Best Farrah Khimji Podcasts (2024)

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Double Down On This Investment…. You! 27:54

11M ago27:54

27:54

Let's talk about investing in yourself. I'm not talking about buying luxury cars or extravagant vacations; I'm talking about investing in your growth, your development, and your journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. Picture it as planting a seed that grows into a forest of accomplishments. When you invest in yourself, you're sowing…

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The Power of Connection with Erin Sisko 1:00:14

12M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Joining us on the Podcast this week is the Founder of The Elleiance Network Erin Sisko. The Elleiance Network is Canada’s fastest growing membership-based, small group business mastermind experience exclusively for ambitious women entrepreneurs. As a service and impact-based business, Elleiance connects women entrepreneurs to a network of critical …

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Embracing the Power of Pause: Moving Beyond Hustle Culture 30:37

12M ago30:37

30:37

In today's bustling world, it's all too easy to get caught up in the constant stream of information and distractions. But what if I told you that the key to clarity, inspiration, and personal alignment lies in the simple act of pausing? When we allow ourselves to take a break, we grant our minds the opportunity to tune into our own thoughts and con…

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What If It All Serves The Purpose Of Helping You Find Yours 27:24

1y ago27:24

27:24

When faced with failure, we are presented with a choice: Do we surrender and give up, or do we rise and bounce back? Think about it. Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, successes and failures. When we encounter challenges, setbacks, and failures, they push us beyond our comfort zones and test our limits. They may initially feel like obstac…

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You’re Never Going To Be Ready 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

Picture this: you find yourself standing at a crossroads, contemplating whether to take a leap of faith or remain in your comfort zone. You may be hesitant, questioning whether you're truly ready or if the timing is perfect. But here's the reality: waiting for the ideal moment is an illusion, and regret is a powerful force. As I reflect on my entre…

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Imperfect Action = IMPACT [NOV 2022] 25:18

1y ago25:18

25:18

Are you a perfectionist? If so, this podcast episode is for you! Striving for perfection is unrealistic and can hold us back from taking meaningful and impactful action. As a recovering perfectionist, I know the feeling all too well. But taking messy and imperfect action has allowed me to launch my business, podcast, and countless other initiatives…

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Do You Suffer From Approval Addiction? 31:48

1y ago31:48

31:48

Last week we delved into a topic that struck a chord with so many of you: the importance of caring about what others think. The response was overwhelming and it made me realize just how deeply caring about others' opinions affects us in countless ways. But here's the thing, I also discovered that I'm still grappling with this issue myself, despite …

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Stop Caring So Much… About What Others Think 33:00

1y ago33:00

33:00

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what others think of you? Does this hold you back from pursuing your goals and dreams? If so, then it's time to stop caring about what others think so you can live an empowered life. This can be a difficult mindset to adopt, especially if you've spent your whole life seeking approval from others. But o…

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Give Yourself Permission to Reinvent and Transform Your Life 28:56

1y ago28:56

28:56

As I approach a milestone birthday (the big 4-0), I have been reflecting (a lot)! Reflecting about my journey to date and more so about the journey ahead of me. And in this period of reflection I have connected with countless others that are also reflecting and this is what I have discovered in the process: Our life is made up of a collection of ch…

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Are you ready for change? 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

I want to share a personal story that inspired today's topic of change. It all began with my father's habit of drinking Gingerale, despite its high sugar content. I tried to introduce him to a healthier alternative called Zevia. However, he has been so resistant to change and this experience led me to reflect on why we are so often resistant to cha…

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It’s Time For Courage 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

In 2016, a leader that I admire, George Carras, shared this idea at an event I attended, he said: “Courage is for the soul what exercise is for the body” Since then, I have loved thinking about the concept of courage and more so, finding the courage to do courageous things! Every act of courage ignites something deep inside of us - it is like an aw…

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Leading The Tech For Good Movement with Kelly Emery 1:06:54

1y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Joining us on the podcast this week is Kelly Emery, an accomplished fintech founder turned social entrepreneur. In 2021, she launched Troop, a social enterprise that makes it easier for small and midsize businesses to practice corporate social responsibility, engage employees, and make a difference in their neighborhoods. Kelly is a trailblazer in …

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Beyond Perfection: Finding Your Purpose in Imperfection 28:44

1y ago28:44

28:44

“You don’t have to be perfect to have purpose” I heard motivational speaker Trent Shelton share this sentiment and it stirred up an immediate energy and excitement in me because one of my favourite speakers so eloquently combined two of my favourite topics together and in the most simple and effective way conveyed something I have been thinking abo…

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It’s Time To Accelerate Your Results 25:25

1y ago25:25

25:25

Are you ready to take your life, career, business, and mindset to the next level and achieve quantum leap results? In this episode, I'm going to talk about how mindset coaching can help you do just that! Mindset coaching has grown in popularity in recent years, yet many still believe it is a novelty and not a must have. I have found that with the r…

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Create Empowering Opportunities for Yourself 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

Have you ever found yourself waiting for opportunities to come knocking at your door? It can feel like waiting for a bus that never arrives. The truth is, if you’re standing around waiting, you are missing out on a whole world of possibilities that you could create for yourself. The path that I have been on for the last four years has been a result…

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Intention, wellness, performance & purpose with Ali Fiorella 54:51

1+ y ago54:51

54:51

This week on the podcast we sat down in conversation with Ali Fiorella. Ali is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with an advanced certification in gut health. She helps driven professional women stop living on autopilot and start nourishing themselves with intention in order to feel more energized, elevate their mood, and gain confidence in mak…

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The Journey from Corporate Professional to Entrepreneur [OCT 2022] 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

This week we are re-airing one of our most loved episodes about entrepreneurship! In case you missed it the first time, here’s your chance to tune in. I believe that the path of entrepreneurship is one that is accessible to anyone that desires it. This episode is quite near and dear to me because it's about a question that I get asked about all the…

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How to give yourself an identity upgrade 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

They say that “the only constant in life is change” and we can see that - the world around is constantly changing and at faster rates than ever before. Yet, when it comes to changing ourselves we have a hard time. Especially when it comes to changing our career, even more so if it is one you have spent years going to school for and then even more y…

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Is it Time to Break Up with Your Career Identity? 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

We all have a career identity — that is, the way we define ourselves in terms of our profession. Whether you’re a doctor, a lawyer, or an actor, your career identity plays an important role in how you see yourself and your place in the world. So what happens when you no longer feel connected to your career identity? Maybe you have outgrown it or wo…

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What it means to be an empowered woman who empowers women 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

19:08

I always find that there is a certain type of energy during Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day - one of celebration, one of speaking up, showing up, sharing our truths and empowering each other. In fact, it’s during this month we often see the phrase - Empowering Women, Empower Women. So it got me thinking, what does it mean to be …

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Stop delaying your dreams & Start living them today 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

21:01

If you were to ask yourself what you really want? What would your dream job be? How do you want to live your life? And then ask yourself if you are actually living or doing that thing right now - for many people, the answer would be NO. So many people are living a life doing something so that they can eventually do the thing they really want to be …

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Go big and then start small 17:48

1+ y ago17:48

17:48

Have a vision so big that you can’t quit on it! Mine is to help people bring their big dreams and ideas to life - it’s a big and expansive “WHY” for me. While I have tried so many different things along the way - I haven’t stopped moving towards this big WHY. The “HOWS” may look different but they are all actions and steps I have taken towards the …

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From side hustle to leading the menstrual health movement with Nadia Ladak 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

47:54

Joining us on the podcast this week is Nadia Ladak, a young entrepreneur who is bringing innovation to a product that has not changed much in over 80 years, even though it is used by 50% of our population - for approximately 38 years of their lives! What started out as an idea for Nadia and her co-founders for their university entrepreneurship cour…

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Saying NO so you can say HELL YES! 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

Sometimes you have to just have to say NO so you can say YES to the things that really matter to you! In this week’s episode I talk about: Why we have a hard time saying no What happens when you always say yes Strategies on how to start saying no And most importantly, what happens when you do say no [SPOILER - it leaves a space for those HELL YES, …

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How to Use Vulnerability as Your Leadership Superpower 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

20:45

I want to ask you what comes to your mind when you think about the qualities of a leader? We often think of qualities like determination, strength, influence and resilience when it comes to leadership. But what about vulnerability? Personally - I have come to see vulnerability as the ultimate sign of strength and confidence. In fact, I would go so …

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Why this entrepreneur chose to bet on herself and follow her passion with Gwenna Kadima 1:03:18

1+ y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

This week’s guest, Gwenna Kadima, shares how and why she decided to bet on herself and make the transition from a corporate job to the life of an entrepreneur. We talk about how her corporate life and experiences have informed the direction of her new business and how she gained the courage to take the necessary steps to make her dreams of becoming…

