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Raising HumansThe School System Was Built for a World That No Longer ExistsIn this episode I sit down with Ataullah Parkar – Principal, Government Advisor, and Expert in Education Transformation.We speak about what’s really happening inside schools. Why the UK curriculum is broken, how to raise children in a digital world, and the difference between real learning and just getting high grades.We dive into:The danger of screen time and digital addictionWhy your child’s spirituality matters more than school rankingsHow to set tech rules at home that actually workThe lost art of manners, conversation and social skills...2025-05-091h 16Raising HumansLoon to Amir — Raised by Grandparents, Saved by IslamIn this episode, I sit down with Brother Amir - once known to the world as Loon, a renowned rapper in the music industry. He had money, fame, and success. But behind the scenes, he was searching for something more.Amir shares his journey from growing up in Harlem, to life in the music industry, to finding peace through Islam. He talks about the love and discipline he learned from his grandparents, the hidden struggles that came with fame, and how his life changed after becoming Muslim.This conversation is full of lessons for parents...2025-05-021h 13Raising HumansWhat Zain Bhikha Wants Every Muslim Parent to KnowIn this episode, I speak with Zain Bhikha – a voice that shaped the soundtrack of my own childhood. His songs weren’t just background noise. They were reminders. Of who I was. What mattered. And the type of father I one day wanted to be.We talk about how his parents raised him. What they did right. What they gave him that made him believe he had something worth saying. He tells the story of losing his best friend at a young age and how that heartbreak led him to a deeper understanding of life, faith, and purp...2025-04-2551 minRaising HumansGentle Parenting Doesn’t Work!We all crave wisdom from those who’ve walked the path before us. Today, I’m sitting down with Uncle AJ — a man whose journey spans continents, generations, and profound lessons in resilience, family, and integrity.Born in Kenya, raised in the UK, and now living in Dubai, Uncle AJ’s story is one of adaptation, sacrifice, and deep-rooted values passed down from his parents. His father, a man who built everything from scratch, believed in two things: discipline and generosity. It’s these principles that shaped Uncle AJ’s approach to life, parenting, and everything in between.2025-04-1855 minRaising HumansWhy Amazon FBA Is The Ultimate Side Hustle For ParentsJamal Muse’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of freedom. From his humble beginnings as the child of Somali immigrants in the UK to building a thriving Amazon FBA business, Jamal’s story is both inspiring and practical.After years of feeling trapped by the limitations of traditional careers in banking and teaching, Jamal discovered the potential of Amazon FBA. Through relentless trial and error, he built a profitable business that gave him something priceless – control over his time and presence with his family.While Jamal’s expertise in Amazon FBA can bene...2025-04-1150 minRaising HumansMy Dad Died When I Was 12 - The Lessons He Left BehindZarir Saif Uddin is one of those rare souls you meet once in a lifetime - the kind of man who’s been shaped by pain, pressure, and purpose.From the moment we sat down, I could feel it - he carries his father’s legacy like a fire in his chest. Losing his dad at 12 years old could have broken him, but instead, it became the moment that forged who he is today.What struck me wasn’t just the stories - though they were unforgettable. It was how intentional his father was. Teaching him ho...2025-04-031h 06Raising HumansEx-Dentist Reveals How He Escaped the 9–5 & Became a Present Father! I Dr Maaz SadiqDr. Maaz Sadiq is one of those people who’s just easy to talk to. From the start, I felt at home - probably because we share a lot of the same childhood experiences. He’s the kind of man who refuses to stay stagnant, always pushing to be better - whether it’s in wealth, fatherhood, or faith - and that mindset resonated with me.But what really stood out was his depth of knowledge in medicine and how he applies it to parenting. The way he breaks down health, childhood development, and even t...2025-03-281h 21Raising HumansOmar Choudhry | The Man Behind Feed Source, Best Dubai, Guilty Chef & TeenieTalesOmar Choudhry is a builder. Not just of businesses, but of legacies. He’s the man behind Feed Source, Best Dubai, Guilty Chef, and Teenietales - but more than that, he’s a husband, a father, and someone who refuses to let the world define his limits.In this conversation, we break down the mindset that fuels him: the relentless drive to challenge every rule, the obsession with speed, and the unwavering focus on what actually matters. Omar doesn’t wait for permission—he executes. His life is a masterclass in balancing ambition and family, proving that you don’...2025-03-211h 20Raising HumansImran Ibn Mansur I Dawah Man I The Silent Impact of My MotherImran Ibn Mansur - also known as Dawah Man - is a name you’ve likely come across. You might have seen clips online of him shouting or getting angry. I’ll admit, that was my first impression too. But after today’s conversation, my view of Imran completely changed. Since I have met him, he has demonstrated only genuine brotherhood, love, and