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What does it take to rise when the world tells you to stay down? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Roya Mahboob - visionary tech CEO, TIME 100 honoree. She is the force behind Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team - to talk about what it *really* means to lead with courage in the face of systemic oppression.

Roya’s story begins in a country where girls are often denied access to education, yet she found her calling in a “magic box” - a computer and went on to shatter barriers for thousands of young women through technology and education. From building IT centers in schools to founding the Digital Citizen Fund, Roya is rewriting the future for girls in Afghanistan and beyond.

We also dive into the emotional impact of Rule Breakers, the new documentary that chronicles her extraordinary rise, and reflect on what real leadership, allyship, and access can do when women are trusted to lead.

This episode is a call to action for everyone who believes in equality, opportunity, and the undeniable power of women. Don’t miss it.

About Roya Mahboob:

Roya Mahboob is the founder and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software and one of Afghanistan’s first female tech CEOs. Named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list, she’s known globally for her work creating digital access and educational opportunities for girls in conflict zones. Her nonprofit, The Digital Citizen Fund, has trained over 20,000 women in digital literacy. She also helped launch the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, which rose to global acclaim. Her journey is the subject of the critically acclaimed film “Rule Breakers”.

In this Episode:

• Roya’s early experiences with gender discrimination and digital discovery
• The story behind her first encounter with a computer—and why it changed everything
• Founding Afghanistan’s first female-led tech firm
• How she launched IT education programs and a robotics team for girls
• Overcoming death threats and navigating leadership in a high-risk environment
• The impact of *Rule Breakers* and what it felt like to see her story on-screen
• Her nonprofit, the Digital Citizen Fund, and the future of access
• Why male allies matter and how her father and brother shaped her journey
• The current state of girls’ education under Taliban rule—and her enduring hope for change

🔗 Links & Resources:

🌐 [www.digitalcitizenfund.org](http://www.digitalcitizenfund.org)

📲 [@roya.mahboob\_official](https://www.instagram.com/roya.mahboob_official)

🎬 [@rulebreakers](https://www.instagram.com/rulebreakers)

Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment  Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

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In a world that glorifies hustle and external success, we rarely pause to ask the most important question: Is there anything more valuable than your soul?
Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that true success is not about how much we achieve but how deeply we align with who we truly are.

We explore how real fulfillment comes from clarity, intention, and integrating both our masculine drive and feminine intuition. Our guest redefined success on her own terms - and she shows us how we can too.

🔥 Meet Kathy Gardarian

Kathy Gardarian is the founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc., a multimillion-dollar company and one of Southern California’s top woman-owned businesses. A trailblazer in corporate America, she was often the first woman in the boardroom, bringing a soulful approach to leadership and business.

She’s a founding trustee of the World Business Academy, a longtime member of the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s JFK School, and has served on boards for companies like Van’s Inc. Her book Wisdom of Love in Business, dives deep into the spiritual lessons that guided her path—proving that you don’t have to choose between business success and soulful living.

Kathy has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners and continues to inspire women around the world to lead from both purpose and power.

In this soul-rich conversation, Kathy shares her journey of integrating spirituality with high-level leadership. We discuss releasing limiting beliefs, staying aligned in difficult environments, and leading with love—even when it’s hard. Kathy’s wisdom challenges the outdated belief that you must sacrifice your wellbeing to succeed. Instead, she reminds us: you can rise, thrive, and stay connected to your soul.

You’ll walk away from this episode feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to define success on your terms.

📇 Connect with Kathy Gardarian
🔗 LinkedIn
📘 Facebook

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In this powerful episode of Female Fluence, we explore how laughter can be one of the most transformative tools for healing. Our special guest, Maz Jobrani, beloved comedian, actor, and storyteller - opens up about the deeper layers behind his comedy career. From growing up as an immigrant in America to navigating personal grief and finding purpose in spreading joy, Maz shares how humor has helped him process pain and stay grounded through life’s hardest moments.

With Father’s Day approaching, this timely conversation invites us to reflect on how we carry loss, legacy, and lightness—sometimes all at once. Whether you’re in a season of sorrow or seeking a shift in perspective, this episode reminds you of the emotional and spiritual relief that laughter can bring.

