The Rise of Midlife Wellness: Rajinder Rai’s Mission with Sunrais Health
What if midlife wasn’t a crisis—but a turning point? That’s the powerful question driving Rajinder Rai, pharmacist-turned-midlife coach and the founder of Sunrais Health, a wellness platform created for women navigating the messy, beautiful realities of life after 40.
With a rare blend of clinical knowledge, deep empathy, and lived experience, Rajinder offers women more than just wellness advice—she creates space to pause, reset, and lead themselves forward with clarity and care.
Her work is rooted in truth, compassion, and the belief that midlife isn’t your sunset—it’s your Sunrais.
Q: What do you do and who do you serve?
Rajinder:
I work with women in midlife who are doing all the things—running businesses, leading teams, raising families—but deep down, feel stuck, tired, or like something’s missing. As both a pharmacist and midlife coach, I bring science and soul to the table. I help women cut through the noise and take meaningful action—so they can feel like themselves again, on their terms.
Q: What inspired you to start Sunrais Health?
Rajinder:
Honestly? I hit a wall. I was burned out, gaining weight, not sleeping—and no one had answers that made sense. And I realized: if I was struggling this much, after years of supporting women in this phase… something was seriously missing.
I created Sunrais to be the space I wish I had. Not a place for quick fixes, but for real support. For women to feel seen, to pause, and to take back control—not just of their health, but of their whole lives.
Q: What does success mean to you now, versus what it used to mean?
Rajinder:
Success used to mean more—more productivity, more boxes checked, more impact from the outside in. Now? It’s depth over width. It's about meaningful, sustainable change—not surface-level wins. I’m more focused on creating ripples of transformation than waves of performance. It’s no longer about doing the most. It’s about doing what truly matters.
Q: Share a challenge you’ve overcome and how it helped you grow.
Rajinder:
Transitioning from being a pharmacist behind the counter to being the visible face of a mission-based brand was huge. I had to find my voice, get on stages, and share my story—which was scary.
But it taught me that if I wanted to help women step into their power, I had to model it first. Now, I help other women do the same—lead themselves first and redefine how they show up.
For so long, I was the one holding space for everyone else—at work, at home, in my circle. But being part of a true community gave me permission to receive, not just give.
— Rajinder Rai
Q: What lights you up outside of work?
Rajinder:
My morning walks. It’s where I reconnect with myself—sometimes in silence, sometimes with a podcast or prayer. That space, free from doing or producing, is sacred.
I also love slow mornings with my kids, nourishing meals, nature, and soulful conversations. Recently, I’ve been exploring writing and creative expression as ways to process and play in this new season of life.
Q: What’s next for you and Sunrais Health?
Rajinder:
I’m building a movement where midlife is honored as a season of power and leadership—not invisibility.
Beyond 1:1 coaching, Sunrais is expanding into curated in-person events, strategic partnerships, and spaces like the My Saheli community—places where real women feel deeply supported.
Whether it’s through Woman In Bloom, the ElevateHer series, or everyday conversations, I’m creating a new culture around what it means to thrive in midlife.
Q: If you could go back and tell a past version of yourself one thing, what would it be?
Rajinder: You don’t have to earn your worth by doing more. You’re allowed to rest, to ask for help, to say no. The world won’t fall apart if you stop holding it all together. And if it does? Maybe it wasn’t yours to carry.
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Rajinder Rai | Sunrais Health
Through coaching, community, and curated experiences, Rajinder helps women navigate midlife with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether you’re seeking support, inspiration, or a reset that feels aligned—Sunrais is here to walk with you every step of the way.
Midlife isn’t your sunset. It’s your Sunrais.