From Surviving to Leading: How to Reclaim Your Power and Rewrite Your Story with Dima Ghawi

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t a lack of strategy or motivation—but a belief you’ve carried since childhood? In this deeply moving and transformational episode, I sit down with Dima Ghawi, global speaker, award-winning author, and leadership coach, whose story will leave you speechless—and inspired.  From escaping death threats and cultural imprisonment to becoming a beacon for leaders and executives around the world, Dima shares how she shattered the “invisible vase” of limiting beliefs and now helps others do the same. We talk about breaking free from internal prisons, finding the courage to lead with authenticity, and how to reignite your inner fire by embracing your story. If you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or like something invisible is holding you back… this episode is the key you’ve been looking for. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat the “invisible vase” is—and how it shapes your leadership and lifeThe hidden cost of unhealed childhood wounds in entrepreneurshipThe power of vision and how to dream again when life has worn you downWhy forgiveness is the most overlooked leadership strategyDima’s 5 soul-shifting questions to activate your inner fireHow to rise from the shards and become a “starter dough” for others Key Takeaways ✔️You are not living the life you’re meant for until you shatter the invisible vase. ✔️Limiting beliefs formed in childhood silently sabotage your business and life. ✔️Forgiveness isn’t just healing—it’s leadership. ✔️You don’t need to be fearless—you need to be willing. ✔️Vision gives you direction, even if all you have is 5 minutes of energy. ✔️Courage is not confidence—it’s a choiceless choice you lean into daily. ✔️You already have the wild element within—you just need to rise. Timestamps [00:00] – Welcome and intro to Dima’s story of courage and transformation [03:00] – What is the invisible vase and how it holds us back [06:00] – The hidden voice in leaders that sabotages decisions [10:00] – Dima’s upbringing in Jordan and the roots of cultural limitations [13:00] – Escaping abuse, isolation, and creating a new life in the U.S. [18:00] – Surviving, rebuilding, and discovering the power of choice [24:00] – Redefining courage: it’s not about fearlessness [29:00] – The role of vision in creating a purpose-driven life [37:00] – The vase as a metaphor for internalized expectations [41:00] – The 5 questions to activate your inner fire [50:00] – Why forgiveness is your key to freedom [56:00] – Becoming the “starter dough” that helps others rise [59:00] – Final words of wisdom and how to start shattering your vase today Choose Your Next Steps Journal your answers to Dima’s 5 reflection questions:What ingredients help you rise?Who do you need to bring on the journey?What is your current vision?What knuckles are holding you down?Who can you be a starter dough for? Choose one limiting belief and rewrite it into a powerful truth. DM me or Dima on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway. Connect with Dima GhawiInstagram: @dima.ghawiWebsite: www.dimaghawi.comBook: Breaking Vases – Grab it here Join The Alliance – My exclusive Relationship Beats Algorithms community Private Coaching – Ready to scale with alignment? Apply to work with me