Sarah Khan

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Khan Bashir, founder of SKB Law, to explore one of the biggest mistakes I see law firm owners make: building a profitable law firm that no longer feels human. If you’re a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor or legal entrepreneur focused on growth, profitability and scaling your law firm , this conversation will challenge how you think about success. Sarah shares her journey of moving away from the traditional model of legal practice and building a firm that aligns with her values, her clients, and her life. In this episode, we cover: Why many law firms become profitable but lose their identity The danger of building a business that takes over your life How to define success beyond just revenue and profit The importance of building a values-led law firm culture Why empathy and human connection are a competitive advantage in legal services How to create a people-first law firm that still drives strong profit margins Using AI in law firms to reduce admin and improve client experience How to make legal services more accessible and affordable The role of leadership in creating a safe, high-performing team culture Why law firm owners must learn to let go of control and delegate effectively Sarah also shares how her firm has achieved consistent growth and strong profit margins by focusing on people, purpose, and long-term impact rather than short-term gain. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your firm, overwhelmed by the workload, or questioning whether this is what success is supposed to feel like… this episode will resonate. To find out more about Sarah go to: Family Lawyer Bradford - Divorce Solicitors | SKB Law Firm and their podcast links Four Family Lawyers. One Question: Is Court Really Your Best Option? About Myerson Connections: Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections. Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support. Discover more at Myerson Connections Scheme | For You & Your Clients . About Dan: Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: dan@danwarburton.com Dan can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half. To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/ Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/ Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

Send me a direct message! All good things must come to an end, and this is the final episode of Business Blasphemy. What an incredible journey -- we reached listeners as far as Korea and South Africa, Australia and Japan, Europe, and all over North America. I'm beyond grateful that you've been with me on this journey. And now I invite you to join me on my new journey. Head on over the Get Outta the Damn Jar , my new podcast for brilliant women trapped by their own excellence. Who are done proving themselves. And in THIS final episode, I talk about why I'm making the switch, why it was important to start clean, and what it means for anyone calling out the BS in the online business space. Thank you for your listenership. I appreciate you. With gratitude, Sarah Support the show Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! This episode dismantles the gap between generic business advice and the strategic depth established women leaders actually need. Sarah breaks down a recent experience that highlighted the disconnect between free advice, context, and advanced leadership goals. She examines why so many programs marketed as “advanced” are built for beginners, what seasoned women really want at this stage, and how to vet anyone selling strategy, masterminds, or high-ticket support. Expect: • Why advice hits wrong when it ignores your lived experience. • The emotional weight experienced women carry and why it makes mismatched guidance feel destabilizing. • How the online industry consistently underserves women with real expertise and leadership ambition. • What advanced women actually want: purpose, impact, depth, and legacy-level influence. • How to evaluate whether a strategist or mastermind is built to support someone at your level. • Five targeted vetting questions you can use immediately. Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! This week, I sit down with executive leadership coach Sarah Gibbons , founder of Sarah Gibbons & Company, to talk about what it really means to lead with depth, connection, and courage . We unpack the outdated definitions of leadership that still dominate corporate spaces, and how women can redefine power, purpose, and presence on their own terms. Sarah shares her journey from Amazon and MySpace executive to founder of a global coaching practice, and we dig into hard work vs hustle, leading from values vs expectations, and so much more. If you’ve ever been labeled “too ambitious,” “too much,” or “too direct,” this conversation will remind you that your voice, your values, and your vision belong at the center of your leadership. Guest Bio: Sarah Gibbons is an executive leadership coach and founder of Sarah Gibbons & Co., a global coaching practice devoted to helping individuals and organizations lead with depth, connection, and courage. With 15+ years of experience, she’s worked with visionary leaders at companies like Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Wieden + Kennedy, Weitz Foundation, The LA Clippers, TBWA\Chiat\Day, BMO Bank and more. She’s the co-author of The Chalk Collective: Drawing the Life You Deserve and co-host of The Tidal Podcast. A mother of three boys and a proud Pacific Palisades resident, Sarah draws strength and insight from her personal experiences, especially in the wake of the devastating fires that touched her community. At the heart of Sarah’s work is a belief: leadership is personal. She helps her clients unlock aliveness, build self-trust, and lead with a legacy that reflects who they truly are. Connect with Sarah: Instagram / www.instagram.com/sarahgibbonsco Facebook / www.facebook.com/sarahgibbons.co LinkedIn / www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlyonsgibbons/ Website / sarahgibbons.com If you want to work with Sarah, this is your shot: applications are now open for The Board — her exclusive leadership coaching experience for creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives. Kicking off February 2026 with just 8 seats, this is a rare chance to be coached, challenged, and championed by one of North America’s top leadership coaches. Apply now! The Board Website to Learn More: https://sarahgibbons.com/the-board Link to Apply: https://hkywt25a0g5.typeform.com/to/ADX8567Z Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! In this powerful, leadership strategist and speaker Sarah Khan dismantles one of the most ingrained forms of conditioning ambitious women face — being the invisible backbone of other people’s success. Sarah explores how women in midlife have spent decades holding up organizations, leaders, and legacies that rarely hold them back — becoming indispensable but invisible in the process. She unpacks how loyalty, usefulness, and quiet excellence have been weaponized to keep women small, and why recognition, authority, and visibility are not ego, but equity. Listeners will learn how to: Identify where they’ve been supporting instead of leading Reclaim authorship over their brilliance and contributions Set boundaries that re-educate others on their value Redefine visibility beyond performance Restructure power dynamics to claim credit, compensation, and authority This is a call to every midlife woman who’s tired of holding up structures that were never built for her. It’s time to stop being the scaffolding of someone else’s legacy — and start building your own. Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! In this no-holds-barred conversation, Sarah sits down with Natalie Bullen of Unapologetic Wealth to dismantle the myths about success, entrepreneurship, and identity. Together, they expose why most entrepreneurs are stuck chasing strategies instead of building real wealth, why belief — not tactics — determines success, and why trying to be liked is the fastest way to stay invisible. Natalie shares her rise from reluctant entrepreneur to authority and wealth strategist, the brutal truths about entrepreneurship nobody wants to admit, and how to finally stop living for validation. This is not just an episode — it’s a full masterclass in radical self-leadership and decisive action. Guest Bio: Natalie Bullen is a Wealth Identity and Authority Coach for high-earning entrepreneurs and affluent professionals. As the founder of Unapologetic Wealth, she helps ambitious women move beyond revenue milestones into true wealth, influence, and power. Her work challenges outdated financial narratives and equips first-generation wealth builders to think, decide, and live like the wealthy women they are becoming. Connect with Natalie: www.unapologeticwealth.com www.unapologeticwealth.com/cashmere-club https://www.facebook.com/Ladylyricist06 Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! In this first episode of season 4 of Business Blasphemy , we call out tired tactics and reactive investments that leave entrepreneurs spinning their wheels. Sarah shares hard truths about why most investments fail and how to approach them strategically this year. Learn how to find the right coach or advisor, prioritize self-leadership, and stop falling for templated tactics disguised as bespoke strategies. It's time to align your actions with your vision and invest in what truly ignites your success. Key Takeaways : Why most investments fail (hint: it’s not just the coach). The difference between cookie-cutter frameworks and personalized methodologies. What to look for in a coach or advisor in 2025. Why self-leadership is the foundation of every success. The role of accountability in creating real results. Episode Structure : The problem with reactive investments. What you don’t need in 2025. What to look for when investing in support. How self-leadership drives success. The season focus: leadership pillars that actually get results. Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! In this powerful and candid conversation, Sarah reconnects with her former client and long-time friend, Anita Kirkbride, founder of Twirp Communications and advocate for mental health. Anita shares her journey of embracing imperfection, navigating depression and anxiety as an entrepreneur, and her bold decision to run for City Council. Together, they discuss resilience, the anti-hero mindset, the power of vulnerability in business, and how women can break free from societal pressures to live authentically. Guest Bio: Anita Kirkbride UNDERcomplicates social media marketing for smart, successful small businesses. She encourages her clients to ditch perfectionism, embrace authenticity and #BeFlawsome in their social media. She started Twirp Communications Inc., a boutique social media consulting business, in 2011 and the Social Media Day Halifax conference in 2018. She has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs leverage social media through her consulting, BeFlawsome podcast, educational blog, and a variety of webinars and online courses. The anti-hero Spicy Anita arrived in 2023 and is known for her red leather jacket, busting myths about the online marketing industry and encouraging her followers to #UnleashTheAntiHero. An unwavering advocate for mental health awareness, Anita embodies intersectional feminism and challenges traditional business paradigms as an anti-capitalist entrepreneur and is curating an anthology of stories called Big D Energy due out October 2024. She also recently made a huge career pivot when she decided to put her name on the ballot for city council in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Connect with Anita: Find her as @TwirpCommunications everywhere (except LinkedIn) Are you a hero or anti-hero in your marketing? Take Anita's quiz to find out! CLICK HERE Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! This week, I’m chatting with Sarah Magnoni, a travel advisor and retreat expert who helps coaches and entrepreneurs craft luxury retreats and VIP experiences for their clients. We get into the rising trend of retreats, unpack the differences between traditional setups and truly immersive experiences, and dig into what it really takes to pull off a successful event. From building the right audience to handling legalities and logistics, Sarah shares her insights on how to create unforgettable, high-touch