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Navigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur [JUN 2022] 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

34:59

This week we are re-airing one of our most loved episodes about navigating self-doubt! In case you missed it the first time, here’s your chance to tune in. When we doubt ourselves we are putting out that frequency and energy into the universe and that is not the energy level in which you can manifest your dreams. Part of the reason I started this p…

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Curiosity, Clarity & Holding a Big Vision with Swish Goswami 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

This week’s guest, Swish Goswami, knew from a young age that he wanted to follow the path of entrepreneurship, building a journal of business ideas since he was 10 years old. Today, Swish is the CEO of Surf, a tech company providing brands a better way to engage and understand consumers while compensating consumers for their data. Surf has made two…

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The Dream Life vs. The Back-up Plan 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

21:22

“Don't just dream your life, live your dream.”- Bob Bitchin This week’s episode is all about asking yourself if you are living your dream life or the back-up plan. I talk about: What it means to live your “dream” life What happens when you are still living your back-up plan The questions you can ask yourself to start designing your dream life Setti…

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Stop Comparing and Start Creating! 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

25:00

"We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose." - Bob Goff This week’s episode is all about why it’s time to STOP Comparing and START Creating. I talk about: Why we feel the need to compare The harmful effects of comparison What happens when you focus on creating (instead of comparing) How to find inspiration for what to cre…

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Launching a business from the streets with Allana Davis 1:11:49

1+ y ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Our guest this week, Allana Davis, shares her journey from being on the streets and in shelters from the age of 16 to launching her own business and luxury beauty studio in her late 30s after almost 20 years on social assistance. Following her passion for beauty as a means to bond with women also in the system and connecting by healing through trau…

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How to get unstuck with Lia Garvin 1:14:49

1+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Feeling stuck where you are? Looking to pivot your career, life or business? Tune in as this week’s guest, Lia Garvin, shares her strategies for moving from stuck to unstuck by staying true to yourself. Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker and workplace strategist with experience leading team operations across Google, Micro…

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How your next cup of coffee can create massive impact with Maria Jose Palacio 1:15:02

1+ y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Do you ever stop to think WHO is behind the cup of coffee you are drinking? Our guest this week, Maria Jose Palacio, shares how life brought her full circle to launching Progeny Coffee. From studying Industrial Design in Bogota, Columbia to then working in New York with luxury fashion brands like Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang, Maria’s journey brought h…

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Imperfect Action = Impact 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

22:41

In today’s episode we will talk about how perfectionism is holding you back and why taking imperfect action is far more meaningful and impactful for your life and business. As a recovering perfectionist myself, I have learned that striving for perfection is unrealistic and in the past it has stopped me from moving forward with ideas and opportuniti…

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How You Can Start Discovering Your Purpose Today! 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

The one common through line that I have found with everybody that I have brought on this show and is something that I intentionally look for is that these people are all purpose-driven entrepreneurs. They're following their dreams, their passions, they seem to be very purpose-driven about what they are trying to do. But what does purpose really mea…

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Reignite the Light from Within by Walking in Your Purpose Everyday with Jill Donovan 54:11

1+ y ago54:11

54:11

Passionate and purposeful. Two simple but strong words that describe our week’s featured guest, Jill Donovan, founder of Rustic Cuff and author of The Kindness Effect. Jill shares her experience of losing hope but not letting life happen to her. Instead, she reignited the light within and is now living life with purpose every day. Jill Donovan was …

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Build a Business on Terms that Empower You and Your Team with Erin Bury 53:33

1+ y ago53:33

53:33

Losing someone is inevitable, which is why having a will is important to make sure that everything is handled in a manner that respects your wishes while removing friction for your loved ones when you pass. This episode features Erin Bury, co-founder and CEO of online estate planning platform Willful. Erin talks about her journey from working with …

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Move from Fearing Failure to Embracing it with Mia Zambarano 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Many of us are afraid of failing and have probably experienced this at one time or another, but we shouldn’t let that fear stop us from moving forward and achieving our goals. In this episode we are joined by Mia Zambarano, a mental health therapist and performance consultant, as we talk about failure and how we can move from fearing failure to emb…

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How to Work to Live instead of Living to Work with Jen Vazquez 1:05:21

