About Jasbina Ahluwalia

The uniqueness of Intersections Match comes from the life experiences of its Founder, Jasbina Ahluwalia. As a former practicing lawyer who also holds a graduate degree in philosophy, Jasbina can relate first-hand to the demands and challenges facing her accomplished clients.

[VIDEO] How to Deal With Rejection

[VIDEO] How to Deal With Rejection YourTango Experts – Matchmakers Paul C. Brunson, Peggy Wolman, Jasbina Ahluwalia, Michelle Jacoby, and Marla Martenson on Dealing with Unrequited Love. Check out the video above to learn about 'How to Deal With Rejection?' _____ Paul Carrick Brunson (00:19): We’ve all had clients with challenges. I think one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever faced being a matchmaker is having a client fall in love with someone and that

Making The Best Life Decisions

Making The Best Life Decisions Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: I love that. I really appreciate you sharing your insights with all of us, Sheila. I’m wondering if you have any last thoughts or take-home message that you’d like to share with our listeners. _____   Sheila Dharmarajan I think there are two things that really helped me in my life. When I was a freshman in college, there was a speaker. I

Life Partner For Long Haul

Life Partner For Long Haul Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: That was so comprehensive. There’s that whole idea of taking that long-term view and not taking the micro view of day-to-day. You’re going to have pockets or hours devoted to one or another of your top goals, as long as your top goals are accounted for over a longer, broader view. I personally believe that the choice of one’s life partner has an

Balance of Work and Life: Long-Term

Balance of Work and Life: Long-Term Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: The evolution of the field is interesting. Now, people of all different backgrounds can find a place in the industry. I know you are a graduate of Wharton. I’ve spoken at Wharton, Columbia and HBS at women’s student conferences. Regardless of the panel that I was participating in or moderating, the issue of work/life balance invariably came up. As a high-achieving professional,

Enter Private Equity: How To

Enter Private Equity: How To Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: Wow, I love all of the messages that you just shared in that. I love how you connected the dots and said, “I have all of these experiences and I want to bring them together.” Your follow-up was great. You were confident. I’m sure there are many other people who would be thinking, “Woulda, coulda, shoulda.” But you actually did it. That is

Breaking Into Television Reporting

Breaking Into Television Reporting Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: What led to your interest in becoming an on-air reporter for CNBC and Bloomberg? Do you have any interesting experience, insights or anecdotes to share with our listeners regarding your years as a reporter? _____    Sheila Dharmarajan Breaking Into Television Reporting: Expect the Unexpected It’s a pretty unusual path. Here I was in this very traditional investment banking, private equity background. I went

How To Get Into Investment Banking

How To Get Into Investment Banking Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: That’s wonderful insight. For those who are interested in entering investment banking, do you have any insights as to how to get their foot in the door to have those opportunities? _____    Sheila Dharmarajan How To Get Into Investment Banking: Good School I was very lucky in my professional career because I went to a school like Wharton, which is very

Absorb Everything: Career Advice

Absorb Everything: Career Advice Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Sheila Dharmarajan: It’s a pleasure to have you. Sheila is the Head of Business Development at ZelnickMedia and is responsible for originating investment opportunities and outreach. Prior to joining ZelnickMedia, Sheila was an on-air television reporter CNBC and Bloomberg Television where she regularly reported on a wide range of business news and breaking stories. She also served as a host of The Future is Now, a

Men Want What You Want!

Men Want What You Want! Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Carol Allen: It is the number one reason why the guys didn’t call back after a first date. She uses the term “boss lady.” You’re using the same language. There is no database on each other. Every word and nuance can be taken out of context. Tell me one thing that surprised you. Before you interviewed them, you knew where they were coming from. Was there anything that surprised you

[VIDEO] 7 Tips To Nail Your First Date

[VIDEO] 7 Tips To Nail Your First Date Trying to shake off our nerves that just won't seem to go away as we get ready for a first date is pretty hard (not to mention SUPER frustrating). From figuring out what to wear to where we should meet up, jumping right into the dating field sometimes feels way more complicated than it should be. It doesn't matter if we're testing out the waters