision. You need someone 10 steps ahead of you who can actually help clear the path. From covering breaking news at CNN International to launching her own top-ranked media platform, That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda-Gupta opens up about how having a mentor has transformed her career. She shares how early guidance from NBC’s Willard Shepard pushed her to make her mark globally, and how cultivating a deep, human-to-human relationship with former Hello Sunshine CEO Sarah Harden blossomed into game-changing strategic mentorship. Kanika shares how mentorship has propelled her bold moves, what she’s learned from cultivating these relationships, and she gives actionable tips and advice on the most-asked questions about mentorship and mentor-mentee partnerships: ✔️ How do you approach someone you admire to become your mentor? ✔️ What’s the best way to structure the mentor-mentee relationship to ensure it’s purposeful, actionable, and strategic? ✔️ What advice would you give to women on how to approach mentorship in a way that feels authentic, confident, and relationship-driven rather than transactional? ✔️ How can a mentor help propel your bold move? 0:00 Meet Kanika Chadda-Gupta 2:45 – What Mentorship Means to Kanika 8:15 – The "Self-Made" Success Myth 13:48 – Kanika Finds Her Mentor 18:08: Mentorship Tips & Advice 34:09 – The Long Game: Give Before You Ask Bold Moves: How Did You Know? is for women at a midlife crossroads ready to navigate a career pivot, launch a business, start a project, or make a life transition with confidence. Each episode delivers the essential mindset shifts and actionable advice you need to conquer fear, silence imposter syndrome, stop people-pleasing, and shed the outdated identities that no longer serve you—so you can finally start designing a life on your own terms. Episode Resources: Join the Bold Moves Newsletter: kristenrocco.substack.com Your next chapter is yours to write! If today’s story made your inner whisper feel more like a scream, don’t let the autopilot of life drown it out again. Join a community of women all making bold moves right alongside you. Love the Show? Hit subscribe to get these episodes as soon as they drop and comment below to share what you loved most! Connect w/ Kanika Chadda-Gupta: Instagram: @ kanikachaddagupta  thatstotalmomsense.com Connect w/ Host Kristen Rocco Substack: kristenrocco.substack.com YouTube:    / @boldmoveshowdidyouknowpodcast