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#139 Building A Faith-Based Non-Profit w/ Amin Eshaiker & Jesse Maroney24 Oct 202300:37:58

Link Outside is a Muslim prison outreach organization that has been transforming lives across the United States since 2010. Link Outside provides spiritual, moral, and educational support to incarcerated men and women across North America.

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#138 How To Advertise To The Muslim Market w/ Maruf Yusuf17 Oct 202300:30:42

Maruf Yusuf is a prominent Muslim entrepreneur and the CEO of Halal, a leading Muslim marketing agency and Islamic advertising network. As an award-winning serial entrepreneur and digital strategy and marketing advisor, Maruf has significantly impacted numerous startups and businesses. Over the past decade, his work at www.halal.ad has supported hundreds of Muslim companies and organizations.

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#129 How I Retired At The Age Of 30 w/ Abu Musa27 Jun 202300:47:16

Abu Musa is the Managing Director of Frank Kori, a recruitment agency specializing in engineering. With over 10 years of experience, he excels in candidate sourcing and assessment, providing exceptional service to clients. Abu Musa is also a YouTube content creator, entrepreneur, and personal development coach, known for his videos on Islamic finance, personal growth, and entrepreneurship, helping Muslims achieve financial goals and start businesses.


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#40 Entrepreneurship, Islam, iERA & Dawah w/ Sh. Abdurraheem Green04 May 202101:11:51

Sheikh Abdurraheem Green is a world-renowned speaker and authority in the field of Dawah.

He’s spent many years at ‘Speakers Corner’ in Hyde park, where he made his name as an inspirational orator. He has been delivering talks nationwide in universities and on international platforms, and many of his lectures and talks widely watched by hundreds of thousands of people online.

Sheikh Abdurraheem is a founding member and chairman of iERA, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the Prophetic Mission – compassionately and intelligently sharing Islam with the world. This organization impacted the lives of thousands of people accross over 100, calling them back to Allah SWT and following in the footsteps of our beloved prophet SAWS.

In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-The story behind building iERA
-Growing iERA into an international organization
-The importance of building the right team
-The benefit of Muslim entrepreneurs within the Ummah

...and so much more!

Join us for an insightful conversation that will spiritually uplift you and surely leave you with valuable takeaways to implement into your business and life insha'Allah!

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#39 How To Elevate Your Muslim Brand w/ Maylene Seah27 Apr 202100:53:48

Maylene is a luxury and lifestyle branding expert and founder of Studio Noor Anisa, where she helps Muslims elevate their brands so they can successfully attract their dream customers.  

She is also an experienced designer and founder of Poppetry shop where she designs modern Islamic decor.  

In this interview, we sat down together and discussed:
-Maylene’s journey that inspired her to become an entrepreneur
-How the transition was like from selling products online to coaching
-Is managing a service-based business better than e-commerce? 9:06 How Maylene’s journey led her to have her own business 11:05 The definition of branding
-At what stage in starting a business should an entrepreneur focus on their branding
-Branding tips for entrepreneurs
-An example of a brand that does “relevance” properly
-What is the biggest branding mistake that you see?
-Is it important to focus on the branding from the beginning?
-What is the process that you go through with your clients to help elevate their brand?
-The one thing Maylene would tell her younger self

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#38 How Islam Spread Through Trade In The Early Ages w/ Abby El-Asmar20 Apr 202100:56:55

The Silk Roads are amongst some of the most important routes in our collective history.

It was through these roads that relations between east and west were established, exposing diverse regions to different ideas and ways of life.

These exchanges also included the diffusion of many of the world’s major religions including Islam.

In this episode, we explore how Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade and entrepreneurship - encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads!

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#37 How I Turned My Passion For Art Into An Online Business w/ Uzma Ahmad 06 Apr 202100:47:34

Uzma Ahmad is the founder of the Arty Party tribe. Arty Party offers live, virtual draw-alongs where you can bring your friends or your colleagues together to play mini-games, de-stress, have loads of fun and get your creative juices flowing.

