Futura Talks

Double Down On This Investment…. You!

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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 in stocks or real estate; they're investments in yourself. By embracing personal and professional growth, you're making a commitment to your own future.

In this episode I share:

The 5 reasons why investing yourself is so important
The 5 questions you can ask yourself to assess where you are at with this on your own journey

Whether it's expanding your knowledge through education, nurturing your physical and mental well-being, building a strong network, fostering meaningful relationships, or daring to take calculated risks – each investment contributes to your own personal capital.

Remember this: You are the finest investment you can ever make. Your potential is boundless, and the returns on this investment will span a lifetime. When you invest in yourself, you're setting the stage for lasting success and fulfillment.

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The Power of Connection with Erin Sisko

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Joining us on the Podcast this week is the Founder of The Elleiance Network Erin Sisko. The Elleiance Network is Canada’s fastest growing membership-based, small group business mastermind experience exclusively for ambitious women entrepreneurs. As a service and impact-based business, Elleiance connects women entrepreneurs to a network of critical business capital required to support women to dream big and have the confidence to go for it.

At Elleiance, Erin facilitates creative experiences, informative workshops and provides one to one business support. Erin knows that building a business beyond your wildest dreams requires access to many resources and that we are better together.

Since leaving the corporate world in 2021 where she worked in Corporate Banking for over 10 years , Erin has achieved her real estate license helping entrepreneurs buy, sell or lease their next big step in their business journey. Erin has become a certified Business Coach through the Institute of Coaching Mastery and received a completion certificate of the Financial Feminism Investing Lab Course Delivered in partnership by The 51 and The University of Calgary. In addition to continuous learning, Erin loves hands-on experiences in business and achieves this as an angel investor, business investor, founder, shareholder, partner and board director.

Erin is a super connector who truly believes that one connection can change your life, and she knows this because it changed hers!

In this episode we talk about:

The turning point that made her realize it was time to start her own business, and the exciting leap she took to follow her dreams.
Falling in love with the process of finding your purpose
The top three challenges that women often encounter on their business journeys
The power of connection and its importance as an entrepreneur and more!

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Website: https://www.elleiance.ca/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/erin-sisko-85456251

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elle.iance/

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Embracing the Power of Pause: Moving Beyond Hustle Culture

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

In today's bustling world, it's all too easy to get caught up in the constant stream of information and distractions. But what if I told you that the key to clarity, inspiration, and personal alignment lies in the simple act of pausing?

When we allow ourselves to take a break, we grant our minds the opportunity to tune into our own thoughts and connect with our higher self. Amidst the noise of social media, news, and external influences, it becomes challenging to hear our own inner voice. But through a moment of stillness, we can reconnect with our authentic selves and discover the wisdom that resides within.

Pausing might seem unproductive, as if we're not accomplishing anything tangible. But in reality, it is during these pauses that we experience a reset—a chance to re-align and reconnect. We gain access to our inner wisdom, our intuition, and the guidance that comes from within. It is in these moments of internal reflection that we can discover what truly matters to us, what ignites our passions, and what aligns with our authentic selves.

In this episode I share:

How Hustle Culture is counterproductive
Why we need to reframe the stigma around taking a break
The top 5 benefits that you experience when you give yourself the permission to pause

This reconnection with our inner selves is where true inspiration lies. It's from this space of clarity that we can unveil our deepest desires, passions, and purpose. Sometimes, we don't need to take more action; instead, we need to take a step back and listen to the whispers of our souls.

So, let's embrace the power of pausing and prioritize these moments of self-reflection. By doing so, we grant ourselves the gift of self-awareness and self-discovery. It's in these quiet moments that we gather the strength to make meaningful decisions and move towards our desired outcomes with clarity and purpose.

What If It All Serves The Purpose Of Helping You Find Yours

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

When faced with failure, we are presented with a choice: Do we surrender and give up, or do we rise and bounce back?

Think about it. Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, successes and failures. When we encounter challenges, setbacks, and failures, they push us beyond our comfort zones and test our limits. They may initially feel like obstacles in our path, but when we find meaning in those struggles, we unlock their potential as catalysts for personal development and self-improvement. It's in those moments of adversity that we have the opportunity to use them as fuel, propelling us forward on our journey.

I firmly believe that we learn more from our challenges and setbacks than we do from our triumphs. In fact, we learn that setbacks are not the end of our journey. They are merely stepping stones, guiding us toward greater accomplishments. Each time we rise again, we grow stronger and more resilient than we ever imagined. It is a testament to our ability to adapt, persevere, and overcome.

In this episode I share:

Why it is important to find meaning in the challenges and setbacks that we face in our lives
Three profound lessons that we can learn from failures and setbacks

In the face of adversity, we discover our inner resources, our resilience, and our capacity to thrive even in the most challenging circumstances. It is through these trials that we find our true selves and unlock our untapped potential.

Embrace this power and rise strong after every setback. Challenges are the stepping stones to your personal growth journey. Learn, adapt, and grow. The choice is yours—will you surrender or rise again?

You’re Never Going To Be Ready

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:10:00 -0400

Picture this: you find yourself standing at a crossroads, contemplating whether to take a leap of faith or remain in your comfort zone. You may be hesitant, questioning whether you're truly ready or if the timing is perfect. But here's the reality: waiting for the ideal moment is an illusion, and regret is a powerful force.

As I reflect on my entrepreneurial path, I recall a turning point that defied all my expectations. It started with the loss of my job—a job I wasn't particularly happy in, to begin with. But on that fateful day, something inside me sparked. By the evening, I made a decision: I was going to start a business. There were no elaborate plans, no concrete ideas, and not even a name. I simply followed my desires, intuition, and passions, taking stock of what truly mattered to me.

Driven by a deep desire to make a difference, I started engaging with female entrepreneurs, seeking to understand how I could help. Eventually, it led me to supporting startups to launch, scale and grow their companies, to the world of coaching and, now, the launch of this very podcast—an avenue to showcase diverse entrepreneurial stories.

The truth is, none of this was initially part of my plan. But I realized that by focusing on a problem I cared deeply about, I could make a significant impact. I learned and adapted along the way, building momentum and shaping a business around my passions.

In this episode I share:

How the power of starting small can help discovering your own capabilities
The fallacy of waiting to be ready
The 5 truths about chasing your dreams

A key realization that struck me on this journey was that readiness is a myth. Looking back, I can say with certainty that if I had waited until I felt ready, I would still be waiting today. Waiting for the stars to align is an endless waiting game.

So, I invite you to ask yourself: What problem ignites your passion? What is the calling you can't ignore? Remember, the right moment may never arrive. Today is the day to wake up and decide that things will be different. Take that leap of faith, even if you don't have all the answers. Embrace the uncertainty and discover the incredible possibilities that await you.

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Imperfect Action = IMPACT [NOV 2022]

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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 in inaction
Why it is important to get over our need to show up perfectly
Top three benefits and outcomes you will experience when you start taking imperfect action

Tune in to learn more about how perfectionism may be holding you back, and why imperfect action is the way forward!

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Do You Suffer From Approval Addiction?

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:22:20 -0400

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 that I was still creating from a place of pleasing others.

Now, there's nothing inherently wrong with seeking approval, right? After all, we want the validation and acceptance of those around us because we care about them. However, the reality is that if we are relying on others' opinions as a measure of our self-worth that can be incredibly harmful.

That realization propelled me to dive even deeper into this topic and bring you part 2, where we will unpack what's truly going on and explore why and what you should care about instead.

In this episode I share:

WHY we still care so much about what others think even when we think we don’t.
Three main areas where the need for approval, acceptance and validation can have serious consequences
Why and what you should care about instead

Ultimately, it’s important to realize how pointless it really is to focus on pleasing others - it breeds uncertainty and halts your dreams. The truth is that we all have inherent worth and purpose, regardless of what others think. Tune in now and so you can start focusing on the only approval you really need - your own!

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Stop Caring So Much… About What Others Think

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Do 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:

The reasons why we care so much about what other think
What happens to us (and our dreams) when we are constantly seeking approval
Steps you can take to stop caring so much about what others think so you can live your most expressed and empowered self

Take a listen and remember that when you stop caring about what others think, you'll find that you can finally live the life you were meant to live.

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Give Yourself Permission to Reinvent and Transform Your Life

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 24 May 2023 07:47:13 -0400

As I approach a milestone birthday (the big 4-0), I have been reflecting (a lot)!

Reflecting about my journey to date and more so about the journey ahead of me. And in this period of reflection I have connected with countless others that are also reflecting and this is what I have discovered in the process:

Our life is made up of a collection of chapters that make up one grand story
That we are the authors of our own story and therefore, we have the power to pen a new chapter
We choose what comes with us into the next chapter and we have the ability to leave what no longer serves us behind
We can give ourselves permission to change the story - especially if we don’t like how it’s been going do far
That it’s okay and necessary to reinvent ourselves so we can step into the best version of ourselves
A version that allows us to show up for ourselves and others in our highest capacity
And that we get to choose whether our story will be a horror story or one that makes us smile - one that is full of meaning, purpose and enjoyment!

Tune into this episode and ask yourself these questions:

Do you like how your story is going?
What would you change (and why)?
What do you want to experience in this lifetime?
How do you want to show up everyday?

AND, what is one action you can take today towards writing (and living) the biggest, grandest and most epic next chapter of your life?

The possibilities are endless, and the power is in our hands. Let's seize it and make our story one that makes us smile. Let's write a life that inspires and empowers both ourselves and those around us.

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Are you ready for change?

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:01:36 -0400

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 motivation and a genuine desire for change. By leading by example and embarking on our own journeys of self improvement we can inspire those around us to consider their own transformations. And remember, change should not be feared but rather seen as an opportunity for growth.

In this episode I talk about:

Why it is important to embrace change
Focusing on WHY you want to change as the first step
Ways you can start making positive change in your life today

Tune in and let me know, what changes are you willing to embrace today? And, if you need help as you navigate the journey of change together - feel free to book a free discovery call with me - link ⬇️

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It’s Time For Courage

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

In 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.

For me, deciding to follow the path of entrepreneurship was the ultimate act of courage - it was uncharted territory - it felt risky but doing it has fed my soul in ways I can’t even explain.

Starting your own business is a daunting task, but it's one of the most rewarding things you can do. However, being an entrepreneur is not for the faint-hearted. It takes courage, determination, and a willingness to take risks.

In this episode I talk about:

Why having courage is an essential trait for entrepreneurs
The six things you can do to start building your courage muscle today

Listen in and let me know, what courageous act do you plan to take next? And, if you need support to build the courage to pursue your dreams feel free to book a free discovery call with me - link ⬇️

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Leading The Tech For Good Movement with Kelly Emery

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 03 May 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Joining us on the podcast this week is Kelly Emery, an accomplished fintech founder turned social entrepreneur. In 2021, she launched Troop, a social enterprise that makes it easier for small and midsize businesses to practice corporate social responsibility, engage employees, and make a difference in their neighborhoods. Kelly is a trailblazer in the ‘tech for good’ space using technology to unleash generosity in communities.

As a DMZ Women of the Year award recipient, Kelly’s leadership in the Canadian technology ecosystem pre-dates Troop. In 2008, she co-founded RateSupermarket.ca, Canada's first financial service marketplace, which was acquired by Kanetix Ltd in 2013. Kelly is an experienced executive and successful entrepreneur who is driven by her vision: to build communities where no basic needs go unmet.

Kelly is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, one that has found a way to marry her skill sets, experience and interests to solve a big problem in the landscape of giving and fulfilling community needs. Her purpose is one that inspires me and I know it will inspire you too!

In this episode we talk about:

Starting a side hustle and how you don’t need a ton of capital or experience to start (you just need to start)
Why it is important to start small, be scrappy and truly understand the problem and your stakeholders before launching
How to discover your purpose by taking time and space to understand how you can be of service to others
Living to your full potential and so much more!

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Website: https://hitroop.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-emery-b3607875/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jointeamtroop/

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Beyond Perfection: Finding Your Purpose in Imperfection

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:01:00 -0400

“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 to realize is that discovering your purpose actually lies in the imperfection.

It’s the challenges, the failures, the mistakes, the setbacks and those imperfect moments that lead you closer to discovering your why.

Why you are here. What you are meant to learn and then what you are meant to teach, create and share with the world.

My business was born out of a need to create something so others wouldn’t have to experience the same setbacks as me. So I could help others face their fears. So I could help others build businesses or pivot their careers.

AND, the imperfect moments were a necessary part of my growth and evolution that has brought me closer to living with a sense of purpose.

