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The WalaWay#036 - Former NFL Player Husain Abdullah: Drive and DeterminationHad the pleasure discussing Husain Abdullah's personal history, how he approached training, the role of religion in his life and the nature of the business side of sports. Some gems from the interview: 1) What he used to do as a kid in regards to training and eventually making to the NFL 2) Work ethic required to make it in any field 3) The focus required to make an impact 4) The importance of introspection and reflection 5) The entrepreneurship gene 2021-08-2740 min

The WalaWay#035 - 2021 Finals review with a Suns fan and Spurs/Suns history2021 Finals review with a Suns fan and Spurs/Suns history 2021-08-0454 min

The WalaWay#034 - Striving To Meet Our PotentialGhulam Kehar, senior director of operations at LaunchGood, discusses how he followed his mission of servitude in all aspect of life and joined the U.S. Coast Guard. He shares the lessons he learned from the Coast Guard's bootcamp and how we can all push ourselves further. 2021-06-1117 min

The WalaWay#033 - Lead to GrowGhulam Kehar, senior director of operations at LaunchGood and co-founder of Amaanah Refugee Services discusses some of his early leadership challenges and the importance of #mentorship for #emergingleaders. I really enjoyed this interview and there are plenty of tips and advice for new leaders, #nonprofitleaders and #entrepreneurs. Check out thewalaway.com for more interviews. 2021-02-1233 min

The WalaWay#032 - Six Life Lessons from The Career of UFC fighter Khabib NurmagomedovImran Nanlawala, M. Ed, and Habeeb Quadri, National Award winning Principal, school superintendent and Harvard Principal Center Advisory Board Member, discuss the life of Khabib and the lessons we can all learn from the principles he lived by. This is an excellent discussion especially for parents and children on how to excel as students, athletes, parents, coaches and more! 2020-10-2747 min $Isn\'t Mo Quarantined Tho?$ Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Imran NanlawalaEpisode Notes Monday is when the week starts for me so this is still Week 2 of the season... Anyways, today we have the creator of another amazing podcast (The WalaWay): Imran Nanlawala.. Imran began his career as an ESL teacher. But he quickly learned that his passion for helping others succeed didn't stop at just teaching them English. Having a background in leadership, and combining that with his extensive knowledge in health, fitness and green living, Imran created The WalaWay to help others reach their greatest potential. Imran is also midwest director for...2020-04-0600 min

The WalaWay#031 - Silver Linings: 12 Practical Tips For Getting Through the Next 6 MonthsI sat down with my good friend Hamid Choudhry, educator, budding writer and creative consultant, and discussed how to live during this time. We came up with a practical guide with easy tips on how to get through the next 6 months. Get the guide by clicking the link for my website:https://www.thewalaway.com/episode-31. 2020-03-3032 min

The WalaWay#030 - How to Help Resist COVID-19 With a Strong Immune System (Top Supplements)Dr. Ray Bayley (DC, DCBCN) and I discuss how to keep our immune systems strong to help resist COVID-19. This podcast is full of practical and beneficial tips for staying healthy during this time. NB: This podcast and text are for educational purposes, not meant to diagnose nor treat any individual. Individual needs may vary. Consult with your physician(s), Your Health and Healing Team. You can learn more about Dr. Bayley’s services at docbayley.com. Dr. Ray Bayley, DC, DCBCN, is a chiropractic physician, board-certified in intensive clinical nutrition, board-eligible in homeopathy, and has a few...2020-03-2145 min

The WalaWay#029 - Time, Talent and Treasure: Continuing Affinity With Your AlumniDamaris Tapia, Director of Alumni Relations at NEIU, and I sit down to discuss the role of Alumni in any organization. We cover how Alumni can provide benefit to an organization, what role they play with new students (or members) and how an organization can continue to give back to their alumni community and not look at them solely as a source of donations. Damaris is an alumna of Northeastern Illinois University, earning a degree in Speech and Performing Arts in 2001. She has more than ten years experience as an alumni relations professional serving both private and...2020-02-2421 min

The WalaWay#028 - Writing as a Life HackI sat down with my good friend and fellow creator, Hamid Choudhry. He is an educator, budding writer and creative consultant. We spoke about the process behind writing and drawing energy from your environment. Hamid elaborates on how writing serves as a catharsis and a life hack. 2020-01-0316 min