She has also created the unique and fun-filled quikdraw game-show where you race against the clock in fun doodling games!

In this interview, we sit down together to discuss:

-What inspired Uzma to create the Arty Party tribe

-How Uzma was able to turn her passion for art into an online business

-Advice to creatives who don't know how they can sustain themselves by pursuing their passion

-The biggest challenges faced as an entrepreneur and the lessons learned


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#36 Creating The First Halal Funding Platform For Muslim Businesses w/ Usman Waheed30 Mar 202101:17:04

Usman Waheed is the founder of FURSA, America’s first Ethical (Halal) crowdfunding platform that provides Ethical (Halal) investment opportunities to the greater Muslim community while offering Ethical funding to businesses.

FURSA makes it easy to raise Halal funding for investment opportunities in real estate, small business, franchises, and others through Shariah compliant agreements.  

In this  interview, we sat down together and discussed:

- The mission and vision behind Fursa Capital
- Why it's important for Muslim Entrepreneurs & Business Owners to get access to halal funding
- What is the biggest challenge Fursa Capital had to overcome as a halal FinTech
- What's in store for the future of Fursa Capital  

...and so much more!

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#35 How To Develop Leadership Skills And Success Habits w/ Anne Jenett23 Mar 202100:59:39

Anne Jenett is the founder of ELEOS leadership coaching - where she delivers Holistic Success & Leadership Coach for Everyday Leaders & (Extra)Ordinary Souls.


In this episode we sat down together to discuss:

-The journey that inspired Anne Jenett to become an entrepreneur

-Why she chose to focus on leadership and success coaching

-What is leadership and where does it start or end?

-What makes a good leader?

-How can we develop leadership skills as individuals?

-What are some success habits that we should be implementing for a more purposeful life?

-How can we be better leaders in our families and communities?


Join us for a powerful discussion that blends together Islamic spirituality with holistic leadership concepts for an insightful 1 hour session that will surely leave you inspired and empowered!


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#34 How I Created The Largest Muslim Travel Blog w/ Elena Nikolova16 Mar 202101:01:36

Elena Nikolova is the Founder and editor-in-Chief of MuslimTravelGirl.com the leading Muslim travel site inspiring Muslims to travel the world in style without breaking the bank.

After seeing the high cost of Umrah packages and the great need for Muslims to perform this mini-pilgrimage she authored the book “Umrah under £300”.

She has inspired over a million Muslims to travel and experience the world as confident Muslim Travellers.

In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-The idea behind MuslimTravelGirl
-The lessons learned and challenges faced growing her travel blog
-What opportunities are available for travel post-pandemic
-How she was grew her brand on social media with tens of thousands of followers

...and so much more!

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#33 Paralympic Powerlifting Champion Turned Tech Entrepreneur w/ Ali Jawad09 Mar 202100:55:25

Ali Jawad is a British Paralympic powerlifter that was born without legs.

He took up powerlifting at the age of 16, and went on to compete in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing fourth.

The following year he made a world record lift and took gold at the Asian Open Championships.

At the 2014 powerlifting world championships in Dubai, he became world champion in his class, setting another world record lifting 190kg.

He is also known for his academic work on anti-doping, and has since then started working on creating a new fitness app for the disabled population called Accessercise

In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-His childhood and upbringing that made him who he is today
-What inspired him to become a professional powerlifter
-The parallel between success in sports & entrepreneurship
-The mindset for success and perseverance
-His new upcoming fitness app for the disabled population @Accessercise

...and so much more!


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#32 How MiniDeed Built A Crowdfunding Platform On Pennies w/ Sakib Ahmed02 Mar 202100:59:53

MiniDeed is a new app that helps you actively make a difference by helping you instantly donate 1p to causes that matter to you when you like their posts.  

My guest, Sakib Ahmed is part of the 4-person team that started working on the project over 2 years ago, and has helped grow the platform and build partnerships with charities and community organisations - raising over £26k just through pennies.  

