Rashmi Airan

Children in immigrant cultures are raised with high expectations to achieve, be the best, and be perfect; yet there is a hidden secret. Our culture will embrace and provide unconditional love even when we fail, which we all will in our human experience. We are all driven to succeed and prove ourselves. The fear of failure and fear of losing our image controls us. Our power emerges when we can release our fears. Rashmi, university speaker, shares that redefining success and love and recognizing our imperfections will lead us to a path of breaking the mold that immigrant children place on themselves.

One moment: a prominent and successful lawyer. The next moment: A one way ticket to federal prison. It can happen to you. Students and young professionals have a sense of invincibility and a desire to achieve at the highest level. Rashmi, university speaker, shares that no matter how intelligent you are, walking the line between right and wrong must be highlighted and given thought daily. Learn how to make intelligent ethical decisions and safety checks to ensure that you are on the right side of the ethical line.

Above me was a prostitute heroin addict, to the left of me was a homeless woman, and above her was a 24 year old meth dealer. Never before in my life had I been exposed to women who had experienced so much. I ate, slept, worked out with, watched movies, cooked, and lived with these women for six months. I was honored to learn from and humbled to get to know these women. Rashmi, university speaker, shares that not passing judgment on others, no matter their circumstances, is vital for the next generation of leaders.