The chapter explores the journey of creating and managing a fitness app, emphasizing the importance of consistent workout routines and balanced nutrition for achieving desired body composition. It discusses common misconceptions about muscle growth for women, the impact of resistance training, and the significance of proper diet. Additionally, the conversation delves into building self-confidence in fitness, overcoming gym anxieties, and the dynamics of social interactions in a gym setting.
Tracy Harmoush is a former investment banker turned growth mindset speaker & entrepreneur whose focus lies in fitness. In spite of “social pressure to consider”, Tracy made the bold decision to shift direction from the 9-5 corporate world to build her fitness brand. Her app, Untraceable, shares a holistic approach to health and wellness, integrating Tracy’s expertise and passion for fitness into customised workout plans and nutritional guidance. Tracy is emerging as a key speaker in leadership and self-development, thanks to her Podcast “What They Don’t Tell Us” where she interviews thought leaders to provide her listeners with the tools to shape their mindset. In this episode, Tracy and I discuss life as an entrepreneur, covering work life balance, relationships, confidence and more.
0:00 Introduction
3:22 The reality of 9-5 corporate work: Tracy’s experience in corporate investing / trading in Dubai
7:45 The evolution of Dubai culture (2000s to now)
10:33 Entrepreneurship vs corporate job: which one should you choose?
14:11 Tracy’s fitness app & why basics beat gimmicks
18:00 Dispelling common training & diet myths for women
23:05 How to overcome gym anxiety
27:12 Dubai Dating & cold approaching in the gym
32:22 How Tracy’s big success with Untraceable was an “accident” & her motivation with the podcast
38:44 Priorities & work life balance as an entrepreneur
42:00 Careers & relationships
49:33 When the relationship simply doesn’t work: not the right one, but no reason to
leave
55:44 Why being comfortable alone is crucial before being in a relationship
57:20 Negative energy exchanges & how feeling confident whilst single is “the best feeling ever’
1:00:22 Why are women attracted to bad boys?
1:03:22 Unrealistic standards & expectations
1:07:12 Building a network & valuable friendship group
1:14:05 Opening up to your partner & protecting yourself from negative energy
1:18:33 Should men speak out more about their emotions? The toxic masculinity of “men will be men”
1:22:03 Masculine & feminine energy
1:28:12 Male dating struggles in their early 20s
1:31:22 Regrets, appreciating the now & gratitude
1:38:02 The wholesome story behind Tracy’s ice cream business
1:45:20 Tracy’s current business ventures
1:50:31 Role models
1:52:11 Tracy’s #1 advice to young women
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