Ummahpreneur Podcast

Aisha Amijee is an advocate for women’s empowerment, social justice and reformative community-based education. As executive director of Voices of Muslim Women, Aisha’s leadership has provided women with the tools to lead effectively and feel empowered from within their communities. Her initiatives have addressed gaps in education for marginalized youth of color, and Muslim girls and women, while challenging existing stereotypes.

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Mudassar Ulhaq and Gulam Abbas Hussain, co-founders of Read Meta School, a Muslim independent online institution.

Read Meta School offers an inclusive online education, enriching the British curriculum with Islamic teachings for students aged 7 to 16. With flexible scheduling and qualified teachers, students worldwide can access live and recorded lessons, empowering them to excel academically while embracing their faith.

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Sobiya Jawaid is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, diversity consultant, international workshop facilitator, and panelist. She holds the distinction of being the first Muslim woman wearing a hijab to win a silver medal for the UK in kickboxing. She helps leaders build confidence and foster diversity and belonging in workplaces for overall growth.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SOBIYA

Majed Behaibih is an executive coach, life purpose coach for Muslim professionals, consultant on US Muslim backgrounds and communities. He empowers nonprofits to elevate fund development. He helps individuals rise to greatness with Islamic beliefs & guidance for purposeful living.

🔗 CONNECT WITH MAJED

Usman Waheed is the CEO & Founder of Fursa Capital, the nation's first Ethical (Halal) crowdfunding platform, and a Partner at Mecca Digital. He is dedicated to driving community growth and empowering entrepreneurs with interest-free, asset-backed funding opportunities, garnering recognition from global industry leaders and Muslim associations.

🔗 CONNECT WITH USMAN:

Abubakar Shareef is the founder of Qariyb, a revolutionary platform that connects Muslims with local events and fosters a sense of community. With a background in learning experience design and change management, Abubakar aims to build technology products that solve problems and positively impact people's lives.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ABUBAKAR

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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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.

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH OSAMA

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SAAD

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH SAIF

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH JILANI

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH RAEES

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.

🔗 CONNECT WITH HASSAM

Yavuz Selim SILAY is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive track record. Currently serving as the Senior Medical Affairs Director for Neuroscience at Global Allied Pharmaceuticals (GAP), he also holds the position of Chairman at ICG (İstanbul Consulting Group) and is a Co-Founder & Partner at MAIN (MaQasid Angel Investor Network). With his diverse skill set and extensive experience, Yavuz Selim has established himself as an expert in the field of medicine, business, and consulting. Additionally, he serves as a Managing Partner at NTR (Natural TV).

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Liam Spencer, also known as Annotate, is a spoken word artist, writer, and founder of Just Rhyme. He is known for his notable works including 'Street Tales' and 'Confessions', and has performed at various venues including Tate Modern and Barclays Bank. He has also been featured on BBC Radio, Channel 4, and written for Comic Book Resources.

Connect With Shoaib:

Meet Shoaib Hussain, the CEO of Provision and an accomplished individual who wears many hats. In 2021, Shoaib was the recipient of the esteemed Chemist and Druggist Above and Beyond Award. Alongside his professional success, he is an active participant in non-profit work, serving as the curator and tour guide of Exhibition Hajj, a founding board member of OCIH, and the President of http://itiba.tv. Shoaib has also spearheaded numerous campaigns to aid refugees, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds. As a public speaker, he has shared his expertise at several events. In his free time, Shoaib writes, currently working on his latest book, "30 Days That Changed the Muslim World," and is a contributor to the renowned 'Muslim World Journal.'

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Arbazz is an award-winning marketer, philanthropist, and leadership expert. He’s the President and Co-Founder of Sahaba Initiative, an award-winning nonprofit he co-founded at the age of 17 using social media to create opportunities for families impacted by poverty. He’s also a United Nations Global Ambassador, host of The Bazz Show, and head of digital marketing in online education. Arbazz has used social media to raise over $30 million and managed over $10 million in advertising spending to grow organizations. Arbazz holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and is completing a doctorate in Organizational Change.

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Depesh Mandalia has been delivering sales through online marketing for a few decades, with executive-level roles as Chief Marketing Office (CMO) and VP of Growth for 7 and 8-figure businesses. As an entrepreneur & CEO, he's created multiple 7-figure businesses in affiliate marketing, ads agency and training. Depesh is currently CEO at SM Commerce (SMC) and is the founder of The BPM Method, a growth marketing framework combining mass consumer influence and the taming of complex ad platforms.

