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Takin' Care of Lady Business®S3Ep136: Scaling Yourself, Not Just Your Career with Sehreen Noor Ali, Founder of Te Cura LabsThere comes a moment for every ambitious woman when the grind no longer feels like growth. When the late nights, the accolades, and the endless “yeses” stop feeling like success and start feeling like survival.For Sehreen Noor Ali, that moment became a turning point. A venture-backed founder who had built her reputation in the fast-moving world of AI and startups, Sehreen had done everything “right.” Until life forced her to stop. And in that stillness, she discovered something most women never get the chance to find: space.Space to ask what do I really want?Spa...
2025-10-1540 min
Empathetic PresenceWhy Visionaries Matter with Sehreen Noor AliSehreen Noor Ali came on the podcast, and she shifted how I think about the word "visionary" forever. Turns out, way more of us are visionaries than we might believe.Sehreen runs Te Cura Labs where she helps leaders think about strategic visibility. But what I love about her is how she sees the world with both curiosity and empathy. Every time I sit down with her, I leave completely shifted.In this conversation, Sehreen talks about influence as "the marriage of inner clarity and external resonance"—which finally makes this loaded word feel tangible in...
2025-07-1743 min
The Radio IslamAli Ali Ali KarnaDescription:
A repetitive, soulful chant that invokes the love and power of Maula Ali (A.S). This kalam becomes a zikr that moves the soul and purifies the heart.
Lyrics (Urdu):
Ali Ali Ali karna
Dil da sukoon Ali
Zikr-e-Mola Ali
Har dam Ali ka naam
Available at: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝒶𝒹𝒾𝑜 𝐼𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓂
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2025-06-2708 min
The Radio IslamAli Warga Zamane Te (By Muhammad Azam Qadri)Description:
A heartfelt qasida praising the unmatched spiritual rank of Maula Ali (A.S). Muhammad Azam Qadri's passionate voice echoes deep devotion and pride in wilayah. A must-listen for lovers of Ali.
Lyrics (Punjabi):
Ali warga zamane te
Koi peer wakha nahi
Haq da noor Ali
Peeran da peer Ali
Available at: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝒶𝒹𝒾𝑜 𝐼𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓂
Produced by: 𝒰𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝒜𝓁𝒾
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2025-06-2707 min
The Radio IslamAli Ali Haider (By Farhan Ali Waris, Produced by Usman Ali)An emotional tribute echoing the bravery and love of Maula Ali (A.S). Farhan Ali Waris delivers a powerful kalaam filled with intensity and reverence.
This kalam reflects the strength of Haider's legacy and connects deeply with listeners of Karbala.
Lyrics (Urdu):
Ali Ali Haider
Har Zubaan Pe Haider
Dil Mein Haider
Alam Hai Haider
Available at: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝑅𝒶𝒹𝒾𝑜 𝐼𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓂
Produced by: @𝒰𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝒜𝓁𝒾
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2025-06-2705 min
AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing70. From Surgeon to Startup: Dr. Noor Ali on Building Businesses, Babies, and BoundariesIn this episode of The And Both Podcast, Dr. Ashley welcomes Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance consultant, community builder, and beverage brand co-founder. Dr. Ali shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the U.S. at age five to becoming a surgeon abroad—and later pivoting her career after facing insurmountable red tape while trying to transfer her medical credentials back to the U.S.In this conversation:How to navigate major life and career pivots with resilience and intentionThe surprising health insurance options available to entrepreneurs (and why benefits shouldn't ho...
2025-04-1854 min
UsmanGee StudioMaula Tera Noor (By Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan, Produced by Usman Ali)Description: "Maula Tera Noor" ek jazbati aur roohani Naat hai jo ek bande aur uske Maula ﷺ ki azmat ka izhar karti hai. Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan ki pur-jaazbaat awaaz is kalam ko aur bhi roohani bana deti hai.Poetry (Urdu): مولا! تیرا نور، میرا سرور تیری محبت میں گزار دوں ہر لمحہAvailable for listening at: UsmanGee StudioProduced by: Usman Ali
2025-03-1508 min
Happy & HumanThe Power of AI, Resilience, and Being Human with Sehreen Noor AliSend us a textBreaking down the true purpose of technology, being a woman in tech, and finding courage and peace in the light of incredibly difficult circumstances, we have Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of Sleuth and expert in applied technology. She’s sharing her experience working in the state department to becoming a mother, entrepreneur and so much more. This is a necessary conversation around the benefits and pitfalls of technology, our ability to find peace in spite of challenging times, and the true meaning behind being happy and human.Sehreen Noor Ali is th...
2025-01-2153 min
Sports Minutes with Zia-ul RaushanSports Minutes: Noor Ali on Geylang International’s season, aims for 2025 & his future at the clubWith the Singapore Premier League returning after a 2-month hiatus, Geylang International's Mohd Noor Ali - the league's longest-serving head coach - is in the Sports Minutes hot seat. Tune is as he opens up about managing momentum during a long break, key transfers, and standout moments from the first half of the season. Find out what drives him, how he views his team’s prospects, and why he believes there’s much more to be achieved both at home and abroad.Got a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee...
2025-01-1536 min
Startups in StilettosDemystifying the Health Insurance Industry with Dr. Noor Ali“Show up dressed as your next level self. So, whoever that ‘her’ is that you're projecting—whether that's five years or 10 years—show up as her. Embodying her, not just dressed as her… Proving to yourself like, ‘Hey, I just did it 10 years before I thought that I could do it.’”When Dr. Noor Ali moved back to the US after completing her medical training and starting her career as a surgeon in Bangladesh, she found herself unable to continue practicing medicine—and she felt like she’d completely lost her identity. Nearly a decade later, Noor has...
