Courage Talks S7E4 - Safira Halani

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Courage Talks

Hetal Sonpal

48 episodes

2 weeks ago

Inspired by my father's acts of courage in his biography, ⁠Against All Odds⁠, I am inviting guests on my first-ever podcast to talk about their experience with courage. Hear from them about their stories of courage and moments in their personal and professional life that brought out the best in them. Listen to your heroes talk about their own heroes.

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Courage Talks S7E4 - Safira Halani

Courage Talks

48 minutes 20 seconds

3 months ago

Courage Talks S7E4 - Safira Halani

Courage Talks S7E4: Safira Halani - Running Towards Resilience

Join us for an inspiring episode of Courage Talks S7E4, where we dive into the incredible journey of Safira Halani, a Toronto-based fitness leader, actress, and community builder who embodies courage through her transformative fitness journey.

From overcoming personal struggles with weight, peaking at over 200 lbs before 2018, Safira discovered strength training and running during the challenges of COVID, turning adversity into empowerment.

As a proud representative of Team Canada, Safira qualified for the 2025 Global Encounters Jubilee Games in Dubai, securing first place in the 1500m and 800m at the national qualifiers.

She’s also made her mark in competitive fitness, placing 11th in her age group at Canada’s first-ever Hyrox in Toronto and clinching 2nd overall at Turf Wars Toronto in 2024.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Safira leads Toronto’s Midnight Runners, a vibrant run club where she fosters community through music-driven runs and innovative exercise challenges, including a viral Bollywood-inspired Ankh Maare workout adopted by chapters worldwide.

As a key figure at City Shred, Safira helps orchestrate Canada’s largest fitness events, connecting thousands with top trainers and wellness brands.

Her Instagram presence radiates positivity, inspiring others with her story of resilience and community-building.

Tune in to hear how Safira’s courage fuels her mission to uplift others, one step, one rep, and one connection at a time. 🌟 #CourageTalks #SafiraHalani #RunWithPurpose