Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farah comes from a culture where women are not typically encouraged to be leaders. Yet, that’s the story here. Dr. Farah’s strong will to become a doctor began when she witnessed first-hand a lineage of heart disease that prematurely took the lives of many family members.Fahmi comes from a lineage of strong women including her grandmother and her mother. Her mother was one of the first female supreme court lawyers in Bangladesh and has instilled a strong sense of leadership and independence in her. Today Fahmi runs her own Bentley Heart Medical Institute – named after her beloved dog.We talked about her life in NY as a gifted child who sang beautifully and discovered her artistic talent, while at the same time never losing site of her goal – to become a doctor. Now she’s taken this passion to the world stage as a founding director for Global Health Alliance – a platform focused on healthcare, education, human rights, women empowerment and disaster management.

Show Notes

Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farah comes from a culture where women are not typically encouraged to be leaders. Yet, that’s the story here. Dr. Farah’s strong will to become a doctor began when she witnessed first-hand a lineage of heart disease that prematurely took the lives of many family members.

Fahmi comes from a lineage of strong women including her grandmother and her mother. Her mother was one of the first female supreme court lawyers in Bangladesh and has instilled a strong sense of leadership and independence in her. Today Fahmi runs her own Bentley Heart Medical Institute – named after her beloved dog.

We talked about her life in NY as a gifted child who sang beautifully and discovered her artistic talent, while at the same time never losing site of her goal – to become a doctor. Now she’s taken this passion to the world stage as a founding director for Global Health Alliance – a platform focused on healthcare, education, human rights, women empowerment and disaster management.

What is Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us?

Welcome to 'Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us', hosted by author and national news contributor Valerie Sokolosky.
On the show, you'll hear fascinating stories from successful leaders who have lived life "doing it right", the journey to becoming a leader, and personal experiences that formed their character, drive, impact, and influence.
Their stories of authenticity will inspire you!