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After a long break, we're back with a game-changing episode that questions if our masjids are handling muslim finances the right way. Join us as we chat with Sharaz Khan, a certified financial planner with Cetera Investors, who specializes in wealth building, protection, retirement planning, and Islamic investments. Sharaz shares his expert insights on the financial mistakes many mosques and community members make and offers practical tips on how to avoid these pitfalls.
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Join us in an exciting episode with Yara and Nourin, the daring co-founders of Makani Homes. They share their bold leap from Big Four firms to start a unique venture. Discover how they transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, creating a home swapping platform tailored for the Muslim community. In this episode:Yara and Nourin dive into their startup journey, discussing challenges, business evolution, and their approach to expanding city by city. Get insights into their bootstrap beginnings, funding strategies, and the motivation driving their dream. This episode isn't just a business talk; it's about two professionals chasing big dreams, making a mark in travel for the Muslim community. Tune in for an inspiring and candid story of innovation and resilience with Makani Homes.
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In this episode of #muslimprofessionals the podcast, our host Hana Rasheed sits down with Nabil Pervez, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at AoE Creative, for an in-depth conversation going over his unique journey from growing up as a tech-enthusiast playing fighting games like Smash Brothers and Street Fighter, to becoming a multi-award-winning executive in the gaming, esports, and entertainment industry.
Key highlights of the discussion include:
Early Passion for Gaming: Nabil recounts his childhood filled with gaming and his early exposure to technology, fostering a deep-seated passion for both.
Professional Trajectory: Nabil walks us through his career evolution, including his initial years in corporate IT at companies like Fujitsu and T-Mobile, leading to his transition into the startup culture.
Venture into Esports: His journey takes a significant turn as he delves into esports, initially as a commentator and eventually taking on executive roles in various companies, including his current position at AoE Creative.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Nabil discusses the challenges and triumphs of co-founding AoE Creative, emphasizing the importance of vision, hard work, and embracing entrepreneurial ventures.
Championing Diversity and Inclusion: He talks about the importance of diversity in the workplace, specifically focusing on hiring minorities and women in the gaming industry.
Giving Back: Nabil highlights his commitment to community service, sharing his experiences of mentoring young professionals and his efforts to support his spouse's career ambitions.
Personal Reflections: Nabil shares personal anecdotes, including his approach to being a Muslim professional in a predominantly non-Muslim industry, and the values that have guided him throughout his career.
Advice for Aspiring Professionals: He offers advice to listeners interested in pursuing a career in gaming, esports, or tech, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and staying true to one’s passion.
This episode not only sheds light on Nabil’s professional accomplishments but also provides valuable insights into the dynamic world of esports and gaming, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in these fields.
Check him out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perveznabil/
Check out his Portfolio:
https://nabilpervez.com/
https://www.behance.net/aoecreative
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Join host Zohaib in an engaging and insightful conversation with Samar Owais, a renowned freelance writer and email marketing strategist. In this episode of "Muslim Professionals," Samar delves into her personal journey, sharing experiences and lessons from her successful career.
What You'll Discover:
Samar's Start: Learn how Samar navigated the early challenges of freelance writing after moving to the UAE in 2007, including her initial struggles and breakthroughs. Email Marketing Mastery: Hear about Samar's transition from content writing to specializing in email marketing, and how she found her true calling. A Remarkable Campaign: Samar shares the story of a project where she achieved a 100% conversion rate for a B2B client, highlighting her expertise. Overcoming Prejudices: As a Muslim woman in the freelancing world, Samar discusses facing and overcoming biases, and the importance of confidence in one's abilities. Entrepreneurial Tips: Get valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers, particularly on pricing your work fairly and avoiding the pitfalls of undervaluation. Balancing Work and Life: Samar reflects on the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and shares her personal experiences with burnout.Connect with Samar:For more insights into email marketing and information about her specialized course, follow Samar on Twitter and check out her websites.
Watch, learn, and be inspired as Samar Owais shares her journey and invaluable advice for anyone looking to succeed in the competitive world of freelancing and email marketing.
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The long awaited episode is finally out. I got the chance to speak to Zarina Bahadur, the Founder and CEO of 123 Baby Box! On this episode we discuss how she came up with the idea of 123 Baby Box, the way she raised her funds, got her brand out there, and how she currently competes with her competition. If you're an entrepreneur or a want to be entrepreneur this is a must listen.
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and reasons why you're probably not getting a job.
In this episode, Ali and Zohaib go deep into their mental archives to fish out their cheat codes for how they approach interviews and get call backs within the next 24 hours. This episode gets a little spicy, so listeners beware.
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Hey there! You've tuned into #muslimprofessionals the podcast. I'm your host, Zohaib Rattu, and today we're diving head-first into the buzzing topic of personal branding. You're probably thinking, "What the heck is personal branding and why should I even care?" Well, get ready because we're about to break it all down!
