Thriving with Naowshaba Ferdous

How to Get Clients to Book You Over AI

Listen to this episode if… • You’re a coach, consultant, or service provider who feels like AI is making it harder to stand out or get clients • You’re tired of blending in online and want to be chosen for your proven expertise, not just information • You want to position yourself so clients confidently choose you over AI and other experts in your space In this episode, Naowshaba Ferdous breaks down why being “book smart” is no longer enough in today’s AI-driven world and what actually makes someone valuable now. You’ll learn the 4 strategic pivots you need to make in your business so you can attract aligned clients, stand out in a crowded market, and build trust in a time where everyone sounds like an expert. This episode will help you throw out your old outdated business model to a unique and updated model so you can get seen, paid, and keep growing no matter how fast AI evolves. Want Naowshaba's 1:1 support in creating a custom gameplan for more clients ASAP? It's FREE. Book your Thrive Strategy Session here: https://calendly.com/naowshaba/thrive [https://calendly.com/naowshaba/thrive]

Why Do So Many Desi Kids End Up in Therapy?

Therapy is finally becoming normalized in South Asian communities. In this episode of Thriving with Naowshaba Ferdous, I sit down with my sister resident-in-training to be a licensed counselor, Zanna Ferdous to talk about what it actually felt like growing up Desi in America and how that shaped our mental health, identity, and family dynamics. We get real about the pressure, the silence, the emotional intelligence you develop early, and what healing looks like now as adults. Here’s what to expect in this episode: • Why so many South Asian kids internalized stress and responsibility early • How therapy is shifting in immigrant communities • The experience of navigating two cultures at once • Code switching and emotional hyper-awareness • Why representation in therapy matters deeply • The resilience many Desi kids carry into adulthood • How to approach healing without villainizing your parents If you grew up balancing culture, expectation, and your own inner world, you're going to want to tune in. To connect with Zanna [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/zanna-ferdous-midlothian-va/1548409] Connect with Naowshaba FREE 1:1 Thrive Stategy Session [https://calendly.com/naowshaba/thrive] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/naowshaba?] Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16cdWRzthL/?mibextid=wwXIfr] FREE Resources, 1:1 Consulting, & DFY services with Naowshaba & team [https://www.naowshaba.com]

Why Your Business is Stuck and How to Gain Momentum Again

In this episode of Thriving, I’m breaking down why so many smart, capable business owners feel stuck even though they’re working constantly. If you’ve booked clients before but income feels unpredictable… If you’ve had decent months, maybe even 5 to 10K months, but suddenly things feel slow… If you’re still in your 9 to 5 because your business hasn’t created the consistency you need yet… This episode is for you. What most people think is a strategy problem is actually something much deeper. When business feels stuck, what’s really happening is friction between your beliefs, your thoughts, your behaviors, and the actions you’re taking. And no amount of “doing more” fixes that. In this episode, I walk you through 5 of the real reasons momentum breaks down and how to start rebuilding it in a grounded, sustainable way so you never find yourself here again. We talk about... * Why treating failure like a stopping point instead of a data point quietly kills progress * How your nervous system can trap you in busy work that feels productive but doesn’t actually move the needle. * Why, whether you realize it or not, a lack of belief in your offer shows up in your actions and affects your results * Why waiting to feel ready and for perfect circumstances keeps you stuck, especially when it comes to investing in your growth * And how your relationship with rejection might be keeping you safe, invisible, and frustrated instead of moving forward. This is a practical, psychological look at what’s really going on when business feels heavy, slow, or stagnant and what actually creates momentum (aka the cash and clients you want) again. If you’ve been wondering why what used to work isn’t working anymore, this straightforward guide will give you the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed so you can breathe again and move forward with confidence.

