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From Refugee to Changemaker: A Journey of Love and Leadership with Mali Phonpadith

by | Mar 13, 2025 | 0 comments

The Power of Changemaker Leadership in Community Support

Imagine being forced to flee your home as a child, stepping into an unknown world filled with fear and uncertainty. How do you turn that trauma into a mission of love, resilience, and leadership? Mali Phonpadith’s journey from escaping war-torn Laos to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur and compassionate leader is nothing short of extraordinary. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, she reveals how embracing self-love, community support, and empathy helped her rise above adversity and step into her purpose.

This conversation is an inspiring testament to the power of transformation. Mali shares how shifting from survival mode to a purpose-driven life not only shaped her success but also allowed her to uplift others through the SOAR Community Network. She also offers a glimpse into her upcoming session at the Women Thrive Summit, where she’ll dive deeper into resilience, leadership, and building a legacy of impact. Tune in now and discover how to turn your challenges into your greatest strengths!

Key Moments from Mali Phonpadith’s Episode

(00:00) Introduction
(04:44) From War-Torn Laos to the USA
(07:10) The Power of Compassion and Empathy
(11:20) Overcoming Fear and Embracing Love
(18:56) Mali’s Tools for Resilience
(23:04) The Importance of Self-Love and Community Support
(35:04) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Summit

About Mali Phonpadith

Mali Phonpadith, the founder and CEO of SOAR Community Network, helps leaders build compassionate, cohesive, and collaborative teams and organizational cultures that improve employee engagement and create positive social impact. As a certified talent optimization leader and a DEIB consultant, she is an experienced facilitator and strategist for government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises. 

About the Women Thrive Podcast

Women Thrive Podcast is your go-to resource for empowering and inspiring women determined to rise above challenges and achieve their fullest potential. Real, raw and authentic conversations with successful women from all walks of life. Featuring successful entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts, and business owners—who have faced personal and professional obstacles and yet continue to trailblaze and pave the path for others.

Whether you’re a woman navigating the complexities of leadership, striving for business success, or seeking growth in your personal life, this podcast offers the insights and inspiration you need. We dive deep into topics like leadership, business strategy, mindset, spirituality, marketing, visibility, media, PR, and so much more.

Join us every week to connect with a community of like-minded women, learn from their experiences, and be inspired to thrive in your own journey.

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About Women Thrive Podcast

Women Thrive Podcast features women from all around the world with their inspiring stories of how they have conquered personal challenges and found a way to rise and thrive.

Listen to the stories of entrepreneurs, speakers, authors, experts and business owners from all walks of life inspiring and empowering women globally. We cover topics of leadership, business success, mindset, spirituality, marketing and visibility, media and PR and many more.

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