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Welcome to Threaded Minds, Law and Beyond with Sohaib Zada.
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This podcast is your space to explore the intersections of law, business, personal growth
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and modern life.
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I'm your host, Sohaib Zada, a legal expert, educator, practitioner and lifelong learner.
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Together we will unravel the threads that shape our world.
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From legal principles to career strategies, self-development and the challenges of our
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interconnected world.
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We dive deep to uncover stories and insights that matter.
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Let us connect the dots and discover new perspectives.
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This is Threaded Minds where every thread leads to a story and every story sparks a
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new idea.
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Hello and welcome to Threaded Minds, Law and Beyond.
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I'm Sohaib Zada, your host.
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This is our very first episode and I can't tell you how excited I am to finally sit down
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and record this.
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Let me start by telling you a little about myself.
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My name as you know is Sohaib Zada.
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I'm a legal professional, practitioner and educator and someone who has always been curious
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about the world.
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For years I've been fascinated by the threads that connect our lives.
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Law, business, personal growth, the way we learn, how to acquire a new language, the
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way we succeed, the way we fail.
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That curiosity is what inspired this podcast and the whole idea of launching my own podcast.
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Launching Threaded Minds feels like stepping into uncharted territory for me.
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It's exciting for sure but it's also nerve wracking.
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You know that feeling when you are about to try something new and it feels like a leap
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of faith?
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That's where I am right now.
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However, but I wanted you to understand that I wanted to do this because I believe in one
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thing, meaningful conversations.
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I believe in sharing knowledge, learning from others and creating a space where we can grow
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together whether you are from a legal background, a business management background or even psychology.
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So in this first episode of this show I'm going to tell you what Threaded Minds is all
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about.
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What you can expect from this podcast and why I think this podcast matters.
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Not just for me but for you too.
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So what to expect in this podcast?
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I want to tell you that Threaded Minds is designed to be a mix of three things, inspiration,
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education and real talk.
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And here is what you can expect.
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First, we are going to talk about legal topics.
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However, I want to make something very clear.
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This is not going to be a dry legal lecture.
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We will unpack the law in a way that makes it practical, relatable and interesting.
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I know many of you might be interested in practicing law privately or going in house
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or for example working for an institution.
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We are going to cover career strategies, tips and ideas of how to transfer your legal career.
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I'll show you how the law impacts our life, our business, our decisions in ways that you
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may not even realize.
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Then of all, we will cover career strategies and professional growth.
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Let us face it, the world is changing fast.
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Whether you are a student, professional, someone looking to change their career, there is so
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much to learn about navigating these changes and adapting to the modern world's needs.
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I want to share tools, advice and stories to help you grow.
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Then there is business and entrepreneurship, a major part of this podcast.
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I'm working on a startup myself.
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So I know firsthand how challenging and rewarding it can be to have your own business, to have
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that feeling of independence, autonomy.
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We will explore what it takes to start something, how to cover sitbacks and why entrepreneurial
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journey is worth it.
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Finally, we will dive into personal growth, personal development.
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As you all know, life is not just about work, it's about who we are becoming in the process.
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I'll share stories about resilience, self-discipline and lessons I've learned, like what running
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two marathons and one half marathon taught me about pushing past limits.
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And here I want to add the clarification, it's not just about running, it's about showing
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up for yourself, even when it's very hard.
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You can expect in this podcast a mix of solo episodes, where it's just me sharing ideas,
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insights or early morning talks.
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And you can expect also guest interviews, where we will hear from people who have done
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incredible things, not just in law, no, in all kinds of fields.
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My goal is for every episode is to leave you with something you can use, whether it's a
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new perspective, a practical tip or just the motivation to keep going, pushing beyond the
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limits.
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So one might say, okay, why does this podcast matter?
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Why do you believe it's an important show?
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Why I should spend time here?
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To answer that, I would say thank you so much for this question.
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I need to take you back a little bit.
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I've been always someone who loves to learn.
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I'm the kind of person who listens to podcasts, read books and seeks out conversation that
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challenge me.
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But I noticed something that there are so many podcasts out there.
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And for sure, some of them are very beneficial.
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Some of them help me personally and professionally.
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Some of them entertain.
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However, I felt like there is a huge need for more podcasts or shows that could teach
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or inspire, could make a positive change, could share knowledge, could help others to
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grow, cover a wide range of topics, combine the legal knowledge with other life skills.
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So that's why I wanted to change with Threaded Minds.
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I wanted to create a space where we don't just talk for the sake of talking.
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No, we talk to grow, to learn and to connect the dots between law, life and everything
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in between.
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Let me share a quick story about why this is personal for me.
