Feminine & Fulfilled With Shazia Imam

What happens when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? I had huge plans when I was in college and planned my life all the way down to what zip code I would settle in. However, almost 20 years later, my planned future looks nothing like what I expected. And ironically I coach women how to dream so how does it work?! How does it work to dream when life has turned out nothing like what you thought? It comes down to the nuance between Expecting and Accepting and I share how you can move from pipe dreams to dreams realized.

Meet Chef Sara Hosford who shifted me from thinking cooking was a chore...to feeling like being in the kitchen is a pleasurable experience Chef Sara get ours hands dirty (but not contaminated!) taking us into the kitchen with some easy hacks and tips. From saving money, to getting the best ingredients, to having delicious meals that take no time at all...this episode is full of practical tips and food for thought (pun intended!)

Freestylin' is my jam. Yes, the swimming with the breathing on the side in the pool. It seems like a small feat but for me, it changed my life. I could have gone along my merry way and been comfy in the pool as I always had been but I decided to take the leap and take my skill to the next level. Not to be the next Michael Phelps...but to be proud of myself. In 2013, I had an epiphany that I had low self-esteem and that realization and acknowledgement opened up my life in ways I could have never imagined. Listen in on this special episode where I dive into (pun intended!) the 4 steps that I took to transform my life. It's the same ones I use for my coaching clients and now you get to have it too.

Ever feel like you have too much FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? What if you had JOMO instead - JOY of missing out? Tonya Dalton, Productivity Expert and Author of 'The Joy of Missing Out', shares how your to-do list may be the exact reason you feel overwhelmed. Using her 5 Ps of Productivity, Tonya guides you to having momentum towards what matters to you most AND feeling fulfilled at the end of the day! This episode is a must listen if you are feeling like you're taking a lot of steps but going nowhere! It's time for some JOMO ladies. Let's get in formation!

This episode title may sound fancy but it's the perfect F-word for sharing the nature of water and life being expansive and constrictive. The best example is my white water rafting trip with my BFF Zohra and our adventure on one of the most dangerous rapids in the world. We survived and I'll never forget the moment of making it past the rapids and the water going completely still...like glass with a beautiful reflection. Beauty within the moment of expansion but also in the moment of constriction. Perspective is everything and it's time to not wait for life to get better...or even worry that life will get worse. Link from this episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/fjord

Across Red Lines started off as a conflict resolution initiative that evolved into exploring pleasure as a means of positive change. Manal Omar, Founder of Across Red Lines, dives deep into why this shift is the catalyst for peace building and how to apply it to your own life. Using a faith lens, Manal promotes women's leadership through accessing life force energy and a deeper understanding of women's rights across many communities. 'If you want to change the world, change yourself.' Link from this episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/redlines

Have you found yourself in the supporter role most of your life? But secretly...you want to be in the front? I'll keep your secret safe with me but we get to have a real heart to heart on why you being up FRONT is the most important thing you can do for yourself and others.   My own story of not being up front was filled with believing I wasn't the right color or gender...and also that it wasn't humble to be up front.   The greatest fear underlying all of my stories wasn't about failure...but actually success. Listen in to hear how those stories held me back for most of my life and the transition to moving up front. And it's so much better up here.   Link from this episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/coach.html

This episode had me breathing hard...but not in that way! Dr. Jen Esquer, AKA Doc Jen Fit and Top 40 PT influencer, shared so much valuable information about our bodies and breathwork. I was literally doing the exercises as she was sharing and you will too! As a Doctor in Physical Therapy, Doc Jen, has the vast knowledge about our bodies and taken it a step further. She is passionate about connecting and LISTENING to your body. When you focus on what you CAN do and take care of your body through variability and mobility, you will see how your life transforms. With her app, Doc Jen Fit - The Optimal Body, exercises for every part of your body are categorized for you to find exactly what you need!

My first time crying on air, I share the depths of pain that have been a part of my foremothers. A story that isn't only of my mom or my nani (maternal grandmother)...but one that many women across generations have experienced and continue to. I made a powerful decision to end the ancestral pain and cycles of sadness to make way for something new. And I want you to have the same, Beautiful. No matter what has been passed down to you, the stories that want to make their way as reality -- know this.... You get to write your own story. And it's a beautiful one. Links from this Episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/forefathers

Diana Sampson, founder of Luna Rhythms Yoga, took her yogic practice a layer deeper by aligning with the cycles of the moon. We ended up going from lunar cycles to moon cycles (ladies - you know what I'm talking about!) and let me say my mind was definitely expanded. Let me just give you two hints.... Moon Cup and Flowers. I'll never look at my cycle the same way again! Diana also shared her incredible journey of healing debilitating back pain (that would have left her on a walker in her 20s) through Yoga and how she's made it her mission to teach others for over a decade.

Have you ever had deja vu? And then you realize it REALLY did happen?! This happened to me on my recent trip to Tulum, Mexico and it was wild! 15 years earlier I had been in the exact same spot...but as a completely different person. Listen in to this raw episode where I share the same story twice but with two completely different outcomes...and they're both real! I'm proud of how far I've come and I hope this episode inspires you to feel the same way about your journey!

