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Life Conversations with a Twist
Midlife Priceless: The Rebirth of Your Authentic Self with Sairan Aqrawi
S3 Ep11 Episode Shownotes:
“There is no midlife crisis. It's not a crisis. You reborn your skills and talent after [your kids] leave. Because now, you have the wisdom and the time. You can start your own. This is the best time!” —Sairan Aqrawi
Raise your hand if you've ever felt stuck in a midlife rut. Or maybe you're craving a fresh start after your kids leave, but you're not sure where to begin.
Well, in this week’s episode, we are talking about midlife priceless, a time to ditch the “crisis” mindset and shed old identities, embrace new passions, and uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Meet Sairan Aqrawi, a certified coach who specializes in guiding midlife women to find their hidden gems and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. With a background as a full-time engineer and a passion for mentoring, Sairan empowers her clients to navigate the priceless years with confidence and joy. And if we’re willing to lean on it, midlife can actually offer a unique opportunity to reinvent ourselves and live with purpose.
Tune in as Sairan shares her insights on her role as an engineer, her journey to the US, the transition to coaching, the importance of being a role model, the power of finding one's purpose, the pursuit of fulfillment, and the courage to embrace new challenges.
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Episode Highlights:
01:30 Sairan’s Career Journey
05:14 Transition to Coaching and Writing
12:56 The Importance of Being a Role Model
27:35 The Power of Fulfillment and Joy
30:24 It’s the Midlife!
34:03 Midlife Crisis and Finding Purpose
40:01 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Challenges in Midlife
Connect with Sairan:
Sairan Aqrawi, M.Sc. is an accomplished Engineering Innovator and Leadership Strategist with over a decade of experience at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). With a strong background in Systems Integration Engineering, she excels in engineering design, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards. Sairan is passionate about leadership development and effective communication, as well as empowering individuals and teams through mentorship and training. She holds a Master's degree in Engineering & Technology Management from George Washington University and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from the University of Mosul. Sairan is also an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and actively volunteers with organizations like Stand Beside Them, Inc. and the Center for Women in Engineering at George Washington University.