Episode 200

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7th May 2025

Ep. 200 - 200th Conversation on Empowerment & Growth

🎉 The latest episode of the Empowered to Grow in Business podcast is now live — and this one is unlike anything I’ve recorded before.

For the 200th episode, I’m not the host… I’m the guest.

To mark this milestone, two of my closest friends and soul sisters — Dr. Rana Sabra and Asmaa Alkuwari — took over the mic and guided a conversation I never knew I needed.

🎙 In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, we explored:

  • How Empowered to Grow started as a lifeline in lockdown 5 years ago — and became a movement
  • What 200 conversations with global changemakers taught me about growth, identity, and purpose
  • Why we must embrace “the messy middle” and give ourselves permission to pause
  • The power of prioritizing “synergy over balance” — and how I’ve learned to respect my resource pools
  • Why vulnerability isn’t weakness, and how it became my most effective leadership tool

This episode is more than a celebration — it’s a love letter to everyone who’s ever felt like they were navigating life, business, or healing without a roadmap.

✨ It’s also where I officially share something that’s been in the cocoon for years: the launch of the Empowered to Grow Store — where you can now wear your power. Because sometimes, we need reminders in our everyday lives of just how far we’ve come. Check it out on https://empoweredtogrow.store/.

If you've been a listener for a while, this one's for you. If you're just discovering the podcast — welcome. I hope my reflections encourage you to keep showing up, even on the days that feel heavy.

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About the Podcast

Empowered to Grow
Dr Hanan El Basha shares conversations with empowered women on their quest for growth
Join Dr. Hanan El Basha - The Business Doctor in conversations with empowered women who woke up one day and consciously claimed - I am more than enough, I am worthy, I am empowered to grow! Along with their empowering journey towards realising their own potential and their quest for growth, they became a beacon of hope and guidance for others - may you also find your power to grow.

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Hanan El Basha

Dr. Hanan El Basha, a visionary leader and business strategist with over 25 years of experience, excels in guiding SMEs and startups to success. Her leadership role as Managing Director of Founder Institute GCC, Advisory roles at Loyal VC, ScienceWerx, and various startups, and mentoring efforts with a number of international organizations showcase her dedication to nurturing startups. She is also Founder & CEO of The Business Doctor, and serves as Senator for Egypt with the World Business Angel Investment Forum (WBAF). Dr. Hanan is the Founder and Host of the Empowered to Grow Podcast. With expertise in international business and recognition in global awards, Dr. Hanan's profound insights and academic background made her a sought-after Speaker and Judge in global conferences, events, and startup pitch competitions. Academically, Dr. Hanan holds a doctorate degree in International Business, with a specialization in sustainable growth for small- and medium-sized enterprises. She also possesses an MBA in Marketing, is recognized as an Accredited Small & Medium Business Consultant, and is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.