2024-09-1034 min
Anxiously AmbitiousDr. Noor Ali: Why Failures MatterSend us a textSuccess is never glamorous and comes with a ton of pitfalls that often go unseen. In today’s episode, I’m delighted to have guest Dr Noor Ali with us! Dr Noor, a medical doctor and surgeon turned health insurance consultant, opens up about her journey and incredible pivot when her dreams didn’t go originally as planned. Now 5 five years into her health insurance advisor practice, founder of Think Like A Woman and product business Happy Panda, Dr Noor shares her wisdom on finding balance, slowing down as a busy entrepreneur and mother...
2024-08-1242 min
The Motherhood Village Podcast200: Mastering Motherhood, Business and Time Management with Dr. Noor AliBrief summary of show: In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi American medical doctor turned health insurance expert, who shares her journey of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Dr. Noor discusses strategies on managing multiple businesses through time blocking, prioritizing tasks, and outsourcing. She also shares the inspiration behind her ventures, including her platform, 'Think Like a Woman,' and her new beverage brand, 'Happy Panda.' Our conversation goes into practical tips for maintaining peace of mind, setting boundaries, and the importance of gratitude i...
2024-07-1135 min
The Noor PodcastFirst Afghan Woman in the ADF: From A Young Girl In Afghanistan To Advertiser Women Of The Year! Serving To Give Back To A Country That Offered Me So Much! - Cpl Kbora AliJoin us in this inspirational episode of The Noor Podcast as we sit down with Corporal Kbora Ali, the first Afghan-Australian woman to serve in the Australian Defence Force. Kbora shares her profound journey from her early days in Afghanistan to her life-changing experiences in the military. Discover how her childhood in Pakistan, her migration to Australia, and her career in the ADF shaped her perspective on service, sacrifice, and community. Kbora also delves into her personal battles with cultural stigmas and the importance of representation and resilience. Don’t miss her engaging stories about transitioning between army and ai...
2024-05-041h 11
The Silverfox Hustle PodcastFootball Talk SPL Preview - Geylang Int'l FC - Head Coach, Noor AliSend a textThe 2024/2025 Singapore Premier League season preview with Geylang Int'l FC. Noor Ali, the Head Coach of Geylang Int'l FC, joins me for a chat as we continue our preview for the season. We dissect the past campaign's challenges, including injuries and inconsistent perfomances, while celebrating the resilience and tactical finesse that shone through even as avoidable red cards undercut their progress. As we pivot to the future, Noor Ali shares the Club's strategies to bolster the attack, retain core players, and construct a formidable squad with sights set on the upcoming Singapore Premier L...
2024-04-2126 min
Ramadan Reflections: Nourishing the SoulThe Dua of Imam Ali (a) Before His MartyrdomWhat did Imam Ali (a) ask Allah (swt) before he left this world? Sheikh Shabbar Mehdi talks about the Dua of Imam Ali (A) the day before his martyrdom.
2024-03-3105 minStartups in StilettosDemystifying the Health Insurance Industry with Dr. Noor Ali“Show up dressed as your next level self. So, whoever that ‘her’ is that you're projecting—whether that's five years or 10 years—show up as her. Embodying her, not just dressed as her… Proving to yourself like, ‘Hey, I just did it 10 years before I thought that I could do it.’”When Dr. Noor Ali moved back to the US after completing her medical training and starting her career as a surgeon in Bangladesh, she found herself unable to continue practicing medicine—and she felt like she’d completely lost her identity. Nearly a decade later, Noor has...
2024-03-2634 min
Global Leadership ConversationsThe Future of Healthcare and Health Insurance, with Dr. Noor AliIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Noor Ali about the future of healthcare and health insurance.Dr. Noor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnoorhealth/) is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to entrepreneurs all over the nation. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
2024-01-0828 min
Human Capital LeadershipS49E9 - The Future of Healthcare and Health Insurance, with Dr. Noor AliIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Noor Ali about the future of healthcare and health insurance.
Dr. Noor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnoorhealth/) is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to entrepreneurs all over the nation.
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2023-12-2028 min
What Are You Made Of?Surgical Prowess to Insurance Success: Dr. Noor Ali's Uncharted VoyageIn this captivating episode, host Mike C-Roc welcomes the remarkable Dr. Noor Ali, MD, MPH, CPH to share her extraordinary journey from a promising surgical career to becoming a health insurance expert. Dr. Noor, a Bangladeshi American medical doctor, offers a unique perspective on her experiences and challenges, providing insights into her resilience and unyielding optimism.
Dr. Noor runs her health insurance consulting practice in Tampa, Florida, focusing on providing healthcare and strategic solutions to female founders nationwide. She is also the visionary founder of Think Like A Woman a platform dedicated to elevating...
2023-12-0629 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job920: A Masterclass in Health Insurance Benefits with Dr. Noor AliDr. Noor Ali simplifies the beast of United States health insurance—and shares insider tips for making the most out of yours. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to evaluate the biggest non-salary piece of your compensation. 2) Why you shouldn’t limit yourself to your company’s health insurance. 3) What most people overlook when it comes to insurance. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep920 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DR. NOOR — Dr. Noor is a Bangladeshi-American me...
2023-12-0453 min
The Small Business School PodcastPivoting and Perseverance and with Dr. Noor AliHey Small Business Squad! In today’s episode of Small Business School we are joined by Dr. Noor Ali, MD, MPH. I met Dr. Noor through the Small Business Club, and let me tell you, she's a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, we dive into her incredible journey; from growing up in Bangladesh with dreams of becoming a doctor to facing unexpected challenges that led her to a career in health insurance. Noor shares her story of resilience, perseverance, and the unexpected turns that brought her to where she is today. We also explore her passion pr...
2023-11-2127 min
BEAM StoriesThe Superpower of Being an Advocate - Sehreen Noor AliBuilding a family should come with a few additional titles: advocate, investigator, superhero, and diplomatic negotiator. Sleuth co-founder Sehreen Noor Ali donned those roles as she watched her young daughter miss developmental milestones. After quitting her full-time role, she and her co-founder took on the task of building a seamless way to leverage machine learning and more than 62,000 parents' answers to help caregivers be champions for the health and wellbeing of their families. Sleuth emboldens parents to have access to credible information instead of Googling "Is this normal" and hoping for the best - all because Sehreen and Alex...
2023-10-1134 min
Understanding Climate FinanceBlended Finance as a powerful tool in Development FinanceDevelopment Finance has always needed to evolve with the needs of the time, but where is it succeeding or failing? I am joined by Dalburg’s Kusi Hornberger, author of Scaling Impact and Convergence CEO Joan Larrea to talk about how Development Finance can play a better role in driving impact and how blended finance, in particular, can be a useful tool in getting more projects financed in the developing world.
2023-09-1449 min
momplex with Scottie Durrett173. Embracing Failure and Thriving w/ Dr. Noor Ali, CEO/Mom and Founder of Think Like A WomanJoining the show today is the amazing and resilient Dr. Noor Ali. Dr. Noor is a mom, multi-dimensional doctor, and founder of Think Like A Woman. She started out as a surgeon in her home country of Bangladesh and now using her knowledge in health insurance consulting practice. Her mission is to help female small business owners from all across the country figure out what to do for their health insurance, especially if they're navigating a jump from corporate to full time entrepreneurship and everything in between. During our conversation Dr. Noor will not only share her personal journey but a...
2023-09-1239 min
Perspectives on HealthcareNoor Ali: A Health Insurance Strategist’s Perspective on HealthcareIt’s a health insurance strategist’s perspective on healthcare from Noor Ali on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Dr. Noor is from New York but went to Bangladesh to do her medical training. Upon returning to the US, she had trouble with licensure and committed herself to honing her expertise on health insurance. Currently living in Florida, she is a member of the millennial generation (Generation Y.)
Here are 3 things that stood out as Noor Ali gave us a health insurance strategist’s perspective on healthcare:
Quality healthcare involves having...
2023-08-2920 min
The Special Needs Mom PodcastIn the Trenches of Parenting and Entrepreneurship with Sehreen Noor AliSend us a text (Note: we are not able to respond but LOVE to hear from you!!)Hello and welcome to the podcast. Come along for an inspirational ride as I sit down with the invincible Serene Noor Ali. She is a special needs mom and tech entrepreneur. From the shock of her daughter’s unexpected diagnosis to the major brain surgery that followed, Serene's personal experiences and professional background with the US Department of State have all paved the path to her innovative startup. With her compelling narrative of resilience and innovation, Sehreen Noor Ali is sure...
2023-08-0952 min
Yorkshire Leaders - Business#002: Noor Ali on leading through others - British Empire Medal recipient and food industry innovator.Today we're talking to Yorkshire Leader Noor Ali - a multi award winning business woman who was born and educated in Leeds.
Noor is married with two children, Faisal and Zainab and as well as having extensive experience within the World Foods Sector in retail, Noor is also involved in various community, supplier and school mentoring programmes.
She is also a recipient of a British Empire Medal for her services to the retail industry.
Background
Noor worked with her brother to open a modern ethnic supermarket in Bradford in 1992. Over the...
2023-07-2437 min
Modern Mom ProbsWhat to Do When You Think Your Child has a Health or Behavior Problem with Sehreen Noor AliIn this podcast episode, Tara welcomes Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of the Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. They had an enlightening conversation about the challenges of modern motherhood and how technology can be a game-changer when determining if something is “up.”Sehreen shared her personal experience of struggling to find information and support for her daughter's medical journey, which led her to co-found Sleuth. Tara and Sehreen emphasize the importance of trusting one's instincts as a parent and the need for accurate information and e...
2023-07-1830 min
Frugalpreneur: Building a Business on a Bootstrapped Budget5 Health Insurance Tips for Freelancers (with Dr. Noor Ali)On this episode of Frugalpreneur, host Sarah St John is joined by guest Dr Noor Ali to discuss 5 important health insurance tips for freelancers. Dr Ali, who has a background in medicine and now works in the health insurance industry, shares valuable insights and advice based on her personal experiences. She highlights the significance of keeping a low deductible for financial safety, as well as the importance of evaluating health insurance plans based on individual coverage needs.She also debunks common misconceptions about health insurance policies, such as the assumption that a policy with a...
2023-06-2825 min
Takin' Care of Lady Business®S2Ep84: Navigating Healthcare & Insurance as a SoloPreneur: How Dr. Noor Ali is Demystifying Affordable HealthcareDr. Noor is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to female founders all over the nation. When she's not working on her health insurance company, she is hosting events for Think Like A Woman, a platform designed to amplify the aspirations and ambitions of female founders, worldwide. She lives with her toddler son and husband in sunny Tampa, Florida.
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice and guest Dr. Noor Ali delve into the complexities of he...
2023-06-2127 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceIDB Invest’s Energy Chief talks about opportunities in Latin America and CarribeanElizabeth Robberechts, Chief of Energy and Infrastructure at IDB Invest, joins the podcast this week to talk about how they look at investments and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. She shares how the Inter American Bank’s investment arm is prioritizing climate finance in the region, including investment into climate adaptation, and key sectors and geographies where they would like to invest in going forward.