The WalaWay#027 - Serving Others Through Education and EntrepreneurshipHabeeb Quadri, recent recipient of the National Distinguished Principal award (NAESP) and I sit down to discuss how his upbringing led him to serve his community and help others. From leadership principles, team building to entrepreneurship, we examine how he has been able to mold and add to the private education industry. This was one of my favorite podcasts to record and it is full of gems. Habeeb Quadri is an Educator, Author, and Youth Activist. He is an Elementary School Principal and part-time staff at Harvard Graduate School of Education professional development programs. Habeeb recently has...2019-10-2536 min

The WalaWay#026 - Taking Care of Mind, Body and Heart Through Therapy, Nutrition and MoreDr. Ray Bayley (DC, DCBCN) and I discuss how to stay healthy as we age and the importance of not only taking care of your body, but how to go about it. Dr. Ray Bayley, DC, DCBCN, is a chiropractic physician, board-certified in intensive clinical nutrition, board-eligible in homeopathy, and has a few hundred hours training each in other styles and modalities of health and healing (e.g. Asian Medicines, other herbologies, and dual channel frequency-specific microcurrent) and less hours in others. He has been studying and working in the fields of Complementary, Alternative, Integrative, Holistic, and Fu...2019-09-0459 min

The WalaWay#025 - Agent of Transformation: Enhancing People and Business PerformanceDuring this episode, we speak with Noman Husain, an entrepreneur, a transformation agent and a cosmopolite. He is the founder of TRANSFORMability, a non-traditional transformation platform to enhance people & business performance. Noman shares his personal journey of transformation and founding of his company. He discusses the challenges of people and companies in this disruptive environment and offers real solutions to excel in these times of change. Listen to this candid conversation of Noman’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons of transformation in a disruptive environment. About Noman Husain Noman Husain is a Cosmopolite, Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Mentor and Fr...2019-08-1525 min

The WalaWay#024 - Why Are Millennials Misunderstood?With Millennials set to make up over 75 percent of the workforce by 2030, there still exist many stigmas about them. Are they all doom and gloom or can they be a breath of fresh air that the world needs? From inheriting a bad economic situation to helicopter parenting, Khufere Qhamata, of Leap72 and Academy M, and I go over these questions and look at both sides of these various questions. Khufere Qhamata, is the founder of the Leap72 , Inc, a strategic innovation consultancy. A dedicated futurist, he works with startups and emerging technologies that push the boundaries of...2019-07-021h 05

The WalaWay#023 - Leading with Emotional IntelligenceI had the pleasure of interviewing Wadud Hassan of Define 360. Define’s groundbreaking research on faith-based emotional intelligence, and brain & behavioral science empowers youth and adults with actionable toolkits for self-improvement, emotional control, and redirection. Wadud completed his Masters education from Vanderbilt in Leadership & Organizational Performance. He co-led the launch of three independent K-12 schools in Dallas before completing his Principal’s and leadership trainings and certifications at Harvard, IDEO, and the Neuroscience Academy. The interview was short but full of benefit and wisdom. Learning about emotional intelligence, mindfulness and being present is a must for any leader, teacher or parent. For...2019-04-2418 min

Radio IslamEp. 693 A Continuous Charity: Taking the Burden Out of Education [04-13-2019]Student loan debt negatively impacts over 40 million Americans each year, impacting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Host, Tariq talks with 3 representatives of A Continuous Charity (ACC) about their paradigm shifting organization which gives interest free college loans. Hear how ACC got started, the process for applying, and the power of no school debt. Guest: Dr. Atthar Haq Guest: Abdullah Syed Guest: Imran Nanlawala Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image Tariq I. El-Amin 2019-04-1334 min

The WalaWay#022 - Nurturing Your Child's Mental HealthI had the pleasure of sitting down with Sumayya Menk who is currently doing her Masters at the University of Chicago in the School of Social Service Administration. She is also the youth program coordinator assistant at RefugeeOne, a refugee resettlement agency. Her areas of interest are child care, child mental health and social services in general. We had a great time talking about the stigma of mental health in the immigrant community and how to overcome this while developing strong levels of communication between child and parent. 2019-03-1323 min

The WalaWay#021- The Path of an Entrepreneur: Why Contracts and Legal Advice are EssentialI have the pleasure of interviewing Attorney Jamal Suleiman (www.lascolinaslaw.com) of SAR law firm. He specializes in civil litigation, business organizational matters, real estate, general contractual issues, personal injury, medical malpractice, and immigration and more. We discuss why it is essential for new business owners/entrepreneurs to use contracts and why many fail to do so in the first place. Moreover, we discuss the narrative of "not trusting" the other party as a need to use contracts and how that belief is detrimental. I had a great time interviewing him and we instantly connected. 2019-01-0429 min

