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Ummahpreneur Podcast#100 What I Learned After 100 Interviews With Successful Muslim EntrepreneursAlhamdulillah, we have made it all the way to episode 100! To mark this milestone, I recall the biggest learning lessons learned from interviewing 100 Muslim Entrepreneurs, and the 2 common traits all of them share that breeds success.
We are extremely grateful to be able to record this podcast and share it with a supportive audience that appreciates it. This has been an amazing journey that we are blessed to be on, and pray you will continue to support us through it all. Thank you for listening.2022-09-2027 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#99 What I Learned Making $30 Million Before 30 w/ Shaqir HussyinOur guest today is Shaqir Hussyin.
Shaqir Hussyin is the founder and CEO of WealthAcademy.com & Funnels.com, nicknamed the “Backpack Millionaire".
Known as the Backpack Millionaire for travelling 100+ countries and running an 8 figure business (soon to be 9 figures) Shaqir has quickly become the go-to authority in the areas of High Ticket Marketing, Digital Publishing, Live Events & Seminars, Email Marketing, Sales Funnels, Webinars and Online Marketing.
Connect with Shaqir Hussyin:
https://funnels.com/
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#98 Angel Investing, Venture Capital & Islamic Finance w/ Khalid HowladarOur guest today is khalid Howladar.
Khalid Howladar is chairman of the advisory board at MRHB DeFi, a halal decentralized finance ecosystem platform. He is also senior managing director and head of credit & sukuk for R.J. Fleming & Co. Khalid was previously the global head of Islamic finance and Head of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) banking team at Moody’s Investors Service in London and Dubai.
Connect with Khalid Howladar:
https://linkedin.com/in/khalidhowladar
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#97 How Muslim Entrepreneurs Can Attract Their Dream Customers w/ Saad AhmadOur guest today is Saad Ahmad from Muslim Ad Network.
Muslim Ad Network is an advertising agency that has helped hundreds of organizations reach over 250 million Muslims in 190 countries and served over 1 billion ads showing proof that this is a journey that was worth starting.
Work with Muslim Ad Network:
https://www.muslimadnetwork.com/
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#96 How Aghaz Provides Shariah Compliant Investments w/ Khurram AghaOur guest today is Khurram Agha, the CEO of Aghaz Investments.
Aghaz Investments is an automated investment management platform for customers to save their goals according to their values.
Their mission is to enable customers to invest without compromise and in a manner that aligns with their values, whatever those might be.
Connect with Khurram Agha:
https://www.aghazinvest.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurramagha/
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#95 How To Refocus On Your Purpose w/ Hasannudin SaidinMy guest today is Hasanudin Saidin who is a CEO Coach.
Hasanudin Saidin helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior managers create a solid plan for themselves in their professional and personal lives, then helps them implement the plan, so that they achieve the big things they want.
Connect with Hasanudin Saidin:
https://www.rubah.my/
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#94 Helping Non-Profits Maximize Their Impact w/ Zaynab TariqToday our guest is Zaynab Tariq, the Co-Founder of Cereal Box Agency.
Cereal Box Agency helps you increase your online donations, so you can continue to serve your great causes. The Agency plays its part in revolutionizing your digital fundraising and maximizing your impact.
In this interview, I sit down with Zaynab Tariq to discuss:
– Introduction
– The inside Joke: Cereal Box
– Cereal Box: The Inspiration
– Self Educating over Digital Ads
– The need for a Post-Grad degree
– The biggest mistakes that non-profits make
– Best Practices for Video Ads
– The biggest realiz...2022-08-0225 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#93 How Rabt inspires Muslims through curated content w/ Hasam KhanToday our guest is Hasam Khan, the founder of Rabt.
At Rabt, they're revolutionizing how you experience Islam. Bringing together the world's best Islamic content and content creators on-demand in one App. In this interview.
I sit down with Hasam Khan to discuss:
– Introduction
– The Entrepreneurial Trajectory
– The Entrepreneurial Mindset
– The Entrepreneurial legacy
– The Curated Solution
– The X-Factor – Rabt
– The origin of Rabt
– From idea to Startup: The Development Process
– The Team Building Process
– How to land an Investment?
– The Strategies to Market Rabt
– Monetization
–...2022-07-2624 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#92 Why I Launched Ummahpreneur (& Took A Break From The Podcast)Assalamu'alaykum Ummahfam! This is a personal episode where I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes into the reason why I took a break from the Ummahpreneur podcast, and what you can expect moving forward in 2022 and beyond insha'Allah.
As always, thank you so much for your support and for spreading this podcast with those you know and love. We appreciate you wholeheartedly!
Free training mentioned in episode: ummahpreneur.com/training
2022-07-1243 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#91 The Future Of Data Privacy & Metaverse w/ Jamal AhmedMy guest today is Jamal Ahmed, who is the founder of Kazient Privacy Experts.
Jamal solves privacy challenges for businesses and provides pragmatic solutions that achieve compliance without compromising core business functions. He's the host of the #1 Ranked Privacy Podcast and a published author.
In this interview, I sit down with Jamal Ahmed to discuss:
- Introduction
- Building a business that focuses on Data Privacy
- What inspired him to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship
- Top 3 tips that every beginner entrepreneur should live by!2022-06-0740 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#90 A Storytelling Activist & TEDx Talk Speaker w/ Amal KassirMy guest today is Amal Kassir, an international award-winning spoken-word poet who has done multiple TEDx Talks and works closely in humanitarian initiatives for Syria.
She is also a program manager at Muslim Youth Mental Health Program, which works to empower youth to impact the world through positivity.
In this interview, I sit down with Amal Kassir to discuss:
- Introduction
- Her story behind becoming a storytelling activist
- How she overcame the nervousness of speaking at the TEDx Talk
- Advice for becoming more comfortable...2022-05-2433 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#89 The Art Of Public Speaking & Spiritual Resilience w/ Hosai MojaddidiMy guest today is Ustadah Hosai Mojaddidi.
Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is a second-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman who is working as a teacher, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate for over 20 years.
Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is also a freelance writer and editor. She lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics and relevant issues, as a way of honoring the parents and teachers who have worked tirelessly to spread and preserve Islam.
In this interview, I sit down with Hosai Mojaddidi to discuss:
– Introduction
– The inspiration behind becoming a Public Speaker
– The Turning P...2022-05-171h 00
Ummahpreneur Podcast#88 Why I Dropped Out Of Medicine For Crypto w/ Ibrahim AlkurdMy guest today is Ibrahim Alkurd who is the founder of Lavaliere Capital Management
The firm Lavaliere Capital Management has $60 million in assets under management and contains early investors and adopters of digital asset technology as well as world-class mining and machine learning experts.