kindness.I feel Imran is often misunderstood. His deep passion and unwavering love for Islam can sometimes be misinterpreted. If you have any reservations about Imran, I urge you to watch this video and explor...2025-03-141h 03Raising HumansParenting Hacks I Faisal Choudhry I Freshly GroundedFaisal was a guest on my podcast, but his energy felt so laid-back that he made me as chill as if there were no cameras rolling. I felt more like myself than ever - no overthinking, no dissecting every response. I was just present. That made me realise how I want to show up as a host.Because here’s the domino effect: the guest feels at peace, the audience gets a more authentic conversation, and we bring more value to children’s lives. That’s a win on every level.Another aspect I admir...2025-03-071h 42Raising HumansWhy I Let My Kids Struggle - And How It Made Them Stronger Than EverSometimes, you meet someone who steps in exactly when you need them most - someone who becomes that guiding voice and safe place. For me, that person was Nouman. He was like an older brother during my time in Saudi Arabia, taking me under his wing and looking out for me - even when I didn’t always follow his advice. Now, he’s championing the same hospitality and warmth that ran through his grandfather’s veins. It’s a legacy of generosity, one that he’s continued in his own life, and it’s why he’ll alwa...2025-02-281h 17Raising HumansThe Biggest Financial Mistakes Parents Make (And How to Fix Them)Meet Umar Naeem. A Regional Coordinator at Beaconhouse Group, shaping education across the MENA region. When he’s not leading academic strategy, he’s mastering the markets as a stock trader and pushing limits as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach.A powerful speaker with a knack for getting his point across, Umar’s success is built on his ability to communicate and lead. He believes in investing—not just in stocks but also in yourself. Continuous learning, improving your craft, and gaining qualifications are the real keys to excelling in any industry. Becoming a father wa...2025-02-2148 minRaising HumansNo Degree, No Problem – How Kaya Built His Own Success"Perfection is only for Allah”.Kaya Ismail isn’t just another entrepreneur. He’s one of the most self-aware and articulate guys I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with. We covered everything - from his early days in London to building businesses in Dubai, from fatherhood to faith, from discipline to delayed gratification.It was eye-opening to sit down with someone from a completely different culture and background, hearing firsthand the unique struggles he faced and how they shaped him. Conversations like this remind me that while our experiences may differ, the less...2025-02-141h 28Raising HumansNo School, Only Qur’an - Would You Make This Choice?“And He (Allah) will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine.” (65:3)Ahsan’s story stayed with me long after our conversation. As I listened back and worked through the footage, this one ayah kept playing in my mind.What would you sacrifice for your child’s future? For Ahsan, the answer was everything. He left behind everything he knew—his home, his comfort, his security - so his daughter could memorise the Qur’an. His journey is proof that when you take a risk for the sake of Allah, when you put your...2025-02-121h 01Raising HumansThe Hardest Part of Cancer? Telling My Family.“You never know whose prayer will save you." - Murtaza EbrahimjiMeet Murtaza - Prime Residential Sales Director at @luxuryconciergere.In this episode, Murtaza takes us on an unforgettable journey through his life.From the lessons his father taught him, to the deep connections he’s built with his wife and kids, Murtaza opens up about what truly matters in life. He shares the moment he found out he had cancer, the unimaginable pain of treatment, and how it gave him a new perspective on living fully.But what stands out most...2025-01-3038 minRaising HumansWhat the Richest Man in History Taught His SonIn this episode we step into the mind of John D. Rockefeller - not as the oil tycoon but as a father. Rockefeller distils what he believes are the principles of a meaningful and successful life. These letters were private, raw, and written with one goal: to help his son rise above him.We’ll explore three key lessons: why your starting point in life doesn’t define your destination, the value of taking action even when conditions aren’t perfect, and how excuses quietly erode potential. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to build...2025-01-2428 minRaising HumansScreen Time Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know!Meet Luna, a Cyber Psychology Specialist.In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Luna, and what stood out most wasn’t just her deep expertise, but the way she rooted every insight in her own lived experience as a parent. She’s not only studied the science; she’s lived it. That authenticity made every piece of advice feel practical, relatable, and, most importantly, doable.She shared so much wisdom about navigating screen time, social media, and the pressures of raising kids today that I left wishing we had h...2025-01-171h 23Raising HumansJermaine's Story: The Happiest Man in DubaiMeet Jermaine Ekpo, a Master Personal Trainer and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met.I first crossed paths with Jermaine when I moved to Dubai, and we’ve been playing football together every week since. What’s remarkable about him isn’t just his fitness expertise—it’s his mindset. Jermaine radiates positivity in a way that’s contagious, turning the odds in his favour, whether it’s on the pitch or in life. He’s the kind of person who reminds you that winning starts in the mind—and he’s proof it works.2025-01-101h 08
