Bridging Faith & Freedom: Dr. Daisy Khan on Empowering Women and Ending Extremism

In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we’re joined by internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and interfaith leader Dr. Daisy Khan. As the founder of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), Dr. Khan has spent decades breaking barriers, confronting extremism, and advocating for Muslim women’s rights on a global scale. From the pages of TIME Magazine to stages at the World Economic Forum and Harvard, Dr. Khan has been a fearless voice for peace, gender equality, and truth. In this inspiring conversation, she opens up about her personal journey from Kashmir to the U.S., her fight against Islamophobia, and how she’s creating a future where women of all faiths lead with strength and purpose. We explore her groundbreaking books—WISE Up, Born with Wings, and 30 Rights of Muslim Women—and unpack how she’s building bridges between communities through faith, education, and compassion. This is a powerful episode about leadership, legacy, and using your voice to light the way for others.Dr. Daisy Khan is an award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE). Known globally as a powerful advocate for Muslim women’s rights, interfaith dialogue, and peacebuilding, she is the author of WISE Up – Knowledge Ends Extremism, Born with Wings, and 30 Rights of Muslim Women. Featured in TIME Magazine's “100 Most Influential People” and recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, Dr. Khan continues to be a leading voice at the intersection of faith, equality, and global change.https://daisykhan.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.