So this week we talked about:

Why “perfect” is holding you back from purpose
The 5 truths about perfectionism
5 steps you can take to embrace imperfection

Listen in and let me know - what is holding you back from going all in on your purpose driven dreams? And, if you need support to relaunch yourself with purpose - check out the program linked ⬇️

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It’s Time To Accelerate Your Results

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Are 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 to achieve our goals.

In this episode I talk about:

How you can work with a coach to accelerate your results
The top 7 ways that working will impact your life

If you’re ready to take your results to the next level, coaching might be the right next step for you.

And if you need support with accelerating your results then I encourage you to join my program: The Purposeful Relaunch. It is all about relaunching your life with greater purpose. And also being able to intentionally work on the goals and dreams that you have for your life in a very structured yet creative, open and supportive environment. The program starts on May 3rd, so get ready to take your life, career, business, and mindset to the next level! Link ⬇️

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Create Empowering Opportunities for Yourself

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Have 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 opportunities, you take control of your destiny, and that's an incredibly empowering feeling.

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own business, or you simply want to take your career to the next level, taking charge and finding your own path will give you a sense of purpose and motivation that you can't get from simply waiting for someone else to recognize your abilities.

In this episode we talk about:

Creating opportunities from a place of purpose
The 7 steps to create your own opportunities
Why creating your own opportunities is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself

The feeling of breaking free from society's preconceptions and limitations can be liberating. Sure, it takes time, effort, and some calculated risks, but it's well worth it in the end. Plus, you never know where one self-made opportunity can lead to next. Tune in and tell me, what is the next opportunity you plan to create for yourself? And remember - the sky's the limit!

And if you need support with getting clear on the opportunities you desire I am hosting a free workshop on April 18th that will help you to discover new opportunities for yourself from a place that is aligned with those inner desires - from a place of purpose and from a place of serving others in a way that only you are uniquely positioned to do. Link ⬇️

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Intention, wellness, performance & purpose with Ali Fiorella

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This week on the podcast we sat down in conversation with Ali Fiorella. Ali is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with an advanced certification in gut health. She helps driven professional women stop living on autopilot and start nourishing themselves with intention in order to feel more energized, elevate their mood, and gain confidence in making the right decisions for their health.

Her coaching and expertise encompasses holistic health, nutrition, gut health, mindfulness, and self care so women can become allies to their body and mind and feel empowered in their health and lives!

I first met Ali through a business collective we are members of and we quickly became business besties, bouncing ideas off each other and supporting each other in our entrepreneurial journeys, so I am really excited to bring you this conversation.

In this episode we talk about:

The full circle moment she experiences with pursuing her current path
The path to discovering her purpose
The importance of wellness as it relates to performance in business
Advice and tips relating to creating consistency with daily habits around eating and wellness
AND, her future plans as it relates to to growing and scaling her business

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Website: https://www.alifiorella.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alifiorella

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alifiorella/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ali_fiorella

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The Journey from Corporate Professional to Entrepreneur [OCT 2022]

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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 go into a few areas; about what was happening in my life and career when I decided to transition, how I discovered what business I would pursue and what my business is now, and the major challenges that I've had along the way. I’ll also share some of the actions that have really helped me most on my journey.

I'm sharing this story with you guys in hopes that it inspires others that have considered this path, but maybe are not ready to make the leap, or haven't made the leap, or want to learn a little bit more about what it entails to be on a path of entrepreneurship.

In this episode I'll share with you about:

The struggles I had while working on a corporate job and why I've decided to do the transition
The opportunity that hits to start my own path of entrepreneurship
The challenges and actions that helped me along on my journey

Tune in now and let me know if you are ready to do the transition.

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How to give yourself an identity upgrade

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

They 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 it no longer serves us (or others).

We often stay the same because our mind tricks us that staying the same is safe. But what if you gave yourself the permission to upgrade and even step into a new identity? What if it is actually necessary for you to do so in order to survive.

Look at Blockbuster - it refused to change and it became irrelevant. What if changing is actually the “safest” thing you can do for yourself so you can continue to grow, evolve & survive in this ever changing world?

In this episode I dive into:

Why change is necessary for our growth & survival
The 5 W’s + 1 H of questions to ask yourself about your current and future identity
How to start embodying a new identity

Tune in now and let me know if you are ready to give yourself permission for an identity upgrade. And if you are ready to explore this topic further then join us at my next free masterclass where we dive into this and more! Link ⬇️

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Is it Time to Break Up with Your Career Identity?

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

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 your career!

It can be hard to know when it’s time to break up with your career identity and move on.

In this week’s episode we will talk about:

The factors that lead to feeling less connected to our career identity
The 5 signs you should pay attention that are signaling it is time for you to make a change
Giving yourself permission to step into a new identity even if you’ve been married to your current one for some time

Tune in now and let me know in the DM’s if you think it’s time to break up with your career identity! And if you are ready to explore this further then join us at my next free masterclass where we dive into this and more! Link ⬇️

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What it means to be an empowered woman who empowers women

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:20:52 -0500

I 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 up as an empowered woman
How to start empowering the other women in your life
Questions you can ask yourself each day so you can show up as an empowered woman who empowers women

Tune in now and then tell me, what is one action you will take to empower yourself today and one action you will take to empower another woman in your life?

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Stop delaying your dreams & Start living them today

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

If 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 yourself how you are spending your time and if it is aligned with the vision you have for your life?
What if you chose to do the thing you really want to do NOW - instead of delaying it?
And, how you can get clear on what it is you truly want and most importantly - WHY you really want it.

Ultimately, when we can answer these questions we can start living the lives that we want to be living today!

And if you need support to discover your WHY - check out a FREE resource I have created to help you do that. Link ⬇️

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Go big and then start small

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0500

Have 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 HOW
Why It’s okay (and necessary) to pivot the HOW along the way
To hold the big vision by taking small actions in its direction

Tune in and let me know what is your big vision and what small but purposeful action will you take towards it today?

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From side hustle to leading the menstrual health movement with Nadia Ladak

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:23:00 -0500

Joining us on the podcast this week is Nadia Ladak, a young entrepreneur who is bringing innovation to a product that has not changed much in over 80 years, even though it is used by 50% of our population - for approximately 38 years of their lives!

