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Futura TalksDouble Down On This Investment…. You!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 the seeds of true personal wealth and abundance. It's like creating a savings account for your own development, one that yields dividends far beyond monetary gains.The most remarkable investments you can make aren't...2023-08-1627 minFutura TalksImperfect Action = IMPACT [NOV 2022]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 - bringing so much joy and opportunity into my life.In this episode I talked about:What happens when you sit i...2023-06-2125 minFutura TalksDo You Suffer From Approval Addiction?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 having worked through many layers of it. It's like an onion with hidden depths, manifesting both consciously and subconsciously. Even after releasing that episode, I caught myself hoping for people's approval, which revealed...2023-06-1431 minFutura TalksStop Caring So Much… About What Others ThinkDo 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 once you let go of this need for validation, you'll find that you can finally be yourself and be truly happy.In this episode I share:T...2023-06-0733 minFutura TalksAre you ready for change?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 change even if we know it will be better for us. Through my father's experience with Gingerale, I learned that change cannot be forced upon others. Instead, it must stem from personal m...2023-05-1728 minFutura TalksIt’s Time For CourageIn 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 awakening of sorts. We are pushing boundaries and learning more and more about ourselves and what we are made of.2023-05-1021 minFutura TalksBeyond Perfection: Finding Your Purpose in Imperfection“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 about a lot.I find that people often shy away from sharing or declaring their purpose for fear of getting it wrong or it not being “perfect” and what I have come...2023-04-2628 minFutura TalksIt’s Time To Accelerate Your ResultsAre 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 right mindset we can experience improved results in all many aspects of our lives. Especially when we can address our own limiting beliefs and build confidence in our ability t...2023-04-1925 minFutura TalksCreate Empowering Opportunities for YourselfHave 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 of intentionally creating opportunities for myself, not waiting to be tapped, promoted, asked or booked for them. And I can tell you that when you create your own opp...2023-04-1236 minFutura TalksThe Journey from Corporate Professional to Entrepreneur [OCT 2022]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 time. And that is people wanting to learn more about my journey from being a corporate professional to now being an entrepreneur....2023-03-2944 minFutura TalksHow to give yourself an identity upgradeThey 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 years to build. We think because of that we need to stick it out and stay in the identity that we have built and that the world knows us for even if i...2023-03-2235 minFutura TalksIs it Time to Break Up with Your Career Identity?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 worse - you have stopped growing in it! Maybe you know you are meant for so much more but unsure of how to change things up at this stage in yo...2023-03-1525 minFutura TalksWhat it means to be an empowered woman who empowers womenI 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 an empowered woman and also what does it mean to empower other women?In this week’s episode we will talk about:Ways you can show...2023-03-0919 minFutura TalksStop delaying your dreams & Start living them todayIf 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 doing, instead of just doing that thing right now! In this week’s episode I talk about: Asking yo...2023-03-0121 minFutura TalksGo big and then start smallHave 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 big WHY. In this week’s episode I talk about: Why the WHY matters more than the HOWWhy It’s okay (and necessary...2023-02-2217 minFutura TalksSaying NO so you can say HELL YES!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 noWhat happens when you always say yesStrategies on how to start saying noAnd most importantly, what happens when you do say no [SPOILER - it leaves a space for those HELL YES, aligned and connected opportunities to come your way].Tune in and let me know how...2023-02-0832 minFutura TalksHow to Use Vulnerability as Your Leadership SuperpowerI 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 far as to say that vulnerability is truly a leadership superpower!In this episode we talk about:The reasons why vulnerability is something every leader should embraceThe b...2023-02-0120 minFutura TalksNavigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur [JUN 2022]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 podcast is because I have so many ideas. And I have these ideas that I talk about daily, I talked about with friends, I ta...2023-01-1934 minFutura TalksCuriosity, Clarity & Holding a Big Vision with Swish GoswamiThis 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 acquisitions and provides zero party data and commerce enablement opportunities to some of the world’s biggest brands like Netflix, Sony Music, NBA, Amazon Prime Gaming, Electronic Arts, etc. Swi...2023-01-1155 minFutura TalksThe Dream Life vs. The Back-up Plan“Don't just dream your life, live your dream.”