#030: Approaching Entrepreneurship with Intentionality with Fatima Jawaid Marty

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Take the Leap Podcast, "Approaching Entrepreneurship with Intentionality with Fatima Jawaid Marty." Co-hosts Ashlan Glazier-Anderson and Victoria Proppe chat with Fatima about her Take the Leap Story.What to expect from the Take the Leap Podcast: Co-hosts Ashlan and Tory and guests share their personal experiences of entrepreneurship highs and lows.The Take the Leap podcast offers real stories, insights, and embarrassing moments from entrepreneurs and guests. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a dose of truth about chasing your dreams and building a business. Guest & Host information:Guest, Fatima Jawaid Marty, Owner/Founder of FJM ConsultingCo-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect with Fatima:Visit their websiteFind Fatima on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Fatima Jawaid MartyFatima Jawaid Marty is an organizational strategist; and policy & advocacy consultant, who founded FJM Consulting. She is seasoned advocate and policy wonk who has worked in federal advocacy, led state-based campaigns, and is deeply experienced in implementation work with state and federal agencies.In 2022, after over a decade working in nonprofit organizations, Fatima pursued consulting work as a way to center her career on helping organizations and change-makers build power in our communities; and shift dominant and exclusive systems.Throughout her career, Fatima has collaboratively led organizations through the development and execution of programs and initiatives.  With this expertise, FJM Consulting offers strategic guidance and support as organizations navigate change and growth - whether that is implementing a visionary new strategic plan, shifting programs to center community, or getting new projects off the ground.  Fatima’s work is rooted in sustainability, and wants to ensure visions and movements are set up for the long-haul through strategy, planning, and building infrastructure within an organization.At the forefront of Fatima’s consulting work is the drive to create systems change through the fostering of community power. Fatima truly believes that justice and movement work cannot be done without uplifting community voices, and is passionate about ensuring folks who are directly impacted are integrated into all aspects of policy and advocacy work.Connect with us:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the LeapFollow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_todayFind Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedInFind Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn Sign up for the Take the Leap courseLike our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram