Amplify Your Potential Podcast with Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi

In this episode of Amplify Your Potential , I sit down with Sana Farooqui , founder of Simple-Switches.com, to talk about what it really means to live a non-toxic lifestyle . We discuss the small, practical swaps that make a big impact, how to read product labels without getting overwhelmed, and why detoxing your home is an act of self-care and faith from an Islamic perspective. Connect with Sana...

Hey all! I'm here with the incredibly talented Mariam Ahmed , a San Diego-based poet and author of the new collection Hidden Parts , published by Broken Tribe Press in January 2025. Mariam holds an MFA in Poetry from San Diego State University, and in this episode, we dive into the stories, silences, and truths behind her writing. We talk about identity, healing, and what it means to share the...

Hey all — this episode has been a long time coming. I’ve been wanting to shine a light on Muslim women entrepreneurs for a while now, and this conversation is exactly that. It’s all about support, storytelling, and showing up for the women building incredible things. Back in March (yes, March — life’s been lifing, y’all), I recorded a conversation with the amazing Sara Ahmad . She’s a powerhouse —...

Join me for a great conversation with Uneeb Khan from Muslim Matchmaker ! You might recognize him from the show that aired earlier this year on Hulu—I watched it last month and was really drawn in by the journeys of everyone searching for their better half. In this episode, Uneeb shares his experience being part of the show and what it was like behind the scenes. We also dive into some other inter...

Welcome back to the podcast! On today's episode, my friend Dr. Meira Yasin and I dive into mental health, the effects of mental health, especially within the cultural context, and her work to help people as a coach. Dr. Yasin and I also get into the nitty-gritty of why people are still single today, some of the most common issues in finding a spouse and how we need to reflect on ourselves duri...

Welcome back to the AYP podcast! I am back in 2025 with a brand new episode, with my guest and good friend, Zunera Ghaznavi! In this episode, we have a candid chat about her background in drugs, being a data scientist. We talk about what she does, how she finds out and understands trials and the research that goes behind the medicine we take, and then we talk about women empowerment all while disc...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Sabha Fatima, who I met virtually a few months ago. We finally met in person when she visited Southern California for a conference back in July. From there, we became fast friends and I've gotten to know more about her, and how at such a young age (she's only 22), she started her own AirBnB business called Rest Assured Rentals. This episode chronicle...

Health and wellness encompass not just what we put into our bodies when it comes to food but everything else, too - our spiritual health, physical health, mental well-being, mental acuity (having a better mindset), and emotional well-being are essential in upgrading our lives. Join me as I talk about how taking care of yourself in these areas will help you amplify your life so you can be a better...

Welcome to another episode with my friend and colleague, Dr. Sonya Sharififard! We talk about support systems, the importance of having a good support system, mentorship and more. This episode was actually recorded last June, a little while after my mom's passing (hence you will hear me speak on this in the beginning of the podcast), but I did not have the chance to share our episode until now...

Join me on this episode - it's a solo episode again where I talk about what's going on with the phenomenon that I've been noticing (and not just me, all of my single and married friends included) with single men and women and issues with connecting, creating relationships and more. Today, more people are single than ever, and its becoming harder for people to find each other despite th...

Join me on today's episode as I talk about the importance of creating a life plan, which is similar to a business plan. I call it the business life plan for this reason. I go through the steps on why we should create a life plan, and then the steps to get it going. Have pen and paper, feel free to pause the episode as you need to, to reflect and write and create your life plan today. If you wa...

We are back with another episode (long overdue!) and this time, my guest, Sylvia Baffour and I speak on the topic of emotional intelligence. She speaks on the importance of EQ and how to adapt this into our lives. We talk about some of our own experiences with using emotional intelligence with others as well. The conversation flows beautifully between us and Sylvia definitely dropped some gold gem...

