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Re-envision Business19. Reinventing home buying with cooperative economics (with Raza Ullah)Raza Ullah from Primary Finance joins us to discuss the negative implications of debt-based products, the current property sector, available financing options for homeowners and his innovative cooperative model centred on making home buying debt and stress-free.Learn more and sign up as a Primary Finance customer and investor here. Connect directly with Raza via LinkedIn.A special thank you to Islamic Markets and IFAAS for sponsoring this episode.Follow UpEffect on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates on future episodes.This show was produced by Sheeza Shah and edited by Rohan Singhal. Ho...
2022-11-0951 min
Re-envision Business18. Baking diverse, inclusive and equitable values into the world of social impact (with Bonnie Chiu)In this episode, we’re joined by Bonnie Chiu who helps us unpack the world of social enterprise and impact investing and explore what it will take to get this work right.Bonnie brings a wealth of expertise in impact investing, impact measurement and diversity, equity and inclusion. In her current role as Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), she has supported over 150 clients. She has also expanded TSIC's team globally to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. As a serial social entrepreneur, she co-founded an award-winning social enterprise Lensational, focused on empowering wo...
2022-09-2056 min
Re-envision Business17. Rebuilding Yemen with fair trade coffee (with Faris Sheibani)Creating jobs and multiplying income is one of the most powerful tools for poverty alleviation and one company leading the way in a country currently devastated by war is Qima Coffee. We sat down with their Founder & CEO, Faris Sheibani to understand Yemen's economic landscape and the positive avenues that coffee offers in generating sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers. They pledge to donate 10% of their annual profits to education and agriculture projects through the Qima Foundation.Qima Coffee: qimacoffee.comVisit the Qima team at their flagship cafe: qimacafe.com/Follow UpEf...
2022-08-0354 min
Re-envision Business16: How traditional economics gate keeps access to financial literacy (with Uneesa Zaman)“We’re paid less. We go in and out of the workforce. We live longer. We have fewer dollars but more years [of retirement] to pay for.” –Carrie Schwab-PomerantzWomen tend to suffer from longer employment gaps, fewer economic opportunities, a larger domestic load and lower earning potential. One way to tackle this is through equipping women with the knowledge and resources to become financially independent whether it's through landing clients, earning income through the digital economy, up-skilling, investing and/or saving.Zebras Unite hosted a live Re-envision Business conversation to discuss the current economic la...
2022-05-0451 min
Re-envision Business15: Connecting responsible and Islamic finance markets (with Blake Goud)Blake Goud has more than 15 years experience researching Islamic finance and working in a compliance and investment officer role in the finance industry. His published research cover a variety of topics in Islamic finance including incorporating environmental, social & governance (ESG), social finance and FinTech, addressing climate change, and public finance. He received his B.A. in Economics from Reed College in 2003.In this episode we discussed how RFI is encouraging organisations to support equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic development in particular with a focus on responsible and ESG investing.Follow Blake Gould on...
2022-04-0655 min
Re-envision Business14: Fair trade, job creation and the Palestinian economy (with Zaytoun CIC)The constant struggle that Palestinian traders and producers experience is a pain that no one should ever have to endure. One organisation has managed to push through these challenges and find success by leveraging fair trade to uplift Palestinian farmers and families. In this episode we’re joined by Taysir Arbasi and Atif Choudhury from Zaytoun, an award-winning fair trade social enterprise, which ethically sources fine foods from Palestine including Fairtrade organic extra virgin olive oil and za'atar.Join Zaytoun and Emerald Network on Friday 4th March, 2022 to hear more about their fair trade and sustainability ce...
2022-03-021h 03
Re-envision Business13: How good is ‘tech for good’ (with Dama Sathianathan)?We're back with new episodes on the Re-envision Business podcast where we spotlight models prioritising ethics, justice, sustainability and benevolence. We’re starting the new year with Dama Sathaniathan, partner at Bethnal Green Ventures and a Trustee at Chayn to talk about how technology can be redesigned to be of benefit to people and the planet. Resources mentioned in the episode:A deep dive into impact investingSocial Tech Ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa report VentureESG group Risky Business by Amnesty USA Tech for Good Compass Newsletter All resources from Chayn Free online course from BGV and Technation...