- Bob BitchinThis 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” lifeWhat happens when you are still living your back-up planThe questions you can ask yourself to start designing your dream lifeSetting the intention to start living your dream life in 2023How you can get support to start designing life on your own terms today...2023-01-0421 minFutura TalksStop Comparing and Start Creating!"We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose." - Bob GoffThis 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 compareThe harmful effects of comparisonWhat happens when you focus on creating (instead of comparing)How to find inspiration for what to create; ANDHow to create from a place that is anchored in purposeIf you need motivation to get your creative juices flowing, then y...2022-12-2125 minFutura TalksImperfect Action = ImpactIn 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 opportunities. When I started taking messy and imperfect action it has allowed me to launch my business, my podcast and so many other initiatives that have brought many opportunities and so much joy to my life.In...2022-11-2422 minFutura TalksReignite the Light from Within by Walking in Your Purpose Everyday with Jill DonovanPassionate 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 a practicing attorney and adjunct law professor at the University of Tulsa when her passion for cuff bracelets and her need to refill her "gift closet" led her to begin Ru...2022-11-0954 minFutura TalksMove from Fearing Failure to Embracing it with Mia ZambaranoMany 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 embracing it.With many years of experience in therapy practice and evidence-based modalities, she utilizes this to support highly competitive and driven individuals and teams to ac...2022-10-271h 04Futura TalksThe Journey from Corporate Professional to EntrepreneurI 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 this because this journey had the biggest impact on my life and is probably the single best decision I have ever made. I'm going to...2022-10-0744 min
Futura TalksHow To Leverage Brand Storytelling Through Podcasting with Fatima ZaidiOur 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 growth and analytics tool.
Fatima and her team have spent years identifying how they can help their clients tell a story about their brand in a way that they can connect with their audience. As an agency, they believe in making a difference by creating p...2022-09-0755 min
Futura TalksBeyond the Press Release: Reimagining the Future of Investor RelationsToday 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 firm that goes beyond the press release. They design and execute investor relations programs customized to tell a story, drive investor engagement, create visibility and make an impact.
Episode Highlights:
04:07 - Alyssa and Caroline’s early career aspirations
11:40 - How their start in corporate and serving for an industry association led...2022-09-011h 16
Futura TalksInvest in Yourself Like You Are the Apple Stock in the 90sIt’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 spend money on products and services - that are essentially funding someone else's dreams. But when it comes to ourselves, we second guess, over analyze, delay and in some cases don’t believe we are worth it. In...2022-08-2418 min
Futura TalksWhy Having a Strong Belief in Yourself Is Essential as an EntrepreneurIn 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 from previous episode about betting on yourself
09:20 - Life, Career and Business experiences that helped me believe more on myself
11:35 - Reasons why most of us don’t have faith in ourselves, especially as an entrepreneur
17:16 - Helpful advice that’ll h...2022-08-0323 min
Futura TalksWhy I Walked Away From a $3M Opportunity to Bet on Myself“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 on yourself instead.
Episode Highlights:
04:20 - Importance of believing in yourself
07:24 - Know when to walk away and focus on being happy and fulfilled
10:31 - Advice on navigating relationships that no longer serve you
14:40 - When rela...2022-07-2034 min
Futura TalksStay True to Yourself Even When It’s Unpopular To Do So with Arif KhanWe 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 cinematographer
19:24 - Path to becoming an entrepreneur
35:53 - How Arif got into Private Lending
46:20 - Meeting the co-founder of Siva Creative
01:00:58 - The future of Siva Creative
About Arif
Arif is committed to increasing the resiliency of the community he lives and works in by previously serving as a...2022-07-131h 22
Futura TalksDefying All Odds by Betting on Yourself with Khatun KhimjiFor 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 story is incredible, it is one of resilience, strength and perseverance defying all odds when the cards were stacked against her.