In this episode, we cover:

• How comedy helped Maz navigate grief and loss
• The connection between humor and healing
• The role of laughter in mental health and resilience
• Maz’s journey from Iran to the U.S. and from academia to stand-up
• Finding joy while holding space for pain
• His thoughts on mortality, fatherhood, and living fully

Meet Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian, actor, author, and podcast host. Born in Tehran and raised in California, Maz originally pursued a Ph.D. at UCLA before pivoting to comedy—a lifelong dream. His stand-up is not only hilarious, but deeply human, weaving together themes of identity, culture, family, and global connection. He’s starred in sitcoms like Superior Donuts, appeared on The Colbert Report, The Tonight Show, and The Late Late Show, and has performed at some of the top comedy venues around the world. Maz uses his platform to entertain, inspire, and bring people together—one laugh at a time.

💬 Final Thoughts:
Maz’s story is a testament to the power of laughter as a bridge through grief and a way back to ourselves. When words fall short, humor can meet us where we are—and sometimes, it’s the very thing that carries us forward. Whether you're navigating your own healing or simply need a light moment today, this episode is for you.

Maz, thank you for joining us on Female Fluence. Your honesty, warmth, and humor are a gift.

🎧 Tune in, feel seen, and let yourself laugh a little louder today.

📲 Connect with Maz Jobrani:

📸 Instagram: @mazjobrani
🌐 Website: www.mazjobrani.com

Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment  Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

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From the time we’re little girls, many of us are handed a script: be sweet, be small, be pleasing. Wear pink, play nice, and never, ever be too much. These expectations follow us into womanhood—where we’re then told to be flawless, successful, and nurturing all at once.

But what happens when we decide not to play by those rules anymore?

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Sarah Whitney Humphrey, certified Integrative Coach, yoga instructor, and author of Pretty Young: Being Unapologetically Female in a Man’s World. Sarah shares her story of healing, liberation, and choosing to live fully—beyond the confines of what society tells us we should be.

We talk about:

• 🎀 The early conditioning women face and how it affects our sense of self
• 🔥 What it really means to be unapologetically female
• 🌱 Healing as a nonlinear journey (spoiler: it's messy and that's okay)
• 🧠 How Sarah reclaimed her mental, emotional, and physical well-being—and how you can too

Whether you're working through trauma, navigating hormonal imbalances, or unlearning the good girl script, this conversation will remind you that real healing isn’t perfect—it’s real, raw, and worth it.

About Sarah Whitney Humphrey:
Sarah is a coach, yoga instructor, and wellness advocate who helps ambitious women reclaim their voice and vitality. In Pretty Young, she dives deep into the unspoken struggles many women face—asking questions that challenge the status quo and open the door to deeper healing. Her coaching focuses on helping women address PCOS, hormone imbalances, gut issues, and mold illness—because healing the body is just as powerful as healing the mind.

✨ Connect with Sarah:
🌐 Website
📲 @heal.with.sarahwhitney
📖 Pretty Young on Amazon

Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment  Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

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What is love - really?

Is it a feeling, a behavior, or a choice? In today’s episode, we explore love as a mindset - a dynamic, evolving force that touches every part of who we are: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

While love is often linked to passion or romance, it also includes deeper layers: trust, vulnerability, healthy communication, and a balance of giving and receiving. Today, we're joined by Dr. Liat Yakir to explore the science behind love—and how understanding it biologically can deepen the way we relate, connect, and commit.

🧬 Meet Dr. Liat Yakir

Dr. Yakir is a biologist, geneticist, and expert in the science of human emotions. She holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in molecular genetics and lectures on the biology of emotion and behavior.

In this conversation, we cover:

• The evolutionary roots of attraction, bonding, and separation
• Whether humans are wired for monogamy
• How stress and societal norms shape our love lives
• The 3 scientific principles for building long-term intimacy
• Why hormone health plays a major role in relationship satisfaction

Her book, A Brief History of Love, dives even deeper into why we’re drawn to the partners we choose—and how biology can sometimes get in the way.

💗 Key Takeaways

1: Love is layered—from emotional connection to spiritual intimacy.
2: Biology matters—your hormones and genetics affect how you love.
3: Patterns repeat unless we become more self-aware in relationships.
4: True intimacy evolves—moving from passion to attachment and deeper connection.
5: Hormone balance = relationship balance—self-regulation is key.