Lavaliere Capital Management was also a top-performing multi-strategy fund in its industry out of 820 funds in over 80 countries.
In this interview, I sit down with Ibrahim Alkurd to discuss:
– Introduction
– What inspired him to become an Entrepreneur
– From Crypto Trading to Entrepreneurship: The Journey
– The Shift...2022-05-1056 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#87 How To Growth-Hack Your Business With Influencers w/ Omar Dacosta ShahidMy guest today is Omar Dacosta Shahid, who owns a group of companies including MIN which works with Muslim Influencers and connects them with global brands.
He is also the managing director of a creative agency called One Studio which works with visionary startups.
In this interview, I sit down with Omar Dacosta to discuss:
– Introduction
– The power of Influencer Marketing
– Step-by-Step approach to building the business
– How to form the ideal team
– Importance of Networking in marketing your business
– The Future of M.I.N
– ONE Studio – A Creative Agency...2022-05-0329 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#86 Creating The First Weather-Proof Pocket Sajadah w/ Mustafa & MeryemMy guests today are Mustafa & Meryem, the founders of Takva.
Takva’s mission is to inspire God-consciousness into everyday living through original, well-designed Muslim essentials and lifestyle products.
In this interview, I sit down with Mustafa & Meryem to discuss:
– The Entrepreneurial Journey
– Necessity is the mother of invention
– The Beginning
– The Operational Zones of Takva
– The Pocket Prayers: Design Processes & Challenges
– Franchising: Innovative Entrepreneurial Eco-System
– The Motivation behind Takva
– The Biggest Challenge Faced
– Product Development Thoughts & Solutions
– Crowd Funding
– Which Crowd-Funding Platform Works Best
– The Embodied Pr...2022-04-2628 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#85 A Heart-Centered Design Studio w/ Peter GouldMy guest today is Peter Gould, the founder of Gould Studio.
Gould Studio, Since 2003, has been at the center of creating the foundations for some of the most well-known brands in the Islamic Economy while working with recognized multinationals.
With their entrepreneurial mindset, they helped build Salam Sisters & 5Pillars. This involved developing the original concepts from prototypes into two globally-loved Muslim lifestyle brands.
In this interview, I sit down with Peter Gould to discuss:
– Introduction
– The Spark
– The Entrepreneurial Intention
– Entrepreneurship back in the days
– The Spiritual Discovery...2022-04-1951 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#84 Billion-dollar Muslim, Blockchain & Qirad w/ Khuram MalikMy guest today is Khuram Malik - Who is a Strategist and an Author of Billion Dollar Muslim Which is a book series focusing on the growing need to embrace Entrepreneurship.
Khuram Malik also recently launched Qirad which is £200k halal fund for Muslim entrepreneurs that need finance without riba.
In this interview, I sit down with Khuram Malik to discuss:
–Introduction
–Qirad - Inventory-based financing
–The Entrepreneurial Journey
–The idea behind Billion Dollar Muslim
–The Biggest Reason
–Qirad: A Marketplace or an Incubator?
–Businesses need help
–The motivation beh...2022-04-121h 01
Ummahpreneur Podcast#83 How This Entrepreneur Created A Ramadan NFT w/ Mustaali RajMy guest today is Mustaali Raj - Who is the founder of 30 Days of Ramadan.
30 Days of RMDN™ is a genesis NFT series exploring personal stories during Ramadan — a month of fasting, self-reflection, and spirituality.
Mustaali Raj shares his most iconic Ramadan memories and experiences. Many are sure to relate. These virtual memoirs are presented as unique collectible artworks, which will be released each day during Ramadan 2022.
In this interview, I sit down with Mustaali to discuss:
– Introduction
– Flexibility in Freelancing
– The Entrepreneurial Journey
– One way ticket to Thailand
– Digital Noma...2022-04-0551 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#82 How To Become A Self-Published Author w/ Rahma RodaahMy guest today is Rahma Rodaah who is a Somali-Canadian Author.
Noticing a lack of diversity in the market for Muslim Children's books and recollecting her own struggles of growing up as an immigrant, she became determined to offer books centered on characters that are Muslim and with African roots.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
– Introduction
– The inspiration behind the first Story
– Gate Keepers in Traditional Publishing
– The motivation to opt for a Traditional Publisher
– The desire to write stories that Muslim Black Children could relate to2022-03-2940 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#81 From Dental Hygienist To Designer w/ Suaad HamamMy guest today is Suaad Hamam who is the founder of Hazel Apparel. Hazel Apparel is the world’s first modest medical wear brand that believes in the precious healthcare workers' needs.
Hazel's scrubs are carefully designed to combine style and comfort at an affordable price. Their unique brand specializes in elegant long-sleeved tops that are longer in torso length than typical scrubs on the market, ensuring full-body coverage.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction
- The transition from a Dental Hygienist to a full-time Entrepreneur
- I...2022-03-2231 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#80 Crowdfunding An Urdu Talking Pen w/ Masooma AftabMy guest today is Sister Masooma who is the founder of Kids Bolo.
Kids Bolo is an organization with a mission to encourage spoken Urdu through products that kids want to use themselves.
Kids Bolo is launching PRE-ORDERS for a set of 9 Urdu-English books and an innovative talking pen that makes our books come alive! Your support of this campaign will allow us to launch even more innovative offerings to help make learning Urdu easy, fun, and engaging!
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
- Introduction
...2022-03-1532 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#79 Building A Lifestyle Business & Growing On Instagram w/ Zehra AllibhaiMy guest today is Zehra Allibhai who is the founder of The Fitnest, where she helps people live their healthiest life possible.
Zehra has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, and she comes from a Kinesiology and Health Sciences background with many Certifications, under her belt (Nutrition, Sports Strength & Conditioning, Pre & Post-Natal, BOSU, TWIST Conditioning In this interview,
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - How Zehra Allibhai Started Her Fitness Journey
3:26 - How Fitness Became A Lifestyle
7:04 - Building A Lif...2022-03-0846 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#78 Nouman Ali Khan Shares The UNTOLD STORY Of How He Built BayyinahIn today's episode of the Ummahpreneur Podcast, we have a very special guest, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan.
In 2005, Nouman Ali Khan launched Bayyinah using a laptop and an Internet connection.
Today, Bayyinah is among the leading Islamic institutions worldwide with a mission to make the study of the Quran and the Arabic language accessible to everyone.