In this upcoming episode, we discuss the story behind MiniDeed, how they grew the platform, and things to keep in mind when building and growing a tech startup.

Connect with MiniDeed: https://twitter.com/minideed
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#31 Overcoming Resistance & The War Of Art w/ Abby El-Asmar23 Feb 202101:05:25

For this special episode, I have chosen to read some select passages from the book "The War of Art by Steven Pressfield".  I completed this book cover to cover in under a week, and it was an absolute joy to read at every turn of the page.  

In this live book reading & reflection we talk about:
-The massive consequences of our "unlived lives"
-The enemy that stops you from doing your work
-How to overcome the addiction to instant gratification
-The concept of freedom and jihad of the nafs
-Detaching yourself from the outcome

...and so much more!

Join me as we dive into the world of literature together to uncover gems that will help transform our lives for the better, and be part of the discussion.

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SPECIAL: We Launched An Ummahpreneur Community!06 Jun 202300:25:38

We're creating a community exclusively for Muslim entrepreneurs who want to build profitable and ethical businesses that align with Islamic values.


Our goal is simple: to make your entrepreneurial journey easier, faster, and more enjoyable by connecting you with like-minded Muslims who share your vision of holistic success.


Imagine how many Muslim entrepreneurs failed in their journey because they couldn’t find the the support that they needed, how many fell into haram business practices due to their lack of knowledge, and how many were distracted in their pursuit of wealth that they neglected their relationship with Allah SWT.


But what if there was a space where Muslims can connect, learn, grow, and have the necessary support to build successful businesses in a way that pleases Allah SWT?


A space where you can go from a lonely and confused entrepreneur, struggling to gain any traction and constantly hitting roadblocks, to having fun building your business with like-hearted Muslims who share the same aspirations for holistic success and can guide you down the right path.


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#30 How To Build Wealth Through Halal Investing w/ Muhammad Lambat17 Feb 202100:56:27

Muhammad runs an ethical investment & finance blog (@MuslimInvesting), where he aims to educate and create an awareness around ethical finances and investing for Muslims. 

In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss:
-Why is investing is important for creating wealth
-Guidelines to picking halal stocks
-What is compound interest and is it haram
-Investment strategies for beginners
-Cryptocurrency and where its going
-How to save enough money to invest and grow your wealth

...and so much more!

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#29 How We Can Become Great Leaders By Design w/ Elsawy Yehia02 Feb 202100:58:46

Elsawy is a multidisciplinary designer, architect, and leader of all things digital. He worked with a gamut of companies (Tangerine, KPMG, RBC, Toyota, and Manulife to name a few).

His experience in crafting and leading innovation strategies has proven invaluable for organizations struggling to transform to the next level.

Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-What are the human capacities that make good designers and good leaders?
-What is the best way to approach problem-solving?
-Why is empathy important in design and leadership?
-How can we create positive environments for ourselves and our teams to promote great work and exceptional results?
-How can we learn to ask better questions that lead to better solutions?

Join us for an impactful discussion on leadership, design, and how we can become better leaders by bridging both worlds.

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#28 How To Grow Your Network & Build A Thriving Community w/ Mudassar Chaudhry26 Jan 202101:15:33

Mudassar Chaudhry is the Assistant Manager in Ernst & Young UK&I's Sustainable Business practice, specialising in providing culture, diversity and inclusion services to clients.  

During his time at Ernst & Young, he has taken it upon himself to revive and grow the EY Muslim Community into one of the largest global networks in the organization with 700+ members.

Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode:
-The steps he took to grow a thriving Muslim community within Ernst & Young and increase participation and engagement from community members
-How working professionals can innovate within organizations and choose to be intra-preneurs
-Mudassar's top tips for setting up your own community or network as a business owner or professional
-How businesses and brands can connect with their communities on a deeper level to promote real engagement and build real connections with their fans

Join us for an impactful discussion on network, community, and building real connections that any professional or business owner can benefit from!

