EP 40: Book Spotlight: The Audacity to Be Free with Author Hana Assafiri

In this episode of Soul Therapy, with Chelle, I sit down with Hana Assafiri - a beloved social activist, radical entrepreneur, and author of The Audacity to be Free. From her iconic Moroccan Soup Bar in Melbourne to the pages of her memoir, Hannah has devoted her life to women's empowerment, social justice, and reimagining what freedom and defiance can look like. Together, we explore Hannah's journey of resilience - how adversity and trauma shaped her, yet never defined her. She speaks about creating safe spaces for dialogue beyond soundbites, challenging the cultural and gender expectations that confine us, and the courage it takes to disrupt harmful systems while centering compassion and community. In this conversation, Hannah shares: Why she refuses to be defined by trauma and instead focuses on defiance and healing The urgency of addressing gender-based violence with accountability and collective responsibility How women and men alike can disrupt harmful attitudes and step into allyship The importance of humor, humanity, and courage in reimagining a kinder, fairer world This episode is an invitation to reflect on our own roles in shaping change — to question the stories we've inherited, to speak up where silence has allowed harm, and to imagine together what a more just society could look like. Because, as Hannah reminds us, we are the change we dare to lead.   Connect with Hana Assafiri:Instagram: @hanaassafiri   Connect with Me: Instagram: @_chellegriffin_ Facebook: Michelle Griffin Psychotherapist & Intuitive Guide TikTok: @‌soultherapy.with LinkedIn: michelle-griffin-325075127 Website: Michelle Griffin Psychotherapist & Intuitive Guide