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A couple of years ago, I decided to run a full marathon and I had no idea of what I
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was getting into.
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This is my first marathon in my entire life.
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The training was grueling, complicated and there were so many moments where I wanted
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to quit.
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I didn't want to complete.
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It's very difficult to wake up in the morning at 6am and to go to run outdoors for a couple
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of kilometers or hours and sometimes you have to do intervals and long runs and to run for
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a very long hour and sometimes you don't have the motivation, the weather might be cold.
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So yeah, for sure it was very tough.
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That crossing, I had the picture of me when I crossed the finish line and that crossing
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of the finish line taught me something.
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I realized that the hardest things in life are often the most rewarding.
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If it wasn't hard, no one would have pursued that path.
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Or if it wasn't hard, everyone would pursue that path.
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However, it's very hard, that's why it's not for everybody.
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It's for the motivated people, for the people with good will and determination who want
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to make a change.
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That's what this podcast is about.
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It's about tackling hard topics, having honest conversations and pushing ourselves to grow.
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Let me be clear, this is not just for legal professionals.
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Sure, my background is in law.
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I have a bachelor degree in law, two masters degree, one is about to be done very soon
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from Canada.
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And I'll bring that perspective.
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My major is mostly in corporate law, financial law, securities law.
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But the lessons we talk about here is much more bigger.
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Resilience, decision making, personal growth, which are universal.
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Whether you are a lawyer, an entrepreneur or just someone trying to figure out your
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next step, this podcast is for you.
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Threaded Minds is for you.
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And here's the thing, I don't have all the answers.
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Let me say it clearly, I'm learning to.
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This podcast is as much for me as it is for you.
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I want to learn from our guests, from your feedback and from the process of creating
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this together.
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So what's next?
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In the next episode, we are jumping right into the deep end.
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I don't want to spoil too much, but I have an incredible guest lined up.
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And they are someone who has achieved success in a way that's inspiring and packed with
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lessons we can all learn from.
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And I promise you it's gonna be worth tuning in.
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So stay tuned for the next episodes.
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In the episodes to come, we will cover topics that matter.
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We will have solo episodes before we have our own guest.
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And in the upcoming episodes, we'll cover practical tools for your career, to stories
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of resilience and growth.
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And we'll cover some legal topics as well.
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Every episode is designed to leave you with something valuable, something positive.
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You will hear about navigating or exploring change, building a meaningful career and balancing
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ambition with self care.
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You will hear from people who have done extraordinary things, successful backgrounds or careers.
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And from me, as I share what I am learning along the way.
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Before we wrap up, I just want to say thank you.
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Thank you for giving this podcast a chance.
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And thank you for being here.
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Starting a threaded mind wasn't easy for me.
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My hope is that this podcast becomes more than just a podcast.
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I want it to be a community, a place where we learn from each other, inspire each other
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and grow together.
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If you enjoyed this first foundational episode, I would love for you to subscribe, share this
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podcast with a friend, colleague or anyone who might find value in these episodes.
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And if you have ideas, questions or feedback, please reach out.
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This podcast is as much your podcast as it is mine.
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So here is to learning, growing and exploring the threads that connect us.
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So until next time, take care, stay curious and keep moving forward.
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This is Sohaib Zada and you are listening to Threaded Minds.
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Thank you.
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Thank you for tuning in to Threaded Minds, long and beyond.
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I hope today's episode offered valuable insights and inspired new ideas.
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Stay part of the conversation by following us on Instagram and sharing your thoughts.
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We always appreciate hearing from you.
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Remember to leave a review and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, whether it's
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Spotify or Apple Podcast, so you never miss an episode.
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Join me next time as we continue exploring the threads that connect law, business and
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life.
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Until then, this is Sohaib Zada.
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See you on Threaded Minds.
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Welcome to Threaded Minds, Law and Beyond with Sohaib Zada.
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00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:12,120
This podcast is your space to explore the intersections of law, business, personal growth
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00:00:12,120 --> 00:00:13,960
and modern life.
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00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:20,480
I'm your host, Sohaib Zada, a legal expert, educator, practitioner and lifelong learner.
5
00:00:20,480 --> 00:00:25,640
Together we will unravel the threads that shape our world.
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00:00:25,640 --> 00:00:31,640
From legal principles to career strategies, self-development and the challenges of our
7
00:00:31,640 --> 00:00:33,240
interconnected world.
8
00:00:33,240 --> 00:00:38,360
We dive deep to uncover stories and insights that matter.
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Let us connect the dots and discover new perspectives.
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00:00:42,740 --> 00:00:48,000
This is Threaded Minds where every thread leads to a story and every story sparks a
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00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,080
new idea.
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00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:54,080
Hello and welcome to Threaded Minds, Law and Beyond.
