Building Bold Businesses Without Selling Your Soul | Farrah Haidar & Hala Yassine

Farrah Haidar and Hala Yassine know what it takes to lead, scale, and sell companies... and they’re not doing it the way they were told they had to. With roots in Lebanon and Syria, they’ve navigated burnout, imposter syndrome, and bias to build brands that reflect who they are and what they stand for. This episode is a real talk on what happens after a major exit, how to choose the right people to build with, and why purpose still matters when you're trying to grow. If you've been wondering how to lead without losing yourself, these two have lived it. Chapters 00:00 Meet Farrah and Hala 01:15 Redefining leadership through lived experience 03:30 Why burnout changed everything 05:45 From culture shock to community building 07:30 The myth of the solo founder 09:00 Lessons from launching and selling companies 11:45 Staying grounded while scaling fast 14:15 What they wish more founders talked about 16:45 Building with purpose over ego 19:00 Arab representation in entrepreneurship 21:00 Choosing values over hype 23:30 Advice for staying true to your mission 26:00 What powerful means to Farrah and Hala The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices