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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 42 MIN

The Day I Called Off My Wedding — And Became the Woman Who Changed Everything

from Becoming Iconic · host Shalah Akhtar

The Day I Called Off My Wedding — And Became the Woman Who Changed EverythingHow did I double my salary, marry the love of my life, and start the business I run now… all within 12 months of calling off my wedding?This episode is the honest, behind-the-scenes answer.I’m taking you back to the exact moment that triggered everything — the day after I ended my engagement, four weeks before the wedding — and the decision I made that changed the entire course of my life.It wasn’t a plan.It wasn’t a vision board.It was a line-in-the-sand decision.And that’s when my Radical Year began.If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild after a breakdown — this is for you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:What really broke after the engagement (it wasn’t the relationship)The Zoom call that cracked me open — and reminded me who I wasWhy the real grief was about the version of me I lostWhat most women get wrong about “deciding to change”How I moved from rock bottom to six-figure career, dream marriage, and business — all in one yearThe exact mindset shift that unlocked everything (and how you can apply it)If you’re praying for clarity, waiting for a sign, or quietly wondering,“Is it too late for me to turn things around?”This episode is your answer.You’re one decision away from becoming unrecognisable.💌 Resources:➡️Ready for your Radical Year? DM “ICONIC” on LinkedIn to find out more.➡️ Come say salaam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browncorporatewomen➡️Share this episode with a sister who’s on the edge of her next chapter.➡️Tag me on socials @browncorporatewomen and let me know what landed most.

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