In this episode of the YoggNation podcast, host Yogesh Patel engages with University of Arizona students as they share deeply personal stories about their past experiences with bullying. These young adults open up with remarkable maturity, detailing the various forms of bullying they endured, from religious and financial discrimination to challenges with learning disabilities and betrayals by close friends.
The students recount the emotional toll of these experiences, including panic attacks and feelings of isolation, and reflect on the strategies they used to overcome adversity and heal. Some share surprising tales of befriending their bullies, while others reveal how they found strength in confronting difficult situations and being the “better person.”
I've spent over 28 years in technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.
A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.
Outside of work, I love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.
Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong relationships and always showing up for those who matter
