Imagine your significant other dies unexpectedly from a heart attack. In the midst of grief, you must find the resilience to go on while raising children and deciding how to move ahead professionally.   This week’s guest — Sejal Lakhani-Bhatt — shares her story of the unexpected and how she managed to balance her family, her health, and her profession. Lakhani-Bhatt speaks candidly about her global banking career and how mentorship helped her climb the ladder at Deutsche Bank. Her husband, a tech entrepreneur, supported Lakhani-Bhatt when she decided to leave her banking job. Though she envisioned time with her children and yoga classes as a stay-at-home mom, her husband suggested she use her certified (and much-needed) project management skills at his tech startup. Today, TechWerxe, a turnkey cybersecurity company in the Northeast, is thriving with Lakhani-Bhatt at the helm. As more cyberattacks affect us personally and in business, TechWerxe provides enterprise-level security needs for small and medium businesses. Lakhani-Bhatt encourages solopreneurs to prioritize cybersecurity essentials, offering practical and affordable insights on securing data and devices for smaller businesses that may not have a tech team.  Lakhani-Bhatt, opens up about her early childhood memories, why working in male-dominated careers has not been a stumbling block, what it was like to work with her spouse, and how she coped with sudden loss.  Listen to the episode as Lakhani-Bhatt shares authentically about her successes — and provides sensible tips.   Highlights:  Lakhani-Bhatt’s childhood and what it meant to be raised in an Indian family What it was like to work in global banking in the 2000’s How mentorship/sponsorship played a key role in Lakhani-Bhatt’s career Curious about Lakhani-Bhatt’s view on being a woman in two male-dominated industries? Tips for working on a startup with your spouse Insights on coping with grief and effectively managing the complexities of anger  How to protect your business and personal information with practical cybersecurity tips designed specifically for solopreneurs Why solopreneurs and small business owners should prioritize the practical importance of financial literacy to understand and manage your books and records effectively Learn essential cybersecurity tips to protect your business and build trust with your customers.