Facebook isn't Dead: How to Use Facebook Groups to Print Money in 2026 ft. Kelly VanHoveln

In this episode, Naowshaba Ferdous and Kelly VanHoveln cover why Facebook groups are not dead and why ignoring Facebook in 2026 is one of the fastest ways to leave money on the table. Kelly brings over 18 years of experience as a business owner with more than 105 consecutive profitable months and a multi 6-figure business built through multiple pivots including done-for-you services, consulting, and coaching. Today, she helps coaches and service providers simplify their marketing, sales, and client delivery so they can grow to and beyond 6-figures without burning out. Together, Naowshaba and Kelly break down why Facebook still outperforms other platforms for community building, long form content, visibility, and natural sales. They share how both of them have built multi 6-figure businesses using Facebook in different ways, one monetizing her own Facebook group and the other leveraging other people’s communities without running her own. They also unpack why Facebook groups function like digital neighborhoods, why content stretches further on Facebook than anywhere else, and how real relationships inside groups lead to consistent clients. If you’ve been told Facebook is dead, outdated, or only for old people, this episode will completely change how you see the platform and how you use it moving forward. In this episode, Naowshaba and Kelly cover: • Why Facebook groups are not dead and still wildly profitable • Why ignoring Facebook in 2026 leaves money on the table • Building 6-figure businesses with and without your own group • Why Facebook favors long form content • How Facebook groups create real community and trust • Why sales feel more natural inside Facebook than other platforms • How to get clients from Facebook groups • Using no promo groups to build authority and relationships that lead to sales • Busting the myth that Facebook is only for old people Connect with Kelly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellyvanhoveln Website: https://kellyvanhoveln.com Her upcoming masterclass: https://kellyvanhoveln.com/fully-booked [https://kellyvanhoveln.com/fully-booked] Connect with Naowshaba: Want a FREE 15-min session with Naowshaba? Book your spot for a 1:1 Thrive Strategy Session and receive a personalized game plan for more clients and cash asap: https://calendly.com/naowshaba/thrive [https://calendly.com/naowshaba/thrive] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naowshaba?igsh=MWhxemI4b3htYWFhNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/naowshaba?igsh=MWhxemI4b3htYWFhNQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naowshabaferdous [https://www.youtube.com/@naowshabaferdous] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72UYrMz8nBbSNopSDTFQPZ?si=8XY3iLtUTI6ZG6DWfbp31Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/72UYrMz8nBbSNopSDTFQPZ?si=8XY3iLtUTI6ZG6DWfbp31Q] Join the FREE Facebook community (31K+ women): Thriving Female Entrepreneurs https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16cdWRzthL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16cdWRzthL/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Check out FREE Resources, 1:1 Business Consulting, & DFY services with Naowshaba & team: https://www.naowshaba.com [https://www.naowshaba.com]

How to Make 6-Figures in 2026: Follow this Formula

On another episode of Thriving with Naowshaba Ferdous, I’m breaking down the 6-Figure Formula and how to position your business to finally make 6-figures in 2026. This episode focuses on the parts of your business that truly matter: getting you seen, remembered, and paid. We’re talking about your offer, your traffic, and your sales, and how each one plays a role in how quickly you hit 6-figures in your business. Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn: * How to tell if your offer can realistically make 6 figures * How people decide whether your content is worth paying attention to * Where your traffic should be coming from * What simple sales systems actually look like * What usually keeps people stuck under 6 figures If you want to build a 6-figure business in 2026 and you want a strategy that makes sense and is easy to follow, this episode is a good place to start. Connect with Naowshaba 👇🏽 Instagram: https://instagram.com/naowshaba [https://instagram.com/naowshaba] & https://instagram.com/thrivingthepodcast [https://instagram.com/thrivingthepodcast] Watch podcast video episodes here: https://youtube.com/@naowshabaferdous [https://youtube.com/@naowshabaferdous] Join the FREE Facebook community (31K+ women): Thriving Female Entrepreneurs https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BJE7ouKqi/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BJE7ouKqi/] Grab FREE Resources, 1:1 Consulting, & DFY with Naowshaba & team: https://www.naowshaba.com [https://www.naowshaba.com]