Elif Shafak: Why Storytelling Matters

On the 100th episode of When Women Win, Rebecca and I talked about designing your life according to your passions.` Rebecca also shared the inspiration behind her new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage and Success. I love the structure of the book: 21 rules we should all break if we want to achieve success. We dived into 7 of them, so you have another 14 to discover in the book! My favorite quote of the episode was, “Never not use your womanhood to your advantage.” You can learn more about Rebecca by checking out rebeccaminkoff.com. Her book Fearless drops on June 15th, and if you pre-order it now at readfearless.com, you'll receive 7 bonus goodies! ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is brought to you by Joi Gifts. Joi is kindly offering When Women Win listeners 15% off any item, just head to joigifts.com/whenwomenwin and use the promo code RanaNawas15 at checkout. ************************************************* I talked to Sebnem about leading a culturally diverse team – and doing it remotely. We discussed how to flex your leadership style to ensure that all your employees feel like they’re treated with respect. We also talked about the importance of leading by example, how to handle disappointments that inevitably arise while doing business, and how to shift your work energy towards what really matters. Sebnem encouraged us to do it with an enterprising mentality and a positive attitude. You can learn more about Sebnem on LinkedIn. ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is brought to you by Joi Gifts Joi is kindly offering When Women Win listeners 15% off any item, just head to joigifts.com/whenwomenwin and use the promo code RanaNawas15 at checkout. ************************************************* What did we talk about? Inspiration, resilience, and boundaries that need breaking. As a teenager in Lebanon, Nadine saw how access to quality healthcare changed people's lives. While Proximie started out as an experiment to create positive impact, it has become a global company that epitomizes “the future of surgery.” Nadine discussed her solution-based thinking processes and how that mindset helped her become an entrepreneur. You can connect with Nadine on LinkedIn and check out the Proximie website here. ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

This episode is brought to you by Joi Gifts. Joi is kindly offering When Women Win listeners 15% off any item, just head to joigifts.com/whenwomenwin and use the promo code RanaNawas15 at checkout. ************************************************* So what did we talk about? Value alignment, purposefulness and being discerning about where you work. We also discussed key leadership traits such as introspection and reflection, and Bola gave practical tips for carving out your own path. You can learn more about Bola and connect with her on LinkedIn. ************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month, so sign up now! If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

Catriona demystified artificial intelligence, making it easy to understand for someone like me, who has no background in AI. We examined ethical AI, how machines are set to change the world, and her role in ensuring diversity and inclusion is programmed into the future. Catriona shared how the trauma she faced as a child shaped her as a businesswoman, and how mindfulness has helped her get through life’s greatest obstacles. The Heroine’s Journey is a 7-part journey that all women take, and Catriona invites you to find out where you are on that journey. My favorite quote of the episode was, “Everyone was telling me “that’s impossible” - but everything inside of me was telling me that it is possible.” You can find Catriona on LinkedIn and Twitter @catrionawallace. **************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month - so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

What did we discuss? Literature, discrimination and emotional intelligence. Elif & I talked about why storytelling matters in the fight for just and equality. And Elif shared some tips on how YOU can become a writer, as everyone has a story to tell. My favorite quote of the episode was, “When we travel into someone else's truth, it connects us with our fellow human beings and makes us realize that the truth can change.” You can find Elif on Instagram @shafakelif and at her website.   ****************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Newsletter subscribers also get invited to 1 free AMA (Ask Me Anything) session per month, so sign up now! What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thanks a million! Rana

Farah & I talked about investing in yourself, taking risks, losing it all, cultivating grit and rebuilding from scratch. Farah shared how working in the male-dominated world of Middle Eastern finance fueled her desire to help more women rise to leadership positions.   My favorite quote of the episode was, “I learned to lose everything and then find a way to rebuild.” You can find Farah at https://poweroftara.net/tara-team/. ***************************************************** Would you like detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? To join our free AMA? Head to our website and sign up for our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Have you found us on social media yet? Pick your poison: Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn? If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana  

We discussed Zélika’s passion for art and how she built a business to boost Latin America’s art industry, despite facing hundreds of "no"s. Zélika stressed the importance of patience and focus, and talked about how to build credibility as a young woman. Though Covid has thrown a wrench in her plans, she’s excited by the opportunity to innovate the fair and keep growing in new ways. My favorite quote of the episode was: “Everything is negotiable. Everything.” You can find Zélika at https://zsonamaco.com. ******************************************************* Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to our website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. Have you found us on social media yet? Pick your poison: Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn? If you’re on iTunes, would you kindly take half a minute to rate & review the podcast? It would help tremendously. Thank you, Rana

We discussed the challenges Hoda faced throughout her corporate career, and in particular her original doubts about taking on her latest role as the Managing Director of SAP Egypt. Hoda was apprehensive at first because she was leaving a highly profitable business unit to lead a much less successful one – it did not feel like progress. We talked about how Hoda rose to the occasion, listened to her team and turned this challenge into a massive opportunity. You can find Hoda Mansour on LinkedIn at Hoda Mansour | LinkedIn   *****************************************************   Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? Head to the When Women Win website. While there, you can also sign up to our newsletter that – just once a month – sends behind the scenes goodies to your inbox. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. Thank you, Rana

What did we discuss? How to persevere through life’s most challenging moments. Ibtihaj talked about her evolution as an athlete - why she picked the sport of fencing and what it was like competing and medalling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We discussed the physical, mental and emotional adversity she’s had to overcome as a Black and Muslim and female athlete, and Ibtihaj talked about how her faith and her support network helped her through it all. You can find Ibtihaj at her website: https://www.ibtihajmuhammad.com ***************************************************** Want detailed show notes? A list of book recommendations? To send us some love? To nominate a guest? To receive a free invitation to my next Ask Me Anything hour? Head to the When Women Win website and sign up for our monthly newsletter. What would you like to get out of When Women Win? Drop me a message via Instagram or LinkedIn – I’d love to hear from you. If you're on iTunes, could you spare a moment to write a review? Thanks so much for being here, Rana