In this highly-anticipated LIVE interview, we sit down with Ustadh Nouman to reveal for the first time ever the untold story behind how he built Bayyinah institute from his laptop to where it is today, and the...2022-03-031h 11
Ummahpreneur Podcast#77 How to Launch Your Own Product Line On Etsy & Shopify w/ Amna BaigMy guest today is Amna Baig, a former 2nd-grade teacher turned creative entrepreneur.
She’s the co-founder of TC Creative Co. Formally known as Two Craftistas, TC Creative Co. is a brand dedicated to helping you create memories with personalized gifts inspired by faith.
In this interview, I sit down with Amna to discuss:
– Introduction
– What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur?
– What are her views on using the resources at your disposal in the beginning?
– What inspired the ideas of Scented Candles in her?
– What was the concept behind her S...2022-02-2246 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#76 Building Successful Marriages Through Premarital Counseling w/ Maryam LemuMy guest today is Maryam Lemu, who specializes in pre-marital marriage coaching.
Maryam helps both men and women be better prepared for the journey of finding their better half and living a harmonious life with their spouse.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
– Introduction
– What is it that inspired her to become an Entrepreneur?
– Did she experience any anxiety as she decided to become a coach?
– What is that pushed her towards pre-marital coaching?
– What is the main focus that she helps her clients achi...2022-02-1544 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#75 How To Redesign Every Aspect Of Your Life w/ Uzma NaqviMy guest today is Uzma Naqvi who is a Holistic Transformational Coach and a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
She is currently offering a year-long personalized course with a step-by-step framework, which will systematically help you redesign every aspect of your life.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
– Introduction
– What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur
– What was it that pushed her to help others
– What is it that she walks her clients through
– What was the Entrepreneurial journey for her like
– With a business, you work on...2022-02-0845 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#74 Helping Muslim Men Focus On Dominating Their Deen & Life w/ Josh AngelMy guest today is Josh Angel, Founder of The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy.
Josh is a Mental Toughness Coach To Muslim Men. With Over 280+ videos on his Youtube Channel, He helped 100's thousands of Muslim Men develop unstoppable confidence and inner drive.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
– Introduction
– What is the mission behind The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy
– What does he help his customers achieve
– Where did he come up with this slogan
– How does he deal with motivating his students
– What is the reason why th...2022-02-011h 01
Ummahpreneur Podcast#73 Changing The Narrative And Empowering Future Leaders w/ Dustin CraunMustafa Dustin Craun is the Founder & executive director of the center for global Muslim life. He is a creative strategist, filmmaker, writer, digital media producer, ethnic studies scholar, and community organizer.
His venture “The Center for Global Muslim” A California-based nonprofit creating long-term narrative change through media production, research, and training focused on social and spiritual impact work in the world’s largest and most diverse faith community.
Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
– Introduction
– What Is the cause of Muslims being portrayed differently in the media
– What motivate...2022-01-2540 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#72 Making Healthy Eating and Fitness The Easy Choice w/ Nazima QureshiMy guest today is Sister Nazima Qureshi Co-founder of The Healthy Muslim with her husband Belal Hafeez. Belal Hafeez is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert.
Nazima Qureshi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a Masters of Public Health. Her business provides life-changing online programs to clients worldwide
In this interview, I sit down with Nazima Qureshi to discuss:
– Introduction
– What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur
– What pushed her to build her own business
– What did she specifically want to achieve from her business
– How many years ago did she st...2022-01-1849 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#71 Helping Professional Desi Dads Get Fit w/ Adam KaanMy guest today is Adam Khan, Founder of CEO Founder Fit Dad Life Mastery [Kaan Ftitness].
His mission at Kaan fitness is simple, Help Professional Desi Dads lose 20 - 30kg + in a few short months, take control of their health and perform better in all areas of their lives
In this interview, I sit down with Adam Kaan to discuss:
- Introduction
- What inspired him to become a Fitness Coach?
- How did he build a community of like-minded people?
- What is the biggest misconception his clients have regarding...2022-01-121h 00
Ummahpreneur Podcast#70 Helping Canadians Invest Halal w/ Jesse ReitbergerMy guest today is Jesse Reitberger, Founder of Canadian Islamic Wealth. Canadian Islamic Wealth is the first wealth management firm in Canada dedicated specifically to halal investing.
They offer pioneering investment solutions that align with the Muslim faith so that they can help clients achieve their financial goals without compromising their values.
Their financial advisors work with individuals, families, and business owners to build robust financial plans that help these clients from every walk of life.
In this interview, I sit down with Jesse Reitberger to discuss:
- Introduction
– Did he have...2022-01-0435 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#69 Helping Muslims Who Struggle With Sexuality To Live a God-Centric Life w/ Ali JafferyAli Jaffery is the founder of Strong Support.
Strong Support is a peer support organization for Muslims who struggle with their sexuality, however, do not accept or identify with a stereotyped sexual identity and wish to live a God-centric life.
Strong Support was established in October 2019 to support Muslims struggling with same-sex lust and to provide an information platform for friends and families of those struggling on the topic of sexuality in the Muslim ummah.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
0:00 - Introduction
5:19 - Where does the...2021-12-281h 05
Ummahpreneur Podcast#68 Supporting Muslim Women Entrepreneurs w/ Jennifer OgunyemiJennifer Ogunyemi is the founder of Sisters in Business which is a network of women who inspire, connect and elevate each other in business.
Her experience in entrepreneurship has proven invaluable for sisters struggling to transform to the next level.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Why female-run businesses don't end up succeeding?
4:17 - Since how long Sisters in Business has been around?
6:35 - Tell us about Sisters in Business
10:12 - What can we do as Muslims to support our sisters in business?
15:11 - D...2021-12-2233 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#67 How I Built 2 Successful Saas Companies w/ Saud JumanSaud Juman is the founder of RockitShip which combines Silicon Valley type innovation and Amazon.com style logistics to bring large-scale automation to the warehouse shipping environment.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
0:00 – Introduction
2:00 – What keeps on pulling him towards Entrepreneurship?
5:14 – How did he start his first business venture?
8:48- How did he feel while resigning and starting his own business setup?
12:25 –Sharing his views on his entrepreneurial goals
16:18 – What sparked his idea for RockitShip
20:53 – What was the process he went through to get the right Co...2021-12-1541 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#66 The Founder Of SingleMuslim & PennyAppeal w/ Adeem YounisMy guest needs no introduction (he literally has his own Wikipedia page).
