Listen "Cornell Student-Entrepreneur on Embracing and Monetizing STRUGGLE w/ Maryam Bellakbira | CL Ep. 005"
Episode Synopsis
⚡ Hey Chasing Lightning Fam! ⚡In this dynamic episode of CL, we are joined by Maryam Bellakbira—an entrepreneur, fitness influencer, advocate, and researcher of endocrinology—who is unpacking her experiences, insights, and wisdom as a 19-year-old sophomore student at Cornell University. She takes us on her journey navigating academia, overcoming the trenches she has faced throughout her life,, and harnessing the power of faith to carve out her path in life. Her insights provide AMAZING advice to all my undergrads with a TON of ambition and vision or to those still figuring that out in their academic journey.Sending peace yalls way!--Follow Maryam: Fitness Account: https://www.instagram.com/getmaryfit/-- 03:03 Journey of a Hormone Scientist: From Personal Struggle to Research Passion06:57 Navigating College Life at Cornell: The Struggle, Vision, and Self-Worth31:20 Navigating HYPER Competitive Environments and Finding Community33:10 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Challenges40:47 Journey into Fitness Influencing: Empowerment and Impact54:07 Embracing Vulnerability and Learning from Struggles (And How to Monetize Them!)
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