Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal is a powerhouse attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Esse Law, a firm dedicated to helping women protect what they’ve built. She and Kara talk about designing a business that supports your life, not the other way around, and choosing love over hustle.

In this episode, she and Kara talk about the real work of entrepreneurship, navigating venture capital as a woman, rewriting success outside the hustle, and learning how to ask for what you want. From her music career to building a mission-driven law firm, Shaheen shares what it means to lead with integrity, protect your business, and stay connected to purpose.

This episode explores women in business, legal strategy for entrepreneurs, and the future of inclusive investing.

(00:00:03) - Introduction to Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal

(00:00:21) - Shaheen's Journey to Laguna Beach

(00:00:51) - Connecting Through Shared Experiences

(00:02:21) - Shaheen's Professional Background

(00:04:27) - The Impact of the Pandemic on Family

(00:08:31) - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs

(00:10:39) - Navigating Funding Challenges

(00:18:22) - The Transition from Music to Law

(00:26:54) - Building a Supportive Community

(00:37:48) - The Importance of Making the Ask

(00:51:55) - Shaheen's Vision for the Future

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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