{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD ","title":"Ep 28. Perfectionism & Youth Series: Part 2 with Ghalia Aamer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2392,"description":"What happens when the pressure to be perfect is inherited?\nIn this episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, we sit down with Ghalia Aamer to unpack the invisible weight of perfectionism faced by many young adults and especially daughters of immigrants.\nAt just 23, Ghalia has accomplished what most people only dream of. But behind her accolades lies a deep reckoning with cultural expectations, toxic achievement cycles, and the constant fear of not doing “enough.” This conversation is a must-listen for high-achieving women, first-gen professionals, and anyone navigating self-worth in a hyper-competitive world.\nTopics Covered:\nThe pressure to be perfect as a daughter of immigrants\nHow to balance ambition with wellbeing in high-achieving environments\nThe connection between perfectionism and public speaking anxiety\nReframing failure and letting go of toxic achievement\nWhy presence—not productivity—is the real marker of success\n\n👤 About Ghalia:\nGhalia Aamer is a multi-time TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and youth empowerment advocate. She is the founder of TalkMaze, a global platform that helps students and professionals build confidence through public speaking and debate. Ghalia launched her first business at just 13 years old and has since been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 30 Under 30 and a Princess Diana Award recipient.\nCurrently pursuing her J.D. at Columbia Law School, Ghalia’s mission is to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge perfectionism—especially among first-generation women of color. Her story bridges ambition with advocacy, showing that success is not about being flawless, but about being fearlessly yourself.\n🔗Connect with Ghalia:\nTalkMaze Website: https://talkmaze.com/about-us/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaliaaamer/ \n🎙About the Host:\nDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC, is a Dual board-certified physician, TEDx Speaker, with advanced training in integrative well-being, performance, and leadership development. She speaks...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QEE2f337cKVpjs0qsD34kLfH1IC05rMH7dxK2ABS5Zk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjk4/YjMyNjBlMmQ1ZWZi/OGNhYzZiYmNmODQy/NDdlMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}