234 - Arij Mikati - Reclaiming Our Histories, Reimagining Our Futures by Amplifying Muslim Voices

Even if you aren't a fan of Hollywood films from the 1980s through the early 2000s, chances are you can name the ethnicity of the "baddie" in 99.9% of them. Sure, my math might be a bit fuzzy––H'wood has a legacy of demonizing all brown-skinned folks––but an overwhelming number of screen villains during this period were either vaguely or expressly rendered as Muslim.  Decades of prejudicial portrayals are no match for Arij Mikati, the managing director of Culture Change at Pillars Fund. She designs and leads programming that challenges damaging narratives about Muslims in the U.S. and amplifies Muslim voices in artistic spaces.  What struck me most about this episode is the joy that Arij and Anne infused into a conversation that could've (rightly) focused only on pain and anger. Arij chooses to focus on hope, but her shift in mindset took time to nurture. GUEST BIO Arij Mikati is the Managing Director of Culture Change at Pillars Fund, where she designs and leads programming that challenges damaging narratives about Muslims in the U.S. and amplifies Muslim voices in artistic spaces. Her storytelling work seeks to change the lens through which Muslim stories are told to one that is authentic, complex, and honest. Burnt Out Practice Owner Support Group Hey Practice Owners! Do you feel exhausted, over-extended, and under-appreciated? Does the thought of returning to solo practice cross your mind from time to time (or more often)?  If so, you're not alone.  Running a group practice is a challenging and often thankless job. And it can be hard for others to relate if they aren't business owners too. Join our support group starting January 2024: https://www.headheartbiztherapy.com/burntout Authentic Leaders Group  Are you a therapist stepping into leadership for the first time? Or maybe you've been in a leadership position for a while, but are bumping up against new struggles? Our Authentic Leadership Group is here to help you become the authentic and wholehearted leader you aspire to be. And we believe this journey is best undertaken with the guidance of experienced mentors alongside fellow learners. February - September 2024  Monthly morning sessions on Fridays  Join Sarah in this journey of self-discovery and leadership mastery, where you'll enhance your leadership skills and forge meaningful connections with fellow therapists who are committed to their own growth and the betterment of the therapy field. Join the group now at https://www.headheartbiztherapy.com/authentic-leaders-group Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Website:www.headheartbiztherapy.com/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeadHeartBizTherapy/ Instagram: @headheartbiztherapy Anne's Website: www.spareroomwellness.com Instagram: @spareroomwellness NEW: Our Bookshop.org page! bookshop.org/shop/HeadHeartBizTherapy NEW: Check out our cute new merch items!tinyurl.com/CWHmerch