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Eid mubarak! I know I am a few days early or a few days late depending on when you read this but as of now it is the last few days of Ramadan 2020 and I got one last episode for S2 for y'all!

Yup this is the season finale. This episode was actually recorded a month ago but I have been so busy that it has taken me this long to edit and get it ready for y'all. More info on my Season Finale post on isnta. For now, the episode:

Arshiya Kherani is the CEO & Founder of Sukoon Active, an activewear brand designed by and for Muslim women. She is super passionate about inclusive fashion and believes a woman's access to activewear options that enable her to take charge of her wellness story. We talk about the impacts to her supply chain, her livelhood, her recent move to L.A., and how being a small business owner in the pandemic and in the muslim community pose their unique challenges.

You can follow her Sukoon and Arshiya's work here: @sukoonactive @arshiya_kherani

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Jummah Mubarak! Ramadan has started and another episode is here. Probably second to last for the season...

Today's episode is a very special one since it is a crossover with another Muslim Podcaster. Well multiple podcasters. The Modern Skeptics are a group of 4 girls who produce a show called To Whom It May Concern. Here is what it is about in their own words:

"To Whom It May Concern, Our opinions matter, but are rarely sought out. That’s why the 4 of us decided to come together every week to talk about how we view various issues as young, Muslim American women specializing in different professions. Through this podcast we’re hoping to build a network, promote dialogue, and connect with others who are dealing with similar issues. Join us on our journey as we talk about current events, politics, mental health, and fun light-hearted conversations. So kick back, relax, and turn that volume all the way up.

Sincerely, The Modern Skeptics"

And so that is what I did. I sought them out and asked if they wanted to share how Quarantine has been going for them. And it was amazing to hear. We dived into 4 very unique but intertwined lives that ranged from frontline healthcare workers to a law student wondering if the Bar is delayed. We talked book recommendations, daily routines, and how their podcast has been doing.

Check it out and I hope you enjoy!

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Double digit episode count! Mamma we made it!

On this episode we have @imranye, a Muslim Twitter and Muslim TikTok celebrity. As well as Founder of Hasanat.house, a collection of websites, newsletters, and apps dedicated to helping Muslims in various ways.

But beyond that ImranYe is an artist. His art takes forms in many ways whether it be tik toks, tweets, software, traditional art, etc.

During this episode, we dive into how the pandemic has affected his work, his day to day life, and how he got viral on various platforms. As well as why he wanted to start Hasanat House and the various services it offers. We talk about Muslim Twitter/Tik Tok, the ups and downs of having a large platform, the responsibility that comes with offering services for the ummah, and how naseeha (advice) can really help in making sure you don't mess it all up.

Hope you enjoy!

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On this episode, I was able to talk with Nausheen Dadabhoy, a cinematographer, based out of NYC but currently back in LA with her family. We dive into how the pandemic is affecting the cinematic industry, how the stimulus applies to freelancers and gig workers, as well as the post-pandemic landscape of arts and media. Hope you enjoy!

Check her out at @naushero and http://www.dpdadabhoy.com/

Nausheen Dadabhoy, is a Pakistani-American director and cinematographer from California. Nausheen has lensed a number of narrative and documentary films: J’adore Nawal (2018) for HBO Documentaries which premiered at Sundance, La femme et le TGV (2016) a live action short film Oscar nominee, Emmy winning Armed with Faith (2018 additional camera), War to be Her (2016) which aired on POV, and Conscience Point (2019) which aired on Independent Lens.

Nausheen’s films have screened at festivals worldwide including TIFF, Tribeca, AFI Fest and have appeared on Netflix, PBS, Showtime, and Al Jazeera. Nausheen has been a Film Independent Project:Involve Fellow (2011), a Berlin Talents participant (2017), a Firelight Fellow (2018), a Chicken & Egg Eggcelerator Lab Fellow (2019), and a newportFILM Documentary Cinematography Fellow (2019). She was part of DOCNYC’s inaugural “40 Under 40” list. She received her MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute.

