Your impact matters—but not at the cost of your wellbeing. The Scorecard shows you how to optimise stress so you can achieve more without burning out 👉https://bit.ly/4gdCF9Q
The youth are under more pressure than ever. But what if stress could be reimagined—not as a burden, but as a foundation for purpose and resilience?
In this episode, Maimuna Rashid—Forbes 30 Under 30 changemaker and co-founder of Pupilar—shares how she’s building the UAE’s first skill-based career community while navigating the realities of stress, generational shifts, and bold leadership at just 20 years old.
From what’s really stressing youth today, to how technology is shaping wellbeing, to the role of faith, values, and purpose, Maimuna opens up about the challenges—and the opportunities—facing the next generation.
If you’ve ever wondered how to better support young people, connect across generations, or reimagine the future of work and wellbeing, this conversation will leave you inspired.
About Maimuna Rashid: Maimuna is a youth strategist, creative director, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. As co-founder of Pupilar, she connects 70,000+ young people each month to real-world opportunities, proving that purpose-driven ecosystems can rewrite the future of work and wellbeing.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What’s really stressing the next generation
Why stress compounds—and how to address it
The role of tech in shaping youth wellbeing
How faith, values, and community build resilience
Why purpose-driven ecosystems matter
How leaders can support youth mental health
This episode reminds us: youth stress is real. But with the right systems, support, and vision, it can be reimagined for growth, resilience, and purpose.
Time Stamps
00:00-03:28 Meet Maimuna Rashid
03:28 - 07:40 Balancing Multi-Generations
07:40 - 08:50Â Generational ShiftsÂ
8:50 -12:40 Reconnecting with Younger Generations
12:40 - 18:30 What’s stressing the youth out
18:30 - 19:37 Stress Performance PyramidÂ
19:38 - 24:40 How Tech is Shaping Wellbeing of the Youth
24:40 - Maimuna’s way to deal with stress
28:25-29:55 - Stress Compounding
29:56 - 34:28 How can we support the youth stress and mental health better
34:29 - 35:09 Well-Working Ecosystems
35:10- 36:15 Surrounding yourself with the right people
36:16-37:02 Long Term Thinking
37:03 - 40:39 Importance of Connection and CommunityÂ
40:40 -41:23 The Role of Faith in Stress, Values and Healing
41:24 - 48:54 Purpose Driven Missions and Businesses
48:54 - Final ThoughtsÂ
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