Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.14 Touko 2025

A Rare Behind-the-Scenes: What It Really Feels Like to Start Over

This is a special crossover episode with Carmen, founder of the Asian Business Owners podcast and Rasheed, founder of the Entrepreneur Stories podcast.

We sat down for an honest and unfiltered conversation about what it really feels like to start over.

From leaving the corporate world to building businesses from scratch, we talk about how we found our voices and how we embrace uncertainty.

You might relate to the highs and the lows — and the inner growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. Let us know what you think... should we do a round two?

Content:

(01:24) Finding Your Voice: A Journey of Self-Discovery

(03:22) The Truth About Wake-up Calls and Luck

(05:21) How to Handle Big Transition Points

(06:55) Moving Place and Adapting to New Environments

(8:04) The Mental Health Struggles of Entrepreneurs

(12:49) Starting a Podcast: Overcoming Our Own Limiting Beliefs

(22:06) Podcast Content: Constant Improvement & Guests Selection

(25:25) Personal Growth Through Entrepreneurship

(27:50) Reflecting on Loneliness in Entrepreneurship

(33:04) Balancing Family and Financial Concerns

(35:15) The Decision to Leave Corporate Life

(42:33) A Piece Advice to Help You Find Your Voice

(47:03) Being Comfortable With Self-Promotion and Personal Branding

(48:38) How to Draw a Line Between Your Business & Your Personal Self?

(51:17) What Does it Really Mean to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone?

👉 To find out more about Rasheed:

Rasheed's LinkedIn Profile

Banyan Workspace's website and Instagram

Rasheed's Podcast

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