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Junaid Ur-Rehman is a Med student - training to become a doctor. He is 22 years old. He created an amazing following on Instagram. He talks about self-improvement and shares learnings from his incredible journey of life.

Connect with Junaid Ur-Rehman:

Mo Khan is an amazing Nasheed artist, Poet, and Songwriter. He is the founder of CTRL Recruitment Group (Creative filmmakers providing cinematic videography services). He is an Entrepreneur as well as a creative artist.

Connect with Mo Khan:

In this exclusive audio-only episode I share my thoughts on 2022, and how I plan to move forward in my business and life in 2023. I also share what you can expect from the Ummahpreneur Podcast in 2023 and some exciting updates to look forward to!

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Khalila Lister the founder and CEO of Power Of Voice Academy- is a TEDx and international speaker and public speaking coach and strategist. She is a serial entrepreneur, also co-founder of Home-school Queens and her global platforms are transforming the lives of thousands of Muslims from around the world. Khalila went from a struggling single mum of four to serial entrepreneur running multiple businesses and gaining success all without sacrificing her values as a Muslim woman. She grew her businesses organically using what she says is the greatest tool you own ‘your voice’. Khalila trained with some of the most successful public speakers in the world but found so many were doing things that went against her beliefs and so went about setting up her own. She is now training countless Muslim entrepreneurs, thought leaders and professionals to go from voiceless to Powerhouse speakers using proven strategies and confidence methods, because these are the voices that need to be heard and stories that need to be told!

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Hamzah Malik is a Managing Director of Regent Branding. It's a Digital Marketing Agency. Hamzah providing services like Digital Marketing, Mobile Application Development, and Marketing Strategy.

In this episode, we talk about Hamzah's marketing knowledge, his expertise in business and his entrepreneurial journey. How he build his marketing agency and how we can grow our marketing agency. And there's a lot of things to learn in this episode, don't miss out!

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Abdullah Ali is a Muslim productivity coach and CEO of DAYBYDAY. Abdullah focuses on helping individuals become high performance people and optimize their productivity one day at a time.

In this episode, we talk about how Abdullah started his entrepreneurial journey, what are the truths and myths behind becoming a highly productive individual, some tips on branding, as well as how to approach your identity and the impact it has on your future. This one is not to miss!

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Salam Arain is the ceo and founder of Umrah Companions powered by Funadiq.com. Umrah Companions helps you build Do-It-Yourself travel plans to Mecca and Madinah and ensure your Umrah Pilgrimage is an unforgettable, smooth experience.

Their mission is to make the Muslim pilgrimage journey to Mecca for Umrah liberating, seamless and facilitate Umrah for Muslims everywhere!

In this episode, we talk about what sparked the idea behind Umrah Companions and Funadiq, what it takes to be a great leader and CEO, an approach to management and company structure that's never been done before, and ultimately the benefits of putting people first in business.

Connect with Salman Arain:

Today our guest is brother Omar Sadik, who is the co-founder of TrainYo.  

TrainYo enables people from all backgrounds and experiences to break into a well paid and diverse career in the tech industry and thus creating fair opportunities for all in the tech sector.

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Our guest today is Brother Akbar Sheikh who is a Successful Business Coach and a Multiple 2 Comma Club Winner.  

Akbar Sheikh helps coaches scale to 7-Figures using a proven blueprint with 10x ROI guarantee. The digital coaching system gives the customers everything they need from the exact funnels needed to crush seven figures, to the organic traffic frameworks that have created millions.  

Akbar Sheikh has a SURPRISE for the viewers of this episode, watch the episode to find out what it is.

Emory Andrew Tate III is an American-British internet personality and former professional kickboxer. Following his kickboxing career, Tate began offering paid courses and memberships through his website and later rose to fame as an online influencer.

In this episode, I reveal 3 secrets Andrew Tate leveraged to spread his message and become the most viral man on social media today.

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Our guest today is Brother Ali Ahmed who is an Investor Relations at WahedX.  

WahedX, a subsidiary of Wahed Inc, is a private investment platform for early-stage and growth companies. It connects retail, accredited and sophisticated investors directly to vetted equity offerings in emerging digital businesses, providing each a direct line to growth.   