2022-02-0951 min
Re-envision Business12: Looking back on 2021 (with Sheeza Shah)Hello! Thank you so much for listening along to the incredible conversations we've been having at Re-envision Business. We're hugely grateful to the inspiring group of people that have joined us from all over the world to unpack the systemic issues that are being perpetuated by businesses and what it will take to build a benevolent economy.We're taking a little break with the holidays coming up but wanted to make sure you got a chance to catch up on these conversations. Here are some of the highlights from our 2021 episodes.Follow UpEffect on...
2021-12-0108 min
Re-envision Business11: This is why we should abolish fast fashion (with Hoda Katebi)In 2019, UpEffect and the Islamic Finance and Ethics Society had the honour of hosting Hoda Katebi at Kings College London. The goal of this event was ambitious: let's get real and address the state of the fashion industry, what financial equity is and why capitalism is broken. There is much to learn from Hoda but this event was a brief glimpse into the vast knowledge and experience she brings to the industry (much of it being exemplified through her recent initiative, an apparel manufacturing workers co-operative run by working class women of colour).We're delighted to now...
2021-11-0357 min
Re-envision Business10: Tackling modern slavery in supply chains (with Nayantara Sriram)Over 40 million people are enslaved at this time and we're still years away from having eliminated slavery from corporate supply chains. In this episode I'm joined by Nayantara Sriram, Founder of Supply Unchained to discuss the prevalence of modern slavery and how her social enterprise is working tackle it.Nayantara has a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws in International Development and Human Rights with a thesis specialism on the drivers of Modern Slavery. She has read Supply Chain Management at the University of Cambridge.She has previously worked with the World...
2021-10-0541 min
Re-envision Business9: It’s a climate emergency (with Ardh)"We're seeing the largest amount of forcibly displaced people in the world today and a third of those are obvious climate refugees. We're seeing more conflicts due to resource scarcity, we're seeing a loss of livelihoods, economic shocks and the list goes on. These realities in turn lead to more gender injustices and the breakdown of communities and mental health problems."In this conversation, we're joined by the cofounders of Ardh who describe the severity of our climate emergency, the importance of reviving cultural practices and spotlighting culturally diverse brands that are have always been at...
2021-09-011h 11
Re-envision Business8: People, planet and prosperity (with Dr. Rushdi Siddiqui)In this episode I sit down with Dr. Rushdi Siddiqui, cofounder of iPortal Live. His platform is focused on building inclusive digital pathways for organisations stewarding responsible solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. iPortal Live recently hosted the first of its kind conference on Rebuilding Palestine, which brought together Palestinian business leaders and Islamic Finance players to explore how best to share resources and networks to serve Palestinian organisations. Rushdi is also the Chair of World Waqf Day, a charitable endowment which has been widely used throughout Islamic history to develop and support communities.
2021-08-0439 min
Re-envision Business7: Building a social enterprise in Palestine (with Dr. Janette Habashi)It's been deeply heartbreaking to witness the recent events unfold in Palestine. One way we can all help is by supporting and amplifying Palestinian social enterprises who are at the forefront of serving local communities. In this conversation, Dr Habashi helped shine a light on the power of creating dignified jobs for the women of Palestine.Dr. Habashi is a Full Professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Department of Human Relations. Her research is with children and indigenous populations examining socialization, national identity, education, political participation/resistance, and children's rights-based approaches in policy and...
2021-07-0741 min
Re-envision Business6: Improving access to electricity through education (with Samson Sahmland-Bowling)In our latest episode, we sit down with Samson Sahmland-Bowling, an engineer, educator and founding director of Open Energy Labs. We discussed Africa's energy infrastructure, the use of education to improve access to electricity, funding emerging market solutions and how to raise over £300k for a social enterprise.This show was kindly produced by Armaan Khendry and Rohan SinghalLearn more about Open Energy Labs on Twitter & Instagram Follow UpEffect on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates on future episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0252 min
Re-envision Business5: The roots of capitalism (with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan)In this episode, we sit down with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, an educator, writer and poet from Leeds. Her work disrupts common understandings of history, race, knowledge and power - particularly interrogating the purpose of narratives about Muslims, migrants, gender and violence. Suhaiymah offers an insight into the history of wealth and capitalism and this episode is packed with many examples that help us understand how our systems work and where we need to do better.This show was kindly produced by Armaan Khendry and Rohan SinghalLearn more about Suhaiymah’s writings, talks and wor...
