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From Engineer to Business Strategist: Online Growth with Sairan Aqrawi

2025-08-29

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Guest Bio

Sairan Aqrawi is an engineer turned business strategist who’s helped hundreds of midlife professionals—especially women—ditch outdated expectations and launch purpose-driven brands. Whether she’s leading with data or mentoring with heart, Sairan proves your richest chapter can start after 40, 50, or beyond.

Key Lessons From Episode

  • It's never too late to reinvent yourself or start your entrepreneurial journey, regardless of age.
  • Taking action is more important than waiting for perfect plans—learn by doing, not just overanalyzing.
  • Celebrate failures as essential lessons that build resilience and future success.
  • Problem-solving is at the core of entrepreneurship; focus on the impact you can make for others.
  • Set clear boundaries and educate clients on your role to ensure productive and aligned coaching relationships.
  • Replace negative self-talk and limiting terms (like "midlife crisis" or "empty nester") with empowering, positive language.
  • Continuous self-investment in skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptability is crucial in a fast-changing world.

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction – Phil Better welcomes listeners and introduces the show’s mission.

[00:56] Meet the Guest – Sairan Aqrawi’s inspiring background and redefining midlife possibilities.

[02:04] Why Entrepreneurship? – Sairan shares her motivation for transitioning from corporate to the entrepreneurial world.

[04:10] Pivotal Moments – How client feedback and transformative experiences fueled Sairan’s journey.

[05:30] Early Entrepreneurial Steps – Sairan’s first niche and learning from mistakes.

[08:27] Problem-Solving Mindset – How being a problem solver shaped her entrepreneurial path.

[10:25] Pivot to Business Strategy – Shifting focus to helping business owners find their niche.

[12:23] Coaching vs. Therapy – The differences and setting expectations with clients.

[16:24] Engineering Mindset – Blending technical skills with emotional intelligence in business.

[20:06] Reinventing Yourself – Why it’s never too late to invest in self-development.

[24:37] Embracing Every Life Stage – The value of experiences and skills accumulated over time.

[28:02] Power of Language – Reframing negative terms for a positive mindset shift.

[29:39] Investing in Yourself – Sairan’s strategies for continual reinvention and self-commitment.

[33:27] Action Brings Confidence – The importance of taking action and learning by doing.

[34:04] Advice to Her Younger Self – Sairan’s message about self-kindness and overcoming harsh self-judgment.

[35:17] Connect with Sairan – Where listeners can find her and access a complimentary session.

[36:34] Closing Thoughts – Phil Better summarizes key takeaways and thanks Sairan for her insights.

[37:01] Outro – Encouragement to invest in yourself and links to resources.

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