📬 Connect with Dr. Liat Yakir

🌐 Website: liatyakir.com
▶️ YouTube: @liatyakir11
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Liat Yakir
📘 Facebook: Liat Yakir
📸 Instagram: @dr_liatyakir
📚 Amazon: A Brief History of Love

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You’ve spent years caring for everyone else.
Now, the house is quieter. The carpool is over. And suddenly… the question hits: What’s next for me?

From playdates to college drop-offs, your identity has been deeply rooted in motherhood. So, it’s no surprise that when your kids fly the nest, you might feel a little lost. But this isn’t the end of your story—it’s a turning point. And maybe? The best part is just beginning.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jodi Silverman, certified life coach and founder of Moms Who Dare, to talk about how to transform the empty nest experience from one of grief and disconnection to one of freedom, adventure, and rediscovery.

We’ll dive into:

• Letting go of guilt and self-doubt
• Reclaiming your identity in midlife
• Embracing this new season as an exciting opportunity for personal growth

Whether your nest is newly empty or you’re just feeling the shift, this episode will help you reframe the journey—and reignite your spark.

About Jodi Silverman:

Jodi Silverman knows the ache of feeling “not needed” anymore. Her empty nest journey began the day her son got his driver’s license—well before he left home. But instead of shrinking back, she chose to live her daring life.

Now a sought-after speaker and certified coach, Jodi empowers women not only to survive but also to thrive in life transitions. She’s the founder of the Moms Who Dare community and host of the Beyond Empty Nest podcast, where she helps thousands of women redefine midlife with boldness, passion, and joy.

Her message is simple but powerful:
Your next chapter isn’t just a continuation—it’s a reinvention. ✨

🔗 Connect with Jodi:

🌐 Website: jodisilverman.com
🧠 Take the Happiness in Midlife Quiz: Start Here
📘 Facebook: @jodibsilverman
👭 Join the Moms Who Dare Community: Join Here
📸 Instagram: @jodi_silverman
▶️ YouTube: In the Nest with Jodi Silverman

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Unlocking the Beauty of Aging with Gretchen Leonard

What if aging weren't something to fear, but something to celebrate?

In this powerful episode of Female Fluence, we’re unlocking a new narrative around aging—one rooted in beauty, wisdom, and reinvention. Our guest, Gretchen Leonard, a registered dietitian and gut health expert, is leading a global movement to transform how women experience midlife. Together, we dive into the societal fears and pressures surrounding aging, from Invisible Woman Syndrome to the relentless pursuit of youth.

But this isn’t just a critique - it’s a call to redefine what it means to grow older. Gretchen shares how we can harness the wisdom, confidence, and clarity that come with age to step into our Second Prime with power and purpose.

🔑 In This Episode, we explore:

• How cultural narratives shape the way we experience aging
• The most common fears women face as they grow older
• The double standards around beauty and youth
• How the beauty industry profits off our insecurities
• What it means to plan for midlife like we do other significant milestones
• Why midlife is not the end - but the beginning of something magical
• Gretchen’s personal insights on gut health, self-worth, and thriving in your second act

👩‍⚕️ Meet Gretchen Leonard

Gretchen is a dietitian, gut health expert, and wellness advocate who is changing the aging narrative. Her platform and social presence empower women to approach midlife with confidence, vitality, and self-love. Her mission? To prove that your second prime can be your best prime.

💌 Connect with Gretchen Leonard
🔗 LinkedIn: Gretchen Terry Leonard
📸 Instagram: @yoursecondprime

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Have you ever found yourself trying to "fix" your husband - whether it’s how he drives, what he wears, or how he expresses love? As wives, we often micromanage without realizing it. But when we choose trust over control, we create space for a deeper, more connected marriage. 