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#27 How To Identify Viral Business Trends w/ Rami Yahia19 Jan 202101:15:52

Rami Yahia is the co-founder of Custom Heats, a private label customized hot sauce company that went viral and landed on the hit CBC show "Dragon's Den".

They were also featured on NowThis, Rachael Ray Everyday, TimeOut and UrbanDaddy reaching over 1 million people organically.

In this interview, Rami and I discuss:

  • How do you identify upcoming business trends and consumer behavior as a business owner?
  • Is speed of implementation important in our market today, and how do we find the balance between "perfect" and "good enough"?
  • What are signs we can look out for to get ahead of the next big social media platform or viral craze?
  • How do we study consumer behavior, and provide solutions that go viral?

Join Rami Yahia & I as we talk about how to critically analyze what's around you so you can succeed in business.

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#26 How Dignitii Is Transforming Modest Sportswear w/ Khaoula Abtouche12 Jan 202100:51:46

Khaoula Abtouche is the founder of Dignitii, an activewear brand based in Canada that designs and produces innovative modest sportswear.

They use fabrics with the latest technology to produce beautiful activewear that optimizes performance and caters to women who choose to dress modestly. At Dignitii, they believe women have the right to feel strong, confident, and beautiful without compromising on their values.

In this interview, we discuss:
-Why was it important for Dignitii to provide an alternative to mainstream sportswear?
-How did they go about getting their first few products designed and ready to market?
-What was their biggest challenge in launching Dignitii, and how did they overcome it?
-The biggest tips for launching your own product or clothing brand.

...and so much more!

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#25 Creating A Halal Financing & Investment Startup w/ Manzil15 Dec 202001:13:00

Mohamad Sawwaf brings over a decade’s worth of experience in the financial services and capital markets sectors.

His latest project, Manzil, is Canada’s first Islamic NeoBank offering Ethically-Conscious Products, Halal Financing & Investment Solutions.

In this interview, I bring him and his CMO Osama AlShurafa to dicuss:
-The story behind the creation of Manzil, Canada's first Islamic financial institution
-How they put the team behind Manzil together to launch the project
-What was it like to try and secure funding in their first round so they could launch Manzil?
-How did you go about marketing Manzil to consumers?
-How does a Halal mortgage with Manzil work?

...and so much more!

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#24 Creating A Muslim Lifestyle Marketplace w/ Marta Maryam Rosza09 Dec 202001:05:20

Marta Maryam Rosza has been a CEO of international organizations and startups for the last 17 years.

During that time, she has filled many roles including Operations, Business strategy, Branding, Financial Management, Marketing, Hiring and so much more!

Her latest project is Noor & Zafir, a modern Muslim lifestyle marketplace, which curates a number of Muslim Lifestyle brands and products on a single platform.

In this interview, we dicuss:
-Her story through 17 years of entrepreneurship
-The story and purpose behind Noor & Zafir
-The most important quality a successful entrepreneur should have
-What to look for when making hiring decisions in your company

...and so much more!

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3:11 - What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?

6:18 - When did you know that you should be an entrepreneur?

9:55 - What is the inspiration behind Noor & Zafir?

14:12 - How did your journey start with Islam?

16:52 - The connection between faith & entrepreneurship

18:31 - What drove your decision to create Noor & Zafir?

19:45 - Do you feel the need to promote entrepreneurship in the Muslim Ummah?

25:38 - Is there any common quality in the Muslim entrepreneurs that you encountered?

27:40 - What is the most important quality that an Entrepreneur must have?

30:42 - What do you look for when you want to hire someone?

36:25 - Would you prioritize the values/passion or skill when hiring?

39:54 - What do you look for when accepting new brands on your platform?

41:08 - Are you accepting new providers into your platform right now?

43:30 - What is the vision of Nour & Zafir? 

45:06 - When is your new magazine launching?

48:14 - What would you tell your past self?

50:28 - Is Work/Life balance achievable for entrepreneurs?

