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Soul-Aligned Success: Kathy Gardarian’s Journey from Corporate Power to Inner Peace

Pearl Mashour Season 2 Episode 58

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In a world that glorifies hustle and external success, we rarely pause to ask the most important question: Is there anything more valuable than your soul?
Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that true success is not about how much we achieve but how deeply we align with who we truly are.

We explore how real fulfillment comes from clarity, intention, and integrating both our masculine drive and feminine intuition. Our guest redefined success on her own terms - and she shows us how we can too.


🔥 Meet Kathy Gardarian

Kathy Gardarian is the founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc., a multimillion-dollar company and one of Southern California’s top woman-owned businesses. A trailblazer in corporate America, she was often the first woman in the boardroom, bringing a soulful approach to leadership and business.

She’s a founding trustee of the World Business Academy, a longtime member of the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s JFK School, and has served on boards for companies like Van’s Inc. Her book Wisdom of Love in Business, dives deep into the spiritual lessons that guided her path—proving that you don’t have to choose between business success and soulful living.

Kathy has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners and continues to inspire women around the world to lead from both purpose and power.


In this soul-rich conversation, Kathy shares her journey of integrating spirituality with high-level leadership. We discuss releasing limiting beliefs, staying aligned in difficult environments, and leading with love—even when it’s hard. Kathy’s wisdom challenges the outdated belief that you must sacrifice your wellbeing to succeed. Instead, she reminds us: you can rise, thrive, and stay connected to your soul.

You’ll walk away from this episode feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to define success on your terms.


📇 Connect with Kathy Gardarian
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Pearl Mashour is a Master Women Empowerment Coach, Life Coach & Multiple Subject Credentialed Teacher.

Learn more about Pearl Mashour at www.femalefluence.com