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The Write Way of Life"What is Genre?" featuring Aamna Qureshi - Episode 6- Season One - The Write Way of LifeIn this week’s episode, Karis chatted with author Aamna Qureshi, whose fantasies and romances across age categories are truly delightful. Karis and Aamna broke down what genre is and chatted through some of the ways various genre conventions can help or hinder storytelling.Find Aamna Qureshi online.Check out Aamna’s books.Follow the podcast on Instagram or on our website.Follow Karis on Instagram.Follow Adi on Instagram.2025-04-2158 min
la la girls: a film podcastepisode 40: films we watched at schoolwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are talking about some of the films we watched at school! we discuss the films we did and didn't love and also reminisced on some old school memories!2025-04-011h 08
A girl in the Product World30. Sarah Aggarwal: The very honest journey from Grad to Head of Digital StrategyA very honest conversation with Sarah, the Head of Digital Strategy at Virgin Media O2 about her journey from joining the company as a Finance Grad to where she is today. We touch on so many key topics including women being in leadership positions to breaking out of a junior mindset in your career.She is the inspiration we need! 2025-03-2630 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 39: hidden gemswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are talking about some of our favourite hidden gems. we have both chosen three films each that we think are underrated and we discuss the reasons why.2025-03-1439 min
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonaldSuccess Leaves Clues - Ep237: "Modernizing Workplace Culture" with guest Aamna CoskunHR is evolving, and so are the ways businesses approach workplace culture, communication, and employee engagement. On this episode of the Success Leaves Clues podcast, hosts Robin and Al sit down with Aamna Coskun, founder and CEO of Pocket HR, to discuss the changing landscape of human resources—especially for startups. Aamna shares her journey of launching Pocket HR and the role of fractional HR in driving organizational success.The conversation dives into key HR challenges, from bridging the gap between employees and leadership to ensuring diversity efforts are more than just a checkbox. Aamn...2025-03-1138 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 38: 2025 best picture nominees part 2welcome to the oscars edition of la la girls: a film podcast! across two parts, we are discussing all the best picture nominees for the 2025 academy awards. in part 2, we are discussing the remaining five films, including our ratings on letterboxd and what we liked and didn't like about them. if you want to hear us discuss a certain film, the timestamps are below:emilia pérez: 00:12i'm still here: 10:29nickel boys: 19:28the substance: 34:20wicked: 50:222025-03-011h 06la la girls: a film podcastepisode 37: 2025 best picture nominees part 1welcome to the oscars edition of la la girls: a film podcast! across two parts, we will be discussing all the best picture nominees for the 2025 academy awards. in part 1, we are discussing five of them, including our ratings on letterboxd and what we liked and didn't like about the films. if you want to hear us discuss a certain film, the timestamps are below:anora: 00:13the brutalist: 13:34a complete unknown: 31:30conclave: 41:03dune: part two: 57:242025-02-281h 10la la girls: a film podcastepisode 36: favourite films from the 90swelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing our favourite films from the 90s! we have each picked a film we love from each year of the decade and we talk about some that didn't quite make the cut.2025-02-231h 27la la girls: a film podcastepisode 35: 2024 round-upwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are doing our 2024 round up! we discuss our favourite and least favourite films of 2024 and what we are looking forward to watching in 2025.2025-02-081h 37la la girls: a film podcastepisode 34: rom-comswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are talking all things rom-coms! we discuss our favourite rom-coms, as well as some that we just didn't vibe with and our all time favourite rom-com couple.2025-01-201h 13la la girls: a film podcastepisode 33: films with colours in their titleshappy new year and welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast! in this episode, we are discussing films with colours in the title. we talk about some of our favourites and a title on our watchlist.2025-01-0556 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 32: christmas specialwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing all things christmas! we discuss both our favourite and least favourite christmas films, as well as whats on our december watchlist and one christmas recommendation for each other.la la girls letterboxd: @lalagirlspod 💘2024-12-2445 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 31: film games part 2welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are playing some more film games! play along with us as we guess films from their letterboxd tagline and opening lines, name actors & films for each letter of the alphabet and guess the film by the iconic song.2024-12-1156 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 30: winter filmswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode we discuss some of our favourite winter films!2024-11-241h 07la la girls: a film podcastepisode 29: favourite film openings & endingswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are talking beginnings and ends. we discuss our favourite opening scenes and ending scenes in films and why we love them so much.2024-11-141h 39la la girls: a film podcastepisode 28: films that changed our outlook on lifewelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing the films that changed our outlook on life! we each pick five films that changed how we view life in some way.2024-10-231h 12la la girls: a film podcastepisode 27: halloween specialwelcome back to la la ghouls: a film podcast. in this special spooky episode, we are discussing our favourite halloween films! we each discuss our top 5 halloween films, give some recommendations for each other and talk about some films that are on our watchlist for october.2024-10-091h 22la la girls: a film podcastepisode 26: eventful cinema experienceswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing some of our most eventful cinema experiences! somehow we attract the most strange people and experiences every time we leave the house, so listen along to hear all about them!2024-09-171h 02la la girls: a film podcastepisode 25: film directors part 2welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing our favourite films by a few more well-known directors! we'll be covering films made by damien chazelle, jordan peele, m night shyamalan and tim burton.2024-09-091h 11