#23 A Path To Spiritual, Psychological, & Personal Growth w/ Dr. Marwa Assar24 Nov 202001:07:16

Dr. Marwa Assar is Psycho-Spiritual Teacher and founder of the HOME institute, where she focuses on providing spiritual, mental, & emotional transformation rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens!

She believes that Islam speaks to our psycho-spiritual system, and recognizes the emphasis that Islamic Psychology placed on the heart and its impact on our entire being.

In this one-of-a-kind interview, we will talk about topics such as:
-What does psycho-spiritual wellness mean?
-Why Dr.Marwa felt compelled to bring together Islam and Psychology
-How do we approach growth from a spiritual, psychological, and personal level?
-Why is the heart the most important organ of the human body?
-Can we find everything we need about psychology and emotional wellness in Islam?
-What can we do to help maintain spiritual and emotional wellness daily?

...and so much more!


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#22 How To Lead As A Muslim Entrepreneur w/ Mohamed Hammoud17 Nov 202001:07:04

Mohamed Hammoud is an Entrepreneur, Executive Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the UNFLTRD podcast. He speaks regularly on the topic of Muslim identity and was featured on TEDx to speak on “Reclaiming the Islamic Identity”.

With over 25 years of diverse work experience, Mohamed serves as a Leadership and Diversity Consultant. He was also nominated a Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Candidate and ran in the 2019 Federal Election.

In this episode we talk about:
-Why and how he was featured on TEDx and chose to speak about the concept of "Claiming His Name" as Muhammad
-Does your Muslim identity have an impact on your potential for business success?
-As Muslim Entrepreneurs, what are the steps we need to take to become better leaders for our team and communities? What makes a good leader?
-What motivated him to run in the Canadian Federal Election, and do we need Muslim representation in government?
-....and so much more!

Join us for a powerful and engaging discussion surrounding leadership as a Muslim entrepreneur that is sure to inspire you and leave feeling invigorated with new ideas!

Connect with Mohamed Hammoud: http://www.mohamedhammoud.com/

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#21 Does Work-life Balance Exist For Entrepreneurs w/ Abdul Shakur & Cordelia Gaffar03 Nov 202001:04:09

Returning guests Abdul Shakur (private equity consultant & mentor) and Cordelia Gaffar (emotions mastery coach) join me as we discuss everything about Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs!

We discuss topics such as:
-Work-Life Balance, does it exist for entrepreneurs?
-Should you impose limits on yourself to maintain it?
-Is "The hustle mentality" constructive or destructive?
-Does work-life balance contribute to your success, or does it hurt your progress?
-Is there a time in your life where you should give more priority to one over the other - and when is that?
...and so much more!

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#128 Empowering Muslim Professionals and Entrepreneurs w/ Osama Musa25 Apr 202300:30:20

Osama Musa is the CEO and founder of Muslim Ameer, a leadership consultancy for Muslims. His mission is to empower Muslims worldwide by developing leaders who can overcome challenges, achieve their dreams, and make a positive impact. Inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Osama uses his own experiences to help others unlock their potential and focus on what matters. His dream is to see effective leadership in every Muslim organization, business, and home.

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#20 A Heart-Centered Spiritual Approach To Coaching w/ Razia Hamidi27 Oct 202001:04:11

Razia Hamidi is a professional spiritual & relationship coach who guides Muslim couples to build their marriage on love, harmony, and Islamic spirituality.

Razia approaches her coaching from the heart, with a focus on strengthening her clients' relationships with God, so they may reap the benefits in their life.

In this interview we talk about:
-How she became a spiritual and relationship coach
-Why she chose to focus specifically on helping Muslim couples
-Why it's important for her to help people get closer to God, and the difference it makes
-Why reconnecting to your purpose and reigniting your connection with God will fix the other problems in your life

…and so much more! Our discussion varied among many topics and is sure to leave you with many insights to benefit you as a Muslim Entrepreneur!