What started out as an idea for Nadia and her co-founders for their university entrepreneurship course, to a side hustle they launched while holding full-time corporate jobs has now become Marlow - a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon.

Beyond the product, the team is taking a community-driven approach to reduce the stigma around menstrual health through education with an aim to transform the way we experience periods by bringing refreshing, shame-free, and inclusive conversations and products. And they have gone VIRAL… with over 70M views on TikTok and features in Global News, Canadian Living, Vancouver Sun, the Kit, and more.

I was incredibly impressed by Nadia and her story - and I am not the only one! Nadia recently traveled to Germany to speak on a panel about women entrepreneurship at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit. She has been recognized as one of Canada's top 30 under 30 leaders by Bay Street Bull and as one of the top 29 women leading the modern menstrual movement by Girlboss. She is on the Startup Women Advocacy Network at Startup Canada where she speaks with government leaders to advocate for women and youth entrepreneurs. She speaks openly about her journey as a 23 year old woman, youth, and BIPOC founder, women's health & femtech innovation, leaving her corporate consulting job to pursue her startup, and building an e-commerce/DTC brand.

In this episode we talk about:

Why she decided to take on big CPG and innovate around the tampon
What it was like to work full-time, run a side hustle and then decide to go all-in
How her team convinces often male investors to invest in Marlow
How they are doing things differently through their organic, digital marketing strategies
How her small and mighty team operate fully remote
AND, their plans for future growth and expansion

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Website: https://wearemarlow.com/

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Saying NO so you can say HELL YES!

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

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 no
What happens when you always say yes
Strategies on how to start saying no

And 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 you feel once you flex saying NO and what amazing opportunities you are creating space to pursue in your life!

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How to Use Vulnerability as Your Leadership Superpower

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

I 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 embrace
The benefits you will experience when you are vulnerable; AND,
Tips for how you can demonstrate courage by embracing vulnerability

Be sure to tune in and then let us know - what is one courageous action you can take to unlock your own vulnerability superpower!

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Why this entrepreneur chose to bet on herself and follow her passion with Gwenna Kadima

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This week’s guest, Gwenna Kadima, shares how and why she decided to bet on herself and make the transition from a corporate job to the life of an entrepreneur. We talk about how her corporate life and experiences have informed the direction of her new business and how she gained the courage to take the necessary steps to make her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur a reality.

Gwenna is an award-winning, Toronto-based BIPOC Career Activator and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant empowering marginalized individuals to achieve their highest professional potential through targeted macro and micro-interventions.

Gwenna catalyzes equity at the individual level as a BIPOC Career Activator offering seminars, workshops, coaching, and other culturally relevant career development services to BIPOC students and professionals.

Simultaneously, Gwenna addresses systemic workplace barriers as a DEI Consultant developing and executing intentional DEI strategies and programming. Her areas of expertise are sustainable Employee Resource Group (ERG) enablement and inclusive employee experience design.

In this episode, we talk about:

How her upbringing, experiences and passion ultimately pushed her to start building her own business
The importance of her role as a BIPOC Career Activator & DEI Consultant
The challenges and wins she has faced along the way; AND
Her vision for the future of her company and sector at-large

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Website: https://www.gwennakadima.com/

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Navigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur [JUN 2022]

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500

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 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 it was actually holding me back from just being really super raw and candid. So today, I tried something new.

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Curiosity, Clarity & Holding a Big Vision with Swish Goswami

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

This 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.

Swish has given four TEDx talks, released a book with Kogan Page called “The Young Entrepreneur” and is an investor in companies like FaZe Clan, League of Innovators, Othership and Wombo AI. For his entrepreneurial and philanthropic achievements, he was recognized as Startup Canada’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, LinkedIn’s Top Voice and a United Nation’s Outstanding Youth Leader.

In this episode we talk about:

● How Entrepreneurship can be viable path right out of high school and university

● How his passions and interests are at the center of his business ventures

● How curiosity has led Swish to start multiple businesses all before the age of 25

● What criteria he evaluates when deciding to invest in a business; AND,

● Why having and holding a big vision is key to building your business

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Website: joinsurf.com

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The Dream Life vs. The Back-up Plan

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

“Don't just dream your life, live your dream.”- Bob Bitchin

This 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” life
What happens when you are still living your back-up plan
The questions you can ask yourself to start designing your dream life
Setting the intention to start living your dream life in 2023
How you can get support to start designing life on your own terms today

If you are ready to step into 2023 by giving up your back-up plan to start building your life on purpose, then be sure to tune in!

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Stop Comparing and Start Creating!

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

"We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose." - Bob Goff

This 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 compare
The harmful effects of comparison
What happens when you focus on creating (instead of comparing)
How to find inspiration for what to create; AND
How to create from a place that is anchored in purpose

If you need motivation to get your creative juices flowing, then you don’t want to miss this episode!

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Launching a business from the streets with Allana Davis

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week, Allana Davis, shares her journey from being on the streets and in shelters from the age of 16 to launching her own business and luxury beauty studio in her late 30s after almost 20 years on social assistance. Following her passion for beauty as a means to bond with women also in the system and connecting by healing through trauma, Allana infuses both beauty and energy healing in her business now to help women feel beautiful inside and out.

Allana Davis is an accomplished medical aesthetician, creative makeup artist and hair stylist. With over 16 years of experience working with high profile clients on projects featured in television and print media, her diverse background and experience make her a unique voice in the beauty industry.

Allana’s work has been featured by E! Entertainment Television, CTV, 20th Century Fox, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Toronto Fashion Week, Holt Renfrew, Top Chef Canada, and The Real Housewives, just to name a few.

As the owner of a private medically directed studio located in the Yorkville area of Toronto, Allana offers innovative skincare treatments and works with world renowned photographers, designers, models, and stylists.

With a firm belief in integrity, gratitude and beauty starting within, Allana is an advocate for self-love and acceptance. As a person of colour herself, she is passionate about representation in the beauty industry and offering services tailored to all backgrounds, life stages and ethnicities.

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How to get unstuck with Lia Garvin

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Feeling stuck where you are? Looking to pivot your career, life or business? Tune in as this week’s guest, Lia Garvin, shares her strategies for moving from stuck to unstuck by staying true to yourself.

Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker and workplace strategist with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America.

When the pandemic turned workplace culture and team dynamics upside down, Lia’s passion for building effective teams became her purpose, so she left a thriving career in tech to drive transformation in the workplace at scale.