Adeem Younis is an English-Pakistani entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian. He is best known as the founder of digital matrimony platform SingleMuslim.com and international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
- What inspired Adeem Younis to become an entrepreneur
- What he credits for his back-to-back successes in business
- The biggest challenges faced in business and how to overcome them
- The most important skill to develop as an entrepreneur2021-12-0749 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#65 Entrepreneurship, ImamConnect & Innovative Strategy w/ Muddassar AhmedMuddasar Ahmed is the founder of Imam Connect, an innovative platform that is disrupting the way Muslim Service Providers connect with Muslims across the Ummah to provide their services.
Muddassar Ahmed also leads Unitas Communications, a strategic communications firm where he has led projects for the United Nations, Friends of the Earth, the U.S. Department of State, Amnesty International and the NFL, alongside many other global clients.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
- How they launched the platform and attracted their users
- How to employ innovative stra...2021-11-3044 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#64 Creating An Arabic Language Education Company w/ Assad MasudAssad Masud, Co-founder of Arabic Unlocked. Arabic Unlocked is leading the way for language learners to unlock the Arabic language through a mobile App, as well as learning programs and ebooks ideal for second language learners.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
- How they first created and launched their products.
- The process they had to go through to create the app.
- The challenges faced building an education company and how to overcome them.
- Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to start their own business.
2021-11-1647 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#63 Creating A Prophetic-Inspired Skincare Brand w/ Arooj ChishtyMy next guest is Arooj Chishty, a certified holistic health coach and founder of the natural beauty brand Nyure.
Nyure have taken proven ingredients and knowledge from ancient and Prophetic traditions, and combined them with modern techniques to give every person at every age the radiance they deserve. Their pure potent formulas work to balance, nourish and brighten all skin types for radiance at every age.
In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️The steps Arooj has taken to create Nyure Beauty
🎙️The bigges...2021-11-0959 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#62 Creating The World’s First Interactive Prayer Mat w/ Kamal AliMy guest today is Kamal Ali, the inventor of the worlds first interactive prayer mat. My salah mat started in 2018 and quickly grew to serve Muslims in over 20 countries and in 15 languages. This interactive prayer mat helps kids learn how to pray their salah in a fun and interactive way that’s never been done before. Children learn the different positions of salah, what to say during prayer, where to place the hands, knees, and feet, all through a guided interactive mat.
In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-️Where did the idea fo...2021-11-021h 05
Ummahpreneur Podcast#61 Conquering Your Limiting Beliefs w/ Ayat MekkiMy guest in this episode is Dr. Ayat Mekki, a master coach specialised in healing trauma and abuse using Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).
She has helped her clients with issues such as overcoming toxic relationships, phobias, panic attacks, anxiety, and general self-doubt and helplessness.
In this episode, we focus the topic around conquering your limiting beliefs and ways to build up your self-confidence so you can excel in your business and reach the goals you desire.
Connect with Ayat on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dr.ayat...2021-10-191h 02
Ummahpreneur Podcast#60 Reconnecting A Disconnected Heart To Allah w/ Marwa AssarDr. Marwa Assar is Psycho-Spiritual Teacher and founder of the HOME institute, where she focuses on providing spiritual, mental, & emotional transformation rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens!
In this episode, we sit down for an open-hearted discussion about the struggles we face as Muslims when it comes to out faith.
We talk about the experience of living as Muslims in the west, how to navigate the highs and lows of imaan, reconnecting our hearts to Allah, and how we can always find a way to return...2021-10-1247 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#59 The Inner Crisis Muslim Men Are Facing Today w/ Tafazal MohammedTafazal Mohammed is a faith-inspired certified life coach, empowering Muslim Men to get the most out of life and become the happiest, best version of themselves.
He has also recently started working with couples along with his wife Victoria, as they both help strengthen and reignite the passion between husband and wife for marriages encountering difficulty.
In this interview, I sat down with Tafazal with no pre-planned questions, seeking to simply unravel the inner crisis young Muslim men are facing today, and seeking to find answers to common problems faced by an entire generation of...2021-10-0553 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#58 Building A Champion Mindset w/ Omar El-DafrawyOmar GodFirst El-Dafrawi is an Egyptian national Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, holds a perfect boxing record of four wins, and a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 2 losses, including an Egyptian MMA championship in the regional level.
It’s not everyday in Mixed Martial Arts that you come across a fighter nicknamed “GodFirst”. But Omar El Dafrawy wears his nickname as a badge, because it stands for what he cares about the most.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-What inspired Omar to pursue MMA professionally
-Why did he...2021-09-2846 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#57 How To Grow Your Brand On Instagram w/ Hafsa TaherMy guest in this episode is Hafsa Taher, an Instagram marketing coaching for Muslim Women Entrepreneurs who has helped over 1000 students leverage Instagram to grow their business.
In this episode, we reveal some juicy tips and secrets on how YOU can grow your brand on Instagram
🎙️What is the biggest mistake entrepreneurs are making on Instagram right now
🎙️3 ways you can leverage Instagram to grow your brand
🎙️How to build a following when you're starting from SCRATCH
🎙️Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to leverage social m...2021-09-211h 01Ummahpreneur Podcast#56 Conquering Your Fears To Show Up Powerfully w/ Fahima MahomedMy guest in this episode is Fahima Mahomed, qualified life coach and NLP practitioner.
Fahima uses NLP techniques to open, widen and change mindsets to create new habits in order to live a more fulfilled and happier life.
She has appeared on several TV channels, and hosts the weekly show for Single Muslim LIVE on British Muslim TV as a Relationship Coach for Single Muslim.com.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️What type of person makes a good coach?
🎙️What's the secret to developing a fearless mindset to...2021-09-1446 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#55 Parenting & Healing Our Inner Child w/ Javeria ArshadJaveria Arshad is a psychotherapist coach who helps new mothers process their transition into motherhood, connect with and heal their inner child, and parent with peace and presence.
She possesses two degrees in Psychology including a Master in Counselling Psychology and has previously worked as a Registered Psychotherapist with youth, adults, and parents struggling with addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and feeling unfulfilled.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️What inspired Javeria to start her business as an online coach
🎙️Why she chose to specifically focus on helping new mothers...2021-09-0734 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#54 Freelancing, Success Mindset, & Growing Ummahpreneur w/ Yusuf SaadOur planned guest for today couldn't attend due to an emergency - so you get to have a SURPRISE episode with myself and my superstar social media manager, Yusuf Saad.
