How do you go from an orphanage in Norway to sending your art to space?Aisha Makara didn’t just dream. She rocketed her dreams into reality. In this episode, she describes her gripping journey from the pain of abandonment to the triumph of creation, sharing how she turned travel, art, and audacity into a life that defies gravity — literally.You’ll hear how she hitchhiked across continents, rose above heartbreak and rejection, and dared to send her paintings to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson and saw them launch into orbit.Aisha's journey isn't just a passport full of stamps; it's a vibrant testament to what happens when you bravely pick joy, even when fear is knocking loud and clear.Discover:🟢 How Aisha turned a childhood of struggle into a life of unstoppable exploration🟢 The mindset shift that allowed her to pitch billionaires to launch her art🟢 Why saying “yes” to your dreams is more powerful than any “no” you’ll hear🟢 The raw truth about leadership, community, and what really matters🟢 A roadmap for turning vision boards into living, breathing realitiesConnect with Aisha:aisha.today🔗 Save hours with top business hacks every Friday:https://thesearchlight.com/subscribeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:12 - Introduction to Aisha Makara01:53 - Aisha's Journey from Orphan to Artist04:03 - The Power of Travel and Self-Discovery08:36 - Creating Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges14:21 - The Importance of Gratitude and Mindset19:33 - Choosing Joy and Authenticity in Life22:21 - Navigating Fear and Embracing Change23:26 - Choosing Growth Over Comfort26:43 - The Trade-offs of Success27:08 - Future Aspirations and Leadership30:22 - The Nature of Leadership34:06 - The Role of Women in Leadership37:18 - Manifesting Dreams and Intentions41:41 - Embracing Playfulness and Joy#AishaMakara #SpaceArtist #JoyfulLiving #ManifestYourDreams #OrphanToEntrepreneur #MindsetMastery #CreativeLife #PersonalGrowthJourney #SpaceXArt #UnleashYourPotential #VisionBoardSuccess #TravelAddict #LeadershipDevelopment #BeyondFear #LiveYourDreams #TheBDPodcast