Candid Insights

Sahil interviews Valerie Young -- an internationally-known expert on impostor syndrome and author of the award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women -- to discuss her insights on Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome, the Difference Between Self-Esteem and Imposter Syndrome, Strategies for Reframing Imposter Thinking, and the Role of Unrealistic Definitions of Competen...

Sahil interviews Dr. John Esposito -- Professor of International Affairs and Religion at Georgetown University and Director of their Bridge Initiative, which connects the academic study of Islamophobia with the public square -- to discuss his insights on Media Representation of Muslims, the Rise of Islamophobia, the Challenges to Pluralism in Contemporary Society, and the Importance of Interfaith...

Sahil interviews Sam Kabert -- a Silicon Valley's 40 under 40 honoree and best-selling author on mental health -- to discuss his insights on Emotions as Energy in Motion and the 90-Second Rule, his Journey to Success and Internal Struggles, Managing Work Stress, and Practical Solutions for Achieving Work-Life Balance. Kabert also shares his Six-Step Breath Process for Accessing Inner Peace, Strate...

Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta — Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health & Development at Aga Khan University. He is one of the world’s most recognized voices in global health and has been honored for his groundbreaking work in maternal and child health.

Sahil interviews Khalil Abdullah -- Assistant Dean of Religious Life and Muslim Chaplain at Princeton University -- to discuss his insights on the Importance of Interfaith Contexts in Addressing Social Disconnects, Shifts in Perception About Youth in Contemporary Society, the Relevance of Quranic Stories in Guiding Young People, and Effective Methods for Engaging Youth Through Dialogue and Underst...

Sahil interviews Dalia Mogahed -- a member of former President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships and Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) -- to discuss her insights on Perception of Muslims (Situation, Progress, Change, Solutions), Understanding Polling, Rise in Non-Religion Category, President Obama’s Fai...

Sahil interviews Dr. Scott Tinker -- Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology and a professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas -- to discuss his insights on Global Nuclear Power Leadership, the Diverse Nuclear Strategies Adopted by Major Countries, Exploring Thorium as an Alternative to Uranium in Nuclear Energy, the Potential of Geothermal Energy, and the...

Sahil interviews Aasif Mandvi -- British-American actor and comedian and a previous contributing correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- to discuss his insights on the Evolution of Comedy and Entertainment in the Digital Age, the Importance of Storytelling in Connecting with Audiences, Navigating Career Shifts and the Impact of Imposter Syndrome, and the Role of Comedy in Addressing So...

Sahil interviews Shainool Jiwa -- the Head of Constituency Studies at the Institute of Ismaili Studies and a specialist of the Fatimid Empire -- to discuss her insights on the Unique Aspects of the Fatimid Empire, its Governance Models Inspired by Prophetic Precedents, the Empire’s Inclusivity Toward Various Religious Communities, and the Intellectual and Social Contributions of the Fatimids. Jiwa...

Sahil interviews Ali Velshi -- television journalist at MSNBC and a senior economic and business correspondent for NBC News -- to discuss his insights on the Role of Media Ownership and its Impact on Representation, the Dangers of Self-Selection in News Consumption, the Importance of Exposing Minority Views, and the Role of Social Justice Protests in Breaking Media Bubbles. Velshi also addresses t...

Sahil interviews Dr. Reef Karim -- television personality, international speaker, author, and osteopathic physician -- to discuss his insights on the Impact of Instant Gratification on Mental Health, the Battle Between Attachment and Authenticity, the Challenges of Career Intervention and Cultural Expectations, and the Role of Visibility Over Credibility in Modern Society. Karim shares his Persona...

Sahil interviews Wajahat Ali -- a journalist, writer, lawyer, award-winning playwright, TV host, and a previous consultant for the U.S. State Department under Hillary Clinton -- to discuss his insights on the Role of Social Media as a Tool for Amplifying Marginalized Voices, the Dangers of Echo-Chambers and Self-Selection in News Consumption, the Importance of Digital Literacy in Schools, and the...

Sahil interviews Daisy Khan -- Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative for Spirituality and Equality and previously listed among TIME magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ -- to discuss her insights on Common Misunderstandings About Sharia in America, the Fundamental Objectives of Sharia and their Alignment with American Values, the Impact of Post-9/11 Events on Public Perception o...

