Listen "41 - From Madness to Mindfulness: A Conversation With Hediya Sizar"
Episode Synopsis
Hediya Sizar is the founder of House of Leyli, a lifestyle brand that cultivates modern mindfulness rituals inspired by Persian culture. Alongside her entrepreneurial work, Hediya is a certified mindfulness coach, producer, and consultant, where she helps Fortune 500 leaders and organizations drive human-centered transformation. She previously co-founded the Bring on the Books Foundation, a nonprofit literacy organization that rerouted more than 95,000 books across the U.S. Hediya holds a B.A. in Media, Culture, and Communication from NYU Steinhardt, an MBA from NYU Stern, and is a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum.
About the hosts
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality.
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. Connect with
Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience.
Links:
www.houseofleyli.com
@houseofleyli
About the hosts
Charles is a strategy consultant, networking coach, and advocate for purpose-driven businesses. With a knack for creating actionable insights, Charles helps leaders and learners turn their visions into reality.
Connect with Charles here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-leyte/
Jef is a former developer turned public speaking coach who knows how to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages. With a passion for storytelling and empowering others, Geoff helps individuals and teams communicate with confidence and impact. Connect with
Jef here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-huck/
Together, they share strategies, stories, and insights to inspire and empower their audience.
Links:
www.houseofleyli.com
@houseofleyli
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