Maha Abouelenein on How Small Actions Lead to Big Success EP 517

10/08/24 • 57 min

In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles interviews Maha Abouelenein, a strategic communication and personal branding expert. The conversation centers around how small actions can lead to significant success, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, creating value for others, and building meaningful relationships.

Maha shares her personal journey, highlighting her experiences growing up as a minority in Minnesota and later moving to Egypt to care for her parents. She discusses the challenges she faced and how they shaped her understanding of self-reliance and the value of hard work. Her father's teachings about the importance of knowledge and reputation play a crucial role in her philosophy.

Full show notes and resources: https://passionstruck.com/maha-abouelenein-small-actions-big-success/

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5 Lessons I Learned From Surviving Hurricane Helene w/John R. Miles EP 516

In this deeply personal episode of Passion Struck, I share my harrowing experience of losing my home to Hurricane Helene. I reflect on the fragility of life and the unexpected devastation that can occur in an instant. Through vivid storytelling, I recount the overwhelming emotions of shock, grief, and fear as I returned to find my home unrecognizable and filled with water and debris.

As I navigate the path to rebuilding, I encourage you to reflect on your own life and consider how you can incorporate gratitude, adaptability, and strength into your daily routine. This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's challenges.

Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/5-lessons-i-learned-surviving-hurricane-helene/

In this episode, you will learn:

The fragility of life and the unexpected nature of disasters are illustrated by the experience of Hurricane Helene.
The importance of community support during times of crisis and how friends can provide emotional and physical assistance.
The realization that material possessions do not define self-worth but by one's character and relationships.
The strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure and adapt in the face of adversity.
The necessity of adaptability when faced with life changes and the importance of embracing new realities.
The transformative power of gratitude, even amidst loss, and how it can shift perspective towards what truly matters.
The opportunity for personal growth and rebuilding after experiencing total loss, both physically and emotionally.

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Topaz Adizes on Why Asking Better Questions Is the Key to Love EP 518

In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, Topaz Adizes, an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and author of "12 Questions for Love," shares his insights on the transformative power of asking better questions about the love we feel for another person. He emphasizes that the essence of meaningful conversations lies in the answers we seek and the questions we pose.

Topaz explains that he has facilitated over 1,200 conversations through his project, The And, where participants interview each other using carefully crafted questions. He believes that the right questions can illuminate a shared humanity and deepen connections. Individuals can shift their perspectives and foster more profound emotional articulations by focusing on the questions rather than the answers.

Full show notes and resources: https://passionstruck.com/topaz-adizes-asking-better-questions-key-to-love/