DREAMCATCHERS Presents: The Jason Smith ShowExploring Islam with Leen & Aamna: Principles and Common MisconceptionsJoin Leen and Aamna as they dive into the world of Islam, exploring its core principles and addressing common misconceptions. Whether you’re curious about the faith or looking to deepen your understanding, this discussion will provide insights into what Islam truly stands for. We’ll cover topics like the five pillars of Islam, key beliefs, and the importance of compassion and justice in the religion. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!2024-08-311h 07la la girls: a film podcastepisode 24: character games part 2welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are playing some more character games. play along with us in games of smash or pass, who would you rather and kiss, marry kill!2024-08-201h 03
The Libreria PodcastScattered – Aamna Mohdin and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversationIn this episode we welcome Aamna Mohdin to discuss her memoir, Scattered: The Making and Unmaking of a Refugee.Aamna is the Guardian’s first community affairs correspondent, reporting on the social, political and economic experiences of the UK’s diverse communities, with a focus on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Aamna spent her early years in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the Netherlands, before arriving in the UK aged seven.Aamna is the winner of the British Journalism Award 2022 and her journalism has been s...2024-08-151h 05
A girl in the Product World29. EMERGENCY EPISODE! UK Product Recruitment advice for non-UK citizensZach is back with me for another Product Recruitment episode. This time, we're giving you the load down on Product recruitment for those requiring sponsorships and visas to work in the UK.There's a ton of useful advice and of course, please always refer to the official UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visasEnjoy!2024-08-0717 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 23: conspiracy theorieswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this special non-film related episode, we are discussing some conspiracy theories! we're covering some of the most iconic theories, from the moon landing to bigfoot.2024-08-061h 12
A girl in the Product World28. What is Crypto and Blockchain?! Ziad (Ramp's CPO) explainsThe million dollar question that I'm sure a lot of us think about -What exactly is Crypto and Blockchain?!I'm joined by the brilliant Ziad El Baba, who is the COP at Ramp - A Fintech Payments company. Ziad talks to me about his journey, his enormous contribution to the growth of Credit Karma and so much more. 2024-07-3135 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 22: amy’s birthday episodewelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. this episode is a special one in honour of amy’s birthday! aamna has chosen films and characters that are amy-coded and some characters that she would set amy up on a date with!2024-07-251h 07
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComIf I Loved You Less by Aamna QureshiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/772252 to listen full audiobooks. Title: If I Loved You Less Author: Aamna Qureshi Narrator: Sharmila Devar Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 21 minutes Release date: July 17, 2024 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: A joyful romantic comedy retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma! “This book is perfect. IF I LOVED YOU LESS is a deeply romantic, laugh-out-loud love story with sizzling tension and beautiful descriptions that made me wish I was in Long Island in the winter. The world Qureshi has written is a comforting, magical little bubble full of characters with such depth and love for each...2024-07-1705 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 21: last 4 films watched at the cinemawelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing the last four films we watched at the cinema!2024-07-101h 00la la girls: a film podcastepisode 20: questions from listenerswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this 20th episode special, we are answering questions from some of our listeners on all sorts of topics, including fashion in film, characters we relate to and our favourite cinema experiences!2024-06-171h 40
A girl in the Product World27. Building Products, Companies and Yourself: A CPO's guide to successAlastair is an incredible, well-rounded CPO, with huge amounts of experience in Product and Business. Specialising in being a Generalist, he's helped business to go from 0 to Series C, scale-up majorly and be an Advisor. Having worked for huge brands such as Tesco, Lloyds and Accenture, he has a knack for joining the dots.But at the heart of it all, Alastair is a Product pro - and boy does he add value.I hope you enjoy this chat with him as much as I did!Alastair is also runs the Product Tapas newsletter - compiling...2024-06-0543 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 19: films we will show the alienswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing the films we are going to show the aliens when they come to earth! we pick films from a variety of genres and talk about the reasons why we think the aliens would love them.2024-05-241h 21la la girls: a film podcastepisode 18: films we preferred on a rewatchwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing films we preferred on a rewatch. we talk about the reasons why we didn't like them as much the first time and give our old vs. new letterboxd ratings.2024-05-1659 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 17: film directorswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing our favourite films by a few well-known directors! we'll be covering films made by greta gerwig, christopher nolan, martin scorsese and quentin tarantino.2024-05-021h 21la la girls: a film podcastepisode 16: aamna’s birthday episodewelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. this episode is a special one in honour of aamna's birthday! amy has chosen films and characters that are aamna-coded and some characters that she would set aamna up on a date with!2024-04-211h 20
