Show up, even when the conditions aren’t perfect

At eChai Ventures, our Unforgettable Lessons series shares the defining truths founders discover in their journeys, not in moments of ease, but in the storms, doubts, and disruptions that demand courage and clarity.

For Rashmi Kashyap, Founder of Soul n Spirit, that test arrived with her very first event.

Here’s how she tells it:

When I launched Soul n Spirit, my vision was clear, to create soulful spaces of creativity and connection. But nothing prepares you for the test that comes with your very first event.

Our latest association was a Full Moon Sound Healing Session, a practice close to my heart. Everything was planned down to the last detail. But as the day approached, the universe had its own plans.

News channels flashed alerts of a Lunar Eclipse, and suddenly superstition took over. Many believed stepping out would be inauspicious. To top it all, the city was under an orange alert for heavy rains, and it had been raining relentlessly since morning. One cancellation followed another.

I had two choices: cancel and wait for a “better time,” or go ahead and trust the journey. I chose the latter.

With a quick shift indoors, we created an intimate, cocoon-like setting. Yes, the turnout was 30% less, but those who came experienced something magical. The resonance of the bowls, the rhythm of the breath, and the collective energy turned the evening into something truly powerful.

And here’s the best part, those who attended returned for the very next session, without hesitation.