In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Dima Ghawi—author, speaker, and courageous leader—who shares her extraordinary journey of breaking free from the limitations of her culture, family, and expectations. Topics include:

• Cultural Constraints: Growing up in a Middle Eastern community with strict expectations of obedience and perfection.
• The Vase Analogy: How cultural pressures to remain “perfect” shaped her early life—and how she shattered them.
• Depression as a Catalyst: How hitting rock bottom became the turning point for questioning the norms that held her back.
• Making the Hard Choices: The courage to escape an oppressive situation and rebuild her life from scratch.
• Unstoppable Courage: Steps to overcome fear, invest in yourself, and create a life of purpose.
• Practical Advice: The importance of grieving, finding light through knowledge, and surrounding yourself with the right people.

Dima’s story is raw, real, and full of lessons for anyone who feels stuck or bound by expectations. Her memoir, Breaking Vases, is a must-read for anyone ready to shatter limitations and thrive.

Links and Resources:

• Connect with Dima: dimagawi.com
• Order her book: Breaking Vases

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