Can adversity become the very thing that propels you toward your greatest success?

In this week's episode, Christy Pennison welcomes Shirin Behzadi, author of The Unexpected CEO, to share her incredible journey from escaping revolution to becoming the CEO of a multimillion-dollar company.

Together, they explore:

• Shirin's early life in Iran and the upheaval brought by the Iranian Revolution

• Leaving her home country at just 17 and surviving alone in Istanbul

• Starting over in the United States—working behind bulletproof glass while holding on to her vision for the future

• The determination and belief that took her from student to CFO, and ultimately, CEO

• How facing a life-threatening illness reshaped her perspective on life, leadership, and purpose

• The lessons she learned about hope, alignment, and redefining success on your own terms

• Why adversity, when embraced, can become your greatest superpower

Whether you're walking through hardship, rebuilding your dreams, or searching for courage to take the next step, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and the reminder that you can overcome the odds.

For more information on this episode, visit inspiringpossible.com/overcoming-the-odds

Connect with Shirin Behzadi, explore her book The Unexpected CEO, and find related resources through links on that page.