2023-05-3043 min
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and ConfidenceEmpowering Women's Health with Dr. Noor AliI want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...Do you want to learn more about women's health and the challenges that women face in the healthcare system? This week's Casa De Confidence podcast with Dr. Noor Ali, an award-winning researcher, and stage 4 endometriosis patient, as she shares her personal and professional insights on women's health. Dr. Noor Ali is an integrative health and wellness expert, author, speaker, and founder of Dr. Noor Health. With a deep background in medicine and healthcare, she has a unique skill...
2023-04-2459 min
Sweat The TechniqueBecoming a Sleuth for Your Child's Health (with Sehreen Noor Ali)Stacey sits down with Sehreen Noor Ali, co-founder of Sleuth, a startup that gives parents better directions on early childhood health. Sehreen offers lessons to help parents navigate healthcare and advocate for their children.
2023-04-1945 min
Building While Flying[Re-Run] Winning by Staying in the Game - Sehreen Noor Ali, Co-Founder & CEO of SleuthSehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sleuth, a search engine for parents to help with their children's health and development. Sleuth originally began as a solution for her own family's needs, and Sehreen quickly realized it would help more than her own family. After meeting her co-founder Alex in an incubator, they got to work building Sleuth into what it is today. In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Sehreen joins Maribel Lara to share more about Sleuth and her experiences as an entrepreneur, mother, and caretaker. Sehreen gives some i...
2023-03-0919 min
For the Love of Freelance14. Healthcare for Freelancers with Dr. Noor AliIn today’s episode, it’s just Tia sitting down with Dr. Noor Ali, a health insurance consultant for freelancing females. We’re talking all things healthcare today, including what we should look for in a plan, how she became an expert, and why the healthcare system is so confusing.
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2023-02-2721 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceHow can Web3 and Regenerative Economics fight climate change?The concepts of Web3 and Regenerative Economics is new to many of us, but both can play a key role in addressing climate change. Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, shares how digital technologies will play a transformative role to unlock climate action at scale.
2023-02-1729 min
Your New Life BlendSehreen Noor Ali, Co-Founder, SleuthSehreen Noor Ali did not plan to start a venture-backed company in the pediatric health care space. But her child had started missing her milestones and she had too many unanswered questions. After taking time off work and spending hours upon hours in Google rabbit holes and parent Facebook groups searching for clues and trading information, Sehreen decided to create a tool to surface this information directly to parents like her. Together with her co-founder, Sehreen built Sleuth, a childhood health recommendation engine, powered by crowdsourced insights from parents and machine-learning. (Think: Waze for childhood health.) Sleuth has been...
2023-02-0121 min
Vitality87 - Finding a Plan that Covers what You Needwith Dr. Noor AliYour host, Jennifer Helener, talks with Medical Doctor turned Health Insurance Expert, Dr. Noor Ali. Dr. Noor is able to take really tough, dry and convoluted concepts and make it presentable and digestible and apply it to the health insurance industry. She realized she could take her medical background and combine it with her knowledge of the health insurance industry and make an impact in health insurance decision-making for the general population who is foreign to the bureaucracy of the healthcare industry.To learn more about Dr. Noor's work, click HERE.If you'd like to...
2023-01-1326 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceHow World Bank’s MIGA insures climate project in challenging environmentsThe Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the political insurance arm of the World Bank Group and provides a number of financial products for project developers working in the toughest environments. Olga Calabozo Garrido, who leads MIGA’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, shares how they evaluate and price risk in the region and how they add value to private investors who are keen to invest in climate focus projects.
2023-01-1032 min
Knowledge of IslamBayan ul Quran - 064 - Surah Noor (Ayat 41 - END) to Surah Furqan (Ayat 01 - 20) Tafseer - Dr. Israr AhmedBayan ul Quran - 064 - Surah Noor (Ayat 41 - END) to Surah Furqan (Ayat 01 - 20) Tafseer - Dr. Israr Ahmed
2022-12-2659 minKnowledge of IslamBayan ul Quran - 063 - Surah Mominoon (Ayat 115 - END) to Surah Noor (Ayat 01 - 40) Tafseer - Dr. Israr AhmedBayan ul Quran - 063 - Surah Mominoon (Ayat 115 - END) to Surah Noor (Ayat 01 - 40) Tafseer - Dr. Israr Ahmed
2022-12-2659 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceThe UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator and its innovative approach to technical assistanceAccessing climate financing at scale can prove challenging because of a lack of track record or visibility to attract the right investors. Ian Callaghan, originator of the Climate Finance Accelerator concept, explains how the Climate Finance Accelerator looks to address this ‘missing middle’ through country specific programs and developing a sustainable pipeline of bankable, low-carbon projects. Learn about the Climate Finance Accelerator, funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, in this episode.
2022-12-1927 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceUpstream Investing: Don Purka shares how IFC goes deeper in emerging marketsDon Purka, Principal Investment Officer for Energy at IFC, describes how IFC's shift to investing "upstream" in emerging markets to address the market conditions that have hindered investments in the past. We talk about energy investments in Africa and the role that IFC has played in catalyzing industries that have crowded in other investors.
2022-12-1340 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceHow British International Investment looks to address climate change through investmentWhat is Britain doing to address international climate change? Geoff Manley, from the newly minted British International Investment, talk about the development finance institution’s approach to investment and how Britain is approaching international climate investing.
