Matt sits down with the remarkable Rukshana Triem, founder of Firmina Foundation and Women’s Lifestyle Coaching. Born amidst the chaos of war in Mozambique, Rukshana’s powerful story of survival, displacement, and resilience will leave you deeply inspired. She shares how her early experiences living in refugee camps shaped her unwavering commitment to give back to the communities that raised her. Together, Matt and Rukshana dive into the real meaning of service, leadership born through adversity, and the tools she uses today to help women worldwide reclaim their purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how hardship can fuel a life of mission-driven impact, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Stepping Into the Eternal Optimist Journey
• 00:01:42 - Rukhsana Triem: From Refugee Camps to World Changer
• 00:03:22 - Battling the Odds: Life Inside a Refugee Camp
• 00:05:45 - Starting Over: The Grit of Single Motherhood
• 00:11:01 - Turning Anger Into Growth: A Healing Journey
• 00:15:00 - Lighting the Way: Empowering Women Across Africa
• 00:18:40 - Smart Travel Insights for Emerging Destinations
• 00:19:00 - Finding Health, Purpose, and New Beginnings
• 00:22:24 - Building Dreams: Schools That Change Lives
• 00:29:10 - Village Life vs. City Life: Realities of Africa
• 00:31:25 - Coaching, Leadership, and Living with Purpose
• 00:33:38 - Books, Beats, and Building a Stronger Mind
• 00:35:46 - Parting Wisdom: Staying Eternally Optimistic

Links And Resources:

• Firmina Foundation
• Women’s Lifestyle Coaching
• Rukshana Triem on LinkedIn

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