The Courage to Fall
podcast
Ep 14: From Small Towns to Big Leaps
Tony Feghali is joined by Sarah Simon and Theresa “Reese” Horstman, two college students who swapped small-town life for a bold summer internship in Paris.
Ep 13: Keeping Education Alive During Crisis
We explore the realities of building educational impact in Lebanon during years of uncertainty and crisis.
Ep 12: Rebuilding in a Disrupted World
What happens when the world around you changes faster than your plans can keep up?
Ep 11: Trust, Time, and the Reality of Building Something Big
Tony Feghali is joined by Valerie Zakka, industrial expert, consultant, and EQ assessor, for a conversation that moves between business, human behavior, and the realities of growth.
Ep 10: From Stability to Uncertainty and Choosing It Anyway
Tony Feghali is joined by Ralph Azar, sales trainer and founder of Startup Early, for an honest conversation about what happens when a long corporate career suddenly comes to an end, and you’re forced to start over.
Ep 9: Starting Over Without Starting From Zero
Mona shares her journey from telecom engineering into academia, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Along the way, she reflects on the calculated risks that shaped her career, the challenge of stepping into junior roles again despite years of experience.
Ep 8: Leading Through Uncertainty: Supporting Entrepreneurs in Lebanon
As the country faces another difficult period, André recently reached out to entrepreneurs across Lebanon to offer support and guidance. That message sparked this conversation.
Ep 7: Rebuilding at 45: Leaving the Spotlight and Starting Again
After a 25-year career in television, Tina made a life-changing decision. She left the spotlight, moved countries at 45, navigated separation from her children geographically, and rebuilt her life from the ground up.
Ep 6: The Transformational Coach Who Transformed Herself
Christiane shares how she transitioned from years of family life and humanitarian work into pioneering image consulting in a region where the field did not yet exist.
Ep 5: What Horseback Riding Taught Her About Life
Through her early journey with horseback riding, Noor reflects on fear, hesitation, and what it takes to rebuild inner stability.
Ep 4: Planting Change with Salim Zwein
From his childhood obsession with trees to building rooftop ecosystems and founding a 200,000-member farming community, Salim shares how grief, curiosity, and grit shaped his journey.
Ep 3: Love, Leadership, and the Power of Humility
From Mandela’s humble strength to Musk’s controversial drive, Tony and Gino unpack what it truly means to lead with heart. Or without.
Ep 2: Blooming with AI: Ziad Nassar on Disrupting Fashion and Rebuilding Brands with Agents
Tony and Ziad explore how fashion, architecture, and digital design intersect with identity, the role of AI as a collaborator rather than a tool, and what it means to be radically inclusive in creative industries.
Ep 1: Saudi Encounters, Soulful Power & Redefining Leadership with Samantha Sacchi
Samantha unpacks her experiences running emotional intelligence programs in Riyadh, navigating taboos, and witnessing the rising spark of young Saudi women who are redefining what’s possible.
Tony's Little Big Book of Quotes
If you’ve been looking for a spark, a shift, or just something that makes you pause (in a good way), this one’s for you.
Who Would You Be Without the Role You’ve Mastered?
For anyone sensing a shift, but unsure where it’s taking them, this one’s a gentle companion on the way forward.
9 Lessons I’ve Learned from Visiting 9 Makerspaces Across Europe
Stepping inside nine makerspaces across Europe, Tony Feghali uncovers lessons that go beyond craft, lessons about focus, stillness, rhythm, and how meaningful work often starts with presence.
Being a Dad Made Me a Better Coach. And Coaching, a Better Dad.
This conversation offers a warm and honest exploration of the intersection between leadership and parenting, and how being present with heart, whether with clients or children, can create a profound, lasting impact.
Real Success Feels Quiet
This episode explores how alignment can impact our growth, decision-making, and leadership, without getting lost in the noise. For anyone seeking a rhythm that feels honest and steady, this one’s for you.
Think Slower. Decide Faster.
Clarity often gets lost in the rush. We unpack Tony Feghali’s perspective on slowing down your thinking to speed up your decisions, without the noise, the second-guessing, or the scramble.