Sahil interviews Dr. Yasir Qadhi -- Dean of the Islamic Seminary of America, an international Islamic educational institution, and a doctoral graduate of Yale University, specializing in Islamic intellectual history and thought -- to discuss his insights on the Reclamation of Muslim Identity Post-9/11, the Significance of Local Charity and Community Outreach in Strengthening Faith, the Challenges...

Rizwan Mawani -- educator, writer, and researcher and he has advised policymakers and think tanks on issues of religious literacy, tolerance, and diversity -- to discuss his insights on the Pluralism and Ritual Practices Across Muslim Communities, the Concept of Ritual Diversity and Its Evolution, the Significance of Architectural and Spatial Diversity in Muslim Worship Spaces, and the Impact of G...

Sahil interviews Rudy Karsan -- a seasoned technology investor and entrepreneur for over 30 years and previously the founder and CEO of Kenexa which eventually sold to IBM for 1.3 Billion dollars -- to discuss his insights on Starting a Business During a Crisis, the Evolution and Meaning of Work in the Modern Economy, the Potential and Limitations of AI and Universal Basic Income, and the Importan...

Shama Hyder -- bestselling author, the award-winning CEO of Zen Media, and honored at both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country -- to discuss her insights on the Impact of Social Media and Gaming on Teen Brain Development, the Role of Strategic Brand Building in the Digital Landscape, Upcoming Trends in Social Media Including E-Commerce In...

Sahil interviews Salmaan Keshavjee, a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He directs their Global Health Delivery Program. He is a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and has been affiliated extensively with the Boston-based non-profit Partners InHealth (PIH) and Advance Access and Delivery which has been delivering care in poor countries for more than 3...

Sahil interviews Eboo Patel – Founder & Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and a member of former President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships – to discuss his insights on contemporary issues such as Interfaith Leadership, Action, and Dialogue; Pluralism, Homogenization, and Intellectual Diversity; Partnerships, Faith Leadersh...

Sahil interviews Nabil Karim -- an ESPN SportsCenter Anchor and previous reporter on Canada’s leading sports network (TSN) -- to discuss his Career Journey in Sports Broadcasting, his Struggles with Imposter Syndrome upon Joining ESPN, and the Challenges of Lack of Minority Representation in the Field. Karim reflects on his Passion for Sports Broadcasting, the Influence of Community and Family Sup...

Sahil interviews Hasan Minhaj -- American comedian and actor and host of the new Netflix series, Patriot Act. Hasan had been a senior correspondent on The Daily Show, which he joined in 2014. He was also the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hasan spoke about his journey so far as a comedian, his personal advice to all artists, current challenges in America, and...

Sahil interviews Karen Armstrong -- internationally acclaimed author, and winner of the 2008 TED Prize launching The Charter for Compassion, which has over two million signatories. She discussed her insights on compassion, the Golden Rule, nationalism, materialism, cosmopolitan ethics, religious literacy, the future of religion, perceptions of religious people, religious institutions, personal sea...

Sahil interviews Hussein Rashid -- current professor at Columbia University’s Department of Religion and founder of islamicate (a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency) -- to discuss his insights on the Interplay Between Secularism and Cultural/Religious Literacy, the Impact of Muslim Traditions on American Culture, the Changing Nature of Racism and Representation, and...

Sahil interviews Moez Kaba -- a partner at the law firm Hueston Hennigan and rated by Chambers as one of the best trial lawyers -- to discuss his journey in Law, Public Service, and his Experiences with High-Profile Cases such as the IMDb First Amendment Lawsuit and Bill Koch's Counterfeit Rare Wine Cases. Kaba shares his insights on Overcoming Feelings of Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome, the Imp...

Sahil interviews Shama Hyder — CEO of Zen Media, a global marketing and new media communications firm and listed by Forbes and Inc. Magazine as a 30 under 30 Entrepreneur -- to discuss the Age of Digital Marketing and Social Media, the Impact of Social Media and Gaming on Teen Brain Development, Hyder’s Journey in Founding Zen Media, and the Lessons for Young Adults on Overcoming Fear and Self-Dou...