Ambition, Motherhood, and the Courage to Change Direction with Shireen Qadri
In this episode of Not Your Lawyer, Mona Reza sits down with Shireen Qadri – founder of moji masala – to discuss career transitions, motherhood, and building a business rooted in personal values.
Shireen shares her journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, and reflects on burnout, identity, and the realities of redefining success while navigating family and ambition. They discuss what it means to create work that aligns with life, purpose, and joy.
What You’ll Learn:
How to navigate career burnout and major life pivots
The balance of motherhood, ambition, and timing Building a business aligned with your personal values
Redefining success, balance, and joy over time
As always, while Mona is a lawyer, she is not your lawyer. This episode is educational conversation, not legal advice.
ABOUT OUR GUEST, SHIREEN QADRI: Shireen is the founder of Moji Masala, a modern food brand inspired by Kashmiri flavors and family tradition. A former Wall Street professional, she left finance to build a values-driven business that makes home cooking more accessible, healthier, and culturally rooted. Through Moji Masala,
Shireen brings together entrepreneurship, identity, and care by creating products that reflect both heritage and modern life. You can learn more at: mojimasala.com
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