In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Madhu Punjabi—a successful entrepreneur and founder of Lion Pose—about the real, often messy journey of balancing ambition with authenticity.

Madhu opens up about her impressive career trajectory, from early days in finance to her experiences at major tech companies like Google and Pinterest. She shares the personal toll that high achievement can take, including the signs of burnout, the emotional weight of jealousy and comparison, and the challenges of navigating motherhood while building a career.

Together, Lory and Madhu explore:

The power of vulnerability in leadership

How to recognize and honor your personal needs

The journey toward self-care, presence, and mental health

Creating Lion Pose, a skincare brand built on accessibility and impact

Redefining success and finding balance between work and home life

This episode is a thoughtful, honest conversation about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to live with intention—especially as a woman in a high-performing world.

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Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.