As the Founder of The Workplace Reframe, an organizational strategy firm, she now equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results; and she also coaches ambitious professionals on how to accelerate their careers. Lia is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, and more.

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Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/

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How your next cup of coffee can create massive impact with Maria Jose Palacio

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Do you ever stop to think WHO is behind the cup of coffee you are drinking?

Our guest this week, Maria Jose Palacio, shares how life brought her full circle to launching Progeny Coffee. From studying Industrial Design in Bogota, Columbia to then working in New York with luxury fashion brands like Marc Jacobs and Vera Wang, Maria’s journey brought her back to her roots - her family’s coffee business as a fifth-generation Colombian coffee farmer - with her very first contracts coming from Facebook and Google.

Maria gets candid about her journey, the challenges and the joys of being able to be an example for her children as she builds a business with a mission of empowering coffee farmers, helping their communities and lifting them out of poverty.

Maria has been recognized on Forbes Next 1000 list, 100 Female Founder of 2020 by Inc Magazine, Mujeres Imparables by Telemundo, 12 under 35 Breakout Talent to Watch by SFA, and the latest book "The New Latina - 100 Millennials shaping the World".

Maria and Progeny Coffee will also be featured in a short film produced by Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine that was featured at the EMMY’s and will be released at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023.

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Imperfect Action = Impact

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500

In 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 this episode, I’ll share with you the top three benefits and outcomes you will experience when you start taking imperfect action so you can get into action today!

And I want you to get started on your journey by grabbing a free copy here of the Find Your Flow Workbook: The 4-Step Framework to Discovering Your Purpose.

You can also sign up for the free Find Your Flow Workshop so you can join me live and work on your purpose statement real-time with guided exercises. It will be a learning and working session so you can create your purpose statement in a supportive environment and ask any questions you may have! Register now!

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How You Can Start Discovering Your Purpose Today!

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The one common through line that I have found with everybody that I have brought on this show and is something that I intentionally look for is that these people are all purpose-driven entrepreneurs. They're following their dreams, their passions, they seem to be very purpose-driven about what they are trying to do. But what does purpose really mean?

Purpose means the reason for which something was created. When you start thinking about your personal purpose and start saying, “Why do I exist and why was I created? “. It can be a little bit heavy.

In this week’s episode, we’ll dive in more about the topic as I share with you the components of my Find your Flow Method and how it can help you start discovering your own purpose today!

5:00 – Farrah asks three essential questions you should ask yourself when thinking about your purpose

10:00 – Farrah introduces her FLOW Method and its components that will help you discover your own purpose

Grab a copy and download your own Find Your Flow Workbook: The 4-Step Framework to Discovering Your Purpose.

Sign up for the free LIVE Workshop! Show up and go through the exercise with me and ask questions. It will be a working session for us to create our flow statements together! Register here: Find Your Flow Workshop

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Reignite the Light from Within by Walking in Your Purpose Everyday with Jill Donovan

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:52:39 -0500

Passionate 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 Rustic Cuff.

She is now a sought-after motivational speaker who encourages people to pursue their passions, fulfill their God-given purpose, and always pay it forward. She is often heard saying, "You can truly change your world... one act of kindness at a time."

9:29 – Jill shares the experience and inspiration behind her business, Rustic Cuff

18:35 – Jill shares her driving force and what keeps her motivated to walk with purpose everyday

27:18 – Jill talks about what it means to be a purpose-driven entrepreneur

For more information about Jill and her team, Rustic Cuff, you can connect with them thru here:

Website:

Personal: https://jilldonovan.com/

Business: https://www.rusticcuff.com/

Instagram:

Personal: https://www.instagram.com/jillfdonovan/

Business: https://www.instagram.com/rusticcuff/

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want ME to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

Build a Business on Terms that Empower You and Your Team with Erin Bury

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:00:01 -0400

Losing someone is inevitable, which is why having a will is important to make sure that everything is handled in a manner that respects your wishes while removing friction for your loved ones when you pass.

This episode features Erin Bury, co-founder and CEO of online estate planning platform Willful. Erin talks about her journey from working with start-ups and entrepreneurs to eventually launching Willful with her husband, and co-founder, Kevin Gould. She’ll also share the myths and misconceptions surrounding wills, how Willful is making it easier for Canadians to obtain wills and the importance of ensuring you have one in place.

Erin Bury is one of Canada’s top female entrepreneurs, an active startup advisor, a former marketer and technology journalist, and she was even named one of Bay St. Bull’s Women of the Year. She also secured a deal for the company on TV’s Dragons’ Den in December 2021. Erin advises multiple startups including podcasting platform Quill. She is a board member for Save the Children Canada and the co-chair of the #Tech4SickKids initiative for SickKids Hospital.

Willful is a do-it-yourself online platform that breaks down the estate planning process into simple steps to create your last will and testament and power of attorney documents from the comfort of your home. Willful has been named one of Bay St. Bull’s Power 50 companies with the mission to make it easier for Canadians to prepare for and deal with death in the digital age.

9:29 – Erin talks about the inspiration behind their business, Willful, and the unique selling point that has helped a lot of Canadians to easily prepare their wills

18:35 – Erin shares the importance of obtaining and maintaining a will

27:18 – Erin shares advice for founders looking to raise a capital

For more information about Erin and her team, Willful, you can connect with them thru here:

Website: https://willful.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinbury/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbury/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinbury

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinbury

Twitter: https://twitter.com/erinbury

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want ME to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

Move from Fearing Failure to Embracing it with Mia Zambarano

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:00:13 -0400

Many 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 achieve success through enhancing their mentality and optimizing their performance. Mia was a former Division 1 college soccer player and is now working with athletes, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and any individual or group who wants to understand how to improve their performance in their desired area.

12:56 – Mia shares the transition of her story from an agency to starting her own private practice

20:34 – Mia talks about the similarities of sports coaching and coaching entrepreneurs

32:00 – Mia talks about how fear is a fundamental core and why it serves as a function

43:13 – Mia shares her own experience with fear and how she was able to overcome it

For more information about Mia and her team, Le Vie Lifestyle, you can connect with them here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vie_psych/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-gardner-zambarano-lcsw-b94a3965/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincerely.your.therapist

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want ME to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

How to Work to Live instead of Living to Work with Jen Vazquez

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:02 -0400

With billions of Pins on Pinterest, you'll always find ideas to spark inspiration. This also sparked an opportunity for our featured guest to start her own business and live the life she wanted.

