Unscripted With Karishma Patel

Unfiltered & Unstoppable: Women Talking Friendship, Money & Confidence With Upasna Gautam

Karishma Patel Season 6 Episode 1

Why do women hesitate to talk about money? Why does self-doubt hold so many of us back? In this episode of Unscripted with Karishma Patel, I sit down with Upasna Gautam, a tech leader and speaker, to unpack the stigma around female friendships, financial conversations, and the myth of imposter syndrome.

We discuss why women should be more open about money, how friendships evolve as we grow, and how to stop labeling self-doubt as imposter syndrome. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to claim what you deserve, this conversation will shift your mindset.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to cultivate deep, supportive female friendships
  • Why we need to normalize money conversations and let go of financial guilt
  • The truth about imposter syndrome—it’s not real, it’s just self-doubt
  • How to stop second-guessing yourself and take action toward your goals

Key Quotes

"You can be the shit, be confident, also feel nervous, and also feel stressed, and also navigate mental health struggles, all of these things can be true, doesn't mean you're an imposter." – Upasna Gautam

"Financial wellness is as important as mental and physical health. We need to talk about money without shame."

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