Leaping for Family, Leading with Heart

Two moms, two lawyers, and the power of building a life that fits.

Guests: Khatidja Soofi Vellani & Nadia Lakhani

In this episode of 'Leap to Empower,' host Shaila Lalani is joined by Nadia Lakhani, a personal injury attorney, and Khatidja Soofi Vellani, a real estate attorney, who share their journeys of carving out successful legal careers while balancing motherhood. 

Nadia and Khatidja discuss their respective paths from law school to founding their own practices, overcoming gender biases, and managing the challenges of entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of support systems, embracing flexibility, and the need for self-belief. 

The conversation is inspirational, focusing on how these women have taken bold steps to ensure both professional success and quality family time. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire segment, offering empowering advice and mantras to listeners.

00:00 Welcome to Leap to Empower

00:11 Meet Our Inspiring Guests: Nadia and Khatidja

00:22 Nadia's Journey: From Paralegal to Personal Injury Attorney

00:52 Khatidja's Path: From Law Firms to Founding Vellani Law

01:25 Balancing Motherhood and Career

02:06 Starting Their Own Law Firms

06:05 Challenges and Triumphs in Entrepreneurship

09:00 Work-Life Balance: The Struggle and Success

10:53 Empowerment and Self-Worth in the Legal Field

15:15 Advice for Future Generations

16:44 Rapid Fire: Soul Sparks

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