Professional athlete reveals the mindset you need to succeed in life | Kanzy El Defrawy

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Introducing UAE’s number one squash player, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Kanzy El Defrawy.  Kanzy is a young, established and determined entrepreneur with numerous achievements in Squash and now her goal is to change the lives of others through the sport. From Egypt and America to Dubai, Kanzy shares her journey from Professional athlete to successful Entrepreneur.  Key Podcast topics: Advantages of Being a Squash PlayerProfessional Athlete MentalityEarly Retirement at 25Entrepreneurship 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.   Podcast highlights: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Professional Athlete and struggling financially 05:16 Kanzy’s athletic family 09:50 University in America 14:08 Why Kanzy retired at 25 19:59 What it’s like to be number one 22:47 Why Squash is so big in Egypt 28:50 “I was completely broken” 34:09 The Dubai dream 44:13 Kanzy’s squash Academy  54:13 Challenges as an entrepreneur 1:02:29 Where Kanzy sees herself in 5 years 1:07:31 How to start a career in Squash 1:10:30 Kanzy’s new business 1:14:23 Why you’re struggling to save 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 

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