From Homeless to CEO, Ego, Purpose & Building TLC Empire w/ Yasser Zaki

What are we drinking?Virgin piña colada

About the episode

In this episode of What Are We Drinking? w/ Rachel Carey, we sit down with Dr. Yasser Zaki — Global CEO of TLC, entrepreneur, innovator, and fearless leader in the Australian NDIS and disability services sector.

Yasser’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From being homeless after migrating from Egypt to Australia, to founding and scaling Tender Loving Care (TLC Global) into an organisation with over 1,200 staff across 9 years, his journey is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, leadership, and purpose-driven business.

Together, Rachel Carey and Dr. Yasser Zaki explore what it really takes to build an empire with heart, and how true success means giving back, leading with fairness, and finding peace in the hustle, shared over a slight twist on a tropical delight! 🍍🍹

In this episode

Yasser’s journey from Egypt to Australia and finding purpose after struggle
What it means to hit rock bottom and rebuild from scratch
How ego can be your greatest teacher if you learn to control it
Building TLC Global from a $500 start-up to a 1,200-employee enterprise
Turning corporate success into social impact through disability services
The story of meeting Margaret — the moment that changed his life
Finding your leadership style: from fiery hustler to Zen CEO
Lessons in fairness, purpose, and authentic leadership
Why profits without goodness don’t matter
How giving back through TLC Global transforms communities
Creating employment for people with disabilities through MAY Foods
The power of curiosity, friction, and mindset in business growth
Redefining what success means in the NDIS business world

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