Does this sound familiar? Have you ever been told to shrink yourself in order to fit in, to play small in your career in order to get ahead? The pain of feeling underestimated, out of place, or just plain over it in your professional life is real. If you've been feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you're waiting for that right moment to make a change, only to find that no one is coming to rescue you, I hear you. It's time to stop waiting, start making moves, and take control of your life and career with confidence. Samina Bari shares her story of rejecting being subjugated as a woman in a high control religious environment and how she overcame the loss of her husband with resilience she had cultivated through a lifetime of love and saying yes to herself and her dreams.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Develop resilience to overcome challenges and thrive in business.
Navigate grief and loss to find strength and purpose in life.
Empower yourself through mentorship and support from other successful women.
Cultivate resilience and self-love to flourish in your personal and professional life.
Make career pivots with confidence and embrace new opportunities.
My special guest is Samina Bari
With a career spanning over 30 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, Samina Bari has shattered glass ceilings and played a pivotal role in high-stakes deals totaling $40 billion. As a first-generation American and a woman of color, she has fearlessly navigated adversity, inspiring others to rise alongside her. Samina's story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the unwavering commitment to staying true to oneself. Her advocacy for women's empowerment and her genuine, love-driven leadership style make her a true powerhouse in every sense. Through her experiences, she has become a mentor and beacon of hope for those seeking to redefine success, make confident career pivots, and embrace their authentic selves. This episode promises an inspiring and insightful conversation that resonates with anyone looking to overcome challenges, cultivate self-love, and chart their own path to success.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:01:27 - Samina's Journey and Resilience
00:03:40 - Lessons in Redefining Success
00:07:56 - Empowering Women to Pursue Their Dreams
00:12:39 - Trusting Your Instincts
00:13:52 - Embracing Authenticity
00:16:16 - Leadership Mindset
00:18:40 - Power of Community
00:21:52 - Role Models and Leadership
00:23:01 - Navigating Identity and Values
00:26:53 - Choosing the Difficult Path
00:27:55 - Facing Loss and Moving Forward
00:32:28 - Writing a Handbook on Grief
00:35:03 - Preparing for End-of-Life Planning
00:39:35 - Making a Difference
00:39:53 - Self-Care and Impact
00:40:11 - Life's Challenges
00:40:21 - Benefits of Betterhelp
00:40:42 - Take the First Step
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1. Overcoming adversity as a woman in business
2. Navigating grief and loss in life
3. The role of mentorship in female empowerment
4. Cultivating resilience and self-love
5. Making career pivots with confidence
6. Women empowerment and leadership
7. Self-discovery and personal growth
8. Coping with grief and loss
9. Female entrepreneurship and resilience
10. Seeking support and mental health prioritization