A girl in the Product World26. Turning a Financial company into a Tech businessAnthony is the Product Director for Platform API at New Day, which is a company dedicated to improving people’s credit.With an impressive career thus far, Anthony has worked for the likes of BT, Barclays, HSBC and Apple. He also holds a Bachelors and Masters from Loughborough university and is a Product legend.He joins me today to talk through his experiences, including how he helped to shape NewDay, a financial company into a Tech business!We cover so much more including - Prioritisation - Forming a Product vision- How...2024-04-1726 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 15: musicals part 2welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing all things musicals! this is part two, where we are talking about:
the greatest showman
the rocky horror picture show
mamma mia
singin in the rain
les miserables2024-04-121h 13la la girls: a film podcastepisode 14: musicals part 1welcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing all things musicals! this is part one, where we are talking about:
la la land
grease
chicago
hairspray
in the heights2024-04-091h 05la la girls: a film podcastepisode 13: film debateswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are having some film debates! we debate some interesting questions, such as which movie universes we want to live in, which horror scenario we would survive best and which animated characters we would have the most successful date with.2024-03-291h 03
A girl in the Product World25. Casa: The AI matchmaker to find your dream home!We've all been there - searching day and night on property sites and apps to find our ideal home. Finding something great, then seeing the price (ouch!) or finding a cracking price and then viewing the cracks in person (eye-roll)Well, Rowan is here to change all of that!Finding this painful gap in the market, he embarked on his journey to create an AI platform to help home-seekers be matched to their perfect property. That too, without the endless searching. Before long, he founded Casa - the platform to find your dream property in minutes.2024-03-1915 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 12: dune part 2 reviewwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are reviewing dune: part two! we cover our letterboxd rating & review, our favourite characters, favourite scenes and ask some very valid questions about the logistics of sandworms...2024-03-131h 16la la girls: a film podcastepisode 11: oscar nomineeswelcome the oscars edition of la la girls: a film podcast! in this episode, we will be discussing all the nominees across all categories for the 2024 academy awards. we go through who we would like to win and who we think will win for each category, ending on our predictions for the best picture winner.2024-03-092h 12
A girl in the Product World24. EMERGENCY EPISODE - Getting Hired during the Product Crisis!One of the downsides to working in Product is how the recruitment landscape can change negatively.This is something many people have faced since the change in the market in 2023...which has meant 2024 has been a slow start.I'm back with another episode with Zach, a Executive Consultant from Sphere Digital Recruitment to help you get hired in Product, during this challenging time!2024-03-0714 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 10: best picture nominees part 2welcome the oscars edition of la la girls: a film podcast! across two parts, we are discussing all the best picture nominees for the 2024 academy awards. in part 2, we are discussing the remaining five films, including our ratings on letterboxd and what we liked and didn't like about them.
if you want to hear us discuss a certain film, the timestamps are below:
oppenheimer: 00:26
past lives: 21:06
poor things: 39:36
the holdovers: 1:01:48
the zone of interest: 1:12:092024-03-011h 32la la girls: a film podcastepisode 9: best picture nominees part 1welcome the oscars edition of la la girls: a film podcast! across two parts, we will be discussing all the best picture nominees for the 2024 academy awards. in part 1, we are discussing five of them, including our ratings on letterboxd and what we liked and didn't like about the films.
if you want to hear us discuss a certain film, the timestamps are below:
american fiction: 00:27
anatomy of a fall: 08:09
barbie: 17:21
killers of the flower moon: 46:57
maestro: 1:00:492024-02-271h 12la la girls: a film podcastepisode 8: character gameswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are playing character games. play along with us in games of who am i, kiss, marry kill, rapid fire character naming and more!2024-02-1051 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 7: sequelswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing all things sequels! we'll be going through our favourite animated and non-animated sequels, some of the worst sequels ever made and our favourite prequels.2024-01-271h 11
A girl in the Product World23. An episode with me!This episode is slightly different...I wanted to sit down and have a chat about my own Product journey, in hopes it can inspire and help others. Enjoy!2024-01-2421 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 6: film gameswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are switching it up and playing some film games! play along with us as we name films and actors rapid fire and guess films from their letterboxd taglines, cast lists and character lists! we also play a bonus game of 'degrees of separation'; linking two actors together through projects they've done.2024-01-1954 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 5: animated filmswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing our favourite things: animated films! join us as we go through our favourite disney and pixar films, as well as films from other animation studios. we also recommend an animated film for each other!2024-01-0555 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 4: actors & actresseswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we are discussing actors & actresses! we cover our favourites, including their best performances, who we think is underrated and two actors we would love to see work together.2023-12-3056 min
Ignite A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Captivating.When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna QureshiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/731991to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When a Brown Girl Flees
