I’ve interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, but few stories have moved me like my conversation with Eram Saeed. Eram is an immigrant, a single mother and the founder of a multi‑million‑dollar telesummit empire. She built her business after leaving an abusive marriage with nothing but determination and a belief that she was meant for more. In this episode she shares how mindset, resilience and community transformed her life and can transform yours, too.
Why this episode matters
Eram’s journey proves that success starts in your head. She emphasised that your greatest asset isn’t money or connections—it’s the belief that you deserve better and the willingness to act on it. As she told me, “The version of me two years ago is wildly different from today”[553898226794773†L10-L15], and that growth came from constantly upgrading her mindset.
What we discussed
- Turning pain into purpose. After escaping domestic violence, Eram refused to stay a victim. She read every book she could find, attended seminars and built a network of mentors. Learning became her weapon.
- The power of telesummits. Eram pioneered telesummits—virtual events featuring experts—which allowed her to serve thousands of women while building a multimillion‑dollar business. She said the key is to lead with value, not hype and to genuinely care about your audience’s transformation.
- Resilience and self‑education. Being a single mother with no safety net meant she had to be creative. She reinvested every dollar into education and tested marketing strategies until she found what worked. Her willingness to “fail forward” is what ultimately propelled her success.
- Team building and women’s empowerment. Today Eram leads a remote team and mentors women around the world. She shared that empowering her team meant trusting them, delegating and celebrating their successes. She also emphasised the importance of women having financial independence and creating businesses that align with their values[893805400620032†L82-L94].
Lessons you can use
- Invest in yourself first. If you’re feeling stuck, start by learning. Books, courses and mentors can teach you strategies, but they also expand your belief in what’s possible.
- Serve before you sell. Telesummits or webinars work when they genuinely help people. Focus on results; revenue follows.
- Build a support network. Don’t try to do everything alone. Surround yourself with people who have been where you want to go; their insights will save you time and pain.
- Empower others. Whether you’re hiring a team member or coaching clients, help them see their own potential. An empowered community becomes your biggest asset.
Final thoughts
Eram’s story is a testament to what’s possible when you refuse to accept your circumstances. The mindset shift from victim to victor is the foundation of her success. Her example reminded me to check my own beliefs: am I playing small out of fear, or am I stepping into my purpose? If Eram can go from having nothing to building a global platform, what’s stopping the rest of us?