2021-05-0552 min
Re-envision Business4: The fashion industry is broken (with Mayisha Begum)Today we’re bringing you a bonus episode with Mayisha Begum also known as Oh So Ethical. A blog addressing labour rights and exploitation in the garment industry.This episode is dedicated to the 1,134 lives that were lost in the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, considered to be the deadliest garment-factory disaster in history. In this conversation, Mayisha helps us re-envision the fashion industry.This show was kindly produced by Armaan Khendry and Rohan SinghalFollow Oh So Ethical on Instagram and TwitterExplore Oh So Ethical writings and resources on protecting garment workers Fo...
2021-04-2459 min
Re-envision Business3: An introduction to Islamic economics - the perfect economic model? (Part #2 with Dr. Umar Nasser)In this episode we’re joined by Umar Nasser, a junior NHS doctor training in psychiatry and co-founder of Rational Religion, which shows the relevance of Islamic teachings to solve today's problems. The platform has a particular focus on Islamic economics, both from a contemporary and historical perspective. This is the second episode in a two part series on 'An introduction to Islamic economics' Part 1 (Episode 2): We review capitalism, socialism, the banking sector and their impact on society. We also discuss the role of debt in exacerbating wealth inequalities. Part 2 (Epi...
2021-04-0739 min
Re-envision Business2: An introduction to Islamic economics - how today's systems have failed (Part #1 with Dr. Umar Nasser )In this episode we’re joined by Umar Nasser, a junior NHS doctor training in psychiatry and co-founder of Rational Religion, which shows the relevance of Islamic teachings to solve today's problems. The platform has a particular focus on Islamic Economics, both from a contemporary and historical perspective. This is the first episode in a two part series on 'An introduction to Islamic economics'.Part 1 (Episode 2): We review capitalism, socialism, the banking sector and their impact on society. We also discuss the role of debt in exacerbating wealth inequalities. Part 2 (Epi...
2021-04-0750 min
Re-envision Business1: How to build a socially responsible business (with Amirah Jiwa)In this episode, Social Impact and Sustainability Strategist, Amirah Jiwa unpacks what it means to be socially responsible, how to steer clear of trends, the importance of taking a holistic lens and the first steps to building brands responsibly.This show was kindly produced by Armaan Khendry and Rohan Singhal (APC)Connect with Amirah Jiwa at https://www.amirahjiwa.com/Follow UpEffect on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for updates on future episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0344 min
Re-envision BusinessTrailerRe-envision Business is a new podcast by UpEffect. The series will highlight the emerging need for responsible trade that uplifts communities frequently left behind. In each episode, we’ll invite innovators and thought leaders to deconstruct conventional systems perpetuating economic inequality and spotlight models that are re-envisioning business. Together we’ll unearth a blueprint for an economy redesign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0300 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Her Islamic Faith Inspires Her To Help Others Via Crowdfunding - Sheeza Shah, UpEffect - #636Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Sheeza Shah has built a global crowdfunding platform called UpEffect just for social entrepreneurs. Sheeza says her Islamic faith teaches and inspires her to make the world a better place.Preliminary Interview with Sheeza Shah, the of UpEffect.The following is a brief pre-interview that provides context for the recorded interview you may watch or listen to at the top of this article.Website: https://www.theupeffect.comCheck out my free webinar where I share the secrets...
2018-05-1115 min
Let's Give A Damn#48 - Sheeza ShahSheeza Shah is the Founder and CEO of UpEffect, a crowdfunding and support platform for companies dedicated to improving lives and the planet. Her company has become the go-to platform for entrepreneurs who are driven not by how much money they can make, but how many lives they can impact. UpEffect’s recent products have ranged from ethical fashion brands to solar cookstoves — from clean drinking water systems to eco-friendly carry bags. To date, UpEffect’s enterprise-solution approach and campaign-consultant model led by Sheeza has driven their 100% success rate at securing funding for their campaigns, raising over £220,000 to launch products and impact li...
2018-02-0640 min
Disruptive ConversationsEp. 48: Disrupt by knowing your market inside out. A Disruptive Conversation with Sheeza ShahSheeza Shah goal is to improve lives and improve the environment. She founded a crowdfunding company called UpEffect. UpEffect works to support sustainable, high impact revolutionary products that are making a difference in people's lives. Her platform as a 100% success rate because they work with these companies to help them market their idea. Other crowd funding platforms have high rates of failure because the people using these platforms do not realize the work it takes to bring these campaigns to the market. Sheeza is leveraging technology to provide support for social enterprises. As a Muslim woman she finds...
2017-09-1734 min