This week on the Quality of Life Podcast, Raha meets Carleen, a multi-business owner, fashion entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women leave the 9 to 5 and build financial freedom on their own terms.

Carleen’s story is not just about success. It’s about facing burnout, losing her energy and direction, and slowly rebuilding with purpose, calm, and a strong morning coffee.

In this open and inspiring conversation, Carleen shares:

• The unexpected signs of burnout and how no one warned her
• How a functional medicine approach helped her heal
• Why she gave up intense workouts, started eating blueberries before bed, and learned to slow down
• Her simple morning routine that changes everything
• The story behind Blondie and the fashion gap she saw in Dubai
• The joy she finds in puzzles, journaling, Grey’s Anatomy, and mint dark chocolate
• Why emotion in business isn't weakness but a strength

This is a conversation about mindset, healing, ambition, and finding joy in the little things. Whether you're navigating stress, thinking about starting something new, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to pause and begin again, Carleen’s story will leave you feeling inspired and understood.

📚 Carleen’s Recommended Reads

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

📍 Visit Blondie in JBR Dubai

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