The Results-Driven Life by Design Podcast

Kia Arian
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The creative pursuit is one the greatest, most satisfying ways to exercise our freedom & our purpose as human beings. Whether you realize it or not, agree or disagree, you are a creator. You create your career, your business, your team. You create a family, a life. You create experiences. You create your future. There are those who create with intention, & those who let it happen. On the Results-Driven Life by Design Broadcast get ready to hear from people from all walks of life, backgrounds & experiences & how they overcame the odds to create their lives & impact the world around them.

  1. Hope Underground for a Nation Standing in Fire with Lana Silk

    FEB 10

    Hope Underground for a Nation Standing in Fire with Lana Silk

    This conversation with the CEO of Transform Iran, Lana Silk, was recorded in October before the world fully saw what was coming. Since then, Iran has erupted into mass protests, brutal crackdowns, and a growing humanitarian crisis. Families are grieving. Communities are living without basic resources. And hundreds of thousands of ordinary Iranians have paid with their lives simply for demanding dignity, freedom of thought, and the right to choose their faith.  What you’re about to hear is not a breaking-news episode, but it is even more important. It is the story you won't hear in any news or headlines. Lana Silk is the CEO of Transform Iran, an organization that has spent decades quietly supporting the underground church, trauma survivors, and vulnerable communities inside Iran, long before the current crisis captured global attention. Their work includes safe communication channels, trauma counseling, discipleship, and practical relief delivered through trusted networks on the ground.  In this conversation, Lana shares:   Why the underground church in Iran continues to grow despite persecution How Transform Iran built systems to reach people who cannot safely gather The reality of hopelessness, trauma, and isolation facing millions inside the country How purpose often emerges from suffering, redemption, and unlikely beginnings Why global partnership — financial, practical, and spiritual — is essential to sustaining this work This episode carries an even deeper weight today. Because what Iranians are asking for right now is not sympathy. They are asking to be seen. To be heard. To know they are not alone.  Transform Iran remains one of the organizations directly supporting people inside the country, including the underground church, trauma recovery initiatives, and relief efforts for those impacted by the brutal violence and instability.  If this conversation moves you, there are meaningful ways to respond:   Learn more: https://transformiran.com Get updates from inside Iran: https://transformiran.com/learn/updates-from-iran/ Pray with the team: https://transformiran.com/pray/ Support relief and on-the-ground work: https://transformiran.com/donate  Even one act of support matters. Transform Iran operates through global partnership, those with access inside Iran and those with resources outside working together to sustain real change.  This episode is an invitation to stand with a people whose courage, faith, and longing for freedom continue to reshape their nation and the whole region from the inside out.

    54 min
  2. Brand Clarity That Changes Everything: Merging Art, Fragrance, and Identity with Tanyah Jackson

    12/12/2025

    Brand Clarity That Changes Everything: Merging Art, Fragrance, and Identity with Tanyah Jackson

    For years, artist and fragrance creator Tanyah Jackson ran two separate businesses: one built around her paintings, and another built around her custom-blended oils and fragrances. Different products. Different audiences. Different “worlds.” And no matter how hard she worked, something felt disconnected. In this episode, Tanyah shares the turning point that changed everything, the moment she realized both businesses were actually doing the same thing: helping people connect with themselves through sensory experiences and emotion.  What was once confusing suddenly became clear. And that clarity led to a complete brand transformation, global expansion, and a new chapter for her business, now called Tanya El Nahara. We talk about: Why her art and her oils seemed unrelated, and the insight that revealed the common thread between themHow going through the brand discovery process allowed her to step outside the “jar” and finally see her work the way her customers see it How shifting from “this is my job” to “this is my life’s work” changed her pricing, confidence, and authority as a business ownerWhat happens when you stop operating from survival mode and start operating from value, identity, and purposeWhy brand clarity is often the doorway to rapid business expansion, including international growth within a yearThe challenge many creators face when it comes to marketing, and the mindset shift that made it easier for her to communicate her messageHow her customers often discover their own identity through her work, and why that’s the real transformation her brand delivers This is a conversation about clarity, confidence, and the power of a unified message. If you’ve ever felt like your business has “too many parts,” or you struggle to articulate what ties everything together, Tanyah’s story will encourage you , and show you what becomes possible when your brand finally aligns with your deepest expression.

