Podcast Episode 012: Crash and Learn with Alia Khan

Crash & Learns are where I interview an entrepreneur about a time that they probably don’t want to talk about – a total business failure.

This week, I’m talking with Alia Khan, former corporate attorney, real estate, food blogger and now turned yoga studio owner, who has experienced so much success in a variety of businesses. Alia takes us through her journey to break out of the golden handcuffs and live life on her own terms.

Listen in on Episode 12 and you’ll learn

How being comfortable doesn’t necessarily mean you are happy {and how to figure out where to go from there}
How to stop “trying stuff” and to start doing stuff
Why you have to be prepared to fail

Join my Ready Aim Empire tribe to find incredible insights from other entrepreneurs and share your own takeaways!

With grit + gratitude,

Lisé

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