2022-12-0533 min
Quit Your Job, SisBut What About Health Insurance? Why It Shouldn't Stop You From Quitting Your Job w/ Healthcare Advisor Dr. Noor AliReady to quit your job, but worried about health insurance? Did you know there are AFFORDABLE options available to freelancers and entrepreneurs? Today I'm joined by Dr. Noor Ali, a doctor, surgeon, and health insurance advisor who helps freelancers and entrepreneurs understand their options so they can make the best decision when it comes to health insurance. In this episode, Dr. Noor will demystify the process of choosing a health plan, and offer tips on how to get the most out of your coverage. She shares what to look for in a plan, common mistakes...
2022-10-2439 min
Small Business PRHow Service-based Businesses Can Land 20+ Free Media Features with Dr. Noor AliWatch the #1 PR Secrets Masterclass to get you featured for free in 30 daysJoin the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR TipsDownload the 10 ways to get free PR for your small businessIf you're ready to be featured as the industry expert and the go-to service provider, tune in to this inspiring episode that will surely help grow your service-based business while giving value to the world. It's your time to land the free media features you deserve. Topics We Discuss in this Episode:PR Insights from a...
2022-10-0334 min
Millennial Success StoriesNavigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur with Noor AliOne of the first "challenges" entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses is trying to figure out how to choose a health insurance plan. Noor Ali, Health Insurance Advisor, joins me in this episode to share how she helps her clients navigate the complicated world of health insurance in the USA and find health coverage that fits their needs.
Noor also opens up about overcoming feelings of failure and finding a new dream in the face of adversity, demonstrating the strength, perseverance, and resilience that shape so many successful entrepreneurs.
Disclaimer: This episode covers health insurance...
2022-09-2142 min
Building While FlyingWinning by Staying in the Game - Sehreen Noor Ali, Co-Founder & CEO of SleuthSehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sleuth, a search engine for parents to help with their children's health and development. Sleuth originally began as a solution for her own family's needs, and Sehreen quickly realized it would help more than her own family. After meeting her co-founder Alex in an incubator, they got to work building Sleuth into what it is today. In this episode of the Building While Flying podcast, Sehreen joins Maribel Lara to share more about Sleuth and her experiences as an entrepreneur, mother, and caretaker. Sehreen gives some i...
2022-07-2119 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceFinDev Canada on investing and strategy moving forwardWhat is FinDev Canada and what does it do? Since its inception a few years ago, FinDev Canada has been committed to making impactful investments in Africa and Latin America. Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, joins the podcast to share priority areas for the organization and what they aim to build in the years to come.
2022-07-1432 min
Ali on the Run ShowBeyond the Run with Noor Abukaram, Founder of Let Noor Run "I loved running. I had the best race of my life and I was so excited. That feeling! You know that feeling? And they took it away from me that day. Anyone should be able to excel at what they love without these roadblocks of discrimination." In 2019, 17-year-old Noor Abukaram ran the best, fastest cross-country race of her life at a local meet in Ohio. But when she checked the results afterward, her name wasn't there. She learned that she had been disqualified before the race even started. For wearing a hijab.
2022-06-171h 12Understanding Climate FinanceHow the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) works globally?The US DFC is a relatively new Development Finance Institution since it evolved from its predecessor, OPIC. This has meant a greater emphasis on climate, a wider range of financial instruments at their disposal (such as equity and TA) and presents new opportunities for project developers. Nadia Khawar, Director for Business Development in the Office of Structured Finance and Insurance at DFC, shares how DFC operates, where it is keen to invest and how they can work with Canadian projects in emerging markets.
2022-05-2628 min
Back Passt With RasEpisode 24 - Winging With Noor AliThis week we speak to the current Geylang International head coach, former Singapore international, Mohd Noor Ali.
We speak about the good and bad times of his career as a professional player in the S-League, with the national team, comparing the national team in his time and today. In our final segment, we discuss his coaching career and the lessons he has learnt from his time in Japan and from his former coaches.
He speaks candidly about the lessons he has learnt, his memories and his experiences.
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2022-04-201h 00Understanding Climate FinanceIDB Natural Capital Labs Greg Watson shares the critical role NC plays in climate change and developmentWhy is Natural Capital investing so important? IDB’s Natural Capital Lab lead Greg Watson shares the priorities of the IDB around investing into nature based solutions and the financial instruments they support to make NBS investing a reality.
2022-04-1842 min
Out of Patients with Matthew ZacharyInternational Sleuth: Sehreen Noor AliToday I talk to global citizen, digital diplomat, and health entrepreneur Sehreen Noor Ali. Sehreen left her job as a technology executive to become a caretaker for her daughter, who was diagnosed with a serious pediatric illness. Seeing the pitfalls of healthcare up close, Sehreen was compelled to launch Sleuth, a database that crowdsources the experiences of parents of sick children. She worked for Obama. She speaks five languages. Her EQ score is off the charts. She’s an award-winning tech innovator. And she’s a fierce mama bear, which is why she named her company Sleuth (sleuth is the n...
2022-04-0525 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceCanadian Commercial Corporation’s Antony Rizk on Canadian exportersThe Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is truly a unique Crown corporation that allows Canadian companies to compete for government-to-government contracts by putting Canada behind its industry and exporters. Antony Rizk explains how they get this done with the care it deserves and how they make Canada competitive.
2022-03-3145 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceIDB Lab’s Anita Fiori shares how they invest in start ups in Latin America and CaribbeanIDB Lab’s is a unique entity within the DFI community because of the early stage investments they can make. Anita Fiori leads IDB Lab’s venture capital and direct loans operations and shares how they are making catalytic investments in the region.
2022-03-1637 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceDutch investor FMO’s Floor van Oppen explains FMO’s work in blended financeWe’re back in the Netherlands, this time with the Dutch Financial Institution, FMO. A user of blended finance before it was known as blended finance, FMO has a lot of experience in leveraging private capital. Floor van Oppen explains how through the lens of climate action.
