Create Your Life Series

CYLS 161: Secrets to Becoming Forbes’ 3rd Most Powerful Arab Business Woman with Dina Shoman

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Episode Summary

Dina shares stories from her journey growing up in a banking family, working in that world and then leaving to found her current startup. She talks about empowering girls through financial literacy and connection to their parents at a young age as well as what she believes leads to successful startups.

 

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

Dina Shoman

Dina Shoman is the founder and CEO of inHerQuests, a New York City-based social enterprise dedicated to teaching girls under age 18 about money and finance through fun. Dina’s first product is a set of games meant to be played between kids and their parents that teach financial skills targeted toward specific age groups. She was formerly the EVP and Head of Branding at Arab Bank. She was also a member of the Board of Arab Bank plc, and its related entities in Switzerland, Tunis and Australia. In 2012, she was ranked Forbes’ 3rd most powerful Arab business woman.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • How to vet your team members
  • Strategies for connecting early lessons to future confidence for young girls
  • Secrets to successful startups
  • How to manage the loneliness that can come with entrepreneurship

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    Quotes From the Show

    • “Many girls are still not encouraged to learn these things and work and whatnot. I still hear the whole concept of marry rich and you’ll be all set.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161
    • “You need to at least be able to feel confident enough that you can take care of yourself financially or at least feel confident that you could if that comes up.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161
    • “Parents are trying to find things that are taking their kids away from the screens. Being a physical product actually creates that attention and quality time with parents.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161
    • On entrepreneurship: “The most shocking part to me was how lonely it can be. You really have to have that support group around you.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161
    • “Balance is definitely on my list of to-dos.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161
    • “You have to make the time. You can’t get far, you can’t do much for your company if you’re not okay. Being okay needs that balance: mental, emotional and physical health.” - Dina Shoman, Create Your Life Series, #161

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Trello
      • Slack
      • Zoom  

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        Favorite Book

        • The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank
        • Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

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          Favorite Quote

          • “Man plans and god laughs.” - old Yiddish adage

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            Keys to Create Your Best Life

            • Follow something that you love doing and that you’re passionate about
            • Although planning doesn’t always go the way you want, some planning is very important
            • Don’t be afraid to ask for help

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