Company Description
Leela Life is a mission-driven organization based in New York, NY. Our goal is to help people around the world live peaceful and joyful lives. We use timeless Indian knowledge, life routines, practices, and products to align individuals' lives with their innate nature, making living an experience of effortless and playful joy. By incorporating Leela Life into your daily routine, you will find it easier to navigate life's challenges and experience a significant reduction in problems. Our holistic approach helps you understand your innate nature and align your daily life with who you truly are, resulting in fewer conflicts and a sense of ease.
Background
In recent years, a silent epidemic has emerged, primarily affecting individuals in developed nations who have achieved significant success in education, professional careers, and financial stability. This condition, marked by a sense of listlessness and joylessness, is spreading globally, bringing with it a host of symptoms:
- Lack of enthusiasm for trying new things
- Occasional bouts of self-questioning: "Is this life?"
- Inexplicable physical ailments without clear medical reasons
- Feeling uneasy when making decisions that prioritize personal needs over family expectations or responsibilities
- Fear of the future, facing the uncomfortable prospect of mortality
As people achieve traditional success, they are increasingly falling prey to the “listlessness of success”. A debilitating condition that compels many successful people to live a life bereft of joy.
According to ancient Indic knowledge, to be in a state of Joy is every human being’s natural destiny and that we suffer a lack of joy simply because of of lack of knowledge. This ignorance that leads to a lack of joy in life manifests in two primary ways
- Leading a life which is not fully aligned to one’s innate qualities
- Not focusing adequately on developing critical personal capacities
A life of joy requires us to focus a lot more on our qualities & our capacities by modifying and enhancing our life routines holistically and a lot less on the day-to-day solving of problems or the chasing of opportunities.
Mission
Our mission is to cater to the wellbeing needs of these highly educated, skilled, creative, and accomplished individuals worldwide who are seeking a more harmonious, healthier, and joyful life. While many of these individuals have already embraced practices like Yoga, Meditation, and Ayurveda and experienced their benefits, they are often unaware of the vast realm of practical Indic solutions available to them. India's ancient knowledge encompasses deep insights across various domains such as Health, Mindfulness, Food, Intimacy, Personal Care, Nature, Spirituality, and Art, all aimed at achieving a joyful and fulfilling life. However, the sheer breadth of insights, practices, and products within the Indic knowledge system, coupled with the multitude of specialists and sources advocating them, makes it challenging for individuals to discover, choose, and integrate the most relevant solutions for their holistic wellbeing.
Leela Life’s flagship product helps them find the unique, personalized combination of wellness solutions and determine relevant life routines efficiently, using ancient Indic knowledge sourced from authentic experts and proprietary algorithms.
Founding Team
Hari Nair - An Indic wellbeing thinker and a compelling communicator. Over the last decade, he has consciously focused on contemporary wellbeing issues. He has done deep research on wide-ranging aspects of Indic civilisation that have a bearing on modern wellbeing. In addition, he has also been a successful entrepreneur & management consultant.
Nishant Pradhan - An accomplished product leader with deep expertise in marketplaces.
Heather Dominiak - An Entrepreneur, Consumer Insights & Communication leader, Intersection of Global Marketing, Technology & Wellness
Role Description
We are looking for a passionate and visionary Board Member to join our innovative wellbeing startup on an equity-only basis. As a key member of our board, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our company, dedicated to promoting Indic wellbeing and transforming lives. You will collaborate with other board members to forge partnerships, open doors, provide guidance and oversight and participate in board meetings. This position is ideal for individuals with a deep commitment to wellbeing, extensive experience in strategic leadership, and a desire to contribute to a mission-driven organization.
Requirements
Please note, this position is for those who are passionate about creating a movement and are willing to work on an equity-only basis. While we are a funded startup, we seek individuals who are committed to our mission and excited to contribute without immediate financial compensation. If you are looking for a paid job, this opportunity may not be the right fit for you.
Qualifications
- Experience in a leadership role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in fundraising and donor relations
- Passion for promoting holistic wellbeing and personal growth
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting