See Life Different

Zaakirah recaps her third Essence Festival experience — this time as a speaker across three different platforms. She breaks down how she landed the opportunity, what she covered on each stage, and gives a full budget-friendly itinerary for anyone planning their own Essence Fest trip. In this episode: 0:00 – Intro: Who is Zaakirah & what See Life Different is about 0:42 – Overview: Speaking on 3 st...

Listen to the full audio of Zaakirah's main stage talk on creating more accessible travel content from the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as the recap of the conference experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [0:00] – Introduction: Who is Zaakirah Muhammad? [1:09] – First time attending the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, TN [1:35] – About Zaakirah: brand strategi...

This episode challenges content creators and travelers to make their content more empathetic and inclusive for disabled audiences. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & welcome to the See Life Different podcast 0:28 — Zaakirah's background: cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, world traveler 0:42 — Episode topic: Are you leaving disabled travelers out of your content? 1:20 — Zaakirah's personal story: v...

In this  personal episode, Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad — eye cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, and world traveler — shares what the past six months have looked like since leaving Kenya. She opens up about a year of meaningful volunteer work at a Kenyan orphanage, the visa challenges that made long-term living there unsustainable, and the emotional weight of losing an aunt, uncle and her olde...

In this episode, host Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad talks about the intersections of grief, love, and self-reflection. Drawing from her perspective as a cancer survivor, world traveler, and death doula, Zaakirah reflects on how loss reshapes our understanding of faith, identity, and legacy. Prompted by the collective loss of Abdul Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami—friends and teammates of Anthony Joshua—Zaa...

In this episode, we dive into the power of vision boards, intentional goal setting, and manifestation. Zaakirah Muhammad offers practical steps, personal stories, and actionable advice to help you set meaningful goals for 2026—whether in your personal or professional life. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, use both digital and traditional tools, and turn your dreams into reality.  This podca...

Learn how brands and creators can adapt to the rapidly changing world of social media and artificial intelligence. Zaakirah shares practical strategies for owning your digital content, building authentic communities, and leveraging AI tools to streamline your creative process. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, you'll find actionable tips to help your brand thrive in the AI e...

This is a flashback episode of the 2023 See Life Different Virtual Summit Zaakirah explains how the summit evolved from her book and podcast, and her mission to empower women Zaakirah Muhammad shares her personal journey as a cancer survivor, brand strategist, and global storyteller. Zaakirah guides listeners through the power of storytelling in building a personal and professional brand, emphasiz...

Taneka J, an American entrepreneur who moved to Kenya, details her journey, challenges, and the founding of her fashion business catering to curvaceous women who value style. Taneka shares her journey from the U.S. to Kenya as a Black woman, detailing her process of cultural adjustment, business ventures, and the importance of planning and open-mindedness for those considering a similar move. The...

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, Zaakirah shares her recent experiences in Kenya, highlights her advocacy for disability-friendly travel, and announces exciting travel opportunities, including the Journey Back to Eden Expo and her own creative arts retreat. explore in-depth cultural immersion, wellness activities, and brand development while navigating personal and professional p...

Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad celebrates Disability Pride Month with a special in-person panel discussion recorded in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The panel, titled 'Disabled and Thriving,' dives into topics of navigating ableism, mental health, and creating an inclusive workforce for black, indigenous, and disabled creatives. Zaakirah shares her personal journey of living with retinoblastoma, advocating for herse...

In this episode, Zaakirah shares insights about her connection to Kenya, her unique identity as a disabled Black American Muslim woman, and her volunteer work at the Al Walidayn Rescue Center. Highlighting her previous travels in Africa and her connection to Kenya through photography, she discusses local culture, cost of living, transportation, and the vibrant technological scene. The episode also...

In this episode, Kea Wakesho Simmons, the visionary behind Traverze Culture and the Journey Back to Eden Expo, discusses her journey from Charleston, South Carolina to becoming a world traveler and advocate for Pan-Africanism. Kea shares her experiences in the US Army, her travels to countries like South Korea, China, Japan, Ethiopia, and how they shaped her views on culture and Black empowerment....

