There comes a moment for every ambitious woman when the grind no longer feels like growth. When the late nights, the accolades, and the endless “yeses” stop feeling like success and start feeling like survival.

For Sehreen Noor Ali, that moment became a turning point. A venture-backed founder who had built her reputation in the fast-moving world of AI and startups, Sehreen had done everything “right.” Until life forced her to stop. And in that stillness, she discovered something most women never get the chance to find: space.

Space to ask what do I really want?Space to imagine ambition that includes family, health, and joy.Space to say no without apology.

Her story is a mirror for every woman who’s ever been told to keep pushing, keep performing, keep proving her worth. It’s proof that success doesn’t have to mean burnout and that the most radical thing a woman can do is redefine what achievement looks like on her own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Saying “no” is often the most powerful yes to yourself.
• Burnout can be the catalyst for a more aligned, intentional career.
• You don’t have to be an AI expert, just AI literate for the expert you already are.
• Mindset shifts can redefine what success looks like in every season of life.
• You can build ambition and balance if you make space for both.

Learn More About Sehreen:

LinkedIn: Sehreen Noor Ali

Website: sehreen.com

About Our Guest:

Sehreen Noor Ali spent years launching startups, most recently co-founding Sleuth, a Fast Company award winning platform that used crowdsourced data and AI to rethink how we approach children’s health. Today, she runs Te Cura Labs, helping modern leaders enter their next chapter with a thoughtful startup-style launch plan and a practical grasp of how AI can authentically extend their reach and reinforce their hard-earned expertise. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

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