At Brilliant Read Media, it is our constant endeavour to identify and share some of the unique and compelling stories from the startup ecosystem. As part of this, we invited Surabhi Ghildiyal for an interview with Brilliant Read Media. To say further, Surabhi is a Certified Life & Energy Coach, Reiki Grandmaster, Inner Child Healer and an Influencer. Let’s learn more about her background, inspiring journey so far and her advice for our growing community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Surabhi:
Could you please talk us through your background and your journey?
I’m a postgraduate in M. Pharm, and for years I followed the traditional path of corporate, academics and stability. But even with achievements and qualifications, I felt something was missing — a deep inner alignment, peace, and purpose. I began my corporate journey in 2017, shifting roles multiple times in search of meaning.
Even after landing my dream job at a top company with a great salary, something within me felt unfulfilled. I was constantly hustling, rushing through life without true contentment. In 2023, a gallbladder stone surgery became my turning point — a wake-up call that reminded me: health is everything.
This life event led me inward, where I discovered the world of Healing. That’s when my healing journey began. I explored Reiki, energy work, and inner child healing. These practices didn’t just change my life — they awakened my soul’s purpose.
Today, I’m a certified life & energy coach, Reiki Grandmaster & Inner child healer, helping others break through emotional patterns, reconnect with themselves, and live from their highest truth. What began as personal healing has become a divine mission to serve and transform lives.
How did you discover your passion?
I didn’t find my purpose in a single moment — it unfolded through my pain, confusion, and healing. I followed the conventional path: studied hard, became an M. Pharm postgraduate, entered the corporate world in 2017, and kept chasing success.
But even after landing my dream job, I felt empty — like something was missing. In 2023, life hit pause. A sudden gallbladder surgery became my wake-up call. I realised I had been ignoring myself — my body, my soul, my inner voice. That’s when I turned inward. I began exploring healing, energy work, and the subconscious mind.
Reiki came into my life not just as a practice, but as a mirror. It showed me my suppressed pain and also my power. As I healed myself, I felt deeply called to help others heal too.
That’s when I knew — my pain had shaped my path, and my healing had revealed my purpose. Today, I don’t just guide people — I walk with them, because I’ve been there.
Despite the challenges, what keeps you going when things get tough?
Honestly, it’s the people I serve — the souls who trust me with their healing. Every message that says “you changed my life” or “I feel seen for the first time” reminds me why I started.
But even before that, it’s my own journey that keeps me grounded. I’ve been through emotional pain, confusion, burnout, and health breakdowns — and I came out stronger because I chose healing. So whenever things get tough, I remind myself: “If I could walk through that, I can walk through this too.”
Also, I don’t believe in running away from discomfort anymore. I sit with it. I listen. I heal. And then I rise — again and again. Because this path isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling. And no challenge is bigger than the lives I’m meant to touch.
What are the three most important lessons you have learned in your life?
1) Your body speaks when your soul is unheard. My health crisis in 2023 wasn’t random — it was years of ignoring my inner voice. I learned that emotional pain, stress, and misalignment always show up in the body. Healing begins when you finally listen.
2) Success means nothing if you’re not at peace. I had the degrees, the job, the salary — but I didn’t have inner peace. True success is waking up feeling aligned, purposeful, and free within.
3) Your pain is your path to purpose. Every breakdown led me closer to my soul. Reiki, healing, and coaching weren’t things I planned — they found me when I surrendered. My wounds became my wisdom. My pain became my power.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success?
a) Self-Awareness – Success starts within. If you don’t know who you are, what you value, or what drives you — you’ll keep chasing goals that don’t fulfil you. Self-awareness is the foundation of aligned success.
b) Consistency over motivation – You won’t always feel inspired, but showing up even when it’s hard — that’s what builds real momentum. Success is built in the quiet, disciplined moments no one sees.
c) Energy Alignment – Your energy creates your reality. If your inner world is full of doubt, fear, or unhealed pain — it will reflect in your outer results. Healing, especially through practices like Reiki, clears that path.
d) Faith + Action – It’s not enough to visualise. You need to take brave steps, trust the process, and stay open to divine timing. Success is a dance between effort and surrender.
What advice would you give students and young professionals who want to have a successful career?
> Don’t chase success—chase alignment. Take time to know yourself. Ask: What feels true to me? What brings me alive? Success that isn’t aligned will eventually feel like a burden, not a blessing.
> It’s okay to change paths. You’re not supposed to have it all figured out at 22 or even 32. I shifted my career multiple times before stepping into my true calling. Each phase teaches you something.
> Heal while you build. Unhealed wounds, self-doubt, fear of judgment — they all affect your performance and confidence. Invest in healing your mindset and energy. It’ll reflect in everything you do.
> Learn to pause. Burnout is not a badge of honour. Prioritise your well-being — your health, peace, and rest are essential for long-term success.
> Let your soul lead. Whatever you do, let it come from truth. Whether you’re in a job or building something of your own, do it with intention and heart — not pressure or comparison.
Last but not least, what about your journey makes it satisfying/exciting?
What makes my journey truly satisfying is that it’s real, raw, and soul-led. I didn’t just read about healing — I lived it. I walked through pain, burnout, and confusion… and transformed it into purpose.
What excites me most is that I get to wake up every day doing work that matters — helping people feel seen, safe, and powerful again. I get to watch lives shift, not just on the outside, but at the deepest energetic level. Also, my journey is still unfolding.
That’s the beauty — I’m constantly evolving, learning, expanding. And knowing that my presence, my voice, and my healing can light someone else’s path?
That makes everything — the ups, the lows, the lessons — completely worth it.
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