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Hi, I’m Mridula Patnaik

Mom, dog lover, coach, and storyteller at heart.

My coaching journey is deeply personal, shaped by challenges and moments of transformation that changed how I see life, growth, and healing.
What began as my own search for clarity eventually became a calling to help others find theirs.

Credentials & Training

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  • Accredited by the Association for Coaching

  • Certified by the Jay Shetty Certification School

  • Certified in Positive Psychology

  • Member - International Coaching Federation South Florida Chapter.

Author of AI for Life Coaches

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AI for Life Coaches is your practical, human-centered guide to working smarter in a tech-driven world.

Learn how to use AI to brainstorm, automate, and create content without losing your authentic voice.

Available on amazon
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Why I Do This Work

I’ve learned how much our subconscious beliefs can shape our lives — and how quietly they can hold us back without us noticing.
Awareness changed everything for me, and it inspires me to help others move through those unseen barriers toward a life that feels lighter, truer, and more aligned.

My work is about creating grounded spaces where people feel seen, supported, and connected to their own strength.

Real change isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about remembering who you already are.

At the heart of it all is a simple belief: healing isn’t about repairing what’s broken — it’s about returning to what’s still true, honoring your life, and reconnecting with the strength that’s always been there.

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The Invitation

The truth isn’t out there — it’s within.
Let’s uncover it together.
Ready for your next chapter? Let’s talk

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My Mission

To ignite a movement of resilient women— helping them rebuild life and leadership through transformative coaching, authentic community, and practical tools for healing, purpose, and joy.

Guiding Values

At Café of Joy, we begin with those rebuilding clarity, confidence, and calm.
Our six guiding values shape how we live, lead, and coach — rooted in truth, freedom, growth, action, awareness, and commitment.