• Passion 2 Porsche - Motorsport Racing, Networking Secrets, & Admission Hacks for Top Schools
    Aug 16 2024
    This episode is PACKED with success secrets and valuable insights that you won't find anywhere else. Hear from guest Tabassum Qurashi, Strategy Lead at F1 & Porsche Motorsport, Kellogg MBA + MS, and Northwestern Formula Racing alum, who shares her career journey and passion for motorsport and design innovation. Join Ayra Mudessir on the Grow Wealthy Podcast as they discuss how to excel in competitive fields, the power of networking, and advice for young professionals striving to succeed.

    Episode Highlights:
    - Career path to F1 and Porsche Motorsport
    - Navigating Kellogg MBA + MS in Design Innovation
    - The importance of networking and mentorship
    - Strategies for balancing career and personal life
    - Empowering young women in male-dominated industries
    - And SO much more!

    Follow us on Instagram @wearesuccessseekers for more!
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    51 mins
  • An Oncology Surgeon On: AI in healthcare, Empathy for Success, Work-life Balance, & High-value Friendships - With Dr. Memmel & Ayra Mudessir
    Jul 12 2024
    Dr. Heidi Memmel, MD - Renowned Breast Oncology Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, the leading center of innovation and healthcare technology speaks on what it takes to be successful.

    In this episode of the Grow Wealthy Podcast, host, Ayra Mudessir, sits with Dr. Memmel who shares incredible insights and advice for ambitious young adults interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

    Discussion Highlights:
    - Career and education journey to becoming a surgeon
    - How Dr. Memmel knew she wanted to become a doctor
    - Choosing a specialty in breast oncology and considerations for career paths
    - Crucial mindset shifts for success in a demanding field
    - Strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout
    - Maintaining healthy relationships while pursuing ambitious career goals
    - Staying motivated and focused during challenging times
    - Habits and routines for a positive and productive mindset
    - Memorable experiences, including the longest surgery performed
    - Dealing with nervousness during surgery
    - Advice for young ambitious women on finding like-minded friendships or relationships
    - Essential skills for success in any career and how young people can develop them
    - Clarifying common misconceptions about being a surgeon
    - Setting and achieving long-term goals, with strategies for teens
    - Balancing a high-stakes career with personal life
    - Sources of inspiration and motivation for daily ambition
    - Tips for young people to discover their passion


    Join us for an inspiring and educational conversation with Dr. Memmel and Ayra Mudessir, packed with practical advice and motivational stories. Whether you're considering a career in medicine or looking for ways to achieve your goals, this episode is a must-listen!

    Follow us on Instagram! @wearesuccessseekers

    Success Seekers in a nonprofit, founded by Ayra Mudessir, dedicated to empowering youth to become leaders and strive for success. Through this podcast, we provide mentorship access to underprivilaged youth.
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    37 mins
  • Her company makes $358 MILLION annually! The story of Build-A-Bear: with Maxine Clark - the founder
    Jul 1 2022
    Everyone's heard of THE Build-A-Bear Workshop. The exclusive experience of making your own teddy bears? The store found at EVERY mall? Guess what. I just interviewed THE FOUNDER of this extremely successful company.

    Today, Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear, spills her secrets on how she created this massively successful company FROM SCRATCH and the reason why it is worth $0.26 BILLION right now. Listen to this episode to learn what Maxine's advice is for us if we want to be successful.
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    14 mins
  • Why Your Friends Suck: "Your Network is Your Networth"
    May 20 2022
    This is the harsh truth. If you felt offended after listening, the problem may be YOU. Sorry not sorry :/

    This is a solo episode with host, Ayra, where she explains the real reason she lost her high school friends. We hope you can learn from her experience and make better choices in your own life. Friends can make or break you. Be picky about who you let into your life
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    5 mins
  • Art Student To Successful CEO: The Birth of Jeni's Ice Creams - with founder, Jeni Britton
    May 16 2022
    "Ideas are just a distraction unless you take action". This is one piece of wisdom Jeni offers us among the many others from this episode.

    Today we are chatting with Jeni Britton, founder and CEO of Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams where she walks us throught the creation of her successful company and spills her secrets to success. She discusses what qualities made her a great leaders and how teenagers can discover their passion in life.
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    29 mins
  • How I make QUICK & EASY money from my laptop with minimal effort
    May 13 2022
    After listening, you'll quit your minimum wage job.

    This is our FIRST solo episode with the host, Ayra Mudessir where she spills her secrets on how she is making TWICE the money with HALF the effort AND completely from home. Ayra refused to get a part-time job so she discovered a more convenient, faster way to get rich. Tune in to learn more ;)
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    7 mins
  • Trying to balance your life is OUT. Here's what's in: With Kim Ades, personal development coach, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching
    May 9 2022
    "Challenge the chatter". The beliefs you have will determine what you do or don't do. Today, Kim Ades, entrepreneur and executive coach, discusses WHY you are unable to reach your goals despite being talented and driven. Why aren't YOU getting anywhere?

    As an EXPERT in the field of thought mastery and leadership, Kim spills her secrets to success and how to become a MASTER of your emotions. Listen to the episode to learn why Kim doesn't believe in work-life balance or empathy, how to conquer fears, and her advice for ambitious teens.

    I have learned SO MUCH from Kim about personal development, growth, and success. I know you will too ;)
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    28 mins
  • The Secret To Success: Become An Expert - with Lisa Bayer, founder of OPUS Financial Solutions
    Apr 25 2022
    DISCLAIMER: Advisory services are provided by Opus Financial Solutions LLC, a registered investment advisor. None of the comments made of this podcast are intended as individual investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any specific securities

    Today we are chatting with Lisa Bayer, founder of OPUS Financial Solutions LLC. If Lisa could give one piece of information that she thinks is the key to her success, it is the fact that she became an expert on her topic. Listen to the full episode if you want to know what we mean.

    We further discuss the steps she took to building a successful finance company, her secrets to success, her book recs, and her advice for teens who are hungry for success. Lisa says that my book, "Rages 2 Riches: Raise Successful Kids", is one of the most applicable topics for children, and if they can learn these concepts early, it would make a HUGE difference in their lives. Don't forget to check it out on Amazon!
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    23 mins