experiences that go beyond just offering a high-ticket service. Tune in to find out why retreats can be game-changers for your business and your clients’ lives. Guest Bio: Sarah Magnoni is a Luxe Retreat Advisor and Retreat Host. Owner of Harmony Travel Collective, Sarah works with coaches and entrepreneurs who want to create luxury experiences for their clients which deepens their relationships and increases their revenue. Travel has been a part of Sarah's life since she was 5 and has continued on with her family by marrying a commercial airline pilot. Combining her marketing experience, ICF coaching certification, and love of travel, Sarah started hosting retreats and instantly fell in love with the whole process. Now she takes her passions to help her clients by offering do-it-for-you options or do-it-with-you options. Connect with Sarah: harmonytravelcollective.com sarahmagnoni.com Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

In this episode of Confronting Your Chaos, we go through part 4 which is the conclusion of the Clarity Catalyst Process -- the approach that I use with clients to help them determine the narratives that serve them so they can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. This is my favourite step, and proves to be the hardest piece to to go through with clients. It often challenges clients about things that will make them so resistant to what I am saying that it could make them feel defensive, and at the same time challenges them to figure out things that will be so enlightening, that they will feel like the biggest weight is taken off their shoulders. I go through a personal story that impacted my decision to become an entrepreneur and to demonstrate how every moment, every situation has more than one narrative, and you will need to choose which one dictates your life. If you would like to learn more about how to apply this process to your narratives, send me a message at Sarah@SarahKhan.org or via DM at Sarah Khan | LinkedIn Clarity Catalyst Series Narratives Explanation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-18--Who-Gives-a-BLEEP-About-Stories--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Tangent-e2lcta8 Part 1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-16--Remember-Your-History-of-Victory--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-1-e2krbq9 Part 2 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-19--Whats-Your-Vision--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-2-e2lf5oq Part 3 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confrontingyourchaos/episodes/Episode-20--Your-Stories-That-Made-You--Clarity-Catalyst-Series--Part-3-e2lqeal

Send me a direct message! Do you ever find yourself in "default mode"? Let me backtrack...It's no secret that corporate programming runs deep. I admit, with zero shame, that sometimes when things get tough I default to working harder because it's something I can control -- and I know I'm not alone. This week, I share a technique that I have used to help me shift my perspective when I feel myself diving deeper and deeper into work as a way to distract myself from other things -- only to find when I no longer need to distract myself, I'm entrenched in the bad habit of equating productivity with worthiness. Here is my 5-step audit, a process I go through regularly but especially when I need to recalibrate, when things feel overwhelming, or when I feel stuck. Step 1: Make a gratitude and celebration list Step 2: Give yourself some loving truth bombs Step 3: Check your goals Step 4: Re-evaluate your habits Step 5: Make a ditch list Want more info? Tune into this week's episode. Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Send me a direct message! Mental health is a struggle for a lot of people, and entrepreneurs are no exception. This week I explore the less-talked-about side of entrepreneurship, with Shulamit Ber Levtov, the Entrepreneurs' Therapist, and the unique mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs. We talk about everything from the realities of isolation and how relentless hustle culture impacts us, to the tie between self-worth and business success. From why entrepreneurs hesitate to seek mental health support to the ripple effect of current events on our mental well-being. Shula shares insights into the ways entrepreneurs, especially those unable to afford therapy, can manage their mental health, including the stigma and fear that sometimes keep us from seeking help at all. She also shares her personal journey, emphasizing the need for mental health support specifically designed for business owners, because the emotional labor of running a business often requires external assistance. Guest Bio: Shulamit is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing in an era of relentless stressors that can make you lose your shit on the daily. An entrepreneur for over 27 years with more than 22 years of professional experience applying therapeutic, coaching and somatic tools to support women's mental health and personal growth. In addition to working with clients 1:1, Shulamit teaches in private and university business programs and speaks locally, nationally and internationally about the intersection of mental health, trauma, financial psychology and entrepreneurship. As an award-winning entrepreneur, masters-level, licensed trauma therapist and trauma survivor, with certifications in Brené Brown's Dare To Lead methodology, Trauma of Money facilitation, Nonviolent Communication and Yoga, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business. Connect with Shula: On the Web: shula.ca Sign up for the Newsletter: shula.ca/newsletter Instagram: @the_entrepreneurs_therapist LinkedIn: @shulamitberlevtov 7 factors: https://entrepreneurstherapist.click/7factors Research and info on the link between mental health and entrepreneurship: https://entrepreneurstherapist.click/mheship Support the show Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected! Subscribe to my newsletter for bold insights on leadership, strategy, and building your legacy — straight to your inbox every week. Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way. The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by NYSH Strategic and Sarah Khan Out Loud.