In this episode, my friend Urmi Hossain and I speak on culture, identity, and women's empowerment. Most importantly, we address our cultural identities and how this affects who we are to others, our families, and ourselves. Here is a little more about Urmi. Urmi is a self-published author and polyglot. She is a YouTuber, blogger, mentor, and speaker and advocates for women's empowerment. U...

In this episode, my friend Tissa Richards and I speak on unshakeable leadership and creating effective teams. Tissa also wrote a book called No Permission Needed. We also discuss brand identity and loyalty, how to pitch ourselves, and our superpowers. We also talk about the value we bring to others. While this is a business-oriented leadership episode, I know you will enjoy our conversation. Here&...

Welcome to Episode 11 of our podcast, where we embark on an inspiring journey with the incredible Jeanieva Faith. Join us as we delve into Reiki mastery, explore the art of cultivating deep and meaningful friendships, and celebrate the essence of women's empowerment. In this enlightening episode, Jeanieva, a true beacon of positivity, shares her profound insights into the transformative power...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to the show. This short episode explains why I've been MIA these last few months and why I haven't posted my content weekly. I've had a rough year with the loss of my mom, so I've been in grieving mode. I talk about the importance of talking to your loved ones about their last wishes and to ensure that things are in place before anything happens. You c...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another fun episode. My good friend, Quene Foree, is on my show, and I'm so excited for you to hear our conversation. The episode was recorded in late January before my mom ended up in the hospital, and I had to go on hiatus. I'll talk more about this in my next episode. Anyhow, Quene is someone I would love for you to listen to as we talk about happines...

Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of Amplify Your Potential. On today's episode, my friend and fantastic guest, Janet Walters, talks about ageism and confidence. If you're over 40, finding work and changing careers can be challenging. Ageism is a real and discriminatory practice that occurs daily, especially to women who want to find work and change the trajectory of their caree...

Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA but there's going to be another episode coming up about why. Those closest to me know what's going on and why. With that said, please join in and listen to this episode with my friend and guest, Melissa Mendoza D'Amico. She's an entrepreneur and talks about how she finds time to run her business wh...

Welcome back after a long hiatus! My friend and colleague, Dr. Misty Resendez is my guest on this episode. We talk much about leadership, showing up in different spaces, and Dr. Misty's journey in achieving her own goals. We talk about how leaders can lead others, and touch upon impostor syndrome. I mentioned Quiet Leadership by David Rock - you can purchase it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/...

Hey everyone, today, I bring my friend Dr. Ruth Akumbu on the podcast to talk to us about a hot topic today - diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging but in the context of cultural relevance. What does cultural relevance mean? It means looking at and identifying the culture that helps us to understand what each of these components mean. While many DEIB courses teach about the actual topics, wit...

Join me in this podcast as I talk to my friend and one of my hairstylists, Carla Ortiz, as we talk about how she became a business owner and entrepreneur. She's a single mom of three amazing kids, and we talked about how she made the decision in her mid twenties to become a cosmetologist and hair stylist. Carla heard people tell her she shouldn't go for it, but she defied all odds, and became a su...

Hey everyone, welcome back to my next episode with my long time friend, award winning journalist, Tania Rashid.  Tania and I talk about many different areas in this episode and I ask her what was the biggest lesson she learned through her travels to Bangladesh and other countries where she was reporting on human rights violations that had been occurring, and she said, "human resilience." You...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the second episode of my podcast. I'm honored to introduce you to my friend, Gracie Ruth Melendez to the show. Today, we're talking about using LinkedIn to build relationships. This is important because we use social media quite a bit, and depending on what we need to get done, we must connect with others online. I met many of my good friends online, and then we built...

Hey everyone, thanks so much for tuning in to the first episode of my brand new podcast, called Amplify Your Potential with me, your host, Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi. Welcome to the show! I'm going to have some amazing guests and I can't wait to bring conversations that are though provoking, and full of golden nuggets.  I created this podcast because I want to learn from others who want to magnify the...