Raising HumansHamza's Story: The Journey from Boyhood to FatherhoodMeet Hamza Chohan. An Engineer, Entrepreneur and Father of Two.In today’s episode, Hamza takes us on a journey through his childhood in Pakistan, the cultural shock of moving to Scotland without a word of English, and how those experiences shaped him. We dive into his reflections on marriage, the anticipation of becoming a father, and the raw, unfiltered truths about navigating fatherhood.Let’s dive in.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction0:03 – Meet Hamza0:56 – Raising Boys vs. Girls5:00 – Hamza’s Childhood in Pakistan7:30 – Moving to Glasgow11:15 – Challenges Our Par...2025-01-031h 04Raising HumansParenting Lessons from an American Revert in DubaiIn today’s episode we sit down with Darren Harris AKA Abdulmuhsin , an American revert Muslim living in Dubai. We explore his childhood, home-schooling experience, and the evolving challenges of parenting across generations.It’s an honest, thought-provoking conversation packed with wisdom and laughter. Let’s go.Instagram - @americanindubaiYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanindubaiOowy Goowy Cookies - @oowygoowycookiesTimestamps0:00 – Coming up0:45 – Intro2:28 – The Why3:55 – How was your parenting experience?5:59 – How was your childhood? 7:25 – Tell me about your family8:00...2024-12-261h 09Raising HumansIf I Could Go Back to College, This is What I’d Do Differently"Fall seven times and stand up eight." – Japanese ProverbIn today’s episode we reflect on the choices I made during college—the good, the bad, and the lessons they taught me. From picking the wrong subjects, finding the right circle and investing my money poorly, this episode is all about what I wish I knew back then.Let’s get into it.Timestamps0:00 – Introduction0:45 – Choosing your Subjects3:00 – Choosing the Right Circle4:46 – Wasting Your Time6:38 – Wasting Your Money 6:23 – If I Invested Wisely7:30 – The Power of Compound Inter...2024-12-1818 minRaising HumansBuilding Better Friendships: Lessons Every Parent Should TeachShow me your friends, I’ll show you your future – Dan PenaIn today’s episode we explore how friendships shape our children’s lives and why the right ones matter. From Aristotle’s wisdom on virtue-based friendships to the idea that “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” we discuss how good friends amplify the values we teach and why helping our kids become great friends is just as important as finding them.Let’s dive in.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Rais...2024-12-1217 minRaising Humans#15 - Moving to Dubai: Was it The Right Choice for Our Family?In today’s episode, I share the story of why we made the decision to move to Dubai and whether it has been the right choice for our family. From the benefits of living in an Islamic country, tailored education, and an improved quality of life, to the challenges of being away from family and adjusting to long days, I provide an honest account of our experience.Tune in to hear how this move has shaped our lives as parents and whether it’s helping us raise our children to be the individuals we hope they’...2024-12-0820 minRaising Humans#14 – Read.“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” – Dr Seuss In today’s podcast, expect to learn how reading can transform your life and your parenting journey. I share my personal reading journey, from early resistance to discovering the life-changing power of books.We explore why reading is one of the most impactful tools for growth and how parents can inspire their children to embrace reading. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagra...2024-12-0126 minRaising HumansEpisode #9 - Life lessons from Tom Hanks“This too shall pass” – Tom HanksIn today’s podcast, expect to learn about the right timing for honest conversations, the power of focus and how multitasking can hinder progress, and the wisdom of "This too shall pass," reminding us that nothing is permanent. We’ll also explore the unique approach of using passwords to reinforce a positive mindset.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-2613 minRaising Humans#13 - My Health Journey: How Fatherhood Changed EverythingIn today’s podcast, I share my weight loss story, from my early years of fitness to the gradual decline in health after marriage and the transformative moment when I decided to make a change. I reflect on the struggles of balancing parenthood, work, and personal health and how parenthood became my greatest motivation, pushing me to live a healthier, more active life for my children.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-2636 minRaising Humans#12 - The 3 Stages of Raising Boys: Insights from Steve Biddulph"Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice." – Charles KetteringIn today’s podcast, we explore the three stages of boyhood from the book Raising Boys by Steven Biddulph. From "The Gentle Years" (ages 0-6) focused on love and security, to "Learning to be Male" (6-14) with confidence-building from father figures, and "Becoming a Man" (14 to adulthood) guided by mentors, each stage offers unique support for a boy’s growth into adulthood.