In this episode, Yusuf and I sit down to discuss:
🎙️Why Freelancing is the best gateway to earning an online income
🎙️The mindset required for success in the online world
🎙️How Ummahpreneur started, where we are now, and we where we're going
🎙️Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to start generating an income online
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Ummahpreneur Podcast#53 Sex Coaching, Self-Actualization & Mental Health w/ Estela Rodriguez-JebrilEstela Rodriguez Jibril started her company, Spiral Up Connections, in 2016. She has helped more than 200 women and men embark on their self-improvement journey by offering live and online courses, retreats, global summits, and one-on-one and group coaching services
Estela uses her background as a sex coach, licensed therapist and trauma specialist to understand her clients’ psychological challenges and employ cognitive techniques, such as motivational interviewing and neuro-linguistic programming, to help them achieve self-actualization.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️ How she became an entrepreneur?
🎙️ What is it about self-develop...2021-08-241h 01Ummahpreneur Podcast#52 Building A Snack Bar Business From My Kitchen w/ Zobaida FalahMy guest in this episode is Zobaida Falah, the founder of Cure, a company that specializes in natural snack bars with the black seed as their key ingredient.
Zobaida started Cure from her kitchen, and within her first month, already started getting offers from wholesalers. Since then, she’s also created a new dietary supplement, and has served over 1000 happy customers around the world!
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️What is so special about the black seed?
🎙️What was it like starting a company from her kitchen?
🎙️How...2021-08-1750 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#51 From Idea To App Launch In Under 12 Months w/ Abdul-Rahman AbbasMy guest in this episode is Abdul-Rahman Abbas, the co-founder of a new privacy-focused Muslim prayer app called Pillars.
He is also the co-founder of the social enterprise medmentor, a company that aims to empower aspiring medical students with all the tools they need to gain equal opportunity at a career in Medicine.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️How they went from idea to app launch in under 12 months?
🎙️Did they develop the app themselves or hire an agency?
🎙️How they procee...2021-08-1055 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#50 Eat To Worship w/ Dua AldasouqiDua Aldasouqi is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the founder of A Muslim Dietitian. She is also a graduate of Qalam Institute’s Seminary program and a current Alimiyyah student. She aims to serve her audience by providing them with the tools needed to navigate through the sea of nutrition information.
Dua strongly believes that it’s important to ensure the food we eat is pure, halal, and tayyib. If we are well informed we can in turn better inform the market.
She also genuinely believes that our relationship with food should not be complicated. Eating...2021-08-0358 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#49 The Art Of Purposeful Branding w/ Sina PortMy guest in this episode is Sina Port, a Brand Strategist & Speaker.
Sina port specializes in branding, content strategy and brand communication, helping businesses and entrepreneurs to build purposeful brands and share their stories authentically. She is also the host of The Shared Diversity Podcast that focuses on Business, Branding and Womanhood.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️The steps Sina took to go from idea to launching her coaching business
🎙️What branding really means
🎙️Common branding mistakes business owners are making righ...2021-07-201h 08Ummahpreneur Podcast#48 Helping Muslims Lead Healthier Lives w/ May ZakiMay Zaki is a certified professional in weight management, sports and exercise nutrition, a certified life coach, NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Naturopath.
She is the founder of “Rashaqa by May” where she helps open-minded mums achieve their health and weight loss goals in an effortless way, without torturing themselves and going through various fad diets.
She is also the author of the book “Mind over Tummy – How to finally win that battle with the scale”.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
- How she launched her business and landed...2021-07-1347 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#47 How You Can Level Up Your Marketing Strategy w/ Suleman SheikhMy guest in this episode is none other than the Purple Sheek himself, brother Suleman Sheikh.
Suleman is the founder of Purple Sheek media, a full-suite digital marketing agency that helps business owners and organizations authentically share their stories through digital media, so they can stand out in the digital world.
They offer a host of services including Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Advertising and more...
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️His best advice for aspiring digita...2021-07-071h 06Ummahpreneur Podcast#46 Empowering Muslims In Financial Literacy w/ Halal InvestorMy guest in this interview is Moez Mahrez of Halal Investor!
Halal Investor provides tools, education and insight to help people better manage their finances in a prudent and ethical way. Their website and social media pages give helpful investment tips, philosophies, insights and wisdom from investment experts while exploring what it means to invest your wealth in a halal and ethical way in our day and age.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
- What are some steps every Muslim can take to grow their wealth sustainably & in a...2021-06-291h 07Ummahpreneur Podcast#45 Entrepreneurship, Community & Being An Author w/ Badees NouiouatBadees Nouiouat is the Founder of The Irving Muslim, a community run newsletter, as well as Ihsan Company, an islamic apparel company that had Khabib Nurmagomedov wearing their clothing.
Most recently, he has authored a book titled “The adventures of Nur-Al-Din” catered towards young adults which follow the story of a young Tunisian man named Farid, who embarks on a journey and experiences firsthand the importance of loyalty, courage, and most of all, his faith.
This book aims to give younger Muslims pride in their identities and feature Muslim characters as heroes, not villains.
2021-06-221h 05Ummahpreneur Podcast#44 Building An Islamic Mindfulness App w/ Subhaan AshrafiMy guest in this episode is Subhaan Ashrafi, who is the founder of Sabr, an all-new guided meditation app for Muslims.
Sabr aims to help Muslims reduce stress and anxiety, improve their confidence and strengthen their relationship with Allah swt through daily practices of mindfulness and meditation.
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️ Where did the idea for Sabr App come from?
🎙️ Did Subhaan raise investment or build the app himself?
🎙️ Why do Muslims need their own guided meditation app?
🎙️ How important is it for us to incorporat...2021-06-0843 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#43 Coaching Men To Live A Life They Deserve w/ Tafazal MohammedTafazal Mohammed is a faith-inspired certified life coach, empowering Muslim Men to get the most out of life and become the happiest, best version of themselves.
In his own words: “It’s oftentimes difficult as Muslim men to focus on ourselves when we’re expected to ‘hold it up’ for so many others. However, it's imperative that we fill our own ‘cup’ first so we can show up powerfully for others."
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
🎙️ The most common barriers and mindset blocks faced by Muslim Men
🎙️ The state of Muslim Men righ...2021-06-011h 34Ummahpreneur Podcast#42 Faith, Wealth, & Business w/ Halimah DeOliveiraWe're so proud to welcome back Halimah DeOliveira to the Ummahpreneur Live Podcast!
Halimah is an Award Winning Author and Business Consultant providing proven strategies, tools and resources that empower Women of Faith to Start, Sustain and Grow Businesses that make a positive social impact.
She is the author of the popular book & play "Not Without My Hijab - 11 Steps To Reclaiming Your Faith" which helps women embrace their religious identity, as well now most recently “Pray and grow rich: a faith choice” which talks about How to Achieve Massive Success without Compromising Faith.
