WE ARE PISTACHIO
is built by relocating spouses for each other
Our Story
We are Pistachio was born out of rejection & re-direction of two relocating spouses.
Aditi was no stranger to relocation. Having relocated across 4 countries in 5 years, she found herself alone each time. She decided that someone had to solve the problem. Her mantra became, “If it is to be, it is up to me!”
At the same time, Deepali – an entrepreneur – was facing the same problems as she relocated to the US from India. From being a job-creator to a job-seeker, facing rejection was tough. Her mantra became, “If you see a problem, go solve it.”
Serendipity bought these women together. Over a cup of coffee, they realized that the journey of relocating spouses is an adventure, and yet these women are left alone to navigate that.
In Jan 2020, We Are Pistachio was born out of a deeply personal problem that Aditi & Deepali wanted to solve not just for themselves, but for all relocating spouses all over the world.
Aditi and Deepali at the first Pistachio event in Jan 2020
Our mission is to unlock the personal, professional and economic potential of every relocating spouse.
Why Pistachio?
Relocating Spouses are just like Pistachio
OPEN
OPEN
Relocation opens us to the power of new possibilities we can not resist to explore - just like the part open shell of Pistachio.
HAPPY
HAPPY
When we re-discover ourselves after the move experience divine happiness. Fun fact : Pistachio is called the happy nut in China!
GLOBAL
GLOBAL
We leave our tiny footprints all the places we live and call home - just like pistachios that leave the shell behind.
TOUGH
TOUGH
Relocation is tough, but we - the relocating spouses - are tougher. We are the shell and the pistachio both!
NUTTY
NUTTY
It takes nuttiness to uproot oneself and move to a different place. We sure are nutty!
Pistachio Founders
Aditi Patil, Founder
Aditi is a tough pistachio. How many people do you know who have lived in 3 countries in a single year and thrived through each one of those relocations? Told ya she is tough!
Most likely to say – Stay authentic to yourself!
On the weekends you will find her – Sipping her wine and reading a book
Keeps Pistachio in check by – Being intentional about everything we do
Deepali Paul, Co-Founder
Most likely to say – Let’s pause and consider our options
On the weekends you will find her – Practicing singing at home
Keeps Pistachio in check by– Keeping the team grounded and humble.
Our Coaches
All coaches are mid-career professionals with diverse backgrounds. They use a wide range of tools and assessments including 360 reviews and Myers-Briggs.
Aditi Patil
ICF Certified Coach, ACC
SPECIALTIES
Leadership Development
Career Coaching
Saskia Houwing
ICF(ACC) & EMCC Certified Coach
SPECIALTIES
Cross-Cultural Coaching
Team Coaching
Executive Coaching
Yolanda Owens
Career & Transition Coach
SPECIALTIES
Resume, LinkedIn
Interviewing
Job Search skills
Jennifer Kumar
Cultural Assimilation Coach
SPECIALTIES
Cultural Coaching
Communication & Soft-skills expert
Ruchika Behal
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
SPECIALTIES
Mental & Physical
Well-being
Transition Coaching
Our certified coaches will help you find your next move, restrategize and accelerate your career plan.
Our Team
Pratitee Shah
Ui/ UxNICORN
Our design Unicorn who advocates for a powerful & seamless user experience. She volunteers for We Are Pistachio because she believes there is power in blooming together.
Priyanka Jain
Software Ninjaneer
Is the quiet ninja behind the website and is a true example of exhibiting learning agility. She volunteers for Pistachio to upskill and contribute to the community.
Isha Tarte
Social Media & Event Wizard
Is our energizer bunny Social Media manager & creator of Instagram worthy content. She volunteers for We Are Pistachio to get her daily dose of happiness & confidence.
Come and be part of the Pistachio volunteer team.
You will get a chance learn and apply new skills. You will also get an opportunity to connect with amazing relocating spouses and grow your network.
We Are Pistachio is intentional about giving back to the community
We organized the Pistachio Happiness Food Drive in December 2020 since happiness is one of our core values. We galvanized our community to collect food for the Sophia Way homeless shelter.