Jen Vazquez, Founder and CPO (Chief Pinterest Officer) of Jen Vazquez Media – is known by many as the Pinterest Queen. She helps service-based female entrepreneurs go from overwhelmed to an easy streamlined Pinterest marketing strategy with her signature Pinterest ATTRACTION Method to grow their business in about an hour a week.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Jen was the Division Director for a Fortune 500 company managing a large team of sales and marketing folks and provided training on relationship-style marketing. She left corporate America and started her wedding and branding photography business in 2009 and started using Pinterest when it was by invitation only in 2010.

Over the years, she helped her business besties learn how to do it. And after almost two years of pushing by those friends, she launched her Pinterest Marketing Strategist business in 2018 and hasn’t looked back.

15:39 – Jen talk about the start of her entrepreneurship through the use of Pinterest to build her business

27:00 – Jen shares the importance of Pinterest and how it works to drive traffic

For more information about Jen and her team, Jean Vazquez Media, you can connect with them thru here:

Website: https://jenvazquezcoach.com

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenvazquezmedia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenvazquezmedia/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenvazquezmedia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ1zWw82FpMqwic8f3WRFAg?sub_confirmation=1

Facebook:

Page: https://www.facebook.com/jenvazquezmedia

Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jenvazquezmedia/

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@jenvazquezmedia

Podcast: https://jenvazquezcoach.com/podcast/

Clubhouse: Find me on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/@jenvazquez?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=8ELmINQiMob7KBmnfo4MYg-389447

Email: jen@jenvazquez.com

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

The Journey from Corporate Professional to Entrepreneur

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:00:04 -0400

I believe that the path of entrepreneurship is one that is accessible to anyone that desires it.

5:51 – Farrah shares her struggles while working on a corporate job and her passion to find her next big thing that made her decide to do the transition

12:25 – The opportunity that hits to start her own path of entrepreneurship

20:11 – The challenges and some of the actions that helped her along on her journey

33:18 – Announcing her upcoming project – the Futura Founder Society

Stay connected with Farrah through here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

Simplifying Home Ownership With One Digital Platform with Ahmer Rafiq

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:17:36 -0400

Acquiring a home is often a stressful and tedious process. Imagine there was an all-in-one platform to simplify the home buying and ownership experience, sounds amazing, right? In this episode, featuring Ahmer Rafiq, the Co-Founder and CEO of Souqh, we talk about how he and his company bring together clients, realtors, mortgage brokers, law firms, inspectors, and associated industry partners to deliver a complete digital experience for their client’s home ownership journey – all on one platform.

After a decade of experience consulting and advising fortune 500 companies around digital transformations, Ahmer moved into the start-up world, and founded his own company, Souqh.

Ahmer founded Souqh with the aim to be Canada’s only all-in-one real estate and home services marketplace providing technology and services to help real estate professionals deliver unparalleled client experiences.

2:45 – Ahmer shares how his childhood experiences gave him exposure into the life of an entrepreneur

17:10 – Ahmer talks about Souqh, and the differentiating factor of his company that leverages the digital experience for homeowners and service providers

34:30 – The inspiration behind the company and what he sees as the future of Souqh

For more information about Ahmer and his team, Souqh, you can connect with them here:

Website: https://souqh.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/souqh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souqhteam/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClH1brV9v85OAt32B5_uLTg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouqhTeam/

Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/souqhteam/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/souqhteam/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@souqhteam

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

Why It Is So Important To Follow Your Intuition In Business with Maria Sotelo

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:02:20 -0400

The only way to truly learn and move forward is through action. This episode features Maria Sotelo, who at a young age always knew that she wanted to pursue the path of entrepreneurship. By following her own voice and intuition coupled with action, Maria stepped into a path of entrepreneurship at an early age and now still in her 20s, she is the founder and owner of The Pink Room.

Maria Sotelo has been in the beauty industry for 10 years and was artistically self-taught and dedicated most of her time to her specialty – XL nails with crisp shaping and detailed nail art. She started by working her own side hustles, to working in salons and pop-ups which eventually led to her deciding to go out on her own and launch The Pink Room.

The Pink Room, is a full-service beauty bar with services including nail extensions and nail art, manicures, pedicures, body contouring, teeth whitening, lash extensions, laser hair removal, and has an in-house tattoo artist.

She envisioned her business as a space where everyone would ultimately feel empowered and at their best.

5:12 – Maria shares her own struggles and opportunities in pursuing her entrepreneurial journey from a traditional class setting to taking her own path

30:00 – Maria talks about how she was able to find an innovative idea during the pandemic

For more information about Maria and her team, The Pink Room, you can connect with them thru here:

Website: https://www.thepinkroom.ca/

Instagram:

Maria Sotelo: https://www.instagram.com/mfsotelo/

The Pink Room: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkroomto/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkRoomTO/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sotelo-861484223/

If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: www.futurafunds.com

Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/

This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750

How To Leverage Brand Storytelling Through Podcasting with Fatima Zaidi

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Our 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 podcasts that drive results in terms of data and analytics. She also shares how her upbringing helped build the grit necessary when pursuing a path of entrepreneurship. 9:17 – Fatima tells her story about how she got started in entrepreneurship 16:14 – Fatima talks about the idea behind her companies—Quill Inc. and CoHost—and her team and how they can help leverage the industry of corporate podcasting For more information about Fatima and her team, Quill Inc, and CoHost, you can connect with them thru here: Website: Quill Inc.: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/ CoHost: https://www.cohostpodcasting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaidiafatima/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quill.inc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quill-inc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inc_quill (https://twitter.com/inc_quill) If you want to know how you can elevate your business along with the support you need to succeed and thrive, then it’s time to INVEST IN YOUR FUTURA. Visit us here: http://www.futurafunds.com (www.futurafunds.com) Do you know someone whose story we should feature? Or if you want me to be a guest speaker in your podcast, then book a 15-minute discovery call with me here – https://farrahkhimji.com/ (https://farrahkhimji.com/) This podcast features individuals, including myself, who have a desire to chart their own path and launch a new product or service with the ultimate goal to improve our lives and the lives of others. For more stories/show notes, subscribe to Futura Talks on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to leave us a review! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750)

Beyond the Press Release: Reimagining the Future of Investor Relations

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Today 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 to them meeting 38:52 - How providing excellent customer experience and high-value results has led to significant customer growth and loyalty 48:30 - How they have navigated the challenges faced when they first started irlabs About Alyssa and Caroline Alyssa has led some of Canada’s most successful activism campaigns, managed M&A transactions and enhanced board governance frameworks. She is known for her agility, creative prose and relentless pursuit of success for her clients. Caroline has supported numerous financing activities, both public and private, with experience across various exchanges and industries. She is known for her diligence, poise and can-do attitude. Know more about irlabs by visiting the website https://www.irlabs.ca/ Connect with irlabs on Instagram @ir.labs [https://www.instagram.com/ir.labs/ (https://www.instagram.com/ir.labs/)] And also on LinkedIn @irlabs [https://www.linkedin.com/company/irlabs (https://www.linkedin.com/company/irlabs)] About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and other podcast platforms available to you.

