Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)

Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)

From Real Business Connections by Ben Albert

July 13, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

In this episode, Ben Albert and Shabana Serang discuss the true meaning of mercy and its importance in self-worth and human connection.

Learn Speak Teach Episode #161 with The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang on the Real Business Connections Podcast. Mercy is not weakness. It is not naivety. And it does not mean losing yourself to save everyone else. In this powerful conversation, Ben Albert sits down with Shabana Serang, also known as The Mercy Queen, to talk about mercy, self-worth, faith, forgiveness, mental health, human connection, and the deeper work of healing yourself while still serving others. Shabana shares why mercy belongs to all of us, but also why mercy has to start with the self. She opens up about bullying, depression, self-love, spirituality, food, family, and the mission behind Mercy Mindset, Miracles 4 Mercy, Mercy Mediterranean, Luna’s Halal Taqueria, and her upcoming book, Love Me First, Love Me Last . Ben and Shabana also explore how food can become a vehicle for service, how small daily acts of kindness can create real human connection, and why being seen, heard, respected, and valued can change someone’s life. This episode is about mercy without self-abandonment, compassion without losing your dignity, and growth that starts with remembering your own value. Content note: This conversation…

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