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How to Stop Believing Their Fear of You: How to drive change, when they run the place. #79 Farrah N. Khan, Former First Female Brown and Muslim Mayor of Irvine
where boundaries dissolve
40 minutes
4 months ago
How to Stop Believing Their Fear of You: How to drive change, when they run the place. #79 Farrah N. Khan, Former First Female Brown and Muslim Mayor of Irvine
Helena sits down with Farrah Khan, former mayor of Irvine and the first Muslim, South Asian woman ever elected to the city council. They unpack how Farrah broke through political resistance, navigated public microaggressions, and turned personal identity into political power.
They talk about the emotional toll of leadership, pivoting after rejection, and why vulnerability and transparency aren’t weaknesses—they’re leadership superpowers. Farrah shares what helped her run again after losing, and how she turned sexist and racist jabs into assets, and why she believes community-driven governance is the future of innovation. Under her leadership, Irvine officially celebrated Pride and Juneteenth for the first time. She also passed anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
If you’re a person of color, a young leader, or someone navigating power structures that weren’t built for you—this episode will leave you grounded, fired up, and ready to lead on your terms.
where boundaries dissolve
A podcast with impact leaders on inner growth, authenticity and leadership for change and transformation in business and society.
