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From Iran to CEO
Furkhan Dandia sits down with Shirin Behzadi — former CEO of a billion-dollar company, entrepreneur, and author — to explore her extraordinary journey from surviving the Iranian Revolution to leading with purpose in the United States.
Born and raised in Iran, Shirin shares her powerful story of resilience: escaping the Iran-Iraq War, rebuilding her life as an immigrant, and breaking barriers in business and leadership. She opens up about navigating cultural challenges, facing a life-threatening health crisis, and transforming hardship into fuel for growth and empowerment.
This profoundly moving conversation reveals how Shirin’s courage, authenticity, and compassion shaped her leadership philosophy and her belief that adversity can be the greatest teacher. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an immigrant, or a leader seeking purpose, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights for thriving through change and redefining success on your own terms.
Shirin Behzadi is the former CEO of a billion-dollar company, an entrepreneur, a board advisor, and an author. Born in Iran and arriving in the United States as a teenager with little more than hope, she built her career through resilience, authenticity, and compassion. Today, Shirin shares hard-won insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and thriving through adversity, empowering women to own their voices and define success on their own terms.
00:00 Introduction to the EZ Conversations Podcast
01:00 Shirin Behzadi's Early Life in Iran
01:55 Challenges and Adversities Faced
03:17 Journey to the United States
03:57 Starting a New Life in America
05:34 Building a Career in Business
06:29 Experiences and Reflections on Iran
13:07 Pursuing the American Dream
17:32 Career Growth and Achievements
24:34 Navigating the Great Recession
28:14 Facing a Health Crisis
32:00 Lessons from Adversity
33:12 The Power of Listening
38:06 Writing the Book
43:59 Finding Purpose and Impact
47:01 Staying Grounded and Humble
48:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
Sponsors of the Podcast:
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Furkhan Dandia sits down with Shirin Behzadi — former CEO of a billion-dollar company, entrepreneur, and author — to explore her extraordinary journey from surviving the Iranian Revolution to leading with purpose in the United States.
Born and raised in Iran, Shirin shares her powerful story of resilience: escaping the Iran-Iraq War, rebuilding her life as an immigrant, and breaking barriers in business and leadership. She opens up about navigating cultural challenges, facing a life-threatening health crisis, and transforming hardship into fuel for growth and empowerment.
This profoundly moving conversation reveals how Shirin’s courage, authenticity, and compassion shaped her leadership philosophy and her belief that adversity can be the greatest teacher. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an immigrant, or a leader seeking purpose, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights for thriving through change and redefining success on your own terms.
Shirin Behzadi is the former CEO of a billion-dollar company, an entrepreneur, a board advisor, and an author. Born in Iran and arriving in the United States as a teenager with little more than hope, she built her career through resilience, authenticity, and compassion. Today, Shirin shares hard-won insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and thriving through adversity, empowering women to own their voices and define success on their own terms.
00:00 Introduction to the EZ Conversations Podcast
01:00 Shirin Behzadi's Early Life in Iran
01:55 Challenges and Adversities Faced
03:17 Journey to the United States
03:57 Starting a New Life in America
05:34 Building a Career in Business
06:29 Experiences and Reflections on Iran
13:07 Pursuing the American Dream
17:32 Career Growth and Achievements
24:34 Navigating the Great Recession
28:14 Facing a Health Crisis
32:00 Lessons from Adversity
33:12 The Power of Listening
38:06 Writing the Book
43:59 Finding Purpose and Impact
47:01 Staying Grounded and Humble
48:12 Conclusion and Contact Information
Sponsors of the Podcast:
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month of therapy
Aura: For a free two-week trial
NuCalm: for a one-week free trial
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices