#LifeLessons - Natasha Rekhi

NAME: Natasha Rekhi

AGE: 46

INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @nattyrekhi

JOB TITLE: Head of Marketing & Communications

With over 20 years of diverse marketing and communications experience across the education, retail, and leisure sectors, Natasha has crafted a unique career journey. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to explore the world of online businesses where she developed a virtual theatre education program for children.

Recently returned to Dubai, Natasha upskilled with a digital marketing program from the London Business School in 2022. She now brings fresh perspectives to the education field, where she leads innovative marketing strategies.

Natasha understands how technology can simplify life's complexities. She is passionate about empowering women with tech tools, running workshops, and giving talks on leveraging AI for business success and personal growth.

Let's hear all about Natasha's 3 biggest life lessons:

#LIFELESSON – 1: Age is more than a number- make it count!

Lately, I’ve been hearing this often, and it’s an idea I resonate with deeply. The older we get, the bigger the opportunity to apply our accumulated knowledge in new and meaningful ways. At 42, I took a leap of faith and launched a virtual business during Covid -19 and later at 44, in the midst of an international relocation I chose to embark on a new educational journey by enrolling in a digital marketing program.

These experiences have taught me that age is not a barrier but a gateway to new possibilities. It’s about breaking free from self-imposed limits and allowing ourselves the chance to set new milestones, regardless of the number of candles on our cake. Ultimately, making age count is about living with purpose, staying open-minded, and using every year as a stepping stone towards achieving growth and fulfilment.

#LIFELESSON – 2: You Can’t Fill Anyone’s Cup If Yours Is Empty!

Throughout my journey of navigating life’s ups and downs and transitioning between countries, I’ve learnt that self-care is not a luxury -it’s a necessity. While I’ve been fortunate to have the support of a loving family and a strong circle of friends I can trust, carving out personal time for myself—whether for meditation, journaling, diving into a good book, or enjoying a Netflix show—has all helped to maintain my well-being.

Just like on a plane, where you put on your own seatbelt first, taking care of yourself enables you to better support and uplift those around you. Prioritizing self-care has helped me be a better parent, partner, colleague and friend. By filling our own cup, we have the strength and energy to positively support others around us.

#LIFELESSON – 3: Life is too short to carry excess baggage!

Let go of what weighs you down! Declutter and free yourself of toxic patterns and people. I used to cling to relationships that had long outlived their purpose, holding onto connections that no longer served me. Feeling almost guilty to let go! But I’ve learnt that letting go of what weighs you down is liberating. By decluttering my life of negativity and nurturing only those connections, that are meaningful, I’ve experienced a renewed sense of freedom and joy. Prioritizing time with family, maintaining a close-knit circle of friends, and protecting my inner peace has helped me navigate my life in happy and positive way. As they say- good vibes only!