Go Beyond Podcast

  https://wafaomran.com/ www.amuslimtherapist.com In this deeply personal episode, my son Malik El-Hindi — a faith-centered clinical therapist — shares the journey that reshaped his life after losing his little brother Ahmed. What began as a season of grief became a doorway into deeper faith, purpose, and service. Across this conversation, we explore: 🌫️ Faith in the fog and what happens when pray...

https://wafaomran.com/  https://beyondwithwafa.com “She learned to sit with her pain… and found peace waiting there.” 🌿 In this heartfelt closing chapter, Amanda Wais — award-winning author, podcaster, and Founder of The Cheeky Scribe — reflects on the quiet power of healing. After years of struggle and self-blame, she discovered that real transformation begins in stillness — when you stop numbin...

l“Sometimes you have to break before you can see clearly.” 🌙 In this powerful chapter, Amanda Wais — award-winning author, podcaster, and Founder of The Cheeky Scribe — opens up about her long struggle with binge drinking and the near-fatal bike accident that changed everything. That night in 2022 became her divine intervention — a moment that shattered her old patterns and led her toward clarity...

  “Between her and her newborn, the cosmos whispered: anything is possible.” 🌌  In this opening segment, Amanda Wais — award-winning author, podcaster, and Founder of The Cheeky Scribe and Copper Harbor Vitality — shares the life-altering moment that changed everything: the instant she looked into her son’s eyes and felt herself floating in space.  What followed was a spiritual awakening — a reve...

In part 3 of our conversation.  Marwa Ismail on Purpose, Living Authentically,  Service & Finding Balance From health coach to Qur’an teacher to community leader, Marwa reflects on how all her roles connect back to one intention: serving with authenticity. This conversation is a call to discover your strengths and live with purpose. Hit Subscribe, follow us and share.  Remember, resilience is...

In Part 2: Healing Beyond Numbers: Faith, Resilience & the Power of Slowing Down Healing isn’t just diet or lab results — it’s body, mind, and spirit. Health Coach and Founder of Figs & Olives Wellness, Marwa shares how integrative medicine, lifestyle shifts, and her connection to the Qur’an anchored her healing journey. This episode is about slowing down, listening inward, and trusting th...

https://wafaomran.com/ https://beyondwithwafa.com/ Chronic Illness, Vulnerability & Image  Behind the image of balance and strength, Founder of Figs & Olives Wellness, Health Coach Marwa Ismail carried an invisible struggle that few could see. In this part of our conversation, she opens up about navigating Hashimoto’s, chronic fatigue, and the weight of being “the responsible one” who rare...

https://wafaomran.com/ In the wake of 9/11, Annabel Quintero discovered that survival wasn’t the end of the story — it was the beginning of a deeper lesson in compassion and humanity. Beyond the Towers explores how chaos revealed our shared struggles and why healing ourselves is inseparable from healing each other. Subscribe to our Podcast, Follow us, leave us your thoughts and share.  #beyondthet...

https://wafaomran.com/ https://beyondwithwafa.com/ After surviving 9/11, Annabel Quintero’s healing journey led her to silence, indigenous sweat lodges, and the sacred fire. In this episode, she shares what it means to decolonize faith — breaking free from fear, reclaiming spirituality, and finding God beyond control. This is a powerful story of resilience, liberation, and rediscovering the sacred...

https://wafaomran.com/ On September 11, 2001, Annabel Quintero found herself running for her life in the Twin Towers. Step, step, jump became her mantra in the smoke-filled stairwells of 9/11. In this episode, she shares what it took to face death, survive, and begin a journey of resilience and purpose. This isn’t just a story about tragedy — it’s about the courage to keep moving when everything a...

https://wafaomran.com/ https://beyondwithwafa.com/ In Part 4, the final part of my powerful series with Rose Madison Jenkins — author, disabled veteran, coach, and storyteller — we dive into the heart of motherhood, healing, and breaking cycles for the next generation.   Rose opens up about how becoming a mother reshaped her journey of healing and forced her to confront the wounds she once avoided...

https://wafaomran.com/ https://beyondwithwafa.com/   In Part 3 of my moving conversation with Rose Madison Jenkins — author, disabled veteran, coach, and storyteller — we uncover the lessons of resilience, leadership, and unity that shaped her journey from the military to social work, and beyond.   Rose shares what it was like navigating racism and sexism in the Army as a biracial woman, and how s...

