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Ummahpreneur Podcast

by Abby El-Asmar

Ummahpreneur Podcast is the only podcast that brings Muslim CEOs, founders, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to share their greatest lessons learned in business.Our guests come from varying backgrounds and industries to provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their journey, sharing their secrets to success.Tune in every Tuesday to connect with like-minded individuals and gain actionable business advice that aligns with your values.

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Episodes

  1. #139 Building A Faith-Based Non-Profit w/ Amin Eshaiker & Jesse Maroney

    Link Outside is a Muslim prison outreach organization that has been transforming lives across the United States since 2010. Link Outside provides spiritual, moral, and educational support to incarcerated men and women across North America. 🔗 CONNECT WITH LINK OUTSIDE: Instagram Facebook⁠Website⁠...

  2. #138 How To Advertise To The Muslim Market w/ Maruf Yusuf

    Maruf Yusuf is a prominent Muslim entrepreneur and the CEO of Halal, a leading Muslim marketing agency and Islamic advertising network. As an award-winning serial entrepreneur and digital strategy and marketing advisor, Maruf has significantly impacted numerous startups and businesses. Over the...

  3. #137 How To Operate Like A Boss In Your Business w/ Dewnya Bazzi

    Dewnya Bazzi, Founder and CEO of AT Law Group, is a renