Are We There Yet?

A mother's determination to provide a better future for her son set a transformative journey in motion, thrusting the boy into the unknown and, ultimately, towards a thriving career in leadership excellence.

As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jamie release extras that explore how we get “there,” and the diverse ways leaders have shaped their own lives and those of the people around them. In this beautiful and profoundly personal season one extra, Sonja and Jamie speak with Pasha Khaledpour, a high-end fashion and luxury brand director, to explore his incredible path from a childhood scarred by tragic loss in war-torn Iran to Miami’s top shelf design districts. Dive deep into Pasha’s world as they discuss how a family’s shared values can shape a life’s trajectory, and uncover the true essence of luxury (spoiler alert: it’s not about what something costs, but about connection, authenticity, trust, and loyalty).

What is Are We There Yet??

Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where we’re going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where we’re headed, in monthly conversations with pioneers, professors, artists, and experts in the fields of science, technology, placemaking, coalition building, AI, and so much more. Whether you're a business leader, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of how we do things, this podcast is for you.