Ummahpreneur Podcast

My guest today is Amal Kassir, an international award-winning spoken-word poet who has done multiple TEDx Talks and works closely in humanitarian initiatives for Syria. She is also a program manager at Muslim Youth Mental Health Program, which works to empower youth to impact the world through positivity. In this interview, I sit down with Amal Kassir to discuss: - Introduction - Her story behind...

My guest today is Ustadah Hosai Mojaddidi.   Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is a second-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman who is working as a teacher, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate for over 20 years.   Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is also a freelance writer and editor. She lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics and relevant issues, as a way of honoring the paren...

My guest today is Ibrahim Alkurd who is the founder of Lavaliere Capital Management The firm Lavaliere Capital Management has $60 million in assets under management and contains early investors and adopters of digital asset technology as well as world-class mining and machine learning experts. Lavaliere Capital Management was also a top-performing multi-strategy fund in its industry out of 820 fun...

My guest today is Omar Dacosta Shahid, who owns a group of companies including MIN which works with Muslim Influencers and connects them with global brands.  He is also the managing director of a creative agency called One Studio which works with visionary startups. In this interview, I sit down with Omar Dacosta to discuss: – Introduction – The power of Influencer Marketing – Step-by-Step ap...

My guests today are Mustafa & Meryem, the founders of Takva. Takva’s mission is to inspire God-consciousness into everyday living through original, well-designed Muslim essentials and lifestyle products.    In this interview, I sit down with Mustafa & Meryem to discuss: – The Entrepreneurial Journey – Necessity is the mother of invention – The Beginning – The Operational Zones of...

My guest today is Peter Gould, the founder of Gould Studio.   Gould Studio, Since 2003, has been at the center of creating the foundations for some of the most well-known brands in the Islamic Economy while working with recognized multinationals.   With their entrepreneurial mindset, they helped build Salam Sisters & 5Pillars. This involved developing the original concepts from proto...

My guest today is Khuram Malik - Who is a Strategist and an Author of Billion Dollar Muslim Which is a book series focusing on the growing need to embrace Entrepreneurship.   Khuram Malik also recently launched Qirad which is £200k halal fund for Muslim entrepreneurs that need finance without riba. In this interview, I sit down with Khuram Malik to discuss: –Introduction –Qirad - Inventory-ba...

My guest today is Mustaali Raj - Who is the founder of 30 Days of Ramadan.  30 Days of RMDN™ is a genesis NFT series exploring personal stories during Ramadan — a month of fasting, self-reflection, and spirituality. Mustaali Raj shares his most iconic Ramadan memories and experiences. Many are sure to relate. These virtual memoirs are presented as unique collectible artworks, which will be re...

My guest today is Rahma Rodaah who is a Somali-Canadian Author.   Noticing a lack of diversity in the market for Muslim Children's books and recollecting her own struggles of growing up as an immigrant, she became determined to offer books centered on characters that are Muslim and with African roots. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: – Introduction – The inspiration behi...

My guest today is Suaad Hamam who is the founder of Hazel Apparel. Hazel Apparel is the world’s first modest medical wear brand that believes in the precious healthcare workers' needs. Hazel's scrubs are carefully designed to combine style and comfort at an affordable price. Their unique brand specializes in elegant long-sleeved tops that are longer in torso length than typical scrubs on the marke...

My guest today is Sister Masooma who is the founder of Kids Bolo. Kids Bolo is an organization with a mission to encourage spoken Urdu through products that kids want to use themselves. Kids Bolo is launching PRE-ORDERS for a set of 9 Urdu-English books and an innovative talking pen that makes our books come alive ! Your support of this campaign will allow us to launch even more innovative offerin...

My guest today is Zehra Allibhai who is the founder of The Fitnest, where she helps people live their healthiest life possible.   Zehra has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, and she comes from a Kinesiology and Health Sciences background with many Certifications, under her belt (Nutrition, Sports Strength & Conditioning, Pre & Post-Natal, BOSU, TWIST Condition...