The WalaWay#020 - Paying It Forward: Building a Better Future by Making Higher Education More Accessible!ACC (A Continuous Charity) is a registered non-for-profit that aims to help aspiring students get an education by giving them interest-free loans. Dr. Athar Haq (Founder), Abdullah Syed (Executive Director) and I discuss how faith inspires them to leave a positive legacy and how their individual histories have brought them to this point. The podcast was recorded very late at night, thus my voice, but I could not turn down the chance to interview the team. 2018-12-0428 min

The WalaWay#019 - A True Champion: Honor, Respect, Humility and DignityBeing a true champion is not confined to the rings, belts and awards you win in your respective sport. But it has more to do with how you behave outside the ring or arena. I had the privilege of interviewing someone I admire, Coach Javier Mendez, the coach of "real" champions. Coach Javier Mendez is the Founder and Coach at AKA gym based in California. He is currently the coach and trainer for Khabib Nurmagamodec and Daniel Cormier, both current UFC champions. As a former champion himself, Coach Javier and I discuss the importance of character, humility and doing t...2018-11-0914 min

The WalaWay#018 - The Art of Creativity: Paying Attention to Detail I had to chance to interview Fawzi Yahya, a film-maker and creator. This is straight from his website, www.fawziyahya.com: Fawzi Yahya is an award-winning Film Director with a decade of experience in the industry. His films have won many awards including Best Picture at the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival’s 48 Hour Film Challenge. He has worked on many different projects for a number of big clients such as Toyota, Tedx and Liquid Comics. His short film ‘Racism Kills’ has gone viral on social media with over 100 Million views. His work has a unique way o...2018-10-1538 min

The WalaWay#017 - Money Over Morals: Becoming Humble Before You Are Made Humble!Chris Grayson from Urban Strength Institute and I discuss the buildup and fallout from the Conor McGregor and Khabib fight! Speaking and acting recklessly comes with consequences and Conor learned that the hard way. We discuss the emphasis on ratings, money and fame over being principled and having old fashioned values. 2018-10-1020 min

The WalaWay#016 - Humble and Hungry: Keeping Emotions Out of BusinessMulti-media advisor and manager Dahru F. Garner talks about being humble and hungry in our podcast! Dahru is a senior field rep at the Nielsen and co-founder of Academy M. Note: I caught him while he was between many things so I thank him for his time on such short notice. 2018-09-2025 min

The WalaWay#015 - Failing Forward: Appreciating the JourneyAbdullah Oduro (teacher, mentor and public speaker) and I discuss the mindset to have when going after a goal, enjoying the process and living everyday as an opportunity to learn. We focus in on the end result not being the crux of the matter but the journey itself. 2018-08-1310 min

The WalaWay#014 - Leadership and Teamwork in the Digital WorldPBS Education's Director of Product Management, Syed Amaanullah, and I discuss product managers as emerging leaders in this rising digital world where most organizations are attempting to build their digital footprint. We discuss how easy it is for entrepreneurs to build small products, to build proof of concept and the dos and don'ts of product development. We also discuss the need and benefit of team building and collaborative efforts and how PBS embodies this.2018-07-2029 min

The WalaWay#013 - Michael Jordan in the Age of Social MediaDr. Ronnie Doss and I discuss how MJ's career would have looked if he played during the current era. Would the pressure that comes with social media and always being followed have hurt his Airness? Or would his drive propel him to even greater heights? Also, we discuss the comparisons between MJ and Lebron!2018-07-0748 min

The WalaWay#012 - NBA Free Agency SpecialMy friend, David Carranza, and I discuss what we expect to happen when free agency opens. We focus on the big names: Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Has Lebron earned the right to dictate where he goes? Is Kawhi making a mistake by wanting to leave the Spurs, and is PG's best move to stay in OKC? 2018-07-0123 min

The WalaWay#011 - Disciplined Leadership: The Habits to Becoming Successful and Avoiding Self-Sabotage I sit down with one of my dear friends, Eddie Redzovic, certified IBJJF Black Belt practitioner, and has also been certified from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. himself. Eddie and his team have been teaching Brazilian Jujitsu for over 15 years and runs one of Chicago's most successful academies. Eddie went from being convinced that IBJJF was a successful tool for not only fighting, but for being successful at life. He studied with the best and is now considered from amongst the best. We discuss the discipline that is needed to avoid self-sabotage when pursuing one's dreams. Any aspiring entrepreneur needs to take a...2018-06-1220 min

