Finding the Light When Everything Goes Wrong

What keeps a leader moving when everything falls apart?

In this inspiring first episode of Light at the Top of the Tunnel, host Rita Chahal shares the personal story behind her decades of leadership, resilience, and service. From building a career in the nonprofit sector to losing everything during COVID, she reveals how purpose, community, and perseverance helped her rebuild her life.

This conversation explores leadership, mental health, motivation, supporting newcomers, overcoming adversity, and why asking for help is one of the greatest strengths anyone can have.

If you're facing challenges in your career, leadership journey, or personal life, this episode offers practical wisdom and hope that can help you keep moving forward.

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00:00 Why Every Leader Needs a Light at the Top of the Tunnel
02:51 The Journey That Shaped a Lifetime of Leadership
06:50 The Hardest Challenges Every Non-Profit Leader Faces
07:55 Losing Everything During COVID — And Starting Again
10:17 Who Supports the People Everyone Depends On?
12:22 The 5-Person System That Changed Everything
15:08 Turning 70 and Launching a New Mission
17:01 Advice Every Newcomer in Canada Needs to Hear
20:52 Leadership Lessons Every Community Organization Can Use
22:45 One Powerful Message That Could Change Your Life