1+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration. This also sparked an opportunity for our featured guest to start her own business and live the life she wanted. Jen Vazquez, Founder and CPO (Chief Pinterest Officer) of Jen Vazquez Media – is known by many as the Pinterest Queen. She helps service-based female entre…

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The Journey from Corporate Professional to Entrepreneur 44:37

2y ago44:37

44:37

I believe that the path of entrepreneurship is one that is accessible to anyone that desires it. This episode is quite near and dear to me because it's about a question that I get asked about all the time. And that is people wanting to learn more about my journey from being a corporate professional to now being an entrepreneur. I love talking about…

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Simplifying Home Ownership With One Digital Platform with Ahmer Rafiq 56:12

2y ago56:12

56:12

Acquiring a home is often a stressful and tedious process. Imagine there was an all-in-one platform to simplify the home buying and ownership experience, sounds amazing, right? In this episode, featuring Ahmer Rafiq, the Co-Founder and CEO of Souqh, we talk about how he and his company bring together clients, realtors, mortgage brokers, law firms, …

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Why It Is So Important To Follow Your Intuition In Business with Maria Sotelo 1:01:10

2y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

The only way to truly learn and move forward is through action. This episode features Maria Sotelo, who at a young age always knew that she wanted to pursue the path of entrepreneurship. By following her own voice and intuition coupled with action, Maria stepped into a path of entrepreneurship at an early age and now still in her 20s, she is the fo…

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How To Leverage Brand Storytelling Through Podcasting with Fatima Zaidi 55:27

2y ago55:27

55:27

Our guest for this episode, Fatima Zaidi, launched her first business when she saw an opportunity to leverage podcasting to help brands connect with their target audiences in an authentic and impactful manner. Fatima Zaidi is the founder and CEO of Quill Inc., an award-winning production agency specializing in corporate audio, and CoHost, a podcast…

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Beyond the Press Release: Reimagining the Future of Investor Relations 1:16:30

2y ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Today I am joined by two very accomplished entrepreneurs, Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, the Principals and Co-Founders of irlabs. Combined Alyssa and Caroline have over 30 years of investor relations and capital markets experience having raised over $1.6 billion of capital. Together, they founded irlabs. irlabs is a dynamic investor relations…

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Invest in Yourself Like You Are the Apple Stock in the 90s 18:14

2y ago18:14

18:14

It’s always good to invest in something that we know that will yield a strong return. But what would it be like if we invested in ourselves with that same knowing? This episode picks up from the last one about “Knowing when to walk away to bet on yourself” and “Why having a strong belief in yourself is essential as an entrepreneur”. We routinely sp…

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Why Having a Strong Belief in Yourself Is Essential as an Entrepreneur 23:55

2y ago23:55

23:55

In the last episode,, I shared my experience and life changing decision to bet on myself and walk away from a $3M opportunity to start my own business and this week I continue by sharing why having a strong belief in myself was essential to that decision and essential for anyone pursuing a path of entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights 02:06 - Recap …

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Why I Walked Away From a $3M Opportunity to Bet on Myself 34:04

2y ago34:04

34:04

“Sometimes quitting or walking away is not a failure, instead, it's the best investment you can make in your future.” Throughout my career and entrepreneurial journey, I’ve learned a lot of lessons both in business and about life. And one of those is to know when it is time to walk away from opportunities that don’t serve you to double down and bet…

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Stay True to Yourself Even When It’s Unpopular To Do So with Arif Khan 1:22:28

2y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

We are joined today by Arif Khan, serial entrepreneur and community advocate. Arif invests in the people behind companies and ideas that catalyze market segment innovation, next generation solutions, and initiatives that challenge the status quo. Episode Highlights 08:40 - Arif’s childhood and school days 14:17 - Arif’s journey as a filmmaker and c…

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Defying All Odds by Betting on Yourself with Khatun Khimji 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

For our 10th episode, someone near and dear to me joined me for this week’s episode. This week, we have Khatun Khimji, my loving mother and the founder of Westmount Foot Clinic. She has taught me so much about entrepreneurship over the years so I wanted to share her story with all of you. I have learned so much of what I know from my mother and her…

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Navigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

When we doubt ourselves we are putting out that frequency and energy into the universe and that is not the energy level in which you can manifest your dreams. Part of the reason I started this podcast is because I have so many ideas. And I have these ideas that I talk about daily, I talked about with friends, I talked about with my clients, I talk …

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