{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wednesdays Off","title":"Rachid Zahidi | Building Resilience, Reinventing Yourself, and the Power of Intentional Living - Wednesdays Off Ep. 17","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4276,"description":"What does it really take to build resilience—not just in business, but in life? In this episode of the Wednesdays Off Podcast, Stavros sits down with Rachid Zahidi, CEO, author, and host of the Resilience Across Borders podcast, to explore the journey from humble beginnings in rural Morocco to entrepreneurial success in the U.S. Rachid shares candid stories about overcoming setbacks, the real meaning of resilience, and why focusing on “profit”—in business and in your personal growth—matters more than chasing external validation. Discover practical strategies for hiring, building strong teams, and cultivating gratitude, plus insights on how to help the next generation appreciate the value of hard work.\nEpisode Timeline:\n[02:26] Introduction of Rachid Zahidi and his background.\n[03:13] Rachid discusses the meaningful work he does and its impact.\n[04:28] Transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship.\n[07:33] Challenges and strategies in hiring and building a team.\n[13:54] Choosing the background check industry and entrepreneurial journey.\n[16:54] The significance of resilience in life and business.\n[21:25] Distinguishing between revenue and profit in business and life.\n[29:31] Rachid's journey from Morocco to the U.S.\n[36:14] Reflections on immigrant experiences and teaching resilience to the next generation.\n[46:26] Learning from analogous experiences and life lessons.\n[51:58] Overview of Rachid's company and his work on resilience.\n[56:37] Importance of being proactive in life and personal growth.\n[01:01:58] Details about Rachid's podcast and journal.\n[01:07:25] The role of gratitude and self-dialogue in personal development.\nResources:\nRoutine Rebel: routinerebel.com\nRachid Zahidi's website: atresilience.com\nRachid Zahidi on Instagram: @rachidpodcaster","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QXCWs12cUg7giPSjkPxaFtzdqKRCzjhUCwok1dTe47E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMTgx/Yzg2YWJlMGIzNTlk/ZGIwNTYzOTc1MDgw/NTgwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}