https://beyondwithwafa.com/ https://wafaomran.com/ Poverty is a Prison: The Breakthrough 🌹 Poverty isn’t just about money—it’s a mindset, a survival cycle, and a weight many of us were never meant to carry. In Part 2 of my conversation with Rose Madison Jenkins, author of A Rose from Concrete: The Home That Love Built, we explore how she broke free from both the financial and emotional prisons th...

https://wafaomran.com/ https://beyondwithwafa.com/   🌹 “Looking back that day, I did die. The old me died. What was reborn was the Rose willing to live for more… If I’m going to fail at death, I better damn sure succeed at life.”   In Part 1 of my powerful conversation with Rose Madison Jenkins, author of A Rose from Concrete: The Home That Love Built, we journey through the pivotal night that be...

Balancing community work, faith, and family isn’t easy—and MK doesn’t pretend it is. In this heartfelt segment, we talk about what it looks like to serve while struggling, to be a parent while pursuing purpose, and how consistency—not perfection—is the real secret. Whether two people show up or seventy, the commitment stays the same. Because when you serve with sincerity, the angels always show up...

In this segment of our conversation , MK gets real about what it takes to serve your community with purpose—even when no one’s watching. From running programs where only two people showed up to building initiatives that required long-term commitment, the message is clear: Purpose doesn’t wait for applause. We dive into what it means to show up consistently, lead without ego, and create spaces that...

Go Beyond conversation with Entrepreneur Mohammed Kibriyah. Part 2 Branding  Is branding just a business tool—or can it be spiritual too? In this raw and eye-opening segment, MK breaks down why branding isn’t just about logos and packaging—it’s about intention. He draws powerful parallels between faith and entrepreneurship, reminding us that Allah loves beauty, and that what’s seen on the outside...

In this powerful opening, MK introduces the world’s first Mecca Fidget—a faith-inspired tool created to ground the mind, calm anxiety, and keep dhikr close to the heart. We explore the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and innovation, and how faith can be a guide not just in prayer, but in how we build, create, and serve in the modern world. 🕋 This is where faith meets focus—and intent...

As we reach the halfway point of the year, this season finale invites you into something deeper than reflection—it’s a return. A return to yourself.   In this final episode of the season, Wafa guides you through the soulful energy of summer: not as a time to hustle, but a time to realign, soften, and become. You’ll hear gentle encouragement to pause, reconnect with your inner rhythm, and explore p...

In a culture that glorifies the grind and side-eyes stillness, how do we reclaim rest without guilt? In this real-talk episode of Go Beyond, Wafa blends soulful wisdom with edgy humor to unpack the burnout epidemic hitting professionals, parents, entrepreneurs, and creatives alike. From Instagram vacations that feel like performances to the spiritual cost of glorifying hustle, she takes you on a j...

In this episode we explore what it really means to find balance in a season of growth—without burning out. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of and Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), andCharles M. Schulz.   We will unpack why rest isn’t just allowed—it’s essential.   Through the lens of spring’s renewal, this episode offers a powerful reminder: growth and stillness aren’t opposites—they’re partners. You’ll wal...

It's  Season 3 of Go Beyond! As the chill of winter recedes and the warmth of spring emerges, we find ourselves in a season ripe with potential. In this episode of Go Beyond, we delve into the profound transition from the introspective discipline of Ramadan to the rejuvenating energy of spring. Reflecting on the journey of Go Beyond over the past year and a half, we explore how consistent effort a...

Laylatul Qadr is more than a night of personal prayer—it’s a sacred invitation to collective awakening. In this episode, we explore the power of Laylatul Qadr, not just as the Night of Decree, but as a moment of deep unity, compassion, and shared responsibility. It’s a night where the weight of our dua’as meets the power of community, where individual transformation becomes the spark for collectiv...

As Ramadan enters its final stretch, the last 10 nights bring with them a sacred urgency—a divine invitation to seek closeness to Allah like never before. These nights hold Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, a single night worth more than a thousand months. But beyond the numbers and rewards, what do these nights truly mean for our hearts, our lives, and our personal transformation? How can we sei...

How do you move from simply believing in Allah to living with unshakable certainty? How do you carry the spiritual momentum of Ramadan beyond its final days? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the three levels of Yaqeen (certainty in faith)—from knowing the truth to seeing it unfold in your life and finally, embodying it with unwavering trust. Join us as we explore how self-forgiveness an...