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Imagine being forced to flee your home as a child, stepping into an unknown world filled with fear and uncertainty. How do you turn that trauma into a mission of love, resilience, and leadership? Mali Phonpadith’s journey from escaping war-torn Laos to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur and compassionate leader is nothing short of extraordinary. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, she reveals how embracing self-love, community support, and empathy helped her rise above adversity and step into her purpose.

This conversation is an inspiring testament to the power of transformation. Mali shares how shifting from survival mode to a purpose-driven life not only shaped her success but also allowed her to uplift others through the SOAR Community Network. She also offers a glimpse into her upcoming session at the Women Thrive Summit, where she’ll dive deeper into resilience, leadership, and building a legacy of impact. Tune in now and discover how to turn your challenges into your greatest strengths!

✨ About the Guest ✨

Mali Phonpadith, the founder and CEO of SOAR Community Network, helps leaders build compassionate, cohesive, and collaborative teams and organizational cultures that improve employee engagement and create positive social impact. As a certified talent optimization leader and a DEIB consultant, she is an experienced facilitator and strategist for government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises.

📢 Important Links 📢

Connect with Mali Phonpadith:

Website: https://soarcommunitynetwork.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maliphonpadith

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maliphonpadith/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaliPhonpadithPage

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maliphonpadith

Connect with Women Thrive:

Women Thrive Summit: https://womenthrivesummit.com/

Become a Guest on the Women Thrive Podcast: https://womenthrivemedia.com/podcasts

Women Thrive Book: https://womenthrivesummit.com/book/

Women Thrive Magazine: https://womenthrivemagazine.com/magazine/

➡️ Show Highlights

(00:00) Introduction

(04:44) From War-Torn Laos to the USA

(07:10) The Power of Compassion and Empathy

(11:20) Overcoming Fear and Embracing Love

(18:56) Mali's Tools for Resilience

(23:04) The Importance of Self-Love and Community Support

(35:04) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Summit