Episode 24
About this episode
From answering a newspaper ad as a “Gal Friday” to becoming President of a major property management company, Laura Khouri’s journey is anything but ordinary.
In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Laura to unpack the lessons behind her rise to leadership, her unwavering belief in showing up fully, and how grace and grit shaped her path.
What you will hear
- -Leading through crisis and implementing rent relief during the pandemic
- -Why acknowledging your team can be more powerful than micromanaging
- -The emotional moment that reconnected her to Laura’s House—and her past as a survivor of domestic violence
- -How femininity, philanthropy, and fierce integrity can coexist in leadership
- -The role of self-care in sustaining resilience
- Whether you're leading a team, navigating adversity, or rediscovering your voice—Laura’s story will move you and motivate you.
- Tune in now. You’ll never hear the word ‘resilience’ the same way again.
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Chapters
- Introduction to Resiliency and Leadership
- Defining Resiliency
- Laura's Journey from Gal Friday to President
- Qualities of a Resilient Leader
- Leading Through Crisis: Rent Relief During the Pandemic
- Building Community and Engagement
- Women in Leadership: Embracing Femininity
- Empowering Teams and Leadership Style
- The Power of Acknowledgment
- Philanthropy and Community Impact
- Personal Connection to Domestic Violence
- Supporting Laura's House
- Ways to Contribute to Laura's House
- The Importance of Self-Care
- Resilience and Self-Empathy
Transcript
A full transcript of this episode is available.