In this episode of I'm in Control, I sit down with the inspiring Preetah Bolaky — a global speaker, self-leadership coach, and founder of the Kickass Buddy Movement. Preetah shares her remarkable story of leaving a successful corporate banking career to follow her intuition and create a movement built on connection, empowerment, and purpose.
She opens up about what it truly means to lead yourself first, the power of having someone in your corner, and why fulfilment can’t be found in job titles or financial security alone. Preetah also talks about growing up in Mauritius, the lessons of resilience and joy she learned from her parents, and how those values now guide her mission to help others rediscover their “real you.”
00:00 - Introduction: From banking to leadership transformation
05:00 - Creating the Kickass Buddy Movement and tackling loneliness
10:00 - Following intuition and redefining success
15:00 - The five steps to transformation and finding purpose
20:00 - Lessons from Mauritius: happiness, resilience, and gratitude
25:00 - The twelve lessons of personal growth and self-leadership
35:00 - Taking control: choosing courage over comfort
This episode is an empowering conversation about courage, self-discovery, and the beauty of human connection. Preetah’s warmth, authenticity, and wisdom remind us that we can all build lives of purpose — when we lead ourselves first and surround ourselves with the right people.
