Is success about pushing harder—or knowing when to surrender? In this episode of Forward_Moves, hosts Lina Nahhas & Raja Haddad talk to Dina Ghandour, a wellness expert and entrepreneur, about her journey from corporate PR to yoga, energy healing, and conscious entrepreneurship.
Dina now leads yoga sessions, workshops, and retreats worldwide. As a certified Usui Reiki master, she specializes in energy healing and is a skilled womb and fertility massage therapist, helping women reconnect with their bodies.
In this episode, she shares:
✨ How yoga changed her life from age 15
✨ Her leap from corporate PR to founding yApparel
✨ Navigating uncertainty & embracing change
✨ The commercialization of yoga & staying authentic
✨ Breaking societal norms & finding true belonging
A powerful conversation on growth, resilience, and redefining success. Watch now!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Music
02:29 Meet Dina Ghandour
03:11 Dina's Journey: From UAE to the US
03:48 Discovering Yoga: A Life-Changing VHS
08:49 Transition to Entrepreneurship
15:52 Challenges and Reflections
21:06 The Evolution of Yoga Practice
23:22 The Shift from Community to Commodity
24:35 The Impact of Modern Life on Well-being
27:15 Exploring Artistic Expression
30:29 The Role of Rebellion in Self-Expression
33:51 Questions from the Audience
37:06 Reflecting on Belonging and Community
41:35 Creating a New Online Space
42:49 Closing Words
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