    1h 10m
  3. The New Language of Branding: How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules

    11/25/2025

    The New Language of Branding: How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Rules

    If you built your brand during the Gen X marketing era—where authority, polish, and professionalism ruled—this conversation will stretch you. Kia sits down with Parsa Afsharjavan, a next-gen creative director and founder of SINO Art, whose work is reshaping how brands connect with the emerging generation of consumers. Parsa’s branding isn’t transactional—it’s emotional, immersive, and deeply human. Raised in a world of curated feeds and cultural collapse, Gen Z craves something different: aesthetic that speaks, messages that feel, and experiences that invite. Together, Kia and Parsa explore how to reach a generation that values realness over reputation, and presence over performance. It is an unlearning of what Gen X marketers grew up on. We unpack the evolution of branding from the Gen X playbook to an immersive, emotionally intelligent, tech-integrated approach of Gen Z. Parsa’s campaigns don’t just tell a story — they build a world. He shares how personal healing, mental health, and raw creativity shaped his career, and how today’s consumers aren’t just buying—they’re feeling their way toward resonance. If you want your brand to matter in the next decade, this isn’t just inspiring—it’s essential.

    32 min
  4. Mother/Daughter Confessions: Our Top 10 Parenting Moments

    10/01/2025

    Mother/Daughter Confessions: Our Top 10 Parenting Moments

    What happens when a mom invites her daughter to the mic to unpack their most impactful parenting moments?  Funny stories, candid confessions, and unconventional wisdom you won't find in any polished, pretty parenting book. In this personal (and hilarious) conversation, Kia and her daughter, Bahar, recall the lessons that forced them to look in the mirror at who they really are.  From riding their own “party bus” to the power of words, to navigating teen rebellion without breaking connection, the discovery of identity and purpose isn't just something Kia does for clients at Zine, it is something she's done her whole life.  Whether you’re raising kids, reflecting on your own childhood, or simply curious about how identity and purpose take root in families, come listen to the messy reality of parenting where miracles show up in silly bed time stories, school-ride affirmations, and kittens prayed into existence.

    1h 1m
  5. The Power of Vision to Set a Nation Free with Hooman Khalili

    09/16/2025

    The Power of Vision to Set a Nation Free with Hooman Khalili

    What started with one mural in San Francisco became a global mission: amplifying the voices of Iranian women fighting oppression through art. In this episode of The Results-Driven Life by Design, Iranian-American activist and media personality Hooman Khalili shares the vision that led him from a viral moment to an international movement—Esthers of the World Rise Up and All Eyes on Iran. Hooman recounts how Mahsa Amini’s death lit a fire that took him across Israel, the U.S., and beyond, painting murals that sparked conversations, shifted perspectives, and even drew direct response from the Iranian regime. With raw honesty, he talks about pruning, loneliness, courage, and the prophetic number that guides his mission. This is not just about art. It’s about resistance, hope, and the ripple effect of women rising. If you’ve ever doubted the power of one vision to change nations, this conversation will challenge and ignite you. Listen in to hear: How a single mural became a global statement of solidarityWhy Iran’s liberation is the key to stabilizing the Middle EastThe role of women as modern-day Esthers in bringing freedomWhat it means to hold vision through loneliness, missiles, and oppositionHow you, too, can rise and be part of this historic moment

    55 min
  6. From Setback to Soulfire: Donna Krech on Building a $3 Billion Empire According to Her Own Rules

    08/21/2025

    From Setback to Soulfire: Donna Krech on Building a $3 Billion Empire According to Her Own Rules