In...2021-05-181h 04Ummahpreneur Podcast#41 App Development, Islamic Fintech, & Money-Management w/ Areeb SiddiquiAreeb Siddiqui is Founder and CEO of Kestrl (www.kestrl.co.uk), an app that helps Muslims to Budget, Save and Invest in line with their Values.
In this interview, we sat down together to discuss App Development, Islamic Fintech, Building A Team, Money-Management and so much more!
Learn more about Kestrl: https://kestrl.io/
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He’s spent many years at ‘Speakers Corner’ in Hyde park, where he made his name as an inspirational orator. He has been delivering talks nationwide in universities and on international platforms, and many of his lectures and talks widely watched by hundreds of thousands of people online.
Sheikh Abdurraheem is a founding member and chairman of iERA, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the Prophetic Mission – compassionately and intelligently sharing Islam with the world. This organization impacted the lives of thousands of peopl...2021-05-041h 11Ummahpreneur Podcast#39 How To Elevate Your Muslim Brand w/ Maylene SeahMaylene is a luxury and lifestyle branding expert and founder of Studio Noor Anisa, where she helps Muslims elevate their brands so they can successfully attract their dream customers.
She is also an experienced designer and founder of Poppetry shop where she designs modern Islamic decor.
In this interview, we sat down together and discussed:
-Maylene’s journey that inspired her to become an entrepreneur
-How the transition was like from selling products online to coaching
-Is managing a service-based business better than e-commerce? 9:06 How Maylene’s journey led her to have her ow...2021-04-2753 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#38 How Islam Spread Through Trade In The Early Ages w/ Abby El-AsmarThe Silk Roads are amongst some of the most important routes in our collective history.
It was through these roads that relations between east and west were established, exposing diverse regions to different ideas and ways of life.
These exchanges also included the diffusion of many of the world’s major religions including Islam.
In this episode, we explore how Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade and entrepreneurship - encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads!
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She has also created the unique and fun-filled quikdraw game-show where you race against the clock in fun doodling games!
In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-What inspired Uzma to create the Arty Party tribe
-How Uzma was able to turn her passion for art into an online...2021-04-0647 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#36 Creating The First Halal Funding Platform For Muslim Businesses w/ Usman WaheedUsman Waheed is the founder of FURSA, America’s first Ethical (Halal) crowdfunding platform that provides Ethical (Halal) investment opportunities to the greater Muslim community while offering Ethical funding to businesses.
FURSA makes it easy to raise Halal funding for investment opportunities in real estate, small business, franchises, and others through Shariah compliant agreements.
In this interview, we sat down together and discussed:
- The mission and vision behind Fursa Capital
- Why it's important for Muslim Entrepreneurs & Business Owners to get access to halal funding
- What is the biggest chal...2021-03-301h 17Ummahpreneur Podcast#35 How To Develop Leadership Skills And Success Habits w/ Anne JenettAnne Jenett is the founder of ELEOS leadership coaching - where she delivers Holistic Success & Leadership Coach for Everyday Leaders & (Extra)Ordinary Souls.
In this episode we sat down together to discuss:
-The journey that inspired Anne Jenett to become an entrepreneur
-Why she chose to focus on leadership and success coaching
-What is leadership and where does it start or end?
-What makes a good leader?
-How can we develop leadership skills as individuals?
-What are some success habits that we...2021-03-2359 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#34 How I Created The Largest Muslim Travel Blog w/ Elena NikolovaElena Nikolova is the Founder and editor-in-Chief of MuslimTravelGirl.com the leading Muslim travel site inspiring Muslims to travel the world in style without breaking the bank.
After seeing the high cost of Umrah packages and the great need for Muslims to perform this mini-pilgrimage she authored the book “Umrah under £300”.
She has inspired over a million Muslims to travel and experience the world as confident Muslim Travellers.
In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-The idea behind MuslimTravelGirl
-The lessons learned and challenges faced growing her travel blog2021-03-161h 01Ummahpreneur Podcast#33 Paralympic Powerlifting Champion Turned Tech Entrepreneur w/ Ali JawadAli Jawad is a British Paralympic powerlifter that was born without legs.
He took up powerlifting at the age of 16, and went on to compete in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing fourth.
The following year he made a world record lift and took gold at the Asian Open Championships.
At the 2014 powerlifting world championships in Dubai, he became world champion in his class, setting another world record lifting 190kg.
He is also known for his academic work on anti-doping, and has since then started working on creating a new fitness...2021-03-0955 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#32 How MiniDeed Built A Crowdfunding Platform On Pennies w/ Sakib AhmedMiniDeed is a new app that helps you actively make a difference by helping you instantly donate 1p to causes that matter to you when you like their posts.
My guest, Sakib Ahmed is part of the 4-person team that started working on the project over 2 years ago, and has helped grow the platform and build partnerships with charities and community organisations - raising over £26k just through pennies.
In this upcoming episode, we discuss the story behind MiniDeed, how they grew the platform, and things to keep in mind when building and growing a tec...2021-03-0359 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#31 Overcoming Resistance & The War Of Art w/ Abby El-AsmarFor this special episode, I have chosen to read some select passages from the book "The War of Art by Steven Pressfield". I completed this book cover to cover in under a week, and it was an absolute joy to read at every turn of the page.
In this live book reading & reflection we talk about:
-The massive consequences of our "unlived lives"
-The enemy that stops you from doing your work
-How to overcome the addiction to instant gratification
-The concept of freedom and jihad of the nafs
-Detaching yourself from th...2021-02-231h 05Ummahpreneur Podcast#30 How To Build Wealth Through Halal Investing w/ Muhammad LambatMuhammad runs an ethical investment & finance blog (@MuslimInvesting), where he aims to educate and create an awareness around ethical finances and investing for Muslims.
In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-Why is investing is important for creating wealth
-Guidelines to picking halal stocks
-What is compound interest and is it haram
-Investment strategies for beginners
-Cryptocurrency and where its going
-How to save enough money to invest and grow your wealth
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His experience in crafting and leading innovation strategies has proven invaluable for organizations struggling to transform to the next level.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-What are the human capacities that make good designers and good leaders?
-What is the best way to approach problem-solving?
-Why is empathy important in design and leadership?
-How can we create positive...2021-02-0258 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#28 How To Grow Your Network & Build A Thriving Community w/ Mudassar ChaudhryMudassar Chaudhry is the Assistant Manager in Ernst & Young UK&I's Sustainable Business practice, specialising in providing culture, diversity and inclusion services to clients.
