From Laid Off 8 Times to Building Her Own Business | Sharifah Hardie | Entrepreneur & Activist

Sharifah Hardie is a powerhouse. An entrepreneur, consultant, community activist, and the host of three talk shows. She’s dedicated to making real change in business, community, and beyond. From building her first website in 1994 to launching the Round Table Talk Show, Ask Sharifah Video Cast, and Face to Face Talk Show, she’s spent her career creating platforms for important conversations and practical solutions. Sharifah shares her journey from being laid off eight times to building her own businesses, why she believes most Americans are just one action away from change, and how she helps others level up their ventures. She talks about running for City Council, mentoring under inspiring leaders, and her belief that we have more in common than we think. Her story is a call to action for anyone ready to step up for what they believe in. Chapters 00:00 Meet Sharifah Hardie 03:15 Building Her First Website in 1994 07:40 From Stay-at-Home Mom to Entrepreneur 11:20 Being Laid Off Eight Times and Starting Fresh 15:30 Creating Ask Sharifah to Answer Growing Demand 19:15 Launching the First Radio Show in 2009 23:30 Running for City Council and Lessons Learned 27:50 Creating the Round Table Talk Show 32:10 Expanding to Ask Sharifah Video Cast and Face to Face Talk Show 36:25 Lessons from Mentors Like Belinda Baker 40:15 The Connection Between Service and Success 44:00 Why Change Starts with a Conversation 48:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders 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