Red Pen Resilience: Sarah Khan on Empowering Women and Reclaiming Power
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In this inspiring episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Sarah Khan, a thought leadership expert and mindset coach. Sarah shares her transformative "red pen moment"—a time when she was laid off twice while on maternity leave, despite her loyalty and high performance. This pivotal moment forced her to rethink her career path and led her to empower women in professional services to step out of the shadows, reclaim their power, and build careers that truly align with their values.
Key Takeaways:
1. Red Pen Moment: Sarah recalls the harsh realization that despite her loyalty and hard work, she was not valued by her employers. This painful experience pushed her to leave corporate life and start her own business.
2. The Entrepreneurial Shift: Sarah discusses how she never intended to become an entrepreneur but recognized that being her own boss was the only way to maintain her agency and freedom, especially as a mother.
3. Self-Worth in Business: The episode highlights the importance of knowing your worth and not settling for less, even if it means stepping outside your comfort zone to take control of your career.
"Becoming an entrepreneur was the only way to maintain my agency, autonomy, and freedom while being present for my kids." – Sarah Khan
About Sarah Khan:
Sarah Khan is a leadership coach who helps women in professional services step into their true power and take control of their careers. She works with top-tier female leaders who feel overlooked and underutilized, guiding them to embrace their unique thought leadership and ignite their influence and income.
Connect with Sarah:
www.facebook.com/the.sarah.khan
About the Host:
Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert, known for her "red pen" moments—loving course corrections that help her clients stay aligned with their business goals. Through Structure & Soul, Shanel helps entrepreneurs leverage social media to attract their dream clients and build profitable businesses.
Next Episode:
Stay tuned for more insightful conversations with Shanel’s business besties as they share their personal stories, strategies, and red pen moments to help you grow your business authentically!
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