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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 43 MIN

Fatima Obidi: Starting Again, Saying Yes & Becoming Unstoppable | Baskets of Knowledge #205

from Baskets Of Knowledge · host Prajesh Chhanabhai; Tane Whitehead

Five years ago, Fatima Obidi arrived in New Zealand from Afghanistan with one suitcase and the challenge of starting again. Today, she is completing a Bachelor of Business at AUT, working four jobs, supporting her community and creating opportunities for other refugee women.In this powerful conversation, Fatima shares her journey through language barriers, rejection, education, university, community, public speaking, career opportunities and the mindset that keeps her moving forward.Her message is simple: “Just keep going.”But there is much more behind those three words.Hear how Fatima learned to say yes to opportunities, handle rejection, overcome the fear of judgement, build confidence and surround herself with people who help her grow.🎧 Listen to Episode 205 of Baskets of Knowledge and discover why Fatima describes herself as unstoppable.

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