Send us a text Software Engineer & College Professor Kareem reveals the truth about career changes, imposter syndrome, starting over, and the real future of AI and your job. He explains: How to pivot your career (even without the 'right' degree). The strategy to conquer crippling imposter syndrome for good. The truth about AI & your job security (it's not what you think). Why being told "you're not qualified" can be your greatest advantage. How to turn your 'unrelated' experien...

Send us a text What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't fear, but overthinking? What if your greatest business asset isn't capital, but your character? And what if the ultimate goal of your business wasn't just profit, but a partnership that leads to Jannah? 🌍 🎙️ In this profound episode, we sit down with Zhagum Arshad, a serial entrepreneur of 25 years, AI founder, angel investor, and community builder. Zhagum shares his powerful and unconventional approach to business, rooted in...

Send us a text 🤔 What does it take to earn a national leadership mandate from over 54,000 peers? How can you turn systemic barriers into opportunities for change? We sit down with Dr. Aaliya Goyal, a UK-based GP and Occupational Health Specialist who was nationally elected to the council of the Royal College of General Practitioners. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Goyal shares her journey, discussing the loneliness that can come with leadership, the critical importance of tackling health ...

Send us a text What if the purpose of university wasn't just to get a job, but to learn how to think? What if corporate charity doesn't always go to the neediest, but to the most convenient? And what if the key to uplifting our Ummah lies not just in individual success, but in tackling systemic inequality through research and action? 🌍 🎙️ In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Muhammad Umar Boodoo, an Associate Professor at the prestigious Warwick Business School. From his c...

Send us a text What if the "safest" investment your parents told you about—property—is actually holding back your financial growth? What if your capital could be a tool for compassion and systemic change, not exploitation? And what if the path to building true, sustainable wealth was more accessible than you ever imagined? 🌍 🎙️ In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Tanvir Uddin, the Founder and CEO of Wholesome, a purpose-driven Halal investment firm. With an elite background spanning...

Send us a text How do you challenge a global narrative? And how do you tell the stories that truly matter in an age of fake news and shrinking attention spans? 🌍 🎙️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Adama Juldeh Munu, an international journalist with over 15 years of experience reporting from the front lines of global news. Based in Istanbul, Adama shares her incredible journey from a young girl in South London inspired by the Islam Channel to an award-winning storyteller shaping ou...

Send us a text How do you convince one of the world's biggest companies to build a prayer room? And how does that one act spark a movement across an entire city's financial district? 🌍 🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sufian Musab Ahmed, a Senior Associate at global consulting firm PwC and the founder of Alif Institutt in Oslo, Norway. Sufian shares his incredible story of how his faith gave him the confidence to approach his CEO and successfully champion the first prayer room ...

Send us a text How do you respond to a world that tries to hold you back? You follow the profound advice Horia Hashimi's father gave her: become so excellent, so skilled, and so valuable that they simply cannot afford to ignore you. 💪 Step into the world of Horia Hashimi, a brilliant PhD scientist 🔬 at one of Europe's top universities, EPFL, whose journey began as a refugee from Afghanistan. In this powerful conversation, she unpacks how that single piece of advice became the cornerstone of ...

Send us a text What happens when a high-flying corporate manager steps away from the spreadsheets and stands before the Kaaba during the most sacred nights of Ramadan? How can a single spiritual journey reshape your perspective on your career, your family, and your entire purpose in life? 🌍 🎙️ In this profoundly moving episode, we sit down with Rushfique Hamid, an Operations Manager at Deloitte, who shares the story of his life-changing Umrah. He takes us on his journey to Mecca during the l...

Send us a text Can you imagine finding prayer rooms and free halal meals at a top tech company in... Japan? What does it take to build a life of faith in the Land of the Rising Sun, a country where Muslims make up less than 0.2% of the population? 🌍 🎙️ In this eye-opening episode, we journey to Tokyo to speak with Nizam Uddin, a Data Scientist at the tech giant Rakuten. Originally from Bangladesh, Nizam shares his incredible story of landing a competitive job in Japan, choosing it over a PhD...

Send us a text What if your career path wasn't a ladder, but a strategic game of chess you plan years in advance? What if being "different" in the corporate world was your greatest professional asset, not a liability? And what if you could reach the executive level, years ahead of your peers, without compromising your faith? 🌍 🎙️ In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Karim Chowdhury, a multi-awarded Vice President in Private Banking at Butterfield Group, based in the exclusive financi...

Send us a text What if your career path wasn't a straight line, but a winding journey of discovery? What if you had to choose between a dream job at a company like Apple and your sense of community and faith? And what if the key to unlocking your potential lies in embracing unexpected pivots and seeking guidance at every turn? 🌍 🎙️ In this insightful episode, we sit down with Mohammad Ragab, a Business Process Optimization Lead at the global pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca. With a powerful...

Send us a text What if being the "change you want to see" wasn't just a slogan, but a concrete career strategy? What if your faith wasn't a private matter, but your greatest source of strength and innovation in the corporate world? And what if the two most powerful tools for your success weren't on your resume, but in your daily prayers? 🌍 🎙️ In this high-energy episode, we sit down with Ibrahim Zulfiqar, a Healthcare and Life Sciences Consultant at the global tech giant, IBM. He's not just ...

Send us a text What if your greatest childhood failure was the catalyst for your biggest success? What if a love for video games could unlock a top-tier career across three continents? And what if you could build an international life as a devout Muslim, navigating the unique challenges of the East and the West? 🌍 🎙️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Abdullah Khawer, a Senior Software Engineer who journeyed from a childhood of financial hardship in Pakistan to a thriving tech career...

Send us a text What if your postcode doesn't define your potential? What if you could break into one of the world's top consulting firms without a traditional university path? And what if the key to overcoming imposter syndrome lies in embracing your unique, authentic self? 🌍 🎙️ In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Awais Hussain, a Management Consultant at PwC UK. Awais shares his incredible journey from a low-socioeconomic background in Bradford—a city often unfairly labelled—t...

Send us a text What if the rejection you face is just a redirection to your true calling? What if you could land a job at a Fortune 500 company without a traditional degree? And what if the best way to fight stereotypes is with clever humor and unwavering kindness? 🌍 🎙️ In the powerful season one finale, we sit down with Dawar Aamir, a Software Engineer at the financial giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dawar shares his incredible, non-linear journey from working odd jobs at Burger King and a l...

Send us a text What's it really like to grow up in the holy city of Mecca? What if the path to your dream job at a global giant like Saudi Aramco started with a pivotal internship? And what if you could get a front-row seat to the massive economic and social transformation happening in Saudi Arabia right now? 🌍 🎙️ In this fascinating episode, we journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to speak with Eyad Halwani, an Industrial Computer Engineer at the world-renowned Saudi Aramco. From his uniq...

Send us a text What if the most valuable education wasn't found in a classroom, but on YouTube and through online courses? What if you could graduate high school in two years, start university at 15, and land a job at Microsoft before you could even legally vote? And what if the key to becoming an elite software engineer wasn't just coding, but mastering communication, graphic design, and the art of personal branding? 🌍 🎙️ In this mind-blowing episode, we sit down with Muhammad Rayyan Siddiq...

Send us a text What if a major career rejection was actually the best thing that could happen to you? What if you could not only practice your faith but lead spiritual initiatives at one of the world's top investment banks? And what if the secret to peak professional performance wasn't working longer hours, but taking time off to connect with your deen? 🌍 🎙️ In this powerful and down-to-earth episode, we sit down with Abrar Azad, a Financial Associate at the prestigious Deutsche Bank in Lond...

Send us a text What if a high-pressure banking career could be a source of deep human connection? What if you could build a 25-year career at one of the world's most famous banks without compromising your faith? And what if the secret to success isn't just ambition, but resilience, humility, and a genuine passion for people? 🌍 🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Hakan Besler, a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience at Credit Suisse in Zurich, Switzerland. From his un...