Episode Highlights
02:44 - Khatun’s childhood and aspirations
07:59 - A decis...2022-06-2940 min
Futura TalksNavigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered EntrepreneurWhen 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 about with other female entrepreneurs, they are topics that come naturally to me and come naturally out of me to speak about.
I felt the scripting could help me ease my self-doubt but...2022-06-2235 min
Futura TalksDisrupting the Future of Renting with Sheryl Song of RynaStarting a business is not just about incredible ideas and vision. It also requires a lot of hard work.
Today we are joined by Sheryl Song, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ryna, a co-living and apartment rental platform that leverages technology to make renting & living easier for the new generation of renters.
Starting Ryna has been an exciting journey and Sheryl is here with us today to share not only her journey but the lessons learned along the way.
Episode Highlights
03:08 - The passion of a young Sheryl
06:23 - Adapting to new environment and culture
10:11 - Sheryl’s early career year...2022-06-151h 15
Futura TalksTurning Failure Into Learning - Part 2As promised, today’s episode picks up from Episode 5 where I continue to unpack all that I have learned from the failures in my life – the lessons that have been an important part of my personal and professional journey. There have been so many things that I have learned along the way that I decided to make this a 2-part episode so I can give each lesson the airtime it deserves.
So today I want to round out the lessons I have learned from my failures with 4 more big ones that have really helped me to learn a lot about myse...2022-06-0830 min
Futura TalksBuilding Inclusive Solutions for Home Ownership with Amy DingOwning a home is so much more than just having a roof over your head. It's a place to call your own, to raise a family, and to build wealth.
We are joined today by Amy Ding, a former finance professional with a deep-rooted passion and expertise in real estate and product. Her entire career has been related to real estate in different ways ranging from proptech founder to capital markets experience covering the real estate sector. She’s also a licensed realtor who knows the ins/outs of the home purchasing journey.
Episode Highlights:
02:13 - Amy’s teenage years and a...2022-06-0149 min
Futura TalksTurning Failure Into Learning - Part 1So, as you can probably tell by now, I like to engage with topics that you’ve likely heard lots about and put my own spin, share my personal journey with it or take an entirely different approach and today’s topic is no different - today I would like to talk about the big “F” word - failure!
I thought the best way for me to unpack today’s topic is to share the lessons I have learned from the “failures” I have experienced in my life. Lessons that help me deal with the day-to-day setbacks or so-called failures to the bigger...2022-05-2423 min
Futura TalksA Journey From Architect To Tech Tycoon with Monika JaroszonekWe are joined today by Monika Jaroszonek, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ratio City. Helping city builders and planners reduce inefficiencies in the planning process and focus on building exceptional solutions.
After 15 years of working as an architect handling millions of square feet of mixed use development, Monika was searching for a better solution to mock-up designs and create efficiencies in the city planning and building process. Monika, along with her co-founder, Erin, saw an opportunity to harness technology to create a data-driven solution for city builders that would be accessible and transparent.
Episode Highlights
02:44 - Monika’s childhood that str...2022-05-1847 min
Futura TalksDebunking Imposter SyndromeLet’s talk about Imposter Syndrome – it’s a term that many of us have heard, in fact, many highly successful women like Arianna Huffington, Serena Williams, Jessica Alba and even Lady Gaga have shared that they have experienced this syndrome at different points in their careers.
Today, we are going to review the term imposter syndrome but more importantly, we are going to teach you how to stop using it as your crutch and instead, take back the power over this debilitating term so you can start thriving in your life and business!
Episode Highlights:
00:43 - My definition of impost...2022-05-1125 min
Futura TalksLive with Intention by Discovering Your PurposeAs I go along in my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve learned a lot of things about myself, my clients and how purpose is so integral to all that we do.
Entrepreneurship can sometimes be a lonely journey and that’s what encouraged me to start this podcast.
I aim to share what I have learned and continue to learn along my journey as an entrepreneur. There have been so many things I wished I had known before launching my business and I want to share these learnings with all of you in the hopes that they will help you along your...2022-04-2721 min