From Gal Friday to President: How to Lead with Purpose with Laura Khouri

From answering a newspaper ad as a “Gal Friday” to becoming President of a major property management company, Laura Khouri’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Laura to unpack the lessons behind her rise to leadership, her unwavering belief in showing up fully, and how grace and grit shaped her path.

Laura opens up about:
-Leading through crisis and implementing rent relief during the pandemic
-Why acknowledging your team can be more powerful than micromanaging
-The emotional moment that reconnected her to Laura’s House—and her past as a survivor of domestic violence
-How femininity, philanthropy, and fierce integrity can coexist in leadership
-The role of self-care in sustaining resilience

✨ Whether you're leading a team, navigating adversity, or rediscovering your voice—Laura’s story will move you and motivate you.

🎧 Tune in now. You’ll never hear the word ‘resilience’ the same way again.

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Find Laura Khouri Online:
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakhouri/
-Western National: https://wng.com/home

Contact Jenn Quader:
- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com 
- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/
- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:
- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com
- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/
- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resiliency and Leadership
02:17 Defining Resiliency
03:59 Laura's Journey from Gal Friday to President
09:55 Qualities of a Resilient Leader
12:12 Leading Through Crisis: Rent Relief During the Pandemic
15:53 Building Community and Engagement
20:10 Women in Leadership: Embracing Femininity
24:34 Empowering Teams and Leadership Style
27:02 The Power of Acknowledgment
28:56 Philanthropy and Community Impact
30:49 Personal Connection to Domestic Violence
32:40 Supporting Laura's House
35:37 Ways to Contribute to Laura's House
37:29 The Importance of Self-Care
44:24 Resilience and Self-Empathy