During his time at Ernst & Young, he has taken it upon himself to revive and grow the EY Muslim Community into one of the largest global networks in the organization with 700+ members.
Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-The steps he took to grow a thriving Muslim community within Ernst & Young and increase participation and engagement from community members
-How working professionals can innovate within organizations a...2021-01-261h 15Ummahpreneur Podcast#27 How To Identify Viral Business Trends w/ Rami YahiaRami Yahia is the co-founder of Custom Heats, a private label customized hot sauce company that went viral and landed on the hit CBC show "Dragon's Den".
They were also featured on NowThis, Rachael Ray Everyday, TimeOut and UrbanDaddy reaching over 1 million people organically.
In this interview, Rami and I discuss:
How do you identify upcoming business trends and consumer behavior as a business owner?
Is speed of implementation important in our market today, and how do we find the balance between "perfect" and "good enough"?
What are signs we can look out for...2021-01-191h 15Ummahpreneur Podcast#26 How Dignitii Is Transforming Modest Sportswear w/ Khaoula AbtoucheKhaoula Abtouche is the founder of Dignitii, an activewear brand based in Canada that designs and produces innovative modest sportswear.
They use fabrics with the latest technology to produce beautiful activewear that optimizes performance and caters to women who choose to dress modestly. At Dignitii, they believe women have the right to feel strong, confident, and beautiful without compromising on their values.
In this interview, we discuss:
-Why was it important for Dignitii to provide an alternative to mainstream sportswear?
-How did they go about getting their first few products designed and ready...2021-01-1251 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#25 Creating A Halal Financing & Investment Startup w/ ManzilMohamad Sawwaf brings over a decade’s worth of experience in the financial services and capital markets sectors.
His latest project, Manzil, is Canada’s first Islamic NeoBank offering Ethically-Conscious Products, Halal Financing & Investment Solutions.
In this interview, I bring him and his CMO Osama AlShurafa to dicuss:
-The story behind the creation of Manzil, Canada's first Islamic financial institution
-How they put the team behind Manzil together to launch the project
-What was it like to try and secure funding in their first round so they could launch Manzil?
-How did...2020-12-151h 13Ummahpreneur Podcast#24 Creating A Muslim Lifestyle Marketplace w/ Marta Maryam RoszaMarta Maryam Rosza has been a CEO of international organizations and startups for the last 17 years.
During that time, she has filled many roles including Operations, Business strategy, Branding, Financial Management, Marketing, Hiring and so much more!
Her latest project is Noor & Zafir, a modern Muslim lifestyle marketplace, which curates a number of Muslim Lifestyle brands and products on a single platform.
In this interview, we dicuss:
-Her story through 17 years of entrepreneurship
-The story and purpose behind Noor & Zafir
-The most important quality a successful entrepreneur should have
...2020-12-091h 05Ummahpreneur Podcast#23 A Path To Spiritual, Psychological, & Personal Growth w/ Dr. Marwa AssarDr. Marwa Assar is Psycho-Spiritual Teacher and founder of the HOME institute, where she focuses on providing spiritual, mental, & emotional transformation rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens!
She believes that Islam speaks to our psycho-spiritual system, and recognizes the emphasis that Islamic Psychology placed on the heart and its impact on our entire being.
In this one-of-a-kind interview, we will talk about topics such as:
-What does psycho-spiritual wellness mean?
-Why Dr.Marwa felt compelled to bring together Islam and Psychology
-How do we approach growth from...2020-11-241h 07Ummahpreneur Podcast#22 How To Lead As A Muslim Entrepreneur w/ Mohamed HammoudMohamed Hammoud is an Entrepreneur, Executive Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the UNFLTRD podcast. He speaks regularly on the topic of Muslim identity and was featured on TEDx to speak on “Reclaiming the Islamic Identity”.
With over 25 years of diverse work experience, Mohamed serves as a Leadership and Diversity Consultant. He was also nominated a Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Candidate and ran in the 2019 Federal Election.
In this episode we talk about:
-Why and how he was featured on TEDx and chose to speak about the concept of "Claiming His Name" as M...2020-11-171h 07Ummahpreneur Podcast#21 Does Work-life Balance Exist For Entrepreneurs w/ Abdul Shakur & Cordelia GaffarReturning guests Abdul Shakur (private equity consultant & mentor) and Cordelia Gaffar (emotions mastery coach) join me as we discuss everything about Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs!
We discuss topics such as:
-Work-Life Balance, does it exist for entrepreneurs?
-Should you impose limits on yourself to maintain it?
-Is "The hustle mentality" constructive or destructive?
-Does work-life balance contribute to your success, or does it hurt your progress?
-Is there a time in your life where you should give more priority to one over the other - and when is that?
...and so...2020-11-031h 04Ummahpreneur Podcast#20 A Heart-Centered Spiritual Approach To Coaching w/ Razia HamidiRazia Hamidi is a professional spiritual & relationship coach who guides Muslim couples to build their marriage on love, harmony, and Islamic spirituality.
Razia approaches her coaching from the heart, with a focus on strengthening her clients' relationships with God, so they may reap the benefits in their life.
In this interview we talk about:
-How she became a spiritual and relationship coach
-Why she chose to focus specifically on helping Muslim couples
-Why it's important for her to help people get closer to God, and the difference it makes
-Why reconnecting...2020-10-271h 04Ummahpreneur Podcast#19 How To Positively Impact & Influence w/ Idil IssaIdil Issa is an advocate, writer, and public speaker with extensive experience using media and communications to advance causes with social impact!
In this interview we talk about:
-The story behind how she became an entrepeneur, advocate and public speaker
-How she was featured on major media outlets and present at a Canadian National Hearing to speak up against a hijab ban
-How she refined her speaking and presentation skills
-What's the best way for someone to support social causes and make an impact
Join us for an...2020-10-131h 04Ummahpreneur Podcast#18 How Alchemiya "The Muslim Netflix" Was Born w/ Navid AkhtarNavid Akhtar is the CEO & Founder of Alchemiya, an on-demand streaming service that provides a rich directory of films, documentaries, tv shows & TV programmes catered to the Muslim world.
In a time where mainstream media is portraying Muslims are often portrayed in a negative light, Alchemiya has taken the charge in providing an educational and entertaining platform aimed to help change the narrative surrounding Islam and Muslims.
In this interview we talk about:
-The story behind Alchemiya and how it was founded
-Why having a media platform for Muslims BY Muslims is so...2020-09-291h 25Ummahpreneur Podcast#17 Creating Your Own Beauty Product Line w/ Zakiyyah AlexanderZakiyyah Alexander is a Hair-Scalp Specialist, Kitchen Alchemist and Founder at Blumseed: a brand which specializes in personalized hair care for women of color.
