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Oct 2024
59m 33s

Own Your Future & Master Self Reliance w...

Erika Cramer
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How to Unlock Self-Reliance and Create the Life of Your Dreams

This episode is one you do not want to miss! I’ve got the one and only Maha Abouelenein joining me—a true powerhouse with a story that’s all about grit, growth, and going after what you want.

Maha's journey is insane. Born and raised in Minnesota, she started her career with Fortune 500 giant General Mills, where she crushed it in sports marketing, working with the Olympics, NFL, NASCAR, and more. But she didn’t stop there. She took a massive leap, moving to Egypt and the UAE, building a killer career in communications, and running her own firm, Digital & Savvy, with clients from top tech startups to global giants.

In this episode, we dive deep into her journey of self-reliance—going from the corporate world to building her own empire. Maha drops truth bombs about personal branding, resilience, and owning your story. We’re talking about how you can take charge of your life and build a career on your terms without waiting for anyone’s permission.

You’ll get a sneak peek into her upcoming book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, where she spills the tea on the mindset shifts that changed everything for her. Maha’s all about taking bold steps, shutting down self-doubt, and staying true to who you are, no matter what.

Here’s a taste of what’s coming up:

🔥 How self-reliance starts with trusting yourself—and why waiting for permission is killing your potential.

🔥 The 3 game-changing moves to build your personal brand and stand out in ANY industry.

🔥 The secret sauce to becoming indispensable in your career—hint: it’s not what you think.

🔥 Why networking and building strong relationships will unlock long-term success (Maha’s got stories for days on this one).

And that’s just the start. Maha’s insights will leave you buzzing with ideas and ready to level up your life.

Ready to dive in and claim your own space? Hit play Queen. You’ll want to listen with a notebook handy because the gems she drops are next level.

Want more?

📖 Grab Maha’s new book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance here https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760285/7-rules-of-self-reliance-by-maha-abouelenein/ to get the full blueprint.

👉🏽 And don’t miss out on the Self-Reliance Summit featuring Gary Vee, Halle Berry, and more powerhouses. Free tickets here: Self-Reliance Summit. https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/self-reliance-summit

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