Nausheen’s work spans four continents, over 25 countries and 11 languages. She broke boundaries in Pakistan where she was the only female cinematographer in the country. Nausheen not only shoots with cameras but with a bow and arrow as well, her eclectic interests range from archery, to fine art, to superhero comic books, and urban exploration. As a Pakistani-American she has straddled two cultures all her life. That often gives her a unique perspective as an insider and outsider. Her singular background and experiences come together to inspire her as a storyteller and help her create visuals that resonate across many cultures.

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No stop on these episodes! Here is another one with Muslim Fit AKA Maarten Van Elst! (Side note: My recording malfunctioned and I tried to make it sound as best as possible for y'all. Alhamdulilah Maarten sounds great so please endure my parts and listen to the great advice from Maarten)

Maarten discovered Islam through his search for self-improvement, he was inspired by Islam’s teachings, that amongst other, promotes spiritual, social, physical and mental health. After converting to Islam in 2011, he didn’t see much of what was being preached actually being practised within the Muslim community. So combining his own hands-on knowledge from competitive bodybuilding (pre-islam), years of personal training and coaching experience and medical background (Maarten is a nurse anaesthetist), he felt the need to launch Muslim Fit (http://muslim-fit.nl).

Join us as we dive into why he started this, how he is trying to implement the teachings during this pandemic, and tips on how to stay healthy and fit as we enter week unknown of the Quarantine.

Hope you enjoy!

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We have made it to another Friday with no Jummah. But we do have an interview with Mohammed Kamran!

Kamran is a mechanical engineer who travels to plants to help manufacture car parts. Alongside that he is regional director for MIST Chicago and Co-Founder (alongside me) of Midwest Muslim United Student Association.

In this episode we discuss how the pandemic has not only affected his work but also the multiple orgs he is a part of and what they plan to do once everything returns to "normal"

Hope you enjoy!

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Monday is when the week starts for me so this is still Week 2 of the season...

Anyways, today we have the creator of another amazing podcast (The WalaWay): Imran Nanlawala.. Imran began his career as an ESL teacher. But he quickly learned that his passion for helping others succeed didn't stop at just teaching them English. Having a background in leadership, and combining that with his extensive knowledge in health, fitness and green living, Imran created The WalaWay to help others reach their greatest potential.

Imran is also midwest director for A Continous Charity, the only non-profit dedicated to interest free student loans. We discuss ACC, E-Learning, the future of education post corona, and family life during the pandemic.

Hope you enjoy!

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Week 2 keeps going and this Quarantine is guaranteed for another 4 weeks at the minimum.

Today's episode is a chill one imo. Casual conversation with a friend of mine named Zain Khazi.

Born in India. Seattle boy since he was 7. UWash Alum. Microbiology major. Pivoted into consulting.

But that's just a biodata line. Zain picked up photography. Turned a hobby into a passion and then into a part time business. Which has led him into appreciating the arts and diving into sports, film, fashion, philosophy, and theology.

We touch on a lot of these points and how he has been working on them during the Pandemic.

Check it out and hope you enjoy!

Follow Zain at @inzainkhazi and @inzain.eats

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Week 2 of Season 2, Week unknown of Quarantine.

Today we have Omar Usman on the show! Omar works professionally as a technology consultant, and is a certified project manager, and a John Maxwell certified leadership trainer and speaker. He has served in leadership roles with a number of local and national Islamic organizations, and is a founding member of MuslimMatters and Qalam Institute. He is a regular khateeb in the Dallas area, and has delivered presentations at national conventions and Islamic centers across the US and Canada.

We dive into how to be a pro at WFH, how he is handling the transition to having everyone in the house Living from Home, and how the pandemic has really affected society.

Hope you enjoy!

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On today's episode we interview Humna Tariq, a Population Health Data Scientist for UC San Diego Health.

She currently lives in San Diego, California and has worked on various Data Modeling projects.

The projects pertaining to COVID-19 deal with creating data models for clinical decision support of doctors and geographic data models California in partnership with many west coast hospitals, WHO and California CDC.

She has also worked on creating data models for the impact of food deserts on metabolic diseases, data models for predicting postpartum hemorrhaging after delivering a child, Data models for estimating hospital throughout volume (also relevant to COVID), and data models for managing the opioid crises in San Diego.

Listen as we dive into these models, her time in San Diego, and how it is being a visibly Muslim Woman in a male-dominated field.

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