44. Refugee to Refutees: Hussein Al-Baiaty

Hussein’s father once told him that, “Opportunities are like sand. If you’re not careful, you’ll lose some of it.” From fleeing Saddam Hussein’s regime and living in a tent at the Saudi Arabian borders to navigating life in America, his story will not just leave you speechless but will be a warm reminder of why, no matter what challenge you face, we should all be grateful every day. There is no “mission impossible”. Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy.    Connect with Hussein! Instagram: @hussein.albaiaty  www.instagram.com/refutees Website: refutees.com   Note of hot points: Writing a book Given tent at Saudi Arabian borders Refugee camp became prison (many men were beat to death) “It’s like being in prison for a crime you didn’t commit” “Without hope, it’s just you and the desert”  Father painted like his life depended on it Navigating American life - getting lost on the bus, learning English People aren’t being welcome in America Better Call Daddy is proudly sponsored by Sadie Simper Designs. Listen, I had Sadie make some custom animated GIFs for this podcast and they were fantastic. Animated GIFs are a great way to make your instagram stories more interesting, and they can also be used in place of your logo to make your emails more dynamic. Sadie also creates custom branding, but she doesn't just make you a logo based off of nothing, she takes the time to help you build your brand identity, and creates a brand suite that is truly tailored to you and your brand. Visit sadiesimperdesigns.com to see portfolio and brand packages and For 20% off your custom GIF or brand suite, email [email protected] with the subject line "Call Daddy" use the code BCD for 20% off.