Author: Aamna Qureshi
Narrator: Fareeda Pasha
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 7 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
After Zahra Paracha makes a decision at odds with her beliefs, her mother forces Zahra to make an impossible choice about her future. So Zahra runs away. A train and a plane ride later, she finds herself in New York, where she relinquishes her past in favor of a new future. There, she must learn who she is without the marionette strings of control...2023-12-198h 07
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsWhen a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna QureshiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/731991 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When a Brown Girl Flees Author: Aamna Qureshi Narrator: Fareeda Pasha Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Release date: December 19, 2023 Genres: Tough Topics Publisher's Summary: After Zahra Paracha makes a decision at odds with her beliefs, her mother forces Zahra to make an impossible choice about her future. So Zahra runs away. A train and a plane ride later, she finds herself in New York, where she relinquishes her past in favor of a new future. There, she must learn who she is without the marionette strings of...2023-12-1905 minGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsWhen a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna QureshiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/731991to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When a Brown Girl Flees
Author: Aamna Qureshi
Narrator: Fareeda Pasha
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 7 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
After Zahra Paracha makes a decision at odds with her beliefs, her mother forces Zahra to make an impossible choice about her future. So Zahra runs away. A train and a plane ride later, she finds herself in New York, where she relinquishes her past in favor of a new future. There, she must learn who she is without the marionette strings of control...2023-12-198h 07la la girls: a film podcastepisode 3: 2023 round-upwelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode we are doing our 2023 movie round-up! this includes our favourite and least favourite films of 2023, our top newcomer actors and the film that was the biggest disappointment. we also discuss the films we are most looking forward to in 2024!2023-12-161h 07
Purpose Driven FinTechBonus. Monica Millares on A Girl in the Product World Podcast, with Aamna HussainAamna Hussain, host of “A girl in the product world”, interviews me with her somewhat tricksy questions….We worked together in Tandem Bank, while she worked with one of our Tech Partners back then, so she brings this perspective of seeing us grow the bank from scratch. She queries me on our culture in Tandem Bank, how was it actually working with our Tandem CEO. As a curious product leader she is, she then gets deeper into my mind to understand the real journey on how come I ended up moving to Malaysia to help launch a...2023-12-1455 min
A girl in the Product World22. Taking Risks in ProductHow does one take risks when the stakes are high and you're working in some of the biggest tech companies around?Dipesh Joshi, a Product Lead at Sky has some solid advice on doing so!An extremely committed and experienced Product person, Dipesh talks to me about what it's really like working for big tech companies, what inspires him and his advice to you. He's even had his own successful podcasts in the past - will he make a comeback??Enjoy!2023-12-1339 minla la girls: a film podcastepisode 2: biopicswelcome back to la la girls: a film podcast. in this episode, we're discussing biopics. we cover everything from our favourites to our least favourites, our top acting performances and throw in some underrated gems, as well as some recommendations for each other!2023-12-071h 03la la girls: a film podcastepisode 1: introduction & letterboxd overviewwelcome to la la girls: a film podcast. in our first episode, we introduce ourselves and go through our profiles on letterboxd; our favourite app! we cover our top 4 films, watchlists, other lists and rankings and some of our favourite film reviews we’ve written.
amy's letterboxd profile: https://letterboxd.com/505amy/
aamna's letterboxd profile: https://letterboxd.com/aamnaxx/2023-11-2754 min
A girl in the Product World22. How Raees is building THE platform for Muslims needsDon't come from a tech background but want to know how to create an awesome Product and NOT bleed out your bank account?I've got you!In this episode I speak to Raees, Founder of Ummazing, a platform serving as a Muslim-friendly service directory to find businesses and services you need. We touch on so many topics but mainly, Raees's commitment and determination to serve his community using Product is what struck me as the most impressive thing. That too as someone who doesn't come from a technical or Product background.Enjoy!2023-10-1733 min
A girl in the Product World21. The AI robots that will save us!AI is everywhere. So does the bad rep it seems to get. But what about the AI robotics and automation that will actually help us? Where our jobs won't be taken but our lives will be made easier.You're in the right place to find out all about it.In this episode, I speak with the awesome Andre, a Product Manager working at Boston Dynamics. Andre and his team are revolutionising the warehouse industry with Stretch, a robot looking after the gruelling labour, normally undertaken by humans. I LOVE this episode because it...2023-09-2741 min
A girl in the Product WorldProduct Demo: The Noor Meditation AppIs your life very busy?Do you have trouble focusing on your prayers but don't have the time to fix it?Are you not sure how to start taking care of your mental health in the best way possible?Then this app is for you!Created and curated by Iqra Ashfaq, who did her Masters in Examining the physiological effects of mindfulness meditation and Islamic prayer.The Noor Meditation app is a product that features meditation sessions, that focus on a range of topics to help you become a better Muslim. Aimed at a...2023-09-2027 min
