Meet Dr. Sara Al Madani: From Abusive Relationships to Winning Over 140 Awards

Published: March 27, 2023, 8 a.m.

b"Today\\u2019s guest is Sara Al Madani, a single mother, TV personality, and serial entrepreneur. Sara has overcome great obstacles of abuse and betrayal, while never losing her connection to kindness. Her story sets a new standard of what is possible for single mothers and entrepreneurs. She is proof that your circumstances do not determine your outcome.\\xa0\\nSara shares how she has crafted an intentional life that supports her child, her business, and her mental health. You do not need to limit yourself to cultural norms. Society's playbook is simply the expectations of the dead, and Sara leads by example, living on her own terms without needing anyone's approval.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, we explore how to heal from trauma through radical responsibility. Sara conquered her own trauma by accepting responsibility for the standard of treatment she set for herself. She shares her philosophy that the mind is like tofu; it becomes whatever you marinate it in. Through honest evaluation of your actions, an inventory of your influences, and a commitment to kindness, you can craft a life that envelopes you in positivity and love. Join us as we explore the possibilities of a mindful entrepreneur.\\n\\xa0\\nKey Takeaways:\\n[2:00] Chief life officer program\\n[4:00] Living instead of existing\\xa0\\n[8:45] Letting go of micromanaging\\xa0\\n[11:40] Entrepreneurship as a single mother\\xa0\\n[19:30] Sara\\u2019s son's stand-up routine\\xa0\\n[20:00] Thriving after abusive relationships\\xa0\\n[24:35] The brain is like tofu\\xa0\\n[29:27] Tattoos and reprogramming\\xa0\\n[33:45] Healing by taking responsibility\\xa0\\n[37:50] We are all vessels\\xa0\\n[40:00] What makes an icon\\n[42:00] Prioritizing mental health\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nWhere to Find Our Guest:\\nInstagram: @sara_almadani_\\nWebsite: HalaHi.com\\n\\xa0\\nMemorable Quotes:\\n\\u201cI realized by doing that, I am not allowing them to be creative. I am not allowing them to give their highest potential, because they know the boss is going to come in any second and fix it all up. It really takes a toll on you as a person, mentally and physically. So I started to let go slowly, and it was so hard in the beginning but then I learned, and now I don\\u2019t micromanage.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0[10:05] -Sara Al Madani\\n\\u201cWhat is culture? It\\u2019s us satisfying people in the grave.\\u201d [28:40] -Sara Al Madani\\xa0\\n\\u201cThis is when you meet yourself halfway through, it\\u2019s when you look at where you went wrong. Who cares about them?! It\\u2019s not like it\\u2019s going to change them. It\\u2019s not going to make them better people. Screw them! Let\\u2019s focus on me, how did you go wrong?\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0[36:25] -Sara Al Madani\\n\\nTo stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below:\\xa0\\nWebsite: Mindvalley.com\\nYouTube: @vishenlakhiani\\nInstagram: @mindvalley\\nInstagram: @vishen\\nFacebook: @mindvalley\\n\\xa0\\nSubscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs \\u2013 at a surprisingly low annual fee here \\U0001f449 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW\\xa0\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"