Episode 289: Navigating Venture Capital as a Women | Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal | Esse Law & VC Funding
Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal is a powerhouse attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Esse Law, a firm dedicated to helping women protect what they’ve built. She and Kara talk about designing a business that supports your life, not the other way around, and choosing love over hustle.
In this episode, she and Kara talk about the real work of entrepreneurship, navigating venture capital as a woman, rewriting success outside the hustle, and learning how to ask for what you want. From her music career to building a mission-driven law firm, Shaheen shares what it means to lead with integrity, protect your business, and stay connected to purpose.
This episode explores women in business, legal strategy for entrepreneurs, and the future of inclusive investing.
“If you have someone who wants to teach you. Be a yes. Be super grateful. It’s a gift from the universe. ”
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(00:00:03) - Introduction to Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal
(00:00:21) - Shaheen's Journey to Laguna Beach
(00:00:51) - Connecting Through Shared Experiences
(00:02:21) - Shaheen's Professional Background
(00:04:27) - The Impact of the Pandemic on Family
(00:08:31) - Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
(00:10:39) - Navigating Funding Challenges
(00:18:22) - The Transition from Music to Law
(00:26:54) - Building a Supportive Community
(00:37:48) - The Importance of Making the Ask
(00:51:55) - Shaheen's Vision for the Future
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Created and hosted by Kara Duffy
Audio Engineering & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Production by Amanda Kass
Graphic design by Anna Olinova
Music by Joakim Karud