A girl in the Product World20. Save the planet using your phone! Enter the food waste revolutionEver wondered how much food is produced in the world daily? Ever taken a step further and wondered how much of that food is wasted?The answer: 40%! But there's one person who is determined to put an end to this and has already saved millions of meals ending up in the bin.In this episode I talk to Jamie Crummie, the co-founder of the Too Good To Go app, which makes it easy for brands and buyers to find a second home for unsold food goods. The app has ranked alongside McDonald’s and...2023-09-1329 min
A girl in the Product World19. Building communities across VC and diversityThis is the story of how one woman took on the Muslim Tech scene, to make it an established, global community of 1,000's. Arfah Farooq is a community builder, who entered the Tech world after finding a gap and ended up building Muslamic Makers (MM). With 100's attending it's first Tech Fest in 2023, Arfah had clearly built something iconic with her team. With so much start up experience herself, Arfah is also a VC scout, aiming to invest in solving real humanitarian and global issues. A true inspiration to everyone including young people and wom...2023-07-1650 min
A girl in the Product World18. Powering Accessibility Products Using AI with Hans Jørgen WibergImagine being blind.Imagine not knowing what ingredients you’re cooking with?Imagine taking a pregnancy test and not being able to read the result?Or setting up a new piece of tech in your home and not being able to read the paper instructions?My guest on this episode is here to change that. Hans Jørgen Wiberg is the founder of the Be My Eyes app, made up of a community that connects the visually impaired or blind with volunteers all around the globe, using video calls. Collaborating with...2023-07-0429 min
A girl in the Product World17. Building Tandem Bank with Monica!Want to know how one of the UK's first challenger bank's was built after the 2008 economic crash? Look no further than this episode with the amazing Monica Millares, who was part of Ricky Knox's Tandem Bank founding team. She talks me through her journey, her own personal challenges and how she's rocking the Fintech industry!Enjoy!2023-06-2154 min
A girl in the Product WorldProduct Recruitment Series: Enrico - Fintech RecruitmentThe unknown world of Fintech recruitment is demystified for you all in this episode, with Enrico Ferrara!Enrico is a Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Fintech, Financial Services and Banking. Together we bust some myths when it comes to:- What it's like applying for a Fintech role, even as a first-timer- What the market is really like despite speculation from the media- The skills you need to fit in the industryAnd more!2023-04-2716 min
A girl in the Product WorldProduct Recruitment Series: Zach - The Product RecruiterHeard you've been wanting to enter the Product World and want to be in the know when applying for jobs. Not to worry! Zach has you sorted. An incredible person, who shares the ins and outs of applying to a Product role, all from a recruiter's point of view!We get to it by discussing:- What qualifications you need for a Product role?- What are the typical characteristics of a Product candidate companies look for?- How do you navigate the salary discussion?!And much more!2023-04-1923 min
A girl in the Product WorldProduct Recruitment Series: Adil - The Product ManagerWant to know how a Product Manager broke in to Product?Find out today with Adil Hussain, an experienced PM, who had a rather unconventional introduction in to the Product World.I ask him a load of questions, that I get a lot from people in my network including:- What does a PM's typical day look like?- What skills do you need to work in Product- Biggest challenges in ProductAnd so much more!Enjoy!2023-04-1227 min
A girl in the Product World13. From Fired to Hired: Karthik NagesanQ: What does the Product World and The Apprentice have in common?A: Karthik Nagesan, of course!Many will have seen the highly entertaining 2016 series of The Apprentice (UK) and the delightful Karthik. From his bold ambitions to his smooth talking ways, it's no wonder he was prime for the Product World. And boy has he made his mark in it too. Karthik has spent majority of his career having some form of a key Product role, including Agile Coaching, Product Manager and Scrum Master. So I was curious to find out more about th...2023-03-2242 min
A girl in the Product World12. Serving 4 million Muslims through Product with SadiqSadiq Dorasat is the embodiment of a Product person here to change the world. From working for Wahed, an Islamic investment platform to help Muslims make the best financial gains to founding Muslim Census, which is dedicated to providing insights for the 4 million Muslims in the UK. By gathering data not previously available anywhere, his company is already making waves including it's reports being used in the UK parliament. So successful that Sadiq and his co-founder, Mo have been featured in the Forbes List 30 under 30 2022!Sadiq also dives in to his experiences and preferences as a Product Ma...2023-03-1250 min
A girl in the Product World11. Disrupting the Fintech industry with ChenelleThis is a very exciting episode that brings an enormous variety of topics to your ears.I'm joined by the powerhouse, Chenelle Ansah - an Early-stage investor and Consultant. Chenelle is truly disrupting the Fintech Industry, having worked with most banks in the U.K. and Fintechs. After working for many firms and gaining expert industrial knowledge, Chenelle made the bold move of starting her own Consultancy. Chenelle also supports initiatives that align closely with her beliefs, leading her to champion charitable causes, holds board exec and advisory roles and provide access to capital for dive...2023-03-0138 min
AI Driven FinTechUncovering The Challenges Of Female Leadership In Fintech: How Aamna Hussain Made The Transition From Project Management To Product | Aamna Hussain, Digital Product Manager at Capital.comIn this episode Aamna and I explore the challenges and opportunities that come with being a female in the industry. We discuss how to navigate toxic environments, how to recognize yourself as a leader, and how to communicate effectively with senior leadership teams. We also talk about the importance of understanding regulations and how to make sure you have all the information you need when asked to do work. Join us as we discuss these topics and more, as we strive to empower women in Fintech.Chapters:00:01:27 Transitioning Into Product: A St...2023-02-2835 min