They optimize how capital is mobilized for companies by consolidating the fundraising process on a secure, cost-efficient and user-friendly platform.

Our guest today is Brother Mansour Rafiq Umar who is the CEO of Halal Watch LLC and also an Imam.

As the CEO & President of Halal Watch World llc, Mansour wants to help relevant stakeholders understand the pros and cons of the industry, and how to attain their certification to help boost their credibility.

Halal Watch LLC helps manufacturers, restaurants, slaughterhouses, kitchens, and grocers access a massive market of halal-conscious consumers.

Our guest today is Dr. Omar Fisher who is the founder of ConsciousWealth.me and the founder of Dubai innovation center 

Dr. Omar is a Sharia Law expert and has co-founded many Islamic financial services and advised startups on strategy and Business Development. He advises the CEO of Islamic Co-operation and Development.

Our guest today is Sister Shams Qaend.  
Sister Shams is the co-founder of RxCourse which is an Online Continuing Education Platform for Pharmacists in Canada.  

RxCourse is a platform For pharmacists and students who want to strengthen their clinical skills in a wide range of courses online with accredited certification. They provides a one stop online pharmaceutical continuing education site. RxCourse sets itself apart from other online e-learning platforms with its qualified instructors, passion for excellence, and commitment in improving students' abilities to excel in practice.

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Our guest today is Maryam Amir.

Sister Maryam is the creator of “Qariah: The Women Quran Reciters App”. The app aims to make Qariah recitations easily accessible to women.

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Our guest today is Ahmed Jawa.

Ahmed Jawa is the founder of MashAllah Money (previously called Think Halal & Grow Rich) which is a movement to help people earn Halal Money and create more Entrepreneurs.

Connect with Ahmed Jawa:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkHalalGrowRich/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashallahmoney/

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Our guest today is Shaqir Hussyin.  

Shaqir Hussyin is the founder and CEO of WealthAcademy.com & Funnels.com, nicknamed the “Backpack Millionaire". 

Known as the Backpack Millionaire for travelling 100+ countries and running an 8 figure business (soon to be 9 figures) Shaqir has quickly become the go-to authority in the areas of High Ticket Marketing, Digital Publishing, Live Events & Seminars, Email Marketing, Sales Funnels, Webinars and Online Marketing.

Our guest today is khalid Howladar.  

Khalid Howladar is chairman of the advisory board at MRHB DeFi, a halal decentralized finance ecosystem platform. He is also senior managing director and head of credit & sukuk for R.J. Fleming & Co. Khalid was previously the global head of Islamic finance and Head of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) banking team at Moody’s Investors Service in London and Dubai.

Our guest today is Saad Ahmad from Muslim Ad Network.

Muslim Ad Network is an advertising agency that has helped hundreds of organizations reach over 250 million Muslims in 190 countries and served over 1 billion ads showing proof that this is a journey that was worth starting.

My guest today is Hasanudin Saidin who is a CEO Coach.  

Hasanudin Saidin helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior managers create a solid plan for themselves in their professional and personal lives, then helps them implement the plan, so that they achieve the big things they want.

Today our guest is Zaynab Tariq, the Co-Founder of Cereal Box Agency.  

Cereal Box Agency helps you increase your online donations, so you can continue to serve your great causes. The Agency plays its part in revolutionizing your digital fundraising and maximizing your impact.  

In this interview, I sit down with Zaynab Tariq to discuss:
– Introduction
– The inside Joke: Cereal Box
– Cereal Box: The Inspiration
– Self Educating over Digital Ads
– The need for a Post-Grad degree
– The biggest mistakes that non-profits make
– Best Practices for Video Ads
– The biggest realization in Business
– What drives her in business
– Steps to remain on the Path in the Entrepreneurial Journey
– What advice would she give to her younger self?
– The coping up mechanism
– What’s in the future for Cereal Box Agency?
– How to connect with Cereal Box Agency?

Today our guest is Hasam Khan, the founder of Rabt. 

At Rabt, they're revolutionizing how you experience Islam. Bringing together the world's best Islamic content and content creators on-demand in one App.  In this interview.

