Ep 6: Questioning Dysfunctional Health Systems with Sahra Noor

Professional career advancement for women, especially women of color, can be slowed by many factors.  Whether it is the responsibility of parenthood, cultural barriers, or overt discrimination, our guest today, Sahra Noor, has not only overcome these obstacles but has become an exceptional change agent.  With her leadership skills, she has made a lasting impact in transforming dysfunctional health systems into something that benefits her patients.  Sahra Noor is the founder, and principal of Grit Partners, a women-owned consulting firm that places collaboration, inclusion and community wellbeing at the forefront of everything they do.  She is also an executive coach, facilitator, and health strategist with 20 years of experience in the health and medical fields. Her consulting work focuses on strengthening health systems, training the workforce, and helping them improve their performance. In this episode, Sahra shares her journey on how she became a health executive and starting up her own health and leadership consulting firm. Being a former CEO, Sahra and I also touch on the issues of institutional racism, systemic racism, as well as the challenges Muslim women face in the workplace.    In this Episode, We Talk About: Sahra's journey to becoming a health executive Dealing with motherhood, married life, and college The importance of having a network to support you in accomplishing your goals Sahra's transition from nursing to leadership Systemic racism and dysfunctional health systems How to serve the people who are underserved From CEO to running a Health + Leadership consulting agency How staying focused and doing the right thing can lead you to better opportunities   Where to reach Sahra Noor: LinkedIn   Sahra's Bio: Sahra Noor is the founder and principal at Grit Partners. Recently she has served as an award-winning CEO of People's Center Clinics & Services, a network of integrated community clinics providing medical, dental, mental health and social health services in Minnesota.   Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Join The Strategy Room inside Defiance Academy → The Strategy Room