A girl in the Product World10. What Product and People mean to a leader with AtifImagine a single episode with Product Leadership, Product People, digital growth and presence in the North of the UK, Diversity and Inclusion and Mentorship all in one. Well, here it is!I sit down with Atif Ahmed, a Product Practice Lead at Deloitte Digital, who has over 20 years experience. In his cool, calm and collected style, he talks through his journey of how everything and everyone has shaped him and his career. Much of our discussion cover conversations we have had previously as colleagues and I have always wanted other people to hear. I have a...2023-02-1544 min
Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 16: World-Building and Author Advice with Aamna Qureshi!In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay tuned for more.2023-02-0326 min
A girl in the Product World9. Unpacking the Design & Agile conundrumThis is the one where I explore THAT challenge in so many of our Product teams: Design vs. Product.In this episode I'm joined by Jon Aizlewood, an esteemed leader within the Digital Design world, as we know it.Jon is not one to shy away from discussions around how and where design fits in to the Agile matrix that we're all now too aware of. In fact, he leads on such conversations to help people understand how to accommodate Digital Design to achieve our common goal: building world-class customer experiencesOk, that's great but...2023-01-2445 min
A girl in the Product World8. Powering Event Networking using AI with TimThis is matchmaking, but not as you know it. This is professional matchmaking, powered by AI that has changed the event space AND the first of it's kind. Grip is a software solution that helps to connect visitors, exhibitors and trade buyers at events for face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings. In this episode I talk to Tim Groot, founder and CEO of Grip. An incredibly tenacious person and a leader with huge vision, Tim has had a journey full of lessons.Unlocking the potential of the product beyond typical metrics and KPIs, Tim and his team h...2023-01-1037 minRaise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 15 : In Conversation with Aamna QureshiIn this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi on The Man or the Monster and talks about Aamna’s upcoming books. Stay tuned until the end for the Rapid Fire Round!! You can find Aamna @aamna_qureshi on Instagram. You can find me @meetcuteromancebooks and the Raise Your Words Instagram is @raiseyourwordspod.
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CamCat UnwrappedInterview With Aamna Qureshi, Author of The Lady or the LionInterview Episode
Welcome to our interview with Aamna Qureshi, award winning author of The Lady or the Lion.
In this episode, our CamCat Unwrapped host chats with Aamna Qureshi about her inspiration for the story, fun tidbits about her characters, her writing process, and her future plans. Tune in for all the exclusive details!
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Do you find this book unputdownable? Are you itching to hear how it ends? Would you like to have a copy you...2022-12-1136 min
A girl in the Product World7. Digital Healthcare for every womanTired of yet another period tracking app? Frustrated about not being able to marry up how you're feeling with what you're meant to do about it? Look no further than this episode where I talk to Jas, the founder of the Elara Care app. Elara Care is a female health app helping women to make informed choices for their wellness. Jas is an incredible lady and has certainly made her mark within the Digital world. She recently was Head of SEO at Silvertip Digital and Digital Marketing advisor and investor at Mumbli. Following her passion about female he...2022-12-0645 min
MuslimahEp. 45: Becoming an Author 101 with Aamna QureshiHave you ever wondered what it takes to become an author? Aamna tells us all about being a female Pakistani author and the ups and downs of being in the industry! If you’ve ever considered publishing your work, this is a great episode to know more about what the process entails. Go to https://linktr.ee/aamnaqureshi_ to order her books and follow Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi2022-11-3020 min
A girl in the Product World6. Building products in a crisis!They say necessity is the mother of invention. This certainly rings true for all the systems that had to be put in place to manage the biggest pandemic of our lifetime. This includes the Covid-19 Vaccine Booking system, launched on a national level, here in the U.K.But what's it like to build a product in a crisis, that too at record speed and for everyone?You're in the right place to find out.I'm honoured to be joined by the one and only Aleena Baig, a software engineer who's team at Accurx was...2022-11-2238 min
A girl in the Product World5. The new age of inclusive wealth with AreebWant to know how one entrepreneur has brought together product management, Fintech knowledge and his beliefs to build an amazing inclusive solution? Look no further than this podcast episode. I talk to Areeb Siddiqui, the co-founder and CEO of Kestrl: The Muslim Money App. Areeb has built up an incredible career and educational background, which has paved the way for his journey. He is helping to enable fellow Muslims manage and grow their wealth; a concept that in the past has proven to be challenging. He also shares what keeps him motivated and trends to wat...2022-11-0745 min
To The Moon, AllisonTO THE MOON, ALLISON with author AAMNA QURESHITHE LADY OR THE LION (Book #1 of the Marghazar Trials) THE MAN OR THE MONSTER (Book #2 of the Marghazar Trials) “An intricate deep dive into a forbidden love story and all the stages in-between. Aamna Qureshi writes of a world steeped in rich culture and tumultuous politics with an expert hand. THE LADY OR THE LION is a gorgeous read.” - Chloe Gong, NYT Bestselling Author of These Violent Delights SILVER Award for Teen Fiction at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards-- SILVER Award for YA Audiobook at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards-- SILVER Award for Best First Fiction JUV/YA at t...2022-10-0550 min
WWP | World Wide PodcastWWP #31 Pakistan ft. Aamna Shaikh & Ammad HakimIn today's podcast, we travel to Pakistan, the country filled with astonishing mosques, a world champion cricket team, and a very unique Red Light District. We were joined by Aamna Shaikh & Ammad Hakim where we discussed the preservation of one's culture while abroad, the unique sighting one must have when visiting Pakistan, and its very unique Red Light District.