Invest in Yourself Like You Are the Apple Stock in the 90s

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

It’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 this episode, we will chat about why investing in yourself is the most important investment you will ever make. Episode Highlights 02:29 - Why do we need to think of ourselves like the stock market? 04:07 - Why is it so easy for us to invest in others instead of ourselves? 10:30 - How investing in a coach made everything fall into place in my life and business 15:12 - Why I took my savings to fund my dream and start my own business About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website http://www.futurafunds.ca (www.futurafunds.ca)

Why Having a Strong Belief in Yourself Is Essential as an Entrepreneur

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In 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 help you believe in yourself more 18:00 - How entrepreneurship changed my beliefs especially about myself 20:51 - Some inspirational quotes that helped me strengthen my belief About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website www.futurafunds.ca

Why I Walked Away From a $3M Opportunity to Bet on Myself

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

“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 relationships (corporate or personal) breakdown it is the best way to learn about yourself to help you make wiser decisions going forward 18:23 - Importance of trusting your gut and why sometimes quitting or walking away is not a failure but an investment in your future. 25:42 - The $3M dollar opportunity and why I decided to walk away 28:38 - How walking away has helped her serve her clients better today About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website www.futurafunds.com

Stay True to Yourself Even When It’s Unpopular To Do So with Arif Khan

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

We 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 city councilor for two terms, a founding board member of the Sandbox Centre for Shared Entrepreneurship and Innovation and as a civilian Board Member for the Barrie Police Service. Arif is currently the Principal Broker at Solid Ground Mortgage Solutions, Director at IQInvest Mortgage Investment Corporation, Producer for the Real Estate and Finance Show - Hitting Home with Mike and Arif, and CEO of software and tech agencies Siva Creative and Agency Row. Learn more about Arif and his business by visiting their website https://sivacreative.com/ (https://sivacreative.com/) and https://solidgroundmortgages.com/about/ (https://solidgroundmortgages.com/about/) You can also connect with Arif on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arifhkhan/ (@Arif Khan) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=01fd6162a7424525 (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtz (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)

Defying All Odds by Betting on Yourself with Khatun Khimji

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

For 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 decision to change her career to become a chiropodist and how it changes her life 10:08 - Difficulties on studying while raising children 16:30 - Early years of her career and her experience working in a hospital 19:03 - How she started her own private practice 22:27 - What is chiropody and how does Khatun help her clients 30:00 - Continuing education in her 60s 37:55 - The future of Westmount Foot Clinic and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs About Khatun Khatun immigrated to Canada in her 20s, without having finished her high school education and today she is a successful entrepreneur, running a thriving clinic as a chiropodist, the Westmount Foot Clinic. Learn more about Khatun and her business by visiting their website https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/ (https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/) and for any inquiries about their services, you may send them an email to info@westmountfootclinic.ca About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=e5441cce13184baf (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)

Navigating Self-Doubt To Become An Empowered Entrepreneur

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

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 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 it was actually holding me back from just being really super raw and candid. So today, I tried something new. Episode Highlights 5:30 - My own experience on self-doubt 8:18 - Alternatives to get out to self doubts 14:30 - How to get it out on your system 17:30 - Approving yourself "you can do it" 20:55 - Felysha (My alter ego) 26:05 - Invest on yourself About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show link] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website

Disrupting the Future of Renting with Sheryl Song of Ryna

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Starting 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 years 23:25 - How Sheryl started her business, Ryna 32:08 - How Ryna is disrupting the rental market in Canada About Sheryl Sheryl Song is 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. Sheryl is also the chair of the board for Street Haven, the oldest women’s shelter in Toronto. She is the recipient of The W. Galen Weston Top Entrepreneur Award and EY Women in Tech Award by NEXT Canada. She was also named as The Peak's "2022 Emerging Leaders for Startups and Tech" as one of the up-and-coming young leaders shaping Canada's economy, culture, and society. Learn more about Sheryl and her business by visiting their website https://www.theryna.com/ (https://www.theryna.com/) Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylsong/ (@Sheryl Song) You can also follow Ryna on https://www.instagram.com/therynaofficial/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/therynaofficial/ (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryna/ (LinkedIn) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show links] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)

Turning Failure Into Learning - Part 2

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

As 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 myself! Episode Highlights 01:36 - Recap from the first part of this episode 03:40 - Failing to please others is not a failure 08:20 - Failed relationships can lead you to living more authentically 15:16 - You are not defined by your failures or your successes 22:32 - Failure is a necessary ingredient for innovation About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=34ca6309dd4f4f98 (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwimutrZiJ34AhU4nFYBHTdWAwsQFnoECAoQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffuturafunds.ca%2F&usg=AOvVaw2XOZrppfGR9mY0kdBUUq5S (website).