This episode was so fascinating! Did you know you're surrounded by an electromagnetic field that encompasses your emotions, beliefs and subconscious patterning? In fact, it can be seen as a color! Dr. Sandra Camacho shares her special skillset to see these colors and how they are clues for you to move past subconscious patterns that hold you back. While you may be doing all the 'work' to get to where you want, addressing your subconscious patterning can be your fast track to move forward.

Every person has a Fitra - the true essence they were born with...one that's pure. When you tap into this essence of YOU, you will find your answers. Listen in to this special episode recorded in beautiful Tulum, Mexico and inspired by the ocean. The ocean is the perfect example of true nature doing what it does best... BEING. It's time to reconnect back to your true nature, turn off the comparison and take aligned action to all that's yearning to spill forth from you. Link from this episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/fitra

Have you ever met that woman who can do it all and you wonder how?! Meet Dr. Manal Fakhoury - Leader, Pharmacist, Chairwoman, Activist, Changemaker, Mom, Wife and all-around powerhouse! While I am still wondering how she has the time to do it all, she shared her beautiful perspective on balance. How she summited Mt. Kilimanjaro with her young daughter and other amazing feats with 5 children. Oh and her philosophy is NOT saying no. This is a special episode if you want to feel inspired to utilize your talents and go after all your passions! Link for this Episode: https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/manal  

Have you ever wondered which glass is yours at a fancy event? Or why there's so many forks at the table when you go out to eat?! Or what to do when there's alcohol served at an event but you don't drink? Join me as I take you out for dinner at a fancy restaurant. We're talking Michelin star level restaurants, Beautiful! Afterwards we're going to a party thrown by an uber-fancy hostess. I guide you through the entire meal from the moment you sit down to the end with all the etiquette you need to know (and more!). This may be the first and last time I talk about rules...but these are the best ones for you to have the most effortless experience with the creme de la creme. ?? You will be grace redefined after this episode and worthy to sit at ALL tables! Links from this Episode: Ep 82: Fine Dining (F-word Monologue)

Good Girl Syndrome is a condition not yet diagnosed but many feel. You know, the one where you have to be 'good' all the time that it sucks the joy out of your life. Listen in as Anna Lundberg, Success and Business Strategist, reflects on a moment in elementary school that changed her skipping self to one that was closed for a long time.    Anna shares the technique to shift from good girl to whole woman so you can find joy again. She says everything is one step outside of your comfort zone.    Are you ready to take the step?!   Links from this episode:      Ep 81: Anna Lundberg - Good Girl Syndrome

Have you ever thought about what you will think on your deathbed? Morbid, I know...but also very powerful!   Your life is Finite and while it may seem that time is passing by, and quickly at that! It's not too late to go for your greatest possibility.   Listen in as I share how I moved from fear to possibility in all my decisions, and how you can do the same.   Your time is NOW, Beautiful!   Links from this Episode: 10 Secrets to More Time Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Ep 61: Jessica Albuquerque - The S Factor Grace Retreat Link Contact Shazia

How do you go from being expelled multiple times from High School to running your own empire? Abigayle Andre shares her powerful story of being the fish that couldn't walk on the typical wall of society but found she swam beautifully in water. Fearlessness and believing 'I can do anything I want' had Abigayle soar in the world of fashion. One that is competitive and cut-throat... Abigayle made her way while still holding tight to her values. This episode inspired me to drop people pleasing and fear and go for it...even if NO ONE believes in you! If you're ready to start or scale your business, this is a MUST listen! Links on this Episode: https://modessaonline.co.uk/ Instagram : @modessauk Email: abigayle@modessaonline.co.uk​

I walked on FIRE. Literally, not metaphorically. Recently, I had the experience of attending Tony Robbins Unleash the Power event FRONT ROW! Not sure what was hotter...the 2000 degree hot coals or seeing Tony Robbins up close and personal! I took you on this journey with me and share the massive intention I made for us under the night sky and twinkling stars. It's time to shine bright Beautiful!

Excited to introduce you to my fam bam! Meet my four powerhouse cousins who are wildly different from each other and yet we are SO much the same. While we're sisters from another mother (literally, our three moms are sisters!), we take you in for a sneak peek to the deep conversations we have. We share our core values instilled from our moms (along with the quirks that go along with it), lots of laughs, and we couldn't not share how we want to leave our mark in this world.   I want to say it was a treat to chat with Sameena, Anila, Aliya and Sana but this is our usual. It's a treat to invite you into our family as a (butter)fly on the wall to listen in -- even if they're secretly wondering what they got roped into!   The best part is that afterwards, they were sharing what they forgot to share and we agreed there had to be a follow-up episode because we have LOTS to share!   Let us know what you want to hear next time at www.thelifeengineer.com/contact   Link from this episode:   Ep 45: Zohra Atmar - Getting