Co-Host: @joaopjacques
Co-Host: @guilherme_vale8
Guests: @amshaikh & @ammad.hakim2022-07-261h 02
Radio MITWS IndiaYoga Yagya Ep 8 #Aamna Abdulaziz @ Radio MITWS IndiaYoga Yagya Ep 8 #Aamna Abdulaziz @ Radio MITWS India :
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In this episode of Yoga Yagya , we are having with us Ms. Aamna Abdulaziz from Madiwale Institute , Y.M.T Ayurvedic College. She is a final year student of BAMS. We are highly thankful to her for the wonderful talk she contributed at our radio platform. She speaks about her experience with yoga, the feel good factor and the joy that she gets from her regular practice. Yoga provides a feeling of freshness, the body...2022-06-2205 min
A girl in the Product World4. Liam - A Product Leader's point of viewHave you ever wondered what a Product Director thinks about everyday? What's important to them? What do they think of themselves as a Leader. In this episode, I sit down with Liam Dyson, currently Director of Product (Service) at BT, EE and Plusnet. With over 10 years experience in Service to shape his leadership style, Liam gives an insight in to his inspirations, what drives him and what he expects from his people. I love how this chat was simply so honest. Enjoy!2022-05-2324 min
The ChoubeySahab PodcastEp 5 - Decoding the Binks Investor Memo w/ Aamna Khan, Co-founder, Binks | The ChoubeySahab PodcastIn this episode, Aamna Khan, Co-founder of Binks, shares:
0:00 - intro
0:34 - Aamna's story
4:49 - How to break into Product Management?
7:54 - Origin story of Binks
16:00 - Getting 1st 100 customers
18:30 - Is Product Manager a mini-CEO?
21:20 - Is YC worth the equity it takes?
24:01 - MINDSET BEHIND THE BINKS INVESTOR MEMO
29:52 - WHAT'S IN THE BINKS INVESTOR MEMO? (The content & structure)
34:22 - Systems & Processes at Binks
39:11 - Adapting to remote work
41:01 - Reading habit and tools
44:40 - Advice for young women entrepreneurs
47:12 - Rapid f...2022-02-2451 minA girl in the Product World3. A Product Owner's Journey with Maryam IqbalEvery Product Owner has a unique path that has led them to where they are today. I love speaking to people in product to understand their journey because it's so interesting and inspirational to see how they navigate through to eventual success. In this episode, Maryam gives an honest insight in to her own journey, including her challenges and advice for those wanting to push through in to the Product Ownership world.Maryam is a Digital Product owner, who's career started with one of the UK's most successful telecomms companies. With a clear passion to keep g...2022-02-1531 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & NutritionFood Addiction by & Hanna Redda, Seonmin Jeong, Grace Parish, Hadia Saleem, Hayley Zhong, Anna Yang, Hannah Schepian, Hannah Nie, Isra Ziad, Hafsa Idrees, Aamna Idrees, Mohathir Sheikh, Dr. Austin MardonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/574028to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Food Addiction
Author: & Hanna Redda, Seonmin Jeong, Grace Parish, Hadia Saleem, Hayley Zhong, Anna Yang, Hannah Schepian, Hannah Nie, Isra Ziad, Hafsa Idrees, Aamna Idrees, Mohathir Sheikh, Dr. Austin Mardon
Narrator: Britney Feng
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 0 minutes
Release date: February 7, 2022
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Genres: Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
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Biologically speaking, food is simple. We chew our food, swallow it, digest it, and receive energy and nutrients from its contents. Unfortunately, for many people, the idea of "food" is much more complicated than that...2022-02-074h 00
Tell Me Everything with LanzBalance that ish out with Aamna ManiWE ARE BACK #TME GANG! Today, I am bringing on a woman who has built a beauty empire, right here in the UAE. Aamna is the Founder of The Nail Pavilion, a woman's dream and one stop shop to everything beauty.
How did she get there? What were the personal setbacks? How did she drive her passion at the age of 25? What does balance mean when it comes to personal and career? What about balance between inner and outer beauty? We dive into it all!
