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Leadership Purpose with Dr. RobinFrom Law to Travel to True Purpose with Riya Kurian | Ep 252This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Riya Kurian. She says – "I realized every time I had done something brave or courageous, I really felt a lot of fear. So to me, fear and bravery are the same thing." Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You'll hear what it really feels like to walk away from a successful law career to pursue a calling that won't leave you alone — and why that fear might actually be your green light. Riya gets real about the difference between stability and...
2025-11-0541 min
Chicks Who Give a HootExploring the World with Riya KurianIn this episode, we chat about: moving away from external validation and traditional career paths to create a life aligned with personal values how traveling alone and living abroad gave Riya clarity and courage to choose a new path designing trips that go beyond sightseeing to create deeper, more meaningful experiences unlearning cultural and societal pressures, especially as a first-generation Indian-American making bold decisions even when they feel uncertain or unconventional blending Riya's cultural knowledge, lived experiences, and love of curation into a boutique travel business
2025-08-2036 min
The STL Bucket List ShowRiya Kurian – From STL to Europe: Designing Trips That Go DeeperOn this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we’re joined by Riya Kurian, the founder of Next Horizon —a boutique travel planning company that curates personalized, meaningful trips across Europe and beyond.Riya shares how a spontaneous year teaching in France ignited her passion for cultural connection and solo travel, eventually leading her to leave the corporate world and launch her own business. From planning once-in-a-lifetime honeymoons to advising on credit card points, Riya walks us through her unique process, her niche as a travel advisor who only books places she’s pers...
2025-08-1344 min