In this powerful episode of The Samurai Way Podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down with award-winning author, speaker, and resilience coach Sara Im to hear one of the most extraordinary stories of courage I've ever encountered. Sara survived the Cambodian Killing Fields under the Khmer Rouge regime, enduring unimaginable hardship, starvation, forced labor, and illness. Yet through it all, she never lost sight of one goal: to survive and be reunited with her family. As I listened to Sara share her journey, I couldn't help but think of the Japanese principle of Ganbaru—the unwavering determination to keep moving forward, even when the path seems impossible. Her story is a remarkable example of resilience, hope, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. In this episode, we discuss: Sara's peaceful childhood before everything changed What life was really like inside the Cambodian labor camps How love for her family gave her the strength to keep going Why purpose can be the key to surviving life's greatest challenges How the spirit of Ganbaru can inspire us to face our own adversity This is Part 1 of Sara's incredible journey, and I promise you'll be on the edge of your seat as her story unfolds. Be sure to join us for Part 2, where you'll discover what happened next and how hope continued to guide her forward. If Sara's story encourages you, please subscribe to The Samurai Way Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope and perseverance can light the way. Until next time, keep living with courage, honor, and the spirit of Ganbaru. About Sara Im Sara Im is an award-winning author, international speaker, resilience coach, and survivor of the Cambodian genocide. After enduring the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime, she transformed her extraordinary story of survival into a mission of inspiring others to live with resilience, faith, hope, and purpose. Through her speaking, writing, and coaching, Sara empowers individuals and organizations to overcome adversity, embrace purpose, and discover the strength to persevere through life's greatest challenges. Her journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the life-changing power of never giving up. Website: https://www.saraim.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-im/ 🎧 Subscribe to The Samurai Way Podcast for inspiring conversations on Japanese wisdom, resilience, leadership, history, and living a meaningful life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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