Today, I am joined by two special guests, Nadia Payan and Aryan Rashed to explore the intertwined themes of resilience, embracing innovator identity to understanding the crucial role of self-discovery.
Nadia and Aryan also share their wisdom on overcoming impostor syndrome by navigating cultural identities, vulnerability, and collaboration. As our conversation unravels the importance of building meaningful relationships, you will uncover the transformative power of innovation in shaping not only technology but also human connections and societal values. Join us as we exchange insights on cultivating a resilient mindset, harnessing inner strength, and reframing perceptions of success.
Tune in as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and triumph over impostor syndrome in order to embrace your true potential in this innovative path.
KEY POINTS:
- On embracing innovator identity and personal growth
- The importance of self-discovery as an innovator
- How impostor syndrome hinders innovation
- Cultural identity and its impact on innovation
- On dealing with entrepreneurship, vulnerability, and collaboration
- The essential role of establishing relationships with others in innovation
- On balancing values and vision
- The pivotal role of having a morning routine
- The importance of having innovators with humanitarian initiatives
QUOTES:
“An innovator [is] someone who's willing to question, to look at things and see possibility of something else or something different.” — Nadia Payan
“My belief is that it's more of a duty, not a benefit [on what] we have. Let's call it better technology, better advances. And it's our job to continue to innovate that process and to make it better off for future generations without sacrificing relationships [and] how we learn and process emotions.” — Aryan Rashed
“I think the narrative piece, the culture, and the stories that we see [and] we're exposed to, help us define the way we build connection.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan
GUEST RESOURCES
Nadia Payan | @nadiapayan
Aryan Rashed | @aryan_rashed_
RESOURCES
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Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network