Connect with Razia Hamidi: https://raziahamidi.com

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#19 How To Positively Impact & Influence w/ Idil Issa13 Oct 202001:04:00

Idil Issa is an advocate, writer, and public speaker with extensive experience using media and communications to advance causes with social impact!

In this interview we talk about:

-The story behind how she became an entrepeneur, advocate and public speaker
-How she was featured on major media outlets and present at a Canadian National Hearing to speak up against a hijab ban
-How she refined her speaking and presentation skills
-What's the best way for someone to support social causes and make an impact

Join us for an insightful discussion that is sure to help you increase your influence and impact as a Muslim entrepreneur!

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#18 How Alchemiya "The Muslim Netflix" Was Born w/ Navid Akhtar29 Sep 202001:25:08

Navid Akhtar is the CEO & Founder of Alchemiya, an on-demand streaming service that provides a rich directory of films, documentaries, tv shows & TV programmes catered to the Muslim world.

In a time where mainstream media is portraying Muslims are often portrayed in a negative light, Alchemiya has taken the charge in providing an educational and entertaining platform aimed to help change the narrative surrounding Islam and Muslims.

In this interview we talk about:
-The story behind Alchemiya and how it was founded
-Why having a media platform for Muslims BY Muslims is so important
-The challenges faced building and growing Alchemiya, and the lessons learned along the way
-Promoting Muslims artists and creatives and giving them a voice
-The vision for the future of Alchemiya

...and so much more!

Join us for a value-packed interview, and a philosophical discussion that will have you walking away with MUCH to think about!

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#17 Creating Your Own Beauty Product Line w/ Zakiyyah Alexander22 Sep 202000:50:53

Zakiyyah Alexander is a Hair-Scalp Specialist, Kitchen Alchemist and Founder at Blumseed: a brand which specializes in personalized hair care for women of color.

I'm bringing on Zakiyyah to talk about:
-Her journey that inspired her to become an entrepreneur and create a beauty product line
-What steps she took to create her product and turn her idea into reality
-Her biggest challenge growing a product company and how she overcame it
-Her decision to open up a spa for hair and her journey into retail
-Her daily success routine as a Muslim Entrepreneur
...and so much more!

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#16 Revolutionizing How People Invest In Gold w/ Hamzah Almasyabi15 Sep 202000:42:38

Hamzah is the co-founder of Minted, a revolutionary app that makes buying and investing gold easier than it's ever been before.

I'm bringing on Hamzah so we can learn the HOW and WHY behind Minted including:
-The journey he went through that inspired him to create Minted
-Why you should invest in Gold during this uncertain economic climate
-What process he went through to build the app
-His journey seeking out investors
-His biggest challenge going from idea to implementation

If you have ever been interested in gold investing, in creating an app or tech platform, or in simply pioneering a new business idea that hasn't been done before, this episode is FOR YOU!

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#15 How To Lead A More Productive Life w/ Sulaiman Ali08 Sep 202001:05:44

Sulaiman Ali (Sully Ali Coaching) is a performance & mindset coach, as well as an employability trainer and facilitator.

In this episode we discuss things like:
-Is there a "secret" to creating a success mindset?
-What can we do to perform at a high-level on a daily basis?
-What are the keys to successful goal setting?
-How do we deal with and eliminate negative self-talk?

This episode is one FILLED with golden nuggets so take notes and apply everything you learn for maximum impact!


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#14 Uplifting Muslim Women Through Swimming w/ Ola Alghazzouli18 Aug 202000:53:34

Ola is a certified fitness instructor and swimming coach, and has been passionately working towards bringing more representation to covered Muslim women within the swimming industry.

In this episode we discussed:
-Ola's journey being bullied for swimming and how that motivated her to speak up for Muslim women
-How she started her coaching business and what it means to "BeFit4Akhirah"
-Why we need to bring exposure to Muslim and Non-Muslim women who choose to be covered and swim
-The importance of speaking for ourselves as Muslims instead of letting Big Brands do the talking

Website: https://befit4akhirah1.teachable.com/

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#13 Importance Of Mental Health In Islam & Entrepreneurship w/ Haleema Amina04 Aug 202001:09:23

Haleema Amina - also known as Haleema Speaks - is an advocate for mental health issues and a public speaker who has been featured on TV and stages, as well as a coach on the topic!  

