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Send us Fan Mail Everyone wants to be the athlete. Nobody talks about the man behind the contract. He's in the room negotiating millions. He's the one protecting the career, reading the fine print, and making sure his client doesn't get played by the industry. And he's doing all of it as a Muslim man from this community — with his faith intact. Ahmad Chamseddine is a Muslim spo...

Send us Fan Mail This is the conversation that gets dismissed as "family business." The one we've let fester behind closed doors while the community looks the other way. We're going there. No filters. No "be patient" cop-outs. Real talk. Malika Majesty joins OZ Media to break down the silent crisis nobody wants to own — the mental health collapse, the cycle of abuse,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to leave everything behind to save your family? Roberto Arce didn't have a plan. He had a purpose — get his family out of Honduras alive. In this episode, Roberto takes us through one of the most raw, unfiltered immigration stories you'll ever hear. No politics. No talking points. Just one man's impossible decision, an unimaginable journey, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Italy is one of the most decorated soccer nations on the planet. Iraq hasn't been to the World Cup in 40 years. And Bosnia — a country that didn't even exist 35 years ago — just sent both of them a message the world wasn't ready for. In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Kenan Mahmutovic and David Numan to break down what just happene...

Send us Fan Mail The Arab and Muslim business community in Metro Detroit is one of the most powerful in the country — but does it get the recognition it deserves? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Bilal Hammoud and Saif Alsenad — representatives of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce — for one of the most important business and community conversations we'...

Send us Fan Mail Muslim Women on a Mission: Leading, Inspiring & Breaking Barriers" ft.  Roqaiah Odeh and Salena Arkoub     What does it actually take for a Muslim woman to lead — in a world that wasn't always built for her? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with two young Muslim women who aren't waiting for permission. They're leading, inspir...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up, were you told the only "respectable" careers were doctor, lawyer, nurse, or engineer? What happens to the kids who don't fit that mold — and who decided those were the only paths to success? This week, Zahra joins the MotivateMe313 podcast to break down one of the most damaging mindsets holding the next generation back. We're talking real numbers, r...

Send us Fan Mail Is Hamtramck actually getting safer — or does it just feel that way?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi AND Acting Police Chief Hussein Farhat for one of the most important conversations about the future of one of Michigan's most unique cities. Two leaders. One table. No filter. We go straight to the source on t...

Send us Fan Mail  One-third of Sudan's population has been displaced. The UN calls it the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet most Americans can barely name it. This weekend, East Lansing, Michigan becomes the epicenter of a global conversation. On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, the 1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit takes place at Michigan State University — bringing...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to lead one of the most dynamic school districts in Michigan?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Lamis Srour, Interim Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, to talk about the realities of leadership in education today. From tackling post-pandemic bullying and chronic absenteeism to the harsh realities of funding and aging s...

Send us Fan Mail We live in an era of social media validation, hyper-career ambition, and constant digital overwhelm. For many young Muslims in the West, the 1,400-year-old text of the Quran can sometimes feel disconnected from the reality of 2026. But is society really outgrowing religion, or are we just misunderstanding it? In this episode, Dr. Abdullah Haikal sits down with us to answer the tou...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know where your Jummah donation actually goes? The answer might surprise you. In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the American Moslem Society to uncover the real costs of keeping a masjid open in 2026. From the shocking monthly overhead bills to the misconceptions about fundraising, we are breaking down the business side of running a spi...

Send us Fan Mail Can a progressive outsider defeat the corporate establishment in Michigan's 2026 Senate race? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to discuss his run for U.S. Senate. Facing off against well-funded opponents like Rep. Haley Stevens and State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Abdul explains why he refuses to take a single dime of corporate PAC...

Send us Fan Mail Does it really "take a village" to raise a child? In this episode of the OZ Media’s MotivateMe313 podcast, we dive deep into the concept of Global Educational Excellence and how true learning goes far beyond the classroom walls. We explore how schools can become the heartbeat of community development, moving from isolated institutions to hubs of growth, equity, and partn...

Send us Fan Mail It is the elephant in the room that breaks countless hearts: You find the perfect person—religious, educated, successful—but the family says "No" because of their last name. In this episode, we sit down with Sheikh Mohamed Ishtiaq to tackle the taboo subject of the "class system" in our community. Is rejecting a suitor based on lineage or tribal status actually...

Send us Fan Mail Real Talk: What is Happening with ICE right now? With reports of increased ICE activity and the ending of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals, many families in our community are worried about what comes next. In this episode, we move past the rumors to discuss the facts: what policies are driving these changes, and exactly what your rights are. We break down the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Fantasy Guyz (SZ.5/EP.20), we are joined by special guests Fares Alsakaf, Obad, and Moe Merri to break down the biggest Sunday in football and preview the most anticipated community tournament of the year. We kick things off with our Super Bowl LIX picks (and exactly why we chose them), but the real heat is on the local court. We’re diving deep into the 5th...

Send us Fan Mail Most parenting advice is fluff. This episode is the engineering manual you actually need. We break down the newborn phase into a solvable system, stripping away the "perfect parent" myths to give you the tactical cheats, sleep hacks, and gear protocols that actually work. If you are drowning in contradictory advice, this is your clarity. Our guest for the show is The Nur...

Send us Fan Mail Is working with your sibling a "cheat code" for success, or a recipe for disaster? They say business partners have to be polite, but siblings can be blunt. In this episode of MotivateMe313, we sit down with Dr. Ali Nasrallah and Mariam Nasrallah to debate whether that lack of a "politeness filter" is actually a hidden competitive advantage. We dive deep into th...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we rarely see Muslim women in high-stakes corporate sales, construction management, or professional sports? Is it a result of systemic workplace discrimination in the West, or are cultural stereotypes and internal community pressures holding them back? In this episode, we strip away the fluff and have a laser-focused discussion on the "missing workforce." We inves...

Send us Fan Mail Is finding a spouse becoming impossible for young Muslim men?  In this episode, we expose the brutal reality of the Muslim marriage search today. From navigating unrealistic Mahr demands to the confusion of Halal dating apps vs. the traditional Rishta process, we aren't holding back. Our guests are Zack Thabet, Abdulrahman Wasel, Ali Wasel and Mohammed Ali.  If you are strugg...

Send us Fan Mail The 2025 Fantasy Football season is officially in the books, and WOW... what a ride it was!  In this special end-of-season episode of The Fantasy Guyz , we’re breaking down everything that happened in the 2025 NFL season. From the waiver wire heroes who won you championships to the first-round busts that ruined your year – we're handing out our official Fantasy Guyz Awards. P...

Send us Fan Mail One year ago, Syria changed forever.  In this episode, we sit down with a leading expert on Syria to break down what has REALLY happened in the 12 months since rebel forces ousted former president Bashar al-Assad. Has life on the ground actually improved, or has a new kind of chaos replaced the old regime? Our Guests for this show were Abdulhamid Albazo and Abdulaziz Alawer.   We...

Send us Fan Mail Week 17 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Fantasy Championship! The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 17 with a breakdown of the smartest starts and crucial sits to help you crush your opponents right out of the gate. Our guest for this week is Dave Farver.  Inside...

Send us Fan Mail The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 16 with a breakdown of the smartest starts and crucial sits to help you crush your opponents right out of the gate. Our guest for this week is Uncle Eddie Inside This Episode: The Top Must-starts (including deep sleepers most managers will overlook) B...