Ambition, Motherhood, and the Courage to Change Direction with Shireen Qadri

In this episode of Not Your Lawyer, Mona Reza sits down with Shireen Qadri – founder of moji masala – to discuss career transitions, motherhood, and building a business rooted in personal values. Shireen shares her journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, and reflects on burnout, identity, and the realities of redefining success while navigating family and ambition. They discuss what it means to create work that aligns with life, purpose, and joy.What You’ll Learn:How to navigate career burnout and major life pivotsThe balance of motherhood, ambition, and timingBuilding a business aligned with your personal valuesRedefining success, balance, and joy over timeAs always, while Mona is a lawyer, she is not your lawyer. This episode is educational conversation, not legal advice.ABOUT OUR GUEST, SHIREEN QADRI:Shireen is the founder of Moji Masala, a modern food brand inspired by Kashmiri flavors and family tradition. A former Wall Street professional, she left finance to build a values-driven business that makes home cooking more accessible, healthier, and culturally rooted. Through Moji Masala, Shireen brings together entrepreneurship, identity, and care by creating products that reflect both heritage and modern life.You can learn more at: mojimasala.com WHERE TO FIND MONA REZA, HOST OF NOT YOUR LAWYERFollow along with Mona:Instagram: @stellar5legal https://www.instagram.com/stellar5legal/ Website: https://www.stellar5legal.com/not-your-lawyer-podcast Watch Not Your Lawyer on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/@NotYourLawyerS5L Questions, thoughts, or want to collaborate with Mona or Not Your Lawyer? Email Mona at [email protected] This podcast is produced and supported by Other Kind Media – otherkindmedia.com