In today’s episode, with special guest Laura Doyle, we dive into a wife’s powerful influence in shaping her marriage. Contrary to the belief that marriage is a 50/50 partnership, we explore how respect, appreciation, and clear communication can transform your relationship. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why respect, not control, fuels your husband’s desire to make you happy 
✅ How nearly ⅔ of divorces are initiated by wives—and how to shift that dynamic 
✅ The secret power of gratitude: why it’s impossible to feel resentment when you focus on appreciation 
✅ How to express your desires in a way that invites cooperation and connection 
✅ Why your happiness isn’t your husband’s responsibility - it’s yours 

Key Takeaways: 
💡 Your husband wants to be your hero - guide him with clear, respectful communication 
💡 Choose gratitude over frustration - appreciate effort, even if it’s not done your way 
💡 Feminine energy thrives in expressing pure desire without control or manipulation 
💡 A confident, self-assured wife sets the tone for a thriving marriage 

Resources & Links:
🌐 Laura Doyle’s Website 
📌 Get Your Free Relationship Roadmap 
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 
📘 Follow on Facebook 
🎥 Watch on YouTube 

Tune in and discover how to cultivate a marriage filled with love, respect, and lasting passion! 🎙✨

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Welcome to part 2 of the two-part episode series with Nellie Harden!

Raising daughters is both a rewarding and challenging journey. As parents, it’s our responsibility to guide them toward becoming strong, independent individuals who can handle whatever life throws their way. But the teenage years can be emotionally intense, and without a clear roadmap, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

In this second part of our Female Fluence parenting series, we’re diving into how to help your daughter thrive during her tween and teen years. We’ll discuss ways to build her confidence, foster emotional strength, and prepare her to step into adulthood with courage and independence.

Joining us is Nellie Harden, a Family Life & Leadership Coach who specializes in empowering parents to raise confident adolescent daughters. She’s here to share actionable tips to help your daughter develop the resilience and self-leadership skills she needs to succeed in the next phase of life—whether that’s higher education, a career, or living independently.

✅ What You'll Gain from This Episode:
- How to support your daughter through the emotional ups and downs of adolescence.
- Effective techniques to nurture her confidence and sense of self-worth.
- Why recognizing and respecting her unique path is essential to good parenting.
- Steps to equip her with the life skills needed to thrive beyond the family home.

About Nellie Harden:
Nellie Harden is a Family Life & Leadership Coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping parents nurture self-led, resilient tween and teen daughters. With expertise in biology and psychology, Nellie combines scientific insights with practical strategies to help families cultivate healthier dynamics.

She is also a wife, mother to four teenage daughters, a retired homeschooling parent, and an adventure lover. Her mission is to equip families with the tools to raise daughters who are prepared and empowered to face life confidently—one household at a time.

🎙️ Connect with Nellie Harden:
🌐 Website: nellieharden.com
📸 Instagram: @nellie.a.harden
📘 Facebook: The 6570 Family Project

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Welcome to Part 1 of this special two-part series! 

Raising children, especially daughters, comes with unique challenges. As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our kids into independent, confident individuals ready to face the world. Yet, parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and navigating the emotional ups and downs of adolescence can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of a two-part series on Female Fluence, we dive into the later stages of childhood and adolescence, focusing on how to equip daughters with the tools they need to build self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence before they leave home.

Our special guest, Nellie Harden, is here to guide us through this parenting journey. Nellie is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who specializes in helping parents raise empowered tween and teen daughters. She shares actionable strategies to help your daughter develop resilience, self-leadership, and emotional strength—so she can thrive in life’s next big chapter, whether that’s college, a career, or independent living.

✅ In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to guide your daughter through the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence.
• Practical tools to build your daughter’s self-worth and confidence.
• Why understanding your child’s unique journey is key to effective parenting.
• How to prepare your daughter for life beyond the home.

About Nellie Harden

Nellie Harden is an author, speaker, and Family Life & Leadership Coach who helps parents lead their tween and teen daughters with love while empowering them to become self-led and self-assured. With a background in biology and psychology, Nellie blends science with heart-centered strategies to transform family dynamics.

She’s also a wife, a mom to four teenage daughters, a retired homeschool parent, and an adventure seeker. Her mission is to change the world—one living room at a time—by helping parents raise daughters who are confident, capable, and ready for the future.

🎙️ Connect with Nellie Harden:
🌐 Website: nellieharden.com
📸 Instagram: @nellie.a.harden
📘 Facebook: The 6570 Family Project

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