Growth with grit.
Overcoming Struggles with Daily Rituals:
Nina Mohanty on Growth, Grit, and Wellbeing in the Entrepreneurial Arena
When it comes to growth, we often talk about success metrics- users, revenue, milestones. But on this week’s Brave New Girls podcast, Nina Mohanty, founder of Bloom Money and a finalist for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot BOLD Woman Future Awards, shares a more human perspective on what growth really means. It’s not just what you build. It’s who you become while building it.
Nina is a force in the world of financial technology, having created Bloom Money to serve immigrant communities with the dignity and trust they deserve. Her app digitises traditional savings circles- money clubs that have sustained communities for generations- making them more accessible, secure, and scalable. But behind the startup success story is the inevitable stress, overwhelm, and emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.
So what keeps her grounded?
On the podcast, Nina opens up about the challenge of maintaining balance, when your mission feels personal, and when you’re trying to serve an entire community. Like many founders, Nina admits there’s no such thing as a real break. But she’s also clear that if she doesn’t care for herself, she can’t care for the vision.
For Nina, wellbeing isn’t optional. It’s non-negotiable.
Her first go-to strategy? Movement. Nina is “addicted to HIIT workouts” because they clear her mind and give her a solid 45-minute break from digital noise. Her phone is in the locker. She’s in the moment. It’s not just about physical fitness- it’s her mental reset.
Her second pillar of growth? Reading. Nina is a voracious reader and sees books not just as entertainment, but as nourishment. Reading keeps her learning, imagining, and expanding her world beyond the spreadsheet or pitch deck. She’s already 27 books into her 2025 goal of 50, and calls bookstores her happy place.
These simple acts- moving your body and feeding your mind, are powerful antidotes to burnout, especially when the work you’re doing involves caring for others.
Nina’s story reminds us that true growth isn’t just outward. It’s inward. It’s the practices you do every day to stretch your mindset, honour your energy, and stay connected to joy even when you’re under pressure. Whether you’re building a business, supporting your family, or simply trying to make it through the week, growth starts with how you treat yourself.
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Ten Actionable Steps for Building Wellbeing
Move Daily
Even 15 minutes of movement can clear stress and sharpen focus. Find a way that feels joyful, not punishing.Read Widely
Fiction, memoir, history—books expand your empathy and imagination. Let your mind grow, not just your calendar.Set Clear Boundaries
Be honest about your limits. Block out time for rest and defend it like a meeting.Learn from Tradition
Honour wisdom from your heritage or community. Like Nina’s money clubs, there’s power in cultural practices.Start with Curiosity
Don’t pressure yourself to have all the answers. Stay curious and open as you build.Nourish Your Mission
Revisit your “why” often. Growth feels better when it’s purpose-led.Talk it Out
Share your struggles with a trusted friend or mentor. Growth thrives in honest conversation.Celebrate Small Wins
Acknowledge the tiny victories. Each one is a brick in the foundation of your bigger vision.Unplug Regularly
Rest is part of growth. No phone, no screen—just space to reflect.Give Generously
Growth multiplies when shared. Help someone else bloom today.
Nina Mohanty shares how fitness, reading, and intention fuel personal growth, and how we can use her wellbeing strategies to grow ourselves.
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