I'm bringing on Zakiyyah to talk about:
-Her journey that inspired her to become an entrepreneur and create a beauty product line
-What steps she took to create her product and turn her idea into reality
-Her biggest challenge growing a product company and how she overcame it
-Her decision to open up a spa for hair and her journey into retail
-Her daily success routine as a...2020-09-2250 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#16 Revolutionizing How People Invest In Gold w/ Hamzah AlmasyabiHamzah is the co-founder of Minted, a revolutionary app that makes buying and investing gold easier than it's ever been before.
I'm bringing on Hamzah so we can learn the HOW and WHY behind Minted including:
-The journey he went through that inspired him to create Minted
-Why you should invest in Gold during this uncertain economic climate
-What process he went through to build the app
-His journey seeking out investors
-His biggest challenge going from idea to implementation
If you have ever been interested in gold investing, in...2020-09-1542 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#15 How To Lead A More Productive Life w/ Sulaiman AliSulaiman Ali (Sully Ali Coaching) is a performance & mindset coach, as well as an employability trainer and facilitator.
In this episode we discuss things like:
-Is there a "secret" to creating a success mindset?
-What can we do to perform at a high-level on a daily basis?
-What are the keys to successful goal setting?
-How do we deal with and eliminate negative self-talk?
This episode is one FILLED with golden nuggets so take notes and apply everything you learn for maximum impact!
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In this episode we discussed:
-Ola's journey being bullied for swimming and how that motivated her to speak up for Muslim women
-How she started her coaching business and what it means to "BeFit4Akhirah"
-Why we need to bring exposure to Muslim and Non-Muslim women who choose to be covered and swim
-The importance of speaking for ourselves as Muslims instead of letting Big Brands do...2020-08-1853 minUmmahpreneur Podcast#13 Importance Of Mental Health In Islam & Entrepreneurship w/ Haleema AminaHaleema Amina - also known as Haleema Speaks - is an advocate for mental health issues and a public speaker who has been featured on TV and stages, as well as a coach on the topic!
In this episode we discussed:
-Haleema's journey with mental health issues and how she went overcame her suicidal thoughts
-Why taking care of your mental health is important as an entrepreneur
-Is there a link between your faith and your mental health?
-The stigma surrounding mental health within Muslim communities and how to address it
-How t...2020-08-041h 09Ummahpreneur Podcast#12 Empowering Women In Faith And Business w/ Halimah DeOliveiraHalimah helps women of faith achieve more success in their life and business & is the creator of the popular play "Not Without My Hijab".
She is also an author and the writer of the book "Not Without My Hijab - 11 Steps To Reclaiming Your Faith" which helps women embrace their religious identity and live their best life!
In this episode we will discuss Halimah's journey as an entrepreneur, her experience creating the play "Not Without My Hijab", her coaching business, her work as an author and how she manages to do it all!
...2020-07-301h 09Ummahpreneur Podcast#11 Pioneering The 1st Islamic Social Tech Platform w/ Fateh AliFateh Ali is the co-founder of CollabDeen, the world's first social tech platform created for the global Islamic economy.
In this episode we talk about:
-The journey that led Fateh to quit his successful corporate career and build CollabDeen
-The biggest challenges building Collabdeen and how they overcame them
-How a software business differs from other types businesses
-Revolutionizing the expo industry with the first virtual Halal expo
-What steps you should take if you're thinking of building an app
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-How to prepare yourself for success before a sales call or meeting
-How to nurture the prospect for the sale before the call is made
-How to deal with anxiety and stress surrounding sales
-The mindset you need to sell your high-ticket coaching or consulting offer
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https://www.ummahpreneur.com/group2020-07-071h 14Ummahpreneur Podcast#9 Creating North America's First B2B Halal Lifestyle Expo w/ Nasser DeebNasser Deeb, the founder of "Expo Hut" and creator of North America's First & Only B2B Halal Lifestyle Expo - joined us to share the story behind how the expo came about.
In this episode we talked about:
-The story behind how the Halal Lifestyle expo came about
-How to deal with the pandemic's impact on the trade show industry
-How to be a great leader and lead an organization effectively
-How to keep your team motivated and buying into your vision
-Lessons learned from 27 years of entrepreneurship
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2020-06-301h 01Ummahpreneur Podcast#8 How To Start, Grow & Market Your Podcast w/ Tanzim AlamIn this NOT-TO-MISS episode with Tanzim Alam - Cofounder of the #1 Australian Muslim Podcast "Boys In The Cave" we talk about:
-How to get started in podcasting and what you need
-The benefits podcasting brings to your business
-How to market and grow your podcast and your audience
-The vision and mindset behind creating and running a successful podcast
-How to manage a podcast as a leader/host
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https://www.ummahpreneur.com/group2020-06-241h 30Ummahpreneur Podcast#7 Pursuing Your Passion & Building A Fanbase w/ Adam AliAs a Muslim artist on a mission to share his voice with the world, Adam Ali has had to overcome many obstacles and challenges and rise above them to bring his passion to life. Along the way, he's learned many lessons about pursuing passion and growing a fanbase around your life's work that we will be sharing with you in this special episode!
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2020-06-031h 38Ummahpreneur Podcast#5 How To Master Your Emotions For Success w/ Cordelia GaffarCordelia Gaffar is an Author, Speaker, & Emotions Transformation Strategist.
She has helped countless women and entrepreneurs get in tune with their emotions and leverage them to show up powerfully in business and in life!
Her process to transform your heart so that you can transform your mind allows you to excel in your work, your relationships, your personal life, and your physical body.
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http://bit.ly/ummahpreneurgroup2020-05-261h 23Ummahpreneur Podcast#4 The Ultimate Marketing Masterclass w/ Nadeem AzamNadeem Azam and his award-winning global agency Azam Marketing have generated over £1 billion in sales for his clients such as Warner Bros, Hilton, Fitness First, Disney and BT.
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http://bit.ly/ummahpreneurgroup2020-05-121h 27Ummahpreneur Podcast#3 How His Hot Sauce Company Went Viral & Got Featured On Dragon's Den w/ Rami YahiaRami is the co-founder of CustomHeats, the world's first customized hot sauce platform. CustomHeats has gained lots of organic media attention due to its innovative and viral model.
They were featured on the hit show Dragon's Den AND landed an investment from one of the dragons!
They were also featured on NowThis, Rachael Ray Everyday, TimeOut and UrbanDaddy reaching over 1 million people organically.
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