For Disability Pride Month, Zaakirah shares her journey as a retinoblastoma eye cancer survivor and introduces Erin Perkins, who has Usher Syndrome. Erin details her experiences with hearing and vision loss and the creation of her business, Mabley Q, which aids businesses in becoming more accessible. They discuss the challenges of living with invisible disabilities, their personal stories, and how...

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories from retinoblastoma survivors, Leia Hunt, a two-time unilateral retinoblastoma survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, Grace Padilla, a neuroscience Ph. D. candidate and Genevieve McCarthy, the president of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society, and Know the Glow partner, also a unilateral retinoblastoma survivor. They dis...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability? That's about 61 million Americans. An estimated 10% of the US population has a non-apparent disability. Globally, over a billion people currently live with a disability.  Although 15% of people worldwide identify as disabled, disability still remains ignored and misunderstood by non-d...

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, host Zaakirah returns from a hiatus to focus on empowering Black, Indigenous women of color and individuals with disabilities. Zaakirah shares updates about her life changes, including a move from Oklahoma and her involvement in NPR Oklahoma. The episode coincides with Disability Employment Awareness Month and World Blindness Awareness Month. Spec...

In this special edition podcast episode, Zaakirah Muhammad shares insights into what it's like to be a TEDx speaker. Reflecting on her journey from a childhood eye cancer survivor to a brand cultivating strategist, Zaakirah discusses the path that led her to become a TEDx speaker. She emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and shares three key factors that contributed to her TEDx experien...

In this episode, Zaakirah discusses the importance of email marketing, why entrepreneurs should be taking advantage of it, and how it can help entrepreneurs grow their brands, and build relationships with their customers. She explains that email marketing is a form of direct marketing that keeps customers informed about the latest offerings and helps to convert social media followers into loyal cu...

Clarene Mitchell is a   full-time  solopreneur  in  Tulsa,  Oklahoma. With 30 years of experience   in  the  area  of  or  in  the communications and media sector, s he changes   the  trajectory  of  lives  and  businesses  one  LinkedIn  profile  at  a  time,  whether through results-driven, one-on-one coaching, corporate training, ghostwriting services, or speaking  engagements. Zaakirah and Cla...

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, we welcome Tai Goodwin, CEO of That Marketing Team and creator of the Liberated CEO Accelerator. Tai, with over 20 years of experience, shares her insights on marketing, technology, and lead generation. She emphasizes the importance of implementing strategies and not being hindered by fear or excuses. This episode is perfect for creative entrepren...

Khadirah Muhammad is a Marketing Automation & Systems Engineer, and CEO of Omnipotent Consulting with two decades of experience in entrepreneurship with the goal of empowering you to fall in love with systems and automation. She helps her digital marketing clients, coaches, consultants and service providers leverage systems and automation so they can gain back 500 hours of their time without feeli...

Yaqutullah Ibraheem Muhammad is the founder and owner of Nutrition Prescriptions, a nutrition consulting practice that specializes in recipe development and analysis, Nutrition education and women's wellness. YaQutullah has almost two decades of experience in dietetics and nutrition. She works with patients and clients to improve their health related to chronic illness. And she offers healthy reci...

Women's History Month and a lot has been going on. And I think what happens is, it can deflect and reflect and show so we're going to talk about how the See Life different virtual summit went, and some little tidbits, some tidbits, and points for you to take away from, especially as you're going through the remainder of the month of March. For show notes and tanscript: https://zaakirahnayyar.com/p...

How do you get your message online? How do you tell your story? We're going to incorporate technology to make things easy. Get clarity, become more confident, and be less overwhelmed with your health and nutrition goals, your business and creative side hustle, and your marketing automation system. Today's episode is all about See Life different Summit, what it is, why you should attend, and who's...