From prison cells to premium dining, this is the story of transformation you didn’t see coming.In this powerful episode of the Side by Side Podcast, Kazi Shafiqur Rahman sits down with Naz Choudry, founder of Coco Restaurants, to unpack the raw journey of a man who grew up behind bars and rebuilt his life through faith, failure, anda entrepreneurship.What we cover:– Growing up in the prison system– Finding Islam and the mindset shift behind bars– The painful reality of reintegration and family dynamics– Building a business while dodging temptation– Choosing halal over haram, even when it’s harder– Staying grounded, giving back, and guiding the next generationThis isn’t just an interview. It’s a blueprint for change.Timestamps:00:00 – Naz Choudry Introduction02:00 – Growing Up Inside: Childhood Behind Bars10:15 – Islam in Prison: Turning Point Through Faith17:40 – Reconnecting with Family After Release25:55 – The Struggle to Start Over: Life Outside33:10 – The Business Dream: Halal vs Haram Choices41:25 – Dealing with Temptation and the Street Life50:30 – Community, Purpose, and Staying Grounded01:00:05 – Lessons from Failure and Faith in Rizq01:09:40 – Helping Youth and Giving Back01:21:30 – Vision for the Future: Ummah, Business, and BeyondSPONSOR MESSAGE – Send Money to Bangladesh with ZERO Fees!Taptap Send makes it easier to support loved ones back home — with no transfer fees and a £20 bonus just for you.✅ Download the app using this link:👉 https://taptapsend.one…💬 When prompted to “Add promo code,” enter KSR and press ‘Enter’.Taptap Send UK Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900842).#SideBySidePodcast #NazChoudry #PrisonToPurpose #CocoRestaurants #FaithAndBusiness #MuslimEntrepreneur #HalalHustle #KaziRahman #StreetToSuccess #IslamicMindset #Rizq #Bengali #BritishMuslimVoices