Building Inclusive Solutions for Home Ownership with Amy Ding

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:15:00 -0400

Owning 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 aspirations 05:46 - Pivoting her career from accounting to joining RBC Ventures 11:58 - Light bulb moment for Amy to start her business, Requity Homes 15:12 - How Requity Homes helps their clients 24:01 - How Requity Homes is different from other home ownership companies More about Amy Amy Ding is the Founder and CEO of Requity Homes a tech enabled real estate platform that creates a fair, feasible and flexible new path to owning a home. You can learn more about Amy and her business, Requity Homes through their website http://www.recuityhomes.com (www.recuityhomes.com) Connect with her on LindkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-ding-cfa-cpa-ca-4598b8a4/ (@Amy Ding) You can also follow Requity Homes at https://www.instagram.com/requityhomes/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/RequityHomes/ (Facebook) https://ca.linkedin.com/company/requity-homes (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx35PeGtkNLkqSRlt8LI1Zw (YouTube) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show links] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)

Turning Failure Into Learning - Part 1

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

So, 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 more monumental ones – lessons that have helped me to keep going after feeling like an utter failure – or worse a disappointment to others and myself. Episode Highlights: 02:41 - Lessons that help me deal with the day-to-day setbacks 04:57 - Lesson number one - Failure is in the eye of the beholder 08:17 - Lesson number two - It’s better to fail than to succeed 100% of the time 14:52 - Lesson number three - It’s better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=f8d569b203b6413a (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our https://futurafunds.ca/ (website).

A Journey From Architect To Tech Tycoon with Monika Jaroszonek

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

We 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 strengthened her passion for real estate 08:24 - Monika’s journey from being an architect to a CEO of tech company 10:55 - How Erin skills sets complimented Monika’s to form their partnership 13:08 - How Ratio City helps its clients More About Monika Ratio.City was founded by Monika Jaroszonek and Erin Morrow to help city builders and planners reduce inefficiencies in the planning process and focus on building exceptional solutions. Monika and Erin’s shared background in urban planning and development made them intimately aware of the challenges faced in the preliminary planning phases. As a former architect, Monika handled millions of square feet in mixed-use development and needed a faster way to mock up designs, so she partnered with Erin to found Ratio.City. Ratio.City is now trusted by some of Canada’s largest REITS, real estate developers, municipalities and land use professionals and Monika and her team at Ratio.City are poised for their next wave of global expansion. You can learn more about Monika and her business, Ratio City through their website https://www.ratio.city/ (https://www.ratio.city/) Connect with her via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-jaroszonek/ (@Monika Jaroszonek) You can also follow Ratio City at https://www.instagram.com/ratio.city (Instagram) https://twitter.com/RatioCity (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/ratio-city (LinkedIn) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show links] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)

Debunking Imposter Syndrome

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Let’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 imposter syndrome 03:50 - How I decided that it’ll no longer be my crutch 04:32 - Imposter Syndrome history; to fully understand the term 05:30 - The first time I felt and experienced imposter syndrome 10:00 - Lesson I’ve learned in my journey about beating Imposter Syndrome 18:05 - How you can start overcoming Imposter Syndrome today About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast and other podcast platforms available to you.

Build Your Own Table with Lori Suba of Scout Real Estate

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

As the saying “Instead of begging for a seat, build your own table” goes, chasing your dreams and finding luck is not for a faint of heart, especially for entrepreneurs. And the only way for you to start doing what you feel is best aligned with your passion is to start building your table. I had a chance to have a wonderful conversation with Lori Suba, the President and Broker of Scout Real Estate. After more than 15 years of the corporate grind working as a broker in the Commercial Real Estate Industry - Lori decided to launch her own boutique brokerage firm. I met Lori a few years ago and was blown away by her story, having worked in the commercial real estate industry myself, where it is often cutthroat, highly competitive and male-dominated, it is not an environment that is easy to succeed in, let alone thrive. But for Lori, this is exactly what motivated her to start Scout and it is what inspires me most about Lori and her story. Episode Highlight: 01:14 - A little about Lori as a child and her inspirations 04:08 - A major surgery that led her to change her trajectory from taking education to entering business school 08:45 - Taking the leap on starting her business Scout Real Estate 18:41 - Scout Real Estate and how it serves clients 31:22 - Laurae Spindler and creating the Leasing Out Loud podcast More about Lori: With over 19 years of commercial leasing expertise, Lori understands the unique challenges facing the market and can help you capitalize on opportunities. With a focus on service, relationships and solutions, Lori takes care of her clients to ensure they realize the best results. You can learn more about Lori and her business, Scout Real Estate through their website https://scoutrealestate.ca/ (https://scoutrealestate.ca/) Connect with her as well on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-suba/?originalSubdomain=ca (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-suba/?originalSubdomain=ca) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive.

Live with Intention by Discovering Your Purpose

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0400

As 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 journey – whatever stage you may be at. Episode Highlights: 02:48 - My journey in life and struggles in finding my purpose 09:22 - Me saying yes to everything even it didn’t align to my vision in life and in my career 11:36 - The framework I use in finding my purpose that generates income 16:41 - My tips and exercise that you can follow in finding your purpose both in life and in business About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. About Futura Funds: While women start businesses at faster rates than men, less than 2% of female founders hit $1M in revenue and less than 18% ever hit 6 figures. In addition, they receive less than 3% of venture capital funding with less than 1% to minorities (men & women combined). Futura Funds aims to change this by helping female entrepreneurs to: 1) Grow & scale by preparing the company for investment raises and by connecting them to their ideal capital partners 2) Stay ahead of the curve by adopting an innovation mindset to continually unlock new opportunities 3) Overcome challenges and navigate mindset roadblocks they face through individual and group coaching programs Our overall aim is to support founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey by giving them the tools, resources and advice they need to succeed. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting their website https://futurafunds.ca/ (www.futurafunds.ca) Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) and also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at hello@futurafunds.ca Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/trailer-welcome-to-futura-talks-podcast-with-farrah-khimji/id1621081750?i=1000558749789 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=y_zWeZLLTW2nPMHRQfqTuA (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwi458yn8rD3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBQ (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you.

Welcome to Futura Talks Podcast with Farrah Khimji

farrah@futurafunds.ca (Farrah Khimji) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Hi everyone, my name is Farrah Khimji and I am thrilled to welcome you to my podcast, Futura Talks. The motivation to launch this show is routed in my desire to inspire women who are considering a path of entrepreneurship, solopreneurship, freelancing and leading in their current or future organizations – basically anyone who is looking to level-up in both their life and business. I believe it is extremely helpful and important for us to have examples of women who have pursued these paths so we can learn from them and find inspiration to follow our own entrepreneurial dreams. Grab your favorite drink (coffee or wine) and join me every week as we share these stories with you so you can find yourself in them and realize that the path of entrepreneurship is accessible to anyone that has the desire to choose it! Whether you are in a corporate role, considering a path of entrepreneurship or already on your journey – this podcast will leave you motivated to act and inspire you to be the leader of your own Futura!