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Welcome to an episode featuring Kanzy El Defrawy, the UAE's top squash player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
Key Podcast Topics Include:
Advantages of Being a Squash Player
Professional Athlete Mentality
Early Retirement at 25
Entrepreneurship from Scratch
Kanzy El Defrawy's Remarkable Journey:
Kanzy El Defrawy is a renowned Egyptian squash player with a prolific career. She clinched numerous titles during her professional career, including victories at the NASH Cup, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Open, Richmond Open, and more. Her journey began at a young age, and she overcame challenges, including knee surgery at 14, to achieve excellence in squash. She studied at Trinity College in Connecticut and won multiple championships, including the U-19 World Championships.
While she no longer plays squash professionally, Kanzy now resides in Dubai, where she established a squash academy offering training by former professionals. She's also a Guinness World Records adjudicator.
Discover the Secrets of Success:
In this podcast, you'll gain insights into what it takes to become a top-ranked professional athlete, how to avoid burnout, and the art of building a business that makes a lasting impact on people's lives.
Podcast Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Balancing the Life of a Professional Athlete and Financial Struggles
05:16 Kanzy's Athletic Family Background
09:50 Pursuing University Education in America
14:08 The Decision to Retire at 25
19:59 The Experience of Being Number One
22:47 Squash's Enormous Popularity in Egypt
28:50 Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth
34:09 The Pursuit of the Dubai Dream
44:13 The Vision Behind Kanzy's Squash Academy
54:13 Navigating Challenges as an Entrepreneur
1:02:29 Kanzy's Vision for the Next 5 Years
1:07:31 How to Kickstart a Career in Squash
1:10:30 Insights into Kanzy's New Business Venture
1:14:23 Addressing Common Savings Challenges
Join us as we delve into Kanzy El Defrawy's incredible journey and glean valuable lessons for success in both sports and entrepreneurship.
To stay updated with more awe-inspiring interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of industry, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and connect with me on the social platforms listed below.
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Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
Gladiator Mastery: https://gladiatorsmastery.com
Kanzy’s Squash Academy: https://www.flyingdaf.com
Welcome to an episode featuring Kanzy El Defrawy, the UAE's top squash player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
Key Podcast Topics Include:
Advantages of Being a Squash Player
Professional Athlete Mentality
Early Retirement at 25
Entrepreneurship from Scratch
Kanzy El Defrawy's Remarkable Journey:
Kanzy El Defrawy is a renowned Egyptian squash player with a prolific career. She clinched numerous titles during her professional career, including victories at the NASH Cup, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Open, Richmond Open, and more. Her journey began at a young age, and she overcame challenges, including knee surgery at 14, to achieve excellence in squash. She studied at Trinity College in Connecticut and won multiple championships, including the U-19 World Championships.
While she no longer plays squash professionally, Kanzy now resides in Dubai, where she established a squash academy offering training by former professionals. She's also a Guinness World Records adjudicator.
Discover the Secrets of Success:
In this podcast, you'll gain insights into what it takes to become a top-ranked professional athlete, how to avoid burnout, and the art of building a business that makes a lasting impact on people's lives.
Podcast Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Balancing the Life of a Professional Athlete and Financial Struggles
05:16 Kanzy's Athletic Family Background
09:50 Pursuing University Education in America
14:08 The Decision to Retire at 25
19:59 The Experience of Being Number One
22:47 Squash's Enormous Popularity in Egypt
28:50 Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth
34:09 The Pursuit of the Dubai Dream
44:13 The Vision Behind Kanzy's Squash Academy
54:13 Navigating Challenges as an Entrepreneur
1:02:29 Kanzy's Vision for the Next 5 Years
1:07:31 How to Kickstart a Career in Squash
1:10:30 Insights into Kanzy's New Business Venture
1:14:23 Addressing Common Savings Challenges
Join us as we delve into Kanzy El Defrawy's incredible journey and glean valuable lessons for success in both sports and entrepreneurship.
To stay updated with more awe-inspiring interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of industry, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and connect with me on the social platforms listed below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariushsoudiofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DariushSoudiOfficial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/
Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
Gladiator Mastery: https://gladiatorsmastery.com
Kanzy’s Squash Academy: https://www.flyingdaf.com
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