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rai...2024-11-2608 minRaising HumansEpisode 11 – Three steps to unlock your brains potential“Your mind is the strongest and most valuable muscle you can grow” – Greg Pitt In today’s podcast, expect to learn about neuroplasticity and the brain’s incredible ability to adapt. We’ll dive into key processes like myelination, synaptic connection, and neurogenesis, explore a fascinating visualization study, and explain the Bookshelf Analogy, which makes understanding brain flexibility easier.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-2610 minRaising HumansEpisode 10 – Elon Musk’s Secret to Teaching"Don't confuse schooling with education. I didn't go to Harvard but the people that work for me did." - Elon MuskIn today’s podcast, expect to learn about Ad Astra Nova’s unique approach to education, centred around a teaching philosophy that encourages curiosity and innovation. We’ll explore First Principles Teaching, the importance of explaining the “why” behind learning, and the “teach to the problem” method, where students are presented with real-world problems and equipped with the tools to solve them.The Lake Conundrum Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Hu...2024-11-2616 minRaising HumansEpisode #8 – Money, Mindset and Influence“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future” – Dan PenaIn today’s podcast, expect to learn about the importance of financial literacy and how mastering it empowers life choices, the Arrival Fallacy that warns achieving goals won’t automatically bring happiness, the impact of being around negative people on your mindset, and insights from the Bobo Doll Experiment, which reveals how observed behaviour influences actions.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-2633 minRaising HumansEpisode #7 – What Time Teaches Us About Life“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.” - Andy Bernard, The OfficeIn today’s podcast, expect to learn about the Time Spent Graph—a reminder that time with family and friends is fleeting. We’ll also explore the Red Car Theory, showing how focusing on something makes it appear more often in our lives, and the Dartmouth Scar Experiment, which reveals how our mindset shapes our resilience in facing life’s challenges.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://ww...2024-11-2631 minRaising HumansEpisode #6 - Radical Candor and ClayJim Rohn: “If the Why is Powerful, the How is Easy.”In today’s podcast, expect to learn about Radical Candor—offering honest and compassionate feedback—and the Parable of the Pottery Class, which illustrates how making one pot a day leads to greater success than perfecting a single pot over time.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-2625 minRaising HumansEpisode #4 - This is what hard feels likeAlex Hormozi once said "You can't wish for a strong character and an easy life. The price of one is the other".In todays lesson expect to learn about personal growth, keeping promises to yourself, achieving financial security, and fighting through difficult times. We also discuss being the hero in your own story and how accepting feelings of unworthiness can lead to achieving your goals.Thanks for watching! -00:00 - Purpose of the podcast 2.001:24 - Recap of the week04:08 - Keep your promises to yourself06:41 – One job away fr...2024-11-1328 minRaising HumansEpisode #5 - Invest in yourself.“Everyone is jealous of what you’ve got, no-one is jealous of how you’ve got it” – Jimmy CarrIn today’s podcast, expect to learn about striving to be cool, balancing kindness with toughness, managing distractions, investing in yourself, overcoming jealousy, and bridging the gap between acting like a winner and actually winning. We also explore the importance of genuine friendships and embracing the life you once desired.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction01:13 – I want to be cool05:35 – Sometimes in life, you’ve got to be cruel to be kind10:32 – The risk of distraction2024-11-1333 minRaising HumansEpisode #3 - I want you to failIn this episode we explore cultivating a culture of failure at home, encouraging your child's independence, the Beta-Region Paradox,, living without regret and idea of the "ghosts of the dying" and how the fear of unfulfilled potential can shape our legacy.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-1319 minRaising HumansEpisode #1 - The Why, The Vision, The GoalIn this episode, I introduce my podcast. Expect to learn about the why, the vision and the goal.Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.HumansInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisinghumans.1/2024-11-1305 minRaising HumansEpisode #2 - From Consistency to GratitudeIn this episode we cover:The Importance of Consistency: Without commitment, you'll never start, but more importantly without consistency you'll never finish. Not Caring About What Others Think: We would care far less about what other people thought of us if we realised how rarely they do.Delayed Gratification: The value of patience for long-term rewards.Single Behaviour – Many Positive Outcomes: How one good habit can ripple into multiple benefits.Be Grateful with What You Have: Using gratitude to fulfil your potentialSelf-Development: Become the person you need to beYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@Raising.Humans2024-11-1327 min