Wednesdays Off

Ever wondered how one person can juggle entrepreneurship, motherhood to triplets, and a passion for healing spaces—all while staying grounded and joyful? In this episode, Supna Doshi shares her remarkable journey from HR consultant to founder of Swanee Gables, a nature-based retreat on the Suwannee River, and Alinea, a video production company amplifying meaningful voices. Supna opens up about finding her purpose through service, navigating severe postpartum depression, and the power of modeling vulnerability for both children and veterans. She reveals how mindfulness, surrender, and community have shaped her life and work, and recounts the moving story behind her family’s retreat center. Dive into this episode for heartfelt insights on emotional intelligence, the art of being present, and the transformative magic of living in alignment with your purpose.

Episode Timeline:

[00:28] Introduction to Supna Doshi and her ventures.
[01:49] Supna discusses finding her purpose and managing multiple roles.
[03:02] The importance of support teams in her work.
[04:08] Supna's journey to realizing her purpose.
[05:33] Stavros shares his experience with accumulation and responsibility.
[07:15] Supna's first company and transition to WeGo Kids.
[09:45] The evolution to Alinea production company.
[12:06] Insights on high suicide rates among children and veterans.
[13:33] Emotional intelligence content for parents.
[16:22] The power of modeling vulnerability.
[18:19] Supna's challenges and learnings as a mother of triplets.
[20:19] Developing mindfulness and being present.
[25:17] Supna's children and their interests.
[27:37] The story and energy of Swanee Gables.
[31:06] The history and purpose of the retreat center.
[36:39] The influence of Michael Singer's work on Supna.
[43:09] Supna's experience with postpartum depression.
[50:20] Tools and practices for overcoming depression.
[53:57] Challenges with journaling and alternative practices.
[59:33] The book "Being Human" co-authored with Carlos.
[01:03:43] Future plans and the concept of service.

Resources:

Routine Rebel: routinerebel.com

Swanee Gables: swanneegables.com

Alinea: alineaproductions.com

Michael Singer's books: The Surrender Experiment and The Untethered Soul

The Human Experience Podcast: thepodcast.com

Creators and Guests

Host
Stavros Michailidis
Stavros Michailidis is a freedom-driven entrepreneur dedicated to helping others escape the grind and build lives of clarity, autonomy, and impact. He’s the creator of Routine Rebel, a movement for entrepreneurs who want to design businesses that serve their lives—not the other way around. Known for his grounded approach and rebellious spirit, Stavros brings real-world experience, deep curiosity, and a bias toward action to every conversation. Wednesdays Off is his latest practice: a weekly invitation to rethink work, freedom, and what really matters.

What is Wednesdays Off?

Wednesdays Off is the freedom podcast from Routine Rebel.

It’s for the leaders who are done being consumed by the very businesses they are building. Through raw conversations, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories, we explore what it really means to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—without sacrificing success.

This isn't a hustle podcast.

It’s a call to adventure—to practice freedom in real time, to simplify what matters, to build systems that get you out of the weeds, and to connect with others doing the same.

Each episode helps you challenge old patterns, reconnect with what matters, and build a life that’s spacious, meaningful, and yours.

Because freedom isn’t the reward. It’s the requirement.