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00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:56,520
I'm Sohaib Zada, your host.
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00:00:56,520 --> 00:01:04,320
This is our very first episode and I can't tell you how excited I am to finally sit down
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00:01:04,320 --> 00:01:06,560
and record this.
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00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:10,400
Let me start by telling you a little about myself.
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00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:12,640
My name as you know is Sohaib Zada.
18
00:01:12,640 --> 00:01:18,960
I'm a legal professional, practitioner and educator and someone who has always been curious
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00:01:18,960 --> 00:01:20,640
about the world.
20
00:01:20,640 --> 00:01:25,520
For years I've been fascinated by the threads that connect our lives.
21
00:01:25,520 --> 00:01:31,960
Law, business, personal growth, the way we learn, how to acquire a new language, the
22
00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:35,840
way we succeed, the way we fail.
23
00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:44,840
That curiosity is what inspired this podcast and the whole idea of launching my own podcast.
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00:01:44,840 --> 00:01:52,400
Launching Threaded Minds feels like stepping into uncharted territory for me.
25
00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:57,800
It's exciting for sure but it's also nerve wracking.
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00:01:57,800 --> 00:02:03,000
You know that feeling when you are about to try something new and it feels like a leap
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00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:04,960
of faith?
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00:02:04,960 --> 00:02:08,600
That's where I am right now.
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00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:17,680
However, but I wanted you to understand that I wanted to do this because I believe in one
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00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:22,080
thing, meaningful conversations.
31
00:02:22,080 --> 00:02:29,400
I believe in sharing knowledge, learning from others and creating a space where we can grow
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00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:38,000
together whether you are from a legal background, a business management background or even psychology.
33
00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:45,280
So in this first episode of this show I'm going to tell you what Threaded Minds is all
34
00:02:45,280 --> 00:02:47,160
about.
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00:02:47,160 --> 00:02:53,160
What you can expect from this podcast and why I think this podcast matters.
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00:02:53,160 --> 00:02:57,560
Not just for me but for you too.
37
00:02:57,560 --> 00:03:01,400
So what to expect in this podcast?
38
00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:09,120
I want to tell you that Threaded Minds is designed to be a mix of three things, inspiration,
39
00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:12,000
education and real talk.
40
00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,880
And here is what you can expect.
41
00:03:13,880 --> 00:03:16,960
First, we are going to talk about legal topics.
42
00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:20,220
However, I want to make something very clear.
43
00:03:20,220 --> 00:03:23,960
This is not going to be a dry legal lecture.
44
00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:31,040
We will unpack the law in a way that makes it practical, relatable and interesting.
45
00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:36,520
I know many of you might be interested in practicing law privately or going in house
46
00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:38,960
or for example working for an institution.
47
00:03:38,960 --> 00:03:45,840
We are going to cover career strategies, tips and ideas of how to transfer your legal career.
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00:03:45,840 --> 00:03:54,600
I'll show you how the law impacts our life, our business, our decisions in ways that you
49
00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:57,760
may not even realize.
50
00:03:57,760 --> 00:04:04,040
Then of all, we will cover career strategies and professional growth.
51
00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:08,040
Let us face it, the world is changing fast.
52
00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:16,060
Whether you are a student, professional, someone looking to change their career, there is so
53
00:04:16,060 --> 00:04:27,400
much to learn about navigating these changes and adapting to the modern world's needs.
54
00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:32,800
I want to share tools, advice and stories to help you grow.
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00:04:32,800 --> 00:04:41,280
Then there is business and entrepreneurship, a major part of this podcast.
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00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:44,560
I'm working on a startup myself.
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00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:52,880
So I know firsthand how challenging and rewarding it can be to have your own business, to have
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00:04:52,880 --> 00:04:56,920
that feeling of independence, autonomy.
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00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:04,680
We will explore what it takes to start something, how to cover sitbacks and why entrepreneurial
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journey is worth it.
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Finally, we will dive into personal growth, personal development.
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As you all know, life is not just about work, it's about who we are becoming in the process.
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I'll share stories about resilience, self-discipline and lessons I've learned, like what running
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two marathons and one half marathon taught me about pushing past limits.
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And here I want to add the clarification, it's not just about running, it's about showing
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up for yourself, even when it's very hard.
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You can expect in this podcast a mix of solo episodes, where it's just me sharing ideas,
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insights or early morning talks.
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And you can expect also guest interviews, where we will hear from people who have done
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incredible things, not just in law, no, in all kinds of fields.
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My goal is for every episode is to leave you with something you can use, whether it's a
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new perspective, a practical tip or just the motivation to keep going, pushing beyond the
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limits.