2022-03-0330 min
Once Upon A GeneHow the Caregivers Mental Health and Physical Well-Being are Impacted Right Alongside Our Rare Disease Kiddos with Advocate and Co-Founder of Hello Sleuth - Sehreen Noor AliONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 121How the Caregivers Mental Health and Physical Well-Being are Impacted Right Alongside Our Rare Disease Kiddos with Advocate and Co-Founder of Hello Sleuth - Sehreen Noor AliSehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder of Sleuth, a website that compiles stories and information from rare disease parents. It's a smart technology designed to identify resources, solutions and cures— a growing group of parents working together. Sehreen is talking with me about trauma resulting from medical uncertainty.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS...
2022-02-1032 min
Just Go Grind#313: Sehreen Noor Ali, Co-Founder of Sleuth, on Creating the Largest Crowdsourced Database on Children's HealthSehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder of Sleuth, a childhood health recommendation engine, powered by crowdsourced insights and machine learning. The platform allows parents to share stories and information with each other to get essential perspectives on programs, treatments, therapies, tips and tricks, and outstanding specialists. Sleuth is backed by NewLab and Antler. Previously, Sehreen was an educative executive in technology with experience spanning across sales, business development, marketing, and community-building. She is deeply operational and is adept at scaling nascent product lines into revenue-generating departments. Her sweet spot is closing large deals that get new products...
2022-01-0326 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceRecap on COP26 and Climate Finance for 2021In the final episode for 2021, Faheem and Rachel reflect on the conversation with Ambassador Fuller and share more information that came out of COP26 and from the MDBs on climate investing.
2021-12-1620 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceCanada at COP26: Reflections from Canada's Climate Change Ambassador Patricia FullerAmbassador Patricia Fuller is Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change and was a member of Canada’ delegation to COP26 in Glasgow. She shares her impressions of COP and outlines Canada’s contributions to COP26 and climate change and how climate financing will be deployed.
2021-12-1633 min
PR After Hours with Alex GreenwoodDr. Noor Ali on Helping Entrepreneurs Navigate Health InsuranceHealth insurance is a labyrinthine and often frustrating topic in America, especially for the self-employed (1099), entrepreneurs, freelance contracted individuals, and those facing expensive COBRA options across all industries. Fortunately, they have Dr. Noor Ali, our guest today. Dr. Noor helps growth phase entrepreneurs access quality health insurance plans outside of open enrollment. She is the insurance advisor, medical doctor, and fempreneur you must meet!
Connect with Dr. Noor: https://drnoorhealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnoorhealth/.
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2021-11-2324 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceDarren Moens explains Climate Fund Managers’ unique approach to climate investmentsClimate Fund Managers is about to launch their second fund focused on water, oceans and sanitation. In this episode, Darren Moens explains to Rachel Soares (Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe) how this Dutch-based climate fund mobilises private and public sector capital, and is looking for water/wastewater/waste project developers.
2021-11-1522 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceDenise Odaro, IFC’s IR head, talks about Treasury and ESG among its partnersWhat is the role of IFC Treasury and how does it work with Financial Institution to advance Climate objectives? This week we are joined by IFC’s Head of Industrial Relations, Esohe Denise Odaro, who describes how the IFC Treasury function works and how they incentivized financial institutions to reach ESG objectives. Denise also is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds Principles hosted by the International Capital Markets Association and was names by Environmental Finance as 2020 “Personality of the Year”.
2021-11-0122 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceImpact Investors and DFIs- A Canadian example of how to work with DFIsIn this episode, we welcome back Alexa Blain, co-founder and Managing Partner of Deetken Impact. She follows up on her Climate Finance Roundtable Discussion (Episode 9) and shares her experience on building a pipeline of projects to invest in and how they have partnered with DFIs, such as IDB Lab.
2021-09-3018 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceMichelle Hallack (BID) décrit le potentiel de l’hydrogène pour les régions de l’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes La spécialiste principal de l'hydrogène à la Banque interaméricaine de développement parle de l'hydrogène comme source d'énergie renouvelable. Michelle Hallack dirige l'équipe de l’Énergie et de la recherche sur l’hydrogène à la BID en s'appuyant sur sa solide expérience universitaire et professionnelle des 15 dernières années.
2021-08-1623 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceIDB's Michelle Hallack described the hydrogen potential in Latin America and CarribeanThe InterAmerican Development Bank's Senior Specialist on Hydrogen joins the podcast this week to talk about hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Michelle Hallack leads IDB's Energy Team on Hydrogen research, drawing from her strong academic and professional experience over the last 15 years,
2021-08-1628 min
Grind Sell ElevateHow to Help Families with Healthcare - w/Dr. Noor AliWho is Dr. Noor Ali?
She is Passionate and strong-willed mother, wife, doctor, researcher, entrepreneur, and champion of women in science who want it all.
She helps you find and understand best-fit health insurance options. She works with leaders across all industries, mainly self-employed professionals. More and more, she is working with those who have employer coverage but realize it may not be the best option for them. She loves working with female founders because well… I get it!
In this podcast we cover a bit on the healthcare system, being that it is...
2021-07-1939 min
SheVenturesAn Immigrant Doctor Forced to Pivot With Noor Ali Imagine what it's like for any immigrant to embrace the culture and norms of a new nation. Then think about being a highly respected doctor, practicing for years in your native country. When you arrive in the United States, you learn that if you want to practice medicine, you'll have to dust off your organic chemistry and anatomy books and pass a rigorous exam. That's what happened to Noor Ali who skipped undergrad, going straight from the renowned Bronx High School of Science into six years of medical school in Bangladesh, only to barely miss the...
