Ep 186 – Trust Your Gut: Career Pivots, Resilience, and Life Lessons with Samina Bari

Kerel interviews Samina Bari, a CEO and board advisor, about her background and career journey. Samina, a first-generation American of Pakistani and Indian descent, discusses her upbringing in Staten Island, New York, and the cultural and identity conflicts she faced. She shares her career in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, her pivots to in-house roles and strategy advisory, and her recent book, “I Can, I Will, and I Did,” which chronicles her life and challenges. Samina emphasizes the importance of empathy in leadership and advises others to believe in themselves and take risks. She also mentions her involvement in parent support groups and women’s leadership initiatives.

Timestamps
Samina Bari’s Background and Early Life 0:01
Impact of Upbringing on Career and Personal Life 6:00
Career Pivots and Lessons Learned 10:36
Personal Reflections and Advice 20:26
Final Thoughts and Contact Information 23:40