Ep. 9 - Laila Ali - How to Build a Legacy in a Legend's Shadow

What does it take to build your own legacy when the world already knows your last name?Laila Ali grew up as Muhammad Ali's daughter, then went 24-0 with 21 knockouts and built a life far beyond the ring. In this episode she sits down with Tony and Effi to talk about creating her own lane without ever stepping out of her father's light.She gets into the fire that got her into trouble as a kid, why she started boxing at 18 against her father's wishes, the junk hiding in most spice cabinets, and how she is raising kids who know their voice matters.Her new children's book, A Spark of Greatness, turns all of it into a story for the next generation. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights00:03:31 - Why she never lost sleep over being known as Muhammad Ali's daughter00:05:05 - The one rule from her father that still guides every decision00:06:31 - The angry kid nobody knew what to do with, herself included00:07:11 - What her dad actually said when she told him she wanted to box00:13:52 - The surprising thread connecting her nail salon and the ring00:19:22 - The junk she found hiding in her own spice cabinet00:23:03 - Why a Hall of Fame boxer spent years on a book for four-to-eight-year-olds00:25:28 - The trouble that landed her in juvenile hall00:36:13 - What she tells her kids about grades, college, and pressure00:40:05 - The two books she says everyone should readMentioned ResourcesA Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali, illustrated by Cozbi A. CabreraReach: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power by Laila AliFast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy PelzBody Intelligence by Dr. Romeo BrooksLaila Ali Lifestyle and Laila Ali Spice BlendsKatie TaylorChristy Martin documentaryAbout the GuestLaila Ali is an undefeated boxing world champion and International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, with a career record of 24 wins, 21 by knockout, and no losses. The daughter of Muhammad Ali, she has built a life well beyond the ring as a television host, entrepreneur, bestselling author, home chef, and wellness advocate. She is the founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle brand and Laila Ali Spice Blends, and the author of Reach and the new children's book A Spark of Greatness. She lives in Georgia with her husband and two children.🔗 Website | InstagramImportant LinksLearn more about us: Kasandrinos.comBuy our book: Kasandrinos KitchenJoin our Facebook community: FacebookFollow us: Instagram | TikTok | PinterestLinkedIn: Tony Kasandrinos | Effi Kasandrinos BoothThe Kasandrinos Effect is an original podcast brought to you by Kasandrinos International and editing by Podcast Your Brand.</