2021-07-1243 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceVincent Duijnhouwer discusses EBRDs Climate Finance commitmentsThe European Bank for reconstruction and development has made aggressive Climate Finance commitments. In this special episode, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe Rachel Soares interviews Vincent Duijnhouwer to talk about how the EBRD is approaching global climate finance.
2021-07-0821 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceVincent Duijnhouwer discute des engagements de la BERD en matière de financement climatiqueLa Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) a pris des engagements majeurs en matière de financement climatique. Dans cet épisode, la Déléguée commerciale en développement des affaires pour le financement climatique Line Poulin-Larivière rencontre Vincent Duijnhouwer pour comprendre l’approche de la BERD dans ce secteur.
2021-07-0819 min
Mamas in Training: Preparing for Pregnancy & MotherhoodEP76- How to Find Insurance Coverage for Pregnancy with Dr. Noor AliThe more informed you are about your medical insurance plans, the wiser and more empowered you become when making health choices.
For our guest doctor, that’s the ‘why’ behind becoming a health insurance advisor. In this episode, Dr. Noor Ali talks about the American Healthcare System, what future moms need to understand about maternity coverage, and her health insurance consultation that’s 100% free for every client. Dr. Noor explains that her job as a doctor and as an advisor is not to single-handedly uproot the loopholes of the healthcare system. Instead, she goes above and beyond in helpi...
2021-06-3035 min
My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and LeadershipThe Resume Mistake That Derailed a Doctor’s Career (Dr. Noor Ali)Health insurance advisor, physician, and surgeon
Show notes: https://www.markgraban.com/mistake79
My guest for Episode #79 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Noor Ali, a physician from Bangladesh who struggled to find a job here in the U.S. She describes herself as a “passionate and strong-willed mother, wife, doctor, researcher, entrepreneur, and champion of women in science who want it all.”
In this episode, she'll talk about her resume writing mistakes and she'll talk about the role she has embraced as a health insurance advisor here in the U.S. D...
2021-06-2428 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceUS and Canada Climate Finance PolicyIn this final session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 27th, Faheem Noor Ali moderates a discussion on US and Canadian Climate Finance policy for emerging markets. Introductory remarks are made by Ambassador Patricia Fuller (Ambassador for Climate Change Government of Canada) and she is joined in a lively discussion with Dr. Sue Szabo (Global Affairs Canada), Elizabeth Lien (US Department of Treasury) and Aparna Shrivastava (US Development Finance Corporation). In this session, we learn about the opportunities and challenges in developing climate finance policy and how both governments are looking forward to climate finance commitments and how...
2021-06-241h 12Understanding Climate FinanceDemand of Capital in Climate FinanceThe second session of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 25th has Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada) and Christian Wray (JCM Power) switching roles from the first session and they are joined by Alexa Blain (Deetken Impact) to talk about the supply of capital in climate finance. In this session, these two Canadian firms share their experiences working with DFIs and provide best practices on how to develop strong relationships with these investors.
2021-06-241h 08Understanding Climate FinanceSupply of Capital in Climate FinanceOn May 25th, Christian Wray, CEO for JCM Power, moderated a panel with Paulo Martelli (FinDev Canada), Elizabeth Robberechts (IDB Invest) and Nuru Lama (International Finance Corporation) in the first session of the Embassy of Canada's Climate Finance Roundtable. Our guests discuss how IFIs and DFIs approach project investment opportunities, provide guidelines on their investment priorities and share insights on how to pitch to IFI investors.
2021-06-241h 02Understanding Climate FinanceBlended Finance Solutions for ClimateBlended Finance plays a critical role in helping bridge the gap between the supply and demand of finance in climate project finance. Chris Clubb (Convergence Finance) moderates a critical discussion between blended finance thought leaders Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Matthieu Pegon (IDB Invest) and Robert Probyn (FCDO/UK) as a part of the Climate Finance Roundtable on May 26th. In this session, they share the catalytic role blended finance can play in making projects investable and provide warnings as to what blended finance is and is not.
2021-06-241h 13Understanding Climate FinanceIFC Wind expert Sean Whitaker discusses opportunities in Renewable EnergySean Whittaker, Principle Renewable Energy Specialist with the International Finance Corporation, the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group. Sean shared IFC’s perspectives on the opportunity for wind investment in Emerging Markets, opportunities for new technology and programs, and misconceptions about wind energy.
2021-06-1021 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceSean Whitaker, spécialiste principal pour les industries d’énergies renouvelables à la Société financière internationale, offre un aperçu des opportunités dans le secteur des énergies renouvelablesSean Whitaker, spécialiste principal pour les industries d’énergies renouvelables à la Société financière internationale, la fenêtre pour le secteur privé du Groupe de la Banque mondiale. Sean nous partage les perspectives de la Société financière internationale en ce qui a trait aux opportunités d’investissement dans le secteur éolien dans les marchés émergents, des opportunités liées à de nouveaux programmes et technologies, ainsi que des idées fausses à propos de l’éolien.
2021-06-0927 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceKruskaia Sierra-Escalante shares how IFC is pioneering modern DFI Blended FinanceThe International Finance Corporation has deployed a total of $1.6 billion in concessional donor funds to support 266 high-impact projects in over 50 countries in the decade leading up to June 2020. Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, Senior Manager for Blended Finance at IFC, talks about how IFC uses blended finance to help impactful projects become investible and how Canada has helped support IFC in the use of innovative finance.