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So one might say, okay, why does this podcast matter?
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Why do you believe it's an important show?
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Why I should spend time here?
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To answer that, I would say thank you so much for this question.
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I need to take you back a little bit.
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I've been always someone who loves to learn.
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I'm the kind of person who listens to podcasts, read books and seeks out conversation that
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challenge me.
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But I noticed something that there are so many podcasts out there.
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And for sure, some of them are very beneficial.
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Some of them help me personally and professionally.
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Some of them entertain.
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However, I felt like there is a huge need for more podcasts or shows that could teach
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or inspire, could make a positive change, could share knowledge, could help others to
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grow, cover a wide range of topics, combine the legal knowledge with other life skills.
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So that's why I wanted to change with Threaded Minds.
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I wanted to create a space where we don't just talk for the sake of talking.
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No, we talk to grow, to learn and to connect the dots between law, life and everything
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in between.
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Let me share a quick story about why this is personal for me.
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A couple of years ago, I decided to run a full marathon and I had no idea of what I
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was getting into.
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This is my first marathon in my entire life.
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The training was grueling, complicated and there were so many moments where I wanted
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to quit.
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I didn't want to complete.
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It's very difficult to wake up in the morning at 6am and to go to run outdoors for a couple
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of kilometers or hours and sometimes you have to do intervals and long runs and to run for
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a very long hour and sometimes you don't have the motivation, the weather might be cold.
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So yeah, for sure it was very tough.
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That crossing, I had the picture of me when I crossed the finish line and that crossing
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of the finish line taught me something.
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I realized that the hardest things in life are often the most rewarding.
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If it wasn't hard, no one would have pursued that path.
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Or if it wasn't hard, everyone would pursue that path.
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However, it's very hard, that's why it's not for everybody.
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It's for the motivated people, for the people with good will and determination who want
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to make a change.
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That's what this podcast is about.
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It's about tackling hard topics, having honest conversations and pushing ourselves to grow.
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Let me be clear, this is not just for legal professionals.
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Sure, my background is in law.
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I have a bachelor degree in law, two masters degree, one is about to be done very soon
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from Canada.
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And I'll bring that perspective.
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My major is mostly in corporate law, financial law, securities law.
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But the lessons we talk about here is much more bigger.
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Resilience, decision making, personal growth, which are universal.
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Whether you are a lawyer, an entrepreneur or just someone trying to figure out your
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next step, this podcast is for you.
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Threaded Minds is for you.
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And here's the thing, I don't have all the answers.
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Let me say it clearly, I'm learning to.
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This podcast is as much for me as it is for you.
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I want to learn from our guests, from your feedback and from the process of creating
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this together.
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So what's next?
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In the next episode, we are jumping right into the deep end.
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I don't want to spoil too much, but I have an incredible guest lined up.
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And they are someone who has achieved success in a way that's inspiring and packed with
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lessons we can all learn from.
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And I promise you it's gonna be worth tuning in.
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So stay tuned for the next episodes.
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In the episodes to come, we will cover topics that matter.
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We will have solo episodes before we have our own guest.
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And in the upcoming episodes, we'll cover practical tools for your career, to stories
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of resilience and growth.
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And we'll cover some legal topics as well.
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Every episode is designed to leave you with something valuable, something positive.
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You will hear about navigating or exploring change, building a meaningful career and balancing
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ambition with self care.
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You will hear from people who have done extraordinary things, successful backgrounds or careers.
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And from me, as I share what I am learning along the way.
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Before we wrap up, I just want to say thank you.
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Thank you for giving this podcast a chance.
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And thank you for being here.
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Starting a threaded mind wasn't easy for me.
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My hope is that this podcast becomes more than just a podcast.
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I want it to be a community, a place where we learn from each other, inspire each other
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and grow together.
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If you enjoyed this first foundational episode, I would love for you to subscribe, share this
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podcast with a friend, colleague or anyone who might find value in these episodes.
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And if you have ideas, questions or feedback, please reach out.
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This podcast is as much your podcast as it is mine.
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So here is to learning, growing and exploring the threads that connect us.
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So until next time, take care, stay curious and keep moving forward.
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This is Sohaib Zada and you are listening to Threaded Minds.
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Thank you.
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Thank you for tuning in to Threaded Minds, long and beyond.
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I hope today's episode offered valuable insights and inspired new ideas.
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Stay part of the conversation by following us on Instagram and sharing your thoughts.
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We always appreciate hearing from you.
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Remember to leave a review and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, whether it's
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Spotify or Apple Podcast, so you never miss an episode.
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Join me next time as we continue exploring the threads that connect law, business and
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life.
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Until then, this is Sohaib Zada.
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See you on Threaded Minds.
