Join me as I welcome the phenomenal Ani Naqvi, a globally recognized speaker and mental fitness expert who has turned life's monumental challenges into empowering lessons of resilience and leadership. This episode is a must-download for anyone eager to master their minds and 10x their impact. Ani shares her riveting personal story, from survival through the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and overcoming Stage 4 cancer, to appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She shares some tips on transforming mental models, amplifying leadership impact, and using life’s trials as growth opportunities. If you’re yearning to break free from limiting beliefs and embark on a journey of growth, transformation, and impact, tune into this heartening exchange to discover how to create an audacious and purposeful life.

Ani Naqvi's Bio:

Ani Naqvi is a globally recognized keynote speaker, executive coach, and expert in resilience, mental fitness, and peak performance. She has been featured on BBC, Talk TV, and Sky TV and has worked with top organizations like Salesforce and Novartis to help leaders and teams unlock their full potential.

A survivor of both the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Stage 4 cancer—remaining in remission for over a decade without chemotherapy—Ani’s journey proves that resilience is about mastering the mind. She shares her powerful story in her memoir, Tsunami – The Wave That Saved My Life And Can Save Yours, revealing how adversity can lead to breakthrough transformation.

Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Ani empowers individuals and teams to rewire their mindset, build resilience, and achieve peak performance.

Connect with Ani:

Email: ani@ultimateresultsgroup.com

Website: www.ultimateresultsgroup.com

Instagram: @ani.naqvi

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ani.naqvi.7/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ani-naqvi/

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram

What if every challenge you’ve faced was actually setting you up for something greater? In this episode of Let’s Lead Together, I sit down with the incredible Angela Gargano—six-time American Ninja Warrior, keynote speaker, and fierce advocate for women's strength and resilience.

Angela’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From working as a biochemist to unexpectedly stepping onto the Ninja Warrior stage, to facing a devastating ACL tear that forced her to redefine success—she’s been through it all. Through every obstacle, she’s discovered what it truly means to build strength, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

We talk about the power of mindset, overcoming setbacks, and why resilience is the key to unlocking what’s truly possible. Angela has helped thousands of women achieve their first pull-ups, but beyond that, she’s teaching all of us how to believe in ourselves even when the odds feel stacked against us.

If you’re ready to embrace your journey, step into your power, and redefine what’s possible, this episode is for you. Let’s get after it!

Angela's Bio:

Angela Gargano is a former biochemist turned fitness entrepreneur, athlete, and coach. She's a six-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, Miss Fitness America 2016, and international fitness model featured in magazines like Women's Health and Shape. After overcoming body image struggles and an ACL injury, she founded successful online fitness programs including Pull-Up Revolution, which has helped over 500 women master pull-ups. Through her coaching and advocacy, Angela empowers others to build strength and confidence while embracing their bodies. Her mission is to help women discover their inner strength and transform their relationship with fitness.

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams

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It's time for a pep talk! In this solo episode, I dive into how we can reclaim our personal power and cultivate an audaciously hopeful mindset, even in the midst of chaos. I explore how we can shape our attitudes and perspectives, no matter what challenges come our way.

I’ll also share practical ways to take care of ourselves—physically, mentally, and spiritually—while building strong, supportive communities. Because here’s the truth: joy isn’t just a feeling; it’s an act of resistance. And in times like these, choosing hope, love, and connection is the most powerful thing we can do.

So, if you’re looking for a boost of inspiration, tools to navigate uncertainty, and a reminder that you do have control over your energy and mindset, this episode is for you. Let’s rise up together!

Join us for the upcoming Energy Exchange!

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams

Follow us on Instagram: @marliwilliams

Our Website: www.podcast.marliwilliams.com

Hire Marli to Speak at your next event, conference, workshop or retreat!

www.marliwilliams.com

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