2021-05-2615 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceJérémie Dumon explique comment la Société financière internationale est devenue chef de file en matière de financement mixteLa Société financière internationale a déployé un total de 1,6 milliard de dollars en fonds concessionnels afin de soutenir 266 projets à fort impact dans plus de 50 pays au cours de la décennie précédant juin 2020. Jérémie Dumon, Officier Senior pour les Investissements et spécialiste du financement mixte à IFC, explique de quelle manière IFC utilise le financement mixte pour aider les projets susceptibles d'être financés et comment le Canada a aidé son organisation à utiliser le financement innovant.
2021-05-2617 min
Say More on ThatEpisode 13: Noor Ali on 'the right mug' and narratives of Muslim American Youth.Dr. Noor Ali is the principal at Al-Hamra Academy, Shrewsbury, MA and has been a veteran teacher of fifteen years in elementary and middle school grades. She is an assistant professor at Worcester State University and Arizona State University. Noor is actively engaged in efforts towards social justice, inter-faith dialogue, community networking, and youth development. She served as a Board Member on the Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services. Noor earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Northeastern University. Inspired by social justice in education, her dissertation was titled Space Making and Voice Finding for the...
2021-05-2632 minUnderstanding Climate FinancePaulo Martelli, Chief Investment Officer for FinDev Canada, shares their investment philosophy.Paulo Martello is the CIO for FinDev Canada, Canada’s Development Finance Institution which came about three years ago. In our conversation, Paulo shares the investment priority sectors and geographies for FinDev Canada and how to work with them for project finance.
2021-05-2016 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceStéphanie Émond, VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, présente l’approche stratégique d’investissement de FinDev Canada.Stéphanie Émond est VP Impact et Opérations à FinDev Canada, l’institution canadienne de financement du développement qui a vu jour il y a environ trois ans. Lors de notre échange, elle nous informe à propos des secteurs et des zones géographiques prioritaires pour FinDev Canada. L’épisode nous permet de comprendre ce que l’organisation recherche en terme de financement de projets.
2021-05-2017 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceOlivier Mussat, Chief Investment Officer for IFC’s Global Energy Group, shares IFC investment prioritiesOlivier Mussat, CIO for the International Finance Corporation’s Global Energy Group, is a lead in a team that oversees a portfolio of over $11bn of energy assets, including renewable and conventional power plants, Gas and related energy infrastructure in emerging markets. In our discussion, Olivier shares IFC’s perspective on Energy Investment and where it looks to deploy capital in the coming years.
2021-05-0621 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceOlivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale (SFI), partage les priorités d’investissement de la SFIOlivier Mussat, Directeur des investissements du Groupe des Énergies Globales de la Société financière internationale, gère une équipe qui supervise un portefeuille de plus de 11 milliards de dollars d'actifs énergétiques, y compris celui du gaz, de l'électricité et des infrastructures dans les marchés émergents. Lors de notre discussion, Olivier partage le point de vue de la SFI sur l’investissement dans le secteur de l’énergie ainsi que les secteurs dans lesquels l’organisation envisage d’investir au cours des prochaines années.
2021-05-0617 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceCanadian Executive Director's Office at the World Bank GroupCanada is a founding member of the World Bank Group, is the eleventh largest shareholder in the WBG and holds a permanent seat on the 25-member Board of Executive Directors. The Canadian Executive Director represents a constituency on the Board that includes Ireland and eleven Commonwealth Caribbean countries. Laura Dorling, Senior Advisor to the Canadian Executive Director explains the role of the Executive Director’s office and the climate priorities of the World Bank Group.
2021-04-2213 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceLe Bureau de Directeur exécutif pour le Canada au Groupe de la Banque mondialeLe Canada est un membre fondateur du Groupe de la Banque mondiale (GBM), il est le onzième plus grand actionnaire et occupe un siège permanent au Conseil d'administration, composé de 25 membres. Le Directeur Exécutif du Canada représente une circonscription au conseil d'administration qui comprend aussi l'Irlande et onze pays des Caraïbes du Commonwealth. Karim Morcos, Conseiller Principal du Directeur Exécutif Canadien, explique le rôle du bureau du Directeur Exécutif et les priorités climatiques du Groupe de la Banque mondiale.
2021-04-2214 minUnderstanding Climate FinancePeter Mockel, IFC Principal Industry Specialist, discusses Energy Storage InvestingPeter Mockel, Principal Industry Specialist for embedded systems with IFC’s Climate Business Department, talk to us about IFC’s approach to grid scale energy storage (battery) systems, as well as smart utility meters, building management systems, and lighting systems. Peter's expertise informed the World Bank Group's 2018 commitment of$1 billion for a new global program to accelerate investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and middle-income countries.
2021-04-0815 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceShari Friedman discusses Climate Business at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)The International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has more-than doubling the share of climate-related investments from 15% of IFC's total business in 2013 to over 30% in 2020. Shari Friedman, Acting Global Head for IFC's Climate Strategy and Business Unit, discusses IFC’s work in climate investing and describes how her unit works with investment officers across the institution to make climate-smart investment decisions.
2021-03-2615 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceFinancement mixte et IDB InvestLe financement mixte joue un rôle essentiel dans le financement climatique et permet d'investir des projets climatiques forts et percutants. C’est la raison pour laquelle une partie de l’Engagement de Paris de $2.65 B du Canada est consacrée aux fonds de financement mixte des banques multilatérales de développement, comme la Banque interaméricaine de développement. Line Poulin-Larivière, déléguée commerciale au financement climatique basée à Ottawa, interviewe Matthieu Pegon, responsable du financement mixte chez IDB Invest, au sujet de ses perspectives sur le financement mixte et fournit des informations sur le Fonds canadie...
2021-02-2517 min