    Donna Krech has generated nearly $3 billion in lifetime revenue across multiple industries—but numbers alone don’t tell her story. From the very beginning, it was the fire in her soul, a deep conviction to build with purpose, that has been the real force behind her success. In this Season 2 opener of The Results-Driven Life by Design, Donna reveals the betrayals and burnout that tested her, and the clarity that came in rewriting the rules entrepreneurship on her own terms. This is an intimate conversation in reinvention for anyone who’s ever felt the nudge that there’s more. More purpose. More alignment. More soul. You’ll hear about the mistakes she won’t repeat, the new metrics she’s measuring by, and why her next season of success is being built from overflow—not overwork. Listen if you’re ready to trade burnout for boldness, redefine the ROI that really matters and write a new chapter of success with your own pen.

    48 min
  7. The Unseen Cost of Emotional Friction in Law Firms with Brooke Birkey

    08/05/2025

    The Unseen Cost of Emotional Friction in Law Firms with Brooke Birkey

    Can improving your emotional intelligence really lead to more money and better time management? According to law firm strategist Brooke Birkey, it’s not just possible—it’s essential. In this sharp and insightful episode of The Results-Driven Life, host Kia Arian talks with Brooke about the unseen costs of emotional friction in small law firms—and how simple communication upgrades can dramatically increase efficiency, client satisfaction, and revenue. Brooke works with growth-minded law firm owners to help them master the human side of client relationships—without sacrificing metrics, systems, or sanity.Together, they cover: Why emotional intelligence is a superpower for managing clients, teams, and timeThe silent revenue drain caused by unclear communication and poor boundariesThe five emotional stages every legal client goes through—and how to manage themReal strategies for preventing burnout and streamlining client expectationsHow personality types affect team dynamics, client conflict, and firm cultureAnd how a 15-minute weekly check-in can save your firm thousands in lost productivityThis episode is packed with practical takeaways, real-world examples, and a fresh perspective on what it really takes to run a high-functioning, client-centered law firm. 🎁 Bonus: Listen to the end for a special offer from Brooke to evaluate your intake process.

    36 min
  8. Lessons from a High-Risk Career and a Life Reset with Michael Gross

    07/20/2025

    Lessons from a High-Risk Career and a Life Reset with Michael Gross

    As a commodity trading advisor, he helped scale a firm from $4 million to $250 million AUM in just 48 months. He thrived in a high-risk industry, reaping extraordinary rewards—until it all came crashing down. Listen to his story of how he went from a burned-out telemarketer to a respected authority sought after by high net worth clients across the country. At the peak of his career, he had it all—status, success, and a waitlist of million-dollar clients. Until it all disappeared. In this conversation, Michael shares what came next: a personal unraveling, a reinvention, and the creation of High Net Worth Clients, his current work helping commodity trading advisors escape the grind and attract clients with ease. We talk about the “other side of success,” the challenges of starting over, and why most experts don’t know how to market what they do—especially in tightly regulated industries like finance and law. We explore: The upside and downside of living a high-risk lifeHis revolutionary approach to client acquisitionHow to shift from chasing clients to becoming a magnet for high-net-worth investorsWhy skill alone isn’t enough to grow a businessThe unexpected upside of failure and how to find your calling after crisisThe art of teaching first and selling lastIf you're a high-achieving entrepreneur, financial advisor, or thought leader in transition, this episode will stir something deep.

    38 min
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The creative pursuit is one the greatest, most satisfying ways to exercise our freedom & our purpose as human beings. Whether you realize it or not, agree or disagree, you are a creator. You create your career, your business, your team. You create a family, a life. You create experiences. You create your future. There are those who create with intention, & those who let it happen. On the Results-Driven Life by Design Broadcast get ready to hear from people from all walks of life, backgrounds & experiences & how they overcame the odds to create their lives & impact the world around them.

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