I sit down with Hasam Khan to discuss:
– Introduction
– The Entrepreneurial Trajectory
– The Entrepreneurial Mindset
– The Entrepreneurial legacy
– The Curated Solution
– The X-Factor – Rabt
– The origin of Rabt
– From idea to Startup: The Development Process
– The Team Building Process
– How to land an Investment?
– The Strategies to Market Rabt
– Monetization
– An Advice to people who want to launch their startups?
– Failure is inevitable
– The future of Rabt

Assalamu'alaykum Ummahfam! This is a personal episode where I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes into the reason why I took a break from the Ummahpreneur podcast, and what you can expect moving forward in 2022 and beyond insha'Allah.

My guest today is Jamal Ahmed, who is the founder of Kazient Privacy Experts.

Jamal solves privacy challenges for businesses and provides pragmatic solutions that achieve compliance without compromising core business functions. He's the host of the #1 Ranked Privacy Podcast and a published author.

In this interview, I sit down with Jamal Ahmed to discuss:

- Introduction

- Building a business that focuses on Data Privacy

- What inspired him to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship

- Top 3 tips that every beginner entrepreneur should live by!

- How Islam changed his life

- What's privacy according to Islam

- His raw thoughts about metaverse.

- How to balance your social media as an entrepreneur

- The Great Reset

- His mission is to empower everyone on the planet to safeguard their Privacy

- Who is for Privacy Pros Academy

- What advice would he give to his younger self (snippet)

My guest today is Amal Kassir, an international award-winning spoken-word poet who has done multiple TEDx Talks and works closely in humanitarian initiatives for Syria.

She is also a program manager at Muslim Youth Mental Health Program, which works to empower youth to impact the world through positivity.

In this interview, I sit down with Amal Kassir to discuss:

- Introduction

- Her story behind becoming a storytelling activist

- How she overcame the nervousness of speaking at the TEDx Talk

- Advice for becoming more comfortable while speaking

- Worlds reaction for Ukraine vs. Syria and Palestine

- What to do when you don't see any change

- Why providing value to the world is so important now

- Islam will heal the wounds of its country

- One piece of advice for young activist

- How does she attract the right audience for her work

My guest today is Ustadah Hosai Mojaddidi.  

Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is a second-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman who is working as a teacher, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate for over 20 years.  

Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is also a freelance writer and editor. She lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics and relevant issues, as a way of honoring the parents and teachers who have worked tirelessly to spread and preserve Islam.  

My guest today is Ibrahim Alkurd who is the founder of Lavaliere Capital Management

The firm Lavaliere Capital Management has $60 million in assets under management and contains early investors and adopters of digital asset technology as well as world-class mining and machine learning experts.

Lavaliere Capital Management was also a top-performing multi-strategy fund in its industry out of 820 funds in over 80 countries.

In this interview, I sit down with Ibrahim Alkurd to discuss: 

– Introduction
– What inspired him to become an Entrepreneur
– From Crypto Trading to Entrepreneurship: The Journey
– The Shift within him to peruse Entrepreneurship
– Building an Invest Firm: The Hurdles & Struggles
– Tips for Finding and Vetting Co-Founders
– The uncertainty of finances in a business
– Strategies in managing client’s investments
– What is an NFT
– Lavaliere Capital Management: The WHY, WHAT, and HOW?
– Thoughts on the Current States of Cryptocurrency
– Strategies to grow his business
– The Journey of setting up a Capital Management
– Building Trust through Brand Positioning
– Muslim Industry: A Massive Emerging Economy
– The most Impactful Change on a personal level as an Entrepreneur
– Steps he took in building his team
– What advice would he give to his younger self?
– Difference between Happiness and Contentment
– Entrepreneurship: An Exchange of Value
– How to connect with Ibrahim?

My guest today is Omar Dacosta Shahid, who owns a group of companies including MIN which works with Muslim Influencers and connects them with global brands. 

He is also the managing director of a creative agency called One Studio which works with visionary startups.

In this interview, I sit down with Omar Dacosta to discuss:
– Introduction
– The power of Influencer Marketing
– Step-by-Step approach to building the business
– How to form the ideal team
– Importance of Networking in marketing your business
– The Future of M.I.N
– ONE Studio – A Creative Agency
– What sparked the motivation to build businesses with impact
– Importance of building a business that you care about
– 3 skills every successful entrepreneur needs to have
– What advice would Omar give to his younger self
– How to connect with Omar

Connect with Omar Dacosta on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-dacosta-shahid/

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