E8: Shiza Shahid - Building A 9-Figure Empire

Join Shiza Shahid, co-founder of Our Place, in this captivating episode as we delve into her incredible journey of building a kitchenware brand that scaled to a 9-figure business in just 17 months. Discover how Shiza’s vision for ethical cookware has not only revolutionised the market but also attracted celebrity fans like Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, and the Beckhams. Growing up in Pakistan, Shiza was deeply influenced by the rich culinary traditions of her culture. In 2019, she launched Our Place to celebrate the power of cooking and storytelling with stylish, toxin-free cookware. But Shiza's impact extends beyond her entrepreneurial success. Before Our Place, she founded and served as CEO of the Malala Fund, advocating for girls' education worldwide. Recognised as one of TIME Magazine’s “30 Under 30 World Changers,” Shiza is a prominent entrepreneur, activist, women's rights advocate and investor. Tune in to hear Shiza’s inspiring story of growing up in Pakistan, driving sustainable change, and finding her purpose, which has led to her extraordinary success in building an iconic cookware brand. In this episode, Gian and Shiza discuss: ⚡ Building a 9-figure business in 17 months ⚡ Driving sustainable change around the world ⚡ Growing up in Pakistan ⚡ Experience volunteering at women’s jails and relief camps ⚡ Supporting women's rights, girls education and economic empowerment for women ⚡ The journey of co-founding a nonprofit ⚡ Finding your path as a female entrepreneur and the importance of resilience ⚡ How to overcome fear and adversity to find your purpose Follow Gian: Instagram: @gianpower LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianpower/ Follow Shiza Shahid: Twitter: https://x.com/shiza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiza LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shizashahid/ Filmed at the luxury Pan Pacific London - https://shorturl.at/hmIW8 / @panpacificlondon Music provided by http://spoti.fi/NCS Produced by ID2 Media