Our episode "What the Heck is Your Personal Branding and Why Is It Important?" is all about figuring out what personal branding is, and more importantly, why it's a game-changer in your career. It's not just about selling yourself or impressing the boss. It's about knowing who you are, what you're awesome at, and how you can bring something totally unique to the table.
We'll chat about how to build a personal brand that's truly YOU - reflecting your values, skills, and what you're passionate about. We'll also share some top tips on how to showcase your personal brand to the world, whether you're networking in person or connecting online.
So whether you're an experienced pro looking to switch things up in your career, or a newbie wanting to make a splash, this episode has got you covered. Dive into the world of personal branding and navigate your professional journey with a fresh perspective with #muslimprofessionals the podcast.
Grab a cup of coffee, your ambition, and of course, your unique professional vibe. Let's get this personal branding party started, shall we?
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Salaam!
Finding your first job but can't get any hit-ups back?
Got laid off and it's been 9 months and your still looking?
There may be a reason for that. Things have changed in the job/networking landscape. Following conventional methods like Linkedin and cold email are dead.
We go through some techniques that may help you stand out!
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Salaam #muslimprofessionals!
In this episode, Zohaib speaks with Ali Khan, a Sr. Technical Program Manager at Microsoft on how he made a rebound after being laid off from his first gig after 8 months of starting. Ali and Zohaib also discuss different techniques and strategies to maximize finding that next rebound gig and ensuring to maximize as much time as possible.
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Salaam Muslim Professionals!
On this episode, Zohaib interviews Tabish Bhimani, the founder and operator of Mastrat, a Retention Marketing Agency.
We discuss the following topics:
- What is retention marketing and DTC marketing
- What it takes to build a retention marketing agency
- The impacts of entrepreneurship in a relationship
- Mindset one needs when building a company
- Is building a company something you should really even do
Follow Tabish on twitter: https://twitter.com/TabishB
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As-salamu alaykum MPs!
We're excited to host our very own Hana Rasheed! She is one of the Co-Founders of #muslimprofessionals, Senior Engineering Program Manager at Adobe, a Podcast Host of HireTalk, Career Coach, Mentor, and so much more!
With over 15 years of experience as a Program Manager, Hana has delivered strong products, built a solid relationship with customers and stakeholders in Network infrastructure, Software, Analytics, and Technical Products. Hana thrive in leading cross-functional programs from end-to-end project lifecycle.
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• Project Management from Stanford University.
• Managing 15 projects at PG&E with teams of over 30-40 stakeholders with an estimated value of ~ $ 32 million
• Managed program and projects with over 25 stakeholders with an estimated value of 23 million dollars.
• Experience in managing multiple project responsibilities ranging from 8-12 projects at New York Power Authority.
• Managed 10 projects on Nokia Servers and Switches and Fiber Optic Ground wire
• Managed installation, integration and managed services of Nokia servers for noc (network operation center)
• Co-ordinated procurement and deployment of Hitachi VM servers.
• Worked cross-functionally with product, sales, engineering, finance and accounts team
• Skilled in project schedule, cashflow, accrual, invoicing, competitive analysis, pre- and post-sales activities, growth campaign
• Product development with roadmap design, go-to-market strategy and market research
• Strong data analysis, statistical analysis, delivered insights, dashboards, KPI reports, analytical framework
• Business metrics to track record, voice of customer and customer analysis
• Experience with SDLC, Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Plan-driven using JIRA, Asana and Salesforce
• Experience working on Hadoop,AWS EC2/S3
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Zohaib lost his voice and mustered up whatever voice he had to do this AMA. Please excuse the poor audio.
Zohaib Rattu shares his time between being one of the co-founders of Muslim Professionals and advising and consulting growth startups. He started out aspiring to be a doctor. Still, he dropped out to study economics and theatre arts, pivoted into tech after watching HBO Max's Silicon Valley, and landed a role as an Intern at the Fortune 100 company Oracle. After Oracle, he transitioned into the Startup scene landing a role at Attentive, falling in love with the ecommerce industry, and then starting and exiting his ecommerce agency, Insaan. Since then, he now consults startups in the Ecommerce space, advises up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and works as the Head of Growth at LiveRecover.
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Salaam fellow muslimprofessionals! We had the privilege of having Ahmad Abdallah, CMO of NominalX.com speak to our members on a Live AMA. Who is Ahmad Abdullah?Ahmad Abdallah, the Chief Marketing Officer of Nominal (nominalx.com), is a seasoned expert in marketing and storytelling. He brings a unique perspective with a college degree in Creative Writing and Film. In this episode, Ahmad delves into his journey in the realm of marketing, along with valuable insights on how to scale an e-commerce brand. Who is Nominalx.comNominal is a high-quality jewelry and lifestyle brand specializing in creating modern and minimalist pieces. Please follow Ahmad on Twitter at: @Ahmad_A_96
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