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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 58 MIN

You Got to Be Comfortable with Not Knowing | Mahnaz Jahangiri, Yoga Studio Owner & Author

from F5 Collective Presents Women in Business · host Linda Morris

0:00 Opening: You Have to Be Comfortable with Not Knowing0:43 Introduction2:10 Entrepreneurial Background & Family3:40 Landing in TV Production6:03 How Yoga Changed Everything7:36 The Decision to Teach Yoga8:15 Opening the First Studio10:51 Expanding to Multiple Locations13:01 Managing 26 Teachers17:55 Work-Life Balance & Setting Boundaries20:06 Writing "Finding Home" & The Journal21:04 Different Types of Yoga Practices23:59 Pivoting During COVID25:27 The Difficult Decision to Close27:25 Teaching Online vs In-Person30:09 Staying Connected with Students49:55 Rapid Five Q&A1:06:43 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs1:08:57 Five Things to Start a BusinessFrom TV game shows to yoga studio owner and published author—Mahnaz Jahangiri shares how she built a business around helping people, even when she didn't have all the answers.In this episode, Mahnaz opens up about:✨ Why being comfortable with not knowing is essential for entrepreneurs✨ The transition from Jeopardy! and The Price is Right to opening Samadhi Yoga✨ How every job prepares you for the next (even when it doesn't seem related)✨ Finding your dharma and building a business you'd do for free✨ Creating community through service, not just transactions✨ The five things to keep in mind when starting a businessWhether you're transitioning careers, starting from scratch, or building something that aligns with your values, Mahnaz's journey proves that you don't need to have it all figured out to begin.About Mahnaz Jahangiri:Mahnaz is the Director and Owner of Samadi Yoga in Thousand Oaks, California, and the author of "Finding Home: A Path to Emotional Stability & Self-Healing." She helps people find balance, grounding, and wellness through mindful movement and self-discovery.📖 Find Mahnaz's book and journal at http://SamadiYoga.comThe growth engine for women who mean business.http://www.f5collective.com

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