In this episode we discussed:
-Haleema's journey with mental health issues and how she went overcame her suicidal thoughts
-Why taking care of your mental health is important as an entrepreneur
-Is there a link between your faith and your mental health?
-The stigma surrounding mental health within Muslim communities and how to address it
-How to take note of when mental health issues arise and how to best handle them
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#12 Empowering Women In Faith And Business w/ Halimah DeOliveira30 Jul 202001:09:36

Halimah helps women of faith achieve more success in their life and business & is the creator of the popular play "Not Without My Hijab".

She is also an author and the writer of the book "Not Without My Hijab - 11 Steps To Reclaiming Your Faith" which helps women embrace their religious identity and live their best life!

In this episode we will discuss Halimah's journey as an entrepreneur, her experience creating the play "Not Without My Hijab", her coaching business, her work as an author and how she manages to do it all!

Website: https://www.halimahdeoliveira.com/

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#11 Pioneering The 1st Islamic Social Tech Platform w/ Fateh Ali21 Jul 202001:07:01

Fateh Ali is the co-founder of CollabDeen, the world's first social tech platform created for the global Islamic economy.

In this episode we talk about:
-The journey that led Fateh to quit his successful corporate career and build CollabDeen
-The biggest challenges building Collabdeen and how they overcame them
-How a software business differs from other types businesses
-Revolutionizing the expo industry with the first virtual Halal expo
-What steps you should take if you're thinking of building an app
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#127 How We Built A Halal Fintech Platform w/ Saad Malik11 Apr 202300:43:26

Saad Malik is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zoya, a fintech startup providing faith-based investing tools for Muslims. With Zoya Finance, Saad aims to empower the global Muslim community, which comprises nearly two billion people, to manage their personal finances and investments.

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#10 How To Sell Your High-Ticket Products & Services w/ Abdul Shakur07 Jul 202001:14:15

In this episode with our regular guest Abdul Shakur we talked about:
-How to prepare yourself for success before a sales call or meeting
-How to nurture the prospect for the sale before the call is made
-How to deal with anxiety and stress surrounding sales
-The mindset you need to sell your high-ticket coaching or consulting offer
-How to value and price your services

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#9 Creating North America's First B2B Halal Lifestyle Expo w/ Nasser Deeb30 Jun 202001:01:06

Nasser Deeb, the founder of "Expo Hut" and creator of North America's First & Only B2B Halal Lifestyle Expo - joined us to share the story behind how the expo came about.  

In this episode we talked about:
-The story behind how the Halal Lifestyle expo came about
-How to deal with the pandemic's impact on the trade show industry
-How to be a great leader and lead an organization effectively
-How to keep your team motivated and buying into your vision
-Lessons learned from 27 years of entrepreneurship

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#8 How To Start, Grow & Market Your Podcast w/ Tanzim Alam24 Jun 202001:30:20

In this NOT-TO-MISS episode with Tanzim Alam - Cofounder of the #1 Australian Muslim Podcast "Boys In The Cave" we talk about:

-How to get started in podcasting and what you need
-The benefits podcasting brings to your business
-How to market and grow your podcast and your audience
-The vision and mindset behind creating and running a successful podcast
-How to manage a podcast as a leader/host
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#7 Pursuing Your Passion & Building A Fanbase w/ Adam Ali 16 Jun 202001:12:50

As a Muslim artist on a mission to share his voice with the world, Adam Ali has had to overcome many obstacles and challenges and rise above them to bring his passion to life.   Along the way, he's learned many lessons about pursuing passion and growing a fanbase around your life's work that we will be sharing with you in this special episode!