Check out and follow The Nail Pavilion at @thenailpavilion and check our their shops in...2022-02-0242 min
The Productivitea PodcastInsight to dermatology with Dr Aamna Adel and skin care mythsIn this episode I am joined by Dr Aamna Adel, who is a dermatologist, she is well known for her content on skincare and debunking skincare myths. We discuss her interest in the dermatology field, skin care myths and answering a few of your questions!Connect with her on Instagram: dermatologist_adel and TikTok :)2021-10-2831 minA girl in the Product World2. All things Product with Stacy HollandEver wondered what Product Leadership means to a leader? Stacy Holland gives us an insight and so much more in this wonderful episode. Stacy has 20+ years experience in the world of Digital Product world and has pursued her passion of building up the teams and people around her. As a result she will now be coaching full time in an exciting, new adventure. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it! 2021-10-2750 min
DhruvaNewsDhruva News Room with H.E. Global Peace Ambassador United Nations Aamna Imran - Voice for Pakistan and Afghanistan WomenToday in conversation with H.E. Global Peace Ambassador United Nations (ECOSOC) Aamna Imran. We are honored to have her on board to talk about matters that are close to her heart when it comes to women empowerment. Having a rich cultural legacy from #India #Pakistan and #Afghanistan Aamna resides in the USA with her family. She practices #medicine and is an expert #Nephrologist. She has common heritage with India since her grandparents are from Jalandar, Punjab. In March 2021 she has gone viral on the #socialmedia for her uncanny resemblance to #aishwaryarai.
As of June 2021 she has...2021-09-1515 minA girl in the Product World1. A sit down with Scarlett SieberThe Fintech world is vast with hugely talented people.I had the opportunity to sit down with the incredible Scarlett Sieber, who shared her views on all things Fintech.Scarlett recently joined Money 20/20 as the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, is a Fintech Contributor for Forbes, an International Speaker, Influencer and much more. In this talk, we discuss Fintech companies in today's world, including post-pandemic events, Money 20/20 and Women in Fintech. Enjoy!2021-09-0144 minA girl in the Product WorldIntro2021-08-2400 min
TheProdcast’s NewsletterA technology upgrade to tailoring ft. Aamna KhanCheck out our 7th episode of TheProdcast S02:In this episode, Aamna Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of Binks, talks to Aishwarya about the role of technology in designing customized clothing. Traveling through the years of sartorial traditions, Aamna covers why women haven't always been able to find a perfect fit for their clothing. Binks is a technology startup addressing this important problem in the Indian market, and it aims to provide not just the right fit but a seamless outfit experience from the comfort of our homes. Bonus part of this episode is Aamna discussing about...2021-04-0631 min
TheProdcastS02E07: A technology upgrade to tailoring (ft. Aamna Khan)In this episode, Aamna Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of Binks, talks to Aishwarya about the role of technology in designing customized clothing. Traveling through the years of sartorial traditions, Aamna covers why women haven't always been able to find a perfect fit for their clothing. Binks is a technology startup addressing this important problem in the Indian market, and it aims to provide not just the right fit but a seamless outfit experience from the comfort of our homes. Bonus part of this episode is Aamna discussing about how her startup got selected in the Y Combinator accelerator program...2021-03-3131 min
Midwife Pip PodcastE11. Understanding Assisted and Instrumental Birth | Consultant Obstetrician AamnaUnderstanding Assisted and Instrumental Birth The concept of an assisted birth is an anxiety provoking one amongst most pregnant women and many are desperate to avoid the use of forceps of ventouse instruments during their birth. However instrumental assistance is currently used in around 1 in 8 UK births and so it is imperative women are informed and empowered about them. On this week’s episode I am joined by Consultant Obstetrician Aamna to discuss the ins and outs of assisted and instrumental birth, to help you realise that it is not something to be a...2020-09-2858 min
Payments on Fire™Episode 103 - Mining the Dark Web for Early Detection of Fraud - Aamna Zia and David Hetu, Flare SystemsNeed an early warning system for what payment system hackers are about to do? Then knowing what’s happening on the dark net is imperative. In this episode of Payments on Fire®, George speaks with Aamna Zia, VP of Finance and Growth at Flare Systems, and David Hetu, its Chief Science Officer. Based in Montreal, Flare Systems operates a dark net monitoring system that brings intelligence to the InfoSec and fraud management teams at banks. The dark net is a mysterious place for most of us. It exists on something called Tor, an internet overlay tha...2019-10-0344 min
Science MixtapeIFLS Mix (ft. Aamna Mogate)This week we have IFLS Science Journalist Aamna Mogate on the show! As well as Pluto's flyby, worms that hitchhike in slug guts, the ethics of blanket bans and homeopathy on the NHS, we also delve deep into THE SCIENCE OF GAME OF THRONES! We have totally spoiled you.
#science #mixtape #experiment #live #radio #science #journalism #gameofthrones #ethics2016-04-0747 min