In today's episode of the Ummahpreneur Podcast, we have a very special guest, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan. In 2005, Nouman Ali Khan launched Bayyinah using a laptop and an Internet connection. Today, Bayyinah is among the leading Islamic institutions worldwide with a mission to make the study of the Quran and the Arabic language accessible to everyone. In this highly-anticipated LIVE interview, we sit...

My guest today is Amna Baig, a former 2nd-grade teacher turned creative entrepreneur. She’s the co-founder of TC Creative Co. Formally known as Two Craftistas, TC Creative Co. is a brand dedicated to helping you create memories with personalized gifts inspired by faith. In this interview, I sit down with Amna to discuss: – Introduction – What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur? – What are her...

My guest today is Maryam Lemu, who specializes in pre-marital marriage coaching.    Maryam helps both men and women be better prepared for the journey of finding their better half and living a harmonious life with their spouse. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: – Introduction – What is it that inspired her to become an Entrepreneur? – Did she experience any anxiety a...

My guest today is Uzma Naqvi who is a Holistic Transformational Coach and a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She is currently offering a year-long personalized course with a step-by-step framework, which will systematically help you redesign every aspect of your life. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: – Introduction – What inspired her to become an Entrepren...

My guest today is Josh Angel, Founder of The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy.   Josh is a Mental Toughness Coach To Muslim Men. With Over 280+ videos on his Youtube Channel, He helped 100's thousands of Muslim Men develop unstoppable confidence and inner drive. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: – Introduction – What is the mission behind The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy – What...

Mustafa Dustin Craun is the Founder & executive director of the center for global Muslim life. He is a creative strategist, filmmaker, writer, digital media producer, ethnic studies scholar, and community organizer.   His venture “The Center for Global Muslim” A California-based nonprofit creating long-term narrative change through media production, research, and training focused on socia...

My guest today is Sister Nazima Qureshi Co-founder of The Healthy Muslim with her husband Belal Hafeez. Belal Hafeez is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert. Nazima Qureshi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a Masters of Public Health. Her business provides life-changing online programs to clients worldwide In this interview, I sit down with Nazima Qureshi to discuss: – Introduction...

My guest today is Adam Khan, Founder of CEO Founder Fit Dad Life Mastery [Kaan Ftitness]. His mission at Kaan fitness is simple, Help Professional Desi Dads lose 20 - 30kg + in a few short months, take control of their health and perform better in all areas of their lives In this interview, I sit down with Adam Kaan to discuss: - Introduction - What inspired him to become a Fitness Coach? - How di...

My guest today is Jesse Reitberger, Founder of Canadian Islamic Wealth.  Canadian Islamic Wealth is the first wealth management firm in Canada dedicated specifically to halal investing.  They offer pioneering investment solutions that align with the Muslim faith so that they can help clients achieve their financial goals without compromising their values.   Their financial advisors...

Ali Jaffery is the founder of Strong Support. Strong Support is a peer support organization for Muslims who struggle with their sexuality, however, do not accept or identify with a stereotyped sexual identity and wish to live a God-centric life. Strong Support was established in October 2019 to support Muslims struggling with same-sex lust and to provide an information platform for friends and fam...

Jennifer Ogunyemi is the founder of Sisters in Business which is a network of women who inspire, connect and elevate each other in business.   Her experience in entrepreneurship has proven invaluable for sisters struggling to transform to the next level. In this interview, we sit down together to discuss: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Why female-run businesses don't end up succeeding? 4:17 - Sin...

Saud Juman is the founder of RockitShip which combines Silicon Valley type innovation and Amazon.com style logistics to bring large-scale automation to the warehouse shipping environment. In this interview, we sit down together to discuss: 0:00 – Introduction 2:00 – What keeps on pulling him towards Entrepreneurship?   5:14 – How did he start his first business venture? 8:48- How did he feel...

My guest needs no introduction (he literally has his own Wikipedia page). Adeem Younis is an English-Pakistani entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian. He is best known as the founder of digital matrimony platform SingleMuslim.com and international humanitarian charity Penny Appeal. Here's some of the topics discussed in this episode: - What inspired Adeem Younis to become an entrepreneur -...