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#6 From College Dropout To Serial Entrepreneur w/ Abby El-Asmar02 Jun 202001:38:14

In this episode I peel back the curtain and reveal the story behind my entrepreneurial journey, and all the lessons I've learned along the way with our surprise guest Rami Yahia!


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#5 How To Master Your Emotions For Success w/ Cordelia Gaffar26 May 202001:23:22

Cordelia Gaffar is an Author, Speaker, & Emotions Transformation Strategist.

She has helped countless women and entrepreneurs get in tune with their emotions and leverage them to show up powerfully in business and in life!

Her process to transform your heart so that you can transform your mind allows you to excel in your work, your relationships, your personal life, and your physical body.

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#4 The Ultimate Marketing Masterclass w/ Nadeem Azam12 May 202001:27:19

Nadeem Azam and his award-winning global agency Azam Marketing have generated over £1 billion in sales for his clients such as Warner Bros, Hilton, Fitness First, Disney and BT.

In this episode we discover more about his entrepreneurial journey, and his best golden nuggets on marketing your business to increase sales and maximize your brand exposure!

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#3 How His Hot Sauce Company Went Viral & Got Featured On Dragon's Den w/ Rami Yahia05 May 202001:41:11

Rami is the co-founder of CustomHeats, the world's first customized hot sauce platform. CustomHeats has gained lots of organic media attention due to its innovative and viral model.

They were featured on the hit show Dragon's Den AND landed an investment from one of the dragons!

They were also featured on NowThis, Rachael Ray Everyday, TimeOut and UrbanDaddy reaching over 1 million people organically.

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#2 How To Get & Stay Motivated w/ Shaheen Auckbaraullee28 Apr 202001:10:17

Motivational Sucess Coach, join me in this episode with Shaheen Auckbaraullee as we dive into the secret behind leveraging motivation in everything you do!

#1 The Power Of Personal Branding & Building Communities w/ Abdul Shakur14 Apr 202001:10:41

London Property Developer & Personal Branding Trainer, in this episode I pull back the curtain on Abdul Shakur's expertise to bring you his best tips on personal brand, building communities and building a property business!

#126 Work-Life Balance As An Entrepreneur w/ Saiful Islam04 Apr 202300:47:27

Saiful Islam is the co-founder of the Muslim Influencer Network Group (M.N.I.) with Omar Dacosta Shahid, as well as Creed & Culture and DE&I consultancy. Saiful is a consultant for visionary founders, helping them to actualize their vision and grow their brand. He's passionate about helping Muslims and people in general to escape the rat race and build a life of purpose through entrepreneurship.

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#125 How To Build A Winning Company Culture w/ Jilani Gulam28 Mar 202300:43:22

Jilani Gulam is a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO with extensive experience in the health tech industry. As an investor and non-executive director at Opto Health, Jilani is a driving force behind innovative healthcare solutions. In addition, he is a passionate business coach and mentor, dedicated to helping future entrepreneurs achieve their goals. With a proven track record of successful business exits, Jilani is a well-rounded individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.

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#124 Building Stronger Communities with Muslim Entrepreneurship w/ Raees Sayed21 Mar 202300:39:04

Raees is the founder of Ummazing, a platform that has been revolutionizing the way people find Muslim service providers since 2019. From weddings and legal advice to financial services and health and beauty counseling, Ummazing is a one-stop-shop for all your service provider needs. Whether you're looking for tradesmen or other professional services, Ummazing connects you with Muslim-friendly providers, making it easier than ever to get the help you need. Raees is dedicated to uplifting our ummah with every click, providing a valuable resource for the Muslim community.


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#123 History Of Entrepreneurship In Islam w/ Hassam Munir14 Mar 202300:46:48

Hassam Munir is the founder of iHistory, a public history project, and was recognized as an Emerging Historian at the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards. With a background in journalism and public relations, he is passionate about researching and teaching Islamic history. Hassam also actively contributes to community-building through his expertise in communications/PR and social media, and currently works at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.


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