Rebuild a Life That Feels Like Yours Again.

Coaching for women navigating caregiving, burnout, or life transitions — to help you reclaim clarity, confidence, and calm.

You’ve carried everyone else. Now it’s time to come home to yourself.

Guided by the Café of Joy experience — where no one walks alone.

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I’m Mridula Patnaik

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Life & Resilience Coach | Inner Catalyst.
I help women who are leaders in their own lives uncover their strengths, restore balance, and move forward with clear purpose as they recover from burnout, caregiving, or major life transitions — through grounded coaching and practical transformation.

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Our Coaching Foundations

Every coaching journey is built on trust, presence, and growth.

Here’s what you can expect when we work together:

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Supportive, practice-oriented environment

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Professionalism · Trust · Empathy · Growth

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Ethical Coaching Process

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Personalized & holistic approach

At Café of Joy, we start where you are — and walk with you until the fog clears

Start your Release & Rise journey today

and make space for peace, strength, and you.

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Welcome to Cafe of Joy!

A heart-centered community where no one stands alone.

When life tilts off balance or throws unexpected challenges, clarity and calm can feel out of reach. This space is designed to help you regain balance, rebuild energy, and strengthen resilience through presence, practical tools, and meaningful conversations.

It’s about restoring your clarity, courage, and confidence, one real conversation at a time.

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Client Stories

Every story here began with one real conversation — and so can yours.

Every story here began with one real conversation — and so can yours.

I found direction and clarity when I felt completely stuck. Mridula’s insight gave me a fresh perspective and helped me handle my situation with calm and confidence.
— Coaching Client
Mridula’s coaching style is both calming and forward-moving. She blends breath work, mindfulness, and affirmations to create a safe, refreshing space for change. She’s a true catalyst for lasting transformation
— Client Testimonial
Working with Mridula helped me reframe self-doubt and limiting beliefs into self-trust and courage. Her presence is warm, grounded, and deeply empowering
— Client Reflection
Each session with Mridula brought new insight and simple, actionable steps toward building myself up again. I always walked away feeling lighter and more centered.
— Coaching Client
Mridula balances empathy with clarity. She listens without judgment, sees what’s beneath the surface, and helps you find direction when life feels uncertain.
— Client Experience
YOUR STORY CAN BEGIN HERE