Leap 2 Empower

Healing, Signs, and Self-Worth: Leaping into the Unknown with Aisha, Myra, and Farah Host Shaila Lalani welcomes friends Aisha, Myra, and Farah to discuss how healing is sparked by loss, discomfort, and inner nudges, and defined as returning to wholeness, gaining self-awareness, and becoming okay with who you are. They share personal turning points moving and feeling isolated, losing important lov...

Open Heart: A Cardiologist’s Leap Toward Healing Beyond the Physical Host Shaila Lalani welcomes Dr. Priya Rao Kothapalli, a four-times board-certified interventional/structural cardiologist and creator of the Open Heart podcast, to discuss the leap from identifying solely as a doctor to embracing a heart-led, creative, and spiritual approach to healing. Priya shares her early exposure to the cath...

Resilience and Triumph: Fareeda Momin's Inspiring Journey In this episode of 'Leap 2 Empower,' host Shaila Lalani interviews Fareeda Momin, a woman of resilience and strength, who shares her journey of raising premature twins and building a successful career at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Fareeda discusses the challenges she faced and overcame, from high-risk pregnancy to NICU stays,...

Embodying Transformation: The Limitless Journey of Nancy Perry In this episode of 'Leap 2 Empower,' host Shaila Lalani dives into the transformative journey of Nancy Perry, a teacher, writer, yoga guide, entrepreneur, and creator of transformational experiences. Nancy shares how she overcame personal challenges, from dropping out of college and battling an eating disorder to becoming an...

Embodying She-Power: Halima Khan's Journey Through Fitness and Life In this episode of 'Leap 2 Empower,' host Shaila Lalani interviews Halima Khan, a trainer, coach, and life motivator at Khango. Halima shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a key figure in the fitness industry. She discusses her initial struggles with health and body image, her transition from...

Swinging for the Fences to Value Investing In this special episode of 'Leap to Empower: Stories that Light the Way,' host Shaila introduces the first male guest, Sadiq Dosani, an entrepreneur, investor, and community leader. Sadiq shares his journey from his early life as an immigrant to becoming a successful value investor inspired by Warren Buffet. He discusses transitioning from corpo...

Embracing Intuition and the Courage to Start Anew: A Conversation with Stephanie Yonan In this special episode of 'Leap 2 Empower,' host Shaila Lalani sits down with Stephanie Yonan, an intuitive coach and pivotal figure in the creation of the podcast. Stephanie shares her transformative journey from a successful career in property management and investments to embracing her intuition an...

Leaping for Family, Leading with Heart Two moms, two lawyers, and the power of building a life that fits. Guests : Khatidja Soofi Vellani & Nadia Lakhani In this episode of 'Leap to Empower,' host Shaila Lalani is joined by Nadia Lakhani, a personal injury attorney, and Khatidja Soofi Vellani, a real estate attorney, who share their journeys of carving out successful legal careers wh...

Leaping into Entrepreneurship: The Inspiring Journey of Nittasha Naidu In this inaugural guest episode of 'Leap to Empower,' host Shaila Lalani sits down with entrepreneur Nittasha Naidu. Nittasha, the founder of Elsun Med Staff and HR Consulting, shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to starting her own business. Emphasizing self-actualization, internal dialogue, and overc...

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