Episode 19: She Left Silicon Valley for Bali for “One Year”, and Never Went Back

In this episode of the Asian Rebel Club podcast, I chat with Anshu Singh - technologist turned spiritual teacher, founder of Solana Wellness Retreats, and author of Pressure to Pleasure: A Seven Pillar Approach to Living Your Best Life.

Anshu spent over 25 years building software and startups in Silicon Valley, chasing success, status, and the perfect life. She graduated from college in India at 18, climbed the corporate ladder, and lived what most would call the American dream. But underneath the achievements was exhaustion, disconnection, and a deep question: What’s the point of all this?

One day, she packed her bags, left her high-flying job, and moved to Bali “for one year.” She never went back. That one decision changed everything, leading her to become a yoga teacher and founder of a wellness sanctuary that now helps thousands find balance, peace, and joy.

In this episode, we unpack:

·       Growing up in India under intense academic pressure and emotional distance

·       Why perfection and comparison are invisible cages, and how to let them go

·       The breakdown that led her from burnout in Silicon Valley to awakening in Bali

·       How to reprogram your relationship with ambition, money, and enoughness

·       Practical tools for managing stress and finding peace in chaos

“I spent most of my life surviving instead of thriving. When I finally stopped running, I realized happiness isn’t out there. It’s a state of being.”

🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who’s questioning the life they built.