Defying All Odds by Betting on Yourself with Khatun Khimji

Futura Talks

For our 10th episode, someone near and dear to me joined me for this week’s episode. This week, we have Khatun Khimji, my loving mother and the founder of Westmount Foot Clinic. She has taught me so much about entrepreneurship over the years so I wanted to share her story with all of you. I have learned so much of what I know from my mother and her story is incredible, it is one of resilience, strength and perseverance defying all odds when the cards were stacked against her. Episode Highlights 02:44 - Khatun’s childhood and aspirations 07:59 - A decision to change her career to become a chiropodist and how it changes her life 10:08 - Difficulties on studying while raising children 16:30 - Early years of her career and her experience working in a hospital 19:03 - How she started her own private practice 22:27 - What is chiropody and how does Khatun help her clients 30:00 - Continuing education in her 60s 37:55 - The future of Westmount Foot Clinic and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs About Khatun Khatun immigrated to Canada in her 20s, without having finished her high school education and today she is a successful entrepreneur, running a thriving clinic as a chiropodist, the Westmount Foot Clinic. Learn more about Khatun and her business by visiting their website https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/ (https://www.westmountfootclinic.ca/) and for any inquiries about their services, you may send them an email to [e-mail] About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (@futurafunds) And also on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (@Farrah Khimji) Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [e-mail] Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futura-talks/id1621081750 (Apple Podcast), https://open.spotify.com/show/6T4b0ZIu9P9HSgdy0e3EmS?si=e5441cce13184baf (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnV0dXJhLXRhbGtzLw (Google Podcast) and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)