The WalaWay#010 - Becoming The Best You: Healing Mind, Body and SoulDr. Madiha Saeed, a board-certified integrative holistic family physician, and I sat down to talk all things health. Her journey is unique because she has personally lost 50 pounds, beat hypothyroidism, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, fatigue, alopecia, muscle/joint pain, weight and digestive issues all through holistic healing. In summary, she represents exactly why the Walaway was created; to take care of mind, body and heart. We focus on inflammation being at the root of most of our ailments, and healing the gut! Enjoy! You can find her at https://holisticmommd.com/about/ and her Facebook, where she is really active,www.face...2018-05-2640 min

The WalaWay#009 - Embracing Fear: The Tales of Job Seekers and EntrepreneursHis name is Shariq Ghani, aka The Job Search Guy, and he is what I consider a serial entreperneur. Shariq can help anyone, anywhere, land the job they need to move forward with their lives, support their family, and feel solid about themselves. For 7+ years, The Job Search Guy has worked with engineers, mechanics, intelligence agents, researchers, teachers, military veterans, tech-heads, and every sort of nerd move forward to the next journey of their life. The main take away from this interview was you have to go and get it; making it does not come easy and by sitting back and r...2018-05-1118 min

The WalaWay#008 - The Mac Life: The Domino Effect of Being ImpulsiveIn this podcast, Abdullah Oduro and I examine the recent events of Conor Mcgregor attacking a bus of UFC fighter. Not only were fighters hurt in this exchange, but Conor Mcgregor has now turned himself over to the police. The exchange also resulted in some fighters not fighting on the UFC 223 card and much more. Moreover, we discuss personal values, principles and goals while commenting on society's intrigue for drama. 2018-04-0621 min

The WalaWay#007 - Can You Have Values in Hollywood?My good friend, Abdullah Oduro, and I discuss the current perdictiment of DJ Envy, host of The Breakfast Club. After cheating on his wife, and discussing the matter on television, he was mocked by Desus and Mero. This led to DJ Envy being extremely upset and led to some tension when Desus and Mero visited The Breakfast Club. Ironically, The Breakfast Club are known for "clowing" on people. Is it possibe to have morales and values in Hollywood, or while being in the public eye? 2018-04-0611 min

The WalaWay#006 - Kawhi Leonard: Championship, $200 million or Ego?What's going on with Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs? Here we examine why Kawhi still has not returned to the world of basketball, and it all has to do with values and principles. Listen to the podcast on iTunes: https://apple.co/2G6xwTj 2018-03-2704 min

The WalaWay#005 - Winning: Motivation, Authentic Narcissism and FitnessI had the pleasure of sitting with Belal Khan, who is by day a multimedia producer, aspiring filmmaker and storyteller. By night, he's a student of martial arts, history and physiology. We talk about fitness, not caring, what motivates people and advice for millennials. It was an interesting experience as I only met Belal earlier on in the day, but we hit it off pretty well. Enjoy!!! Check out Belal's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/belalkhan 2018-03-1534 min

The WalaWay#004 - The Curious Case of Derrick Rose: Leadership, Mindset and EnvironmentDr. Ronnie Doss, a doctor of clinical psychology, and I discuss the current situation of Derrick Rose not being offered any contracts in the NBA. We examine his roots, his decisions and what may have shaped his decision making. 2018-03-0314 min

The WalaWay#003 - Strength Training with Chris: Gurus, Trends and MethodsChris Grayson from Urban Strength Institute discusses some of the trends he has witnessed in the world of strength training and conditioning over the last 20 years. We talk about what makes Urban Strength Institute a laboratory for athletes, as well as Chris's approach to training his athletes. 2018-02-211h 01

The WalaWay#002 - Why the Spurs are a World Class TeamWe take a look at what makes the Spurs a model franchise, not just from the lens of a sports fan, but in regards to institutional effectiveness and good leadership principles. A must listen for those wanting to build great teams! 2018-02-1539 min

The WalaWay#001 - 5 Dysfunctions of the CavsA bit late due to the recent trades, but here is why the Cavs are a dysfunctional team and it goes beyond just basketball. 2018-02-0808 min