Applying Gentle Power To Succeed With Zahra Lari

Women Power Podcast with Wafa Alobaidat

This episode with Zahra Lari is a total package of courage, diligence and commendability. Zahra with her powerful story urges you to see beyond the monotonous tone of life and tune into the passionate side of your soul that craves to go after dreams that you are told won't lead to fruition. Zahra with her grit and willingness, has risen to the top to be the first Emirati figure skater and she has done so beautifully with an ode to applying gentle power laced with empathy. She talks about her journey filled with obstacles and one that’s relatable to female muslim athletes who should be lauded for enduring the societal pressure and judgements. She hopes to serve as an inspiration to other young women in order to pave the way for the next generation of Emirati skaters. Episode is out now!
Zahra Lari is an Emirati figure skater and the first figure skater from the United Arab Emirates to compete internationally. She is a five-time Emirati national champion and also the first figure skater to compete in a hijab. She was inspired to try figure skating at the age of 11, after watching the Disney film Ice Princess, and was able to begin skating lessons at the age of 13. Zahra was also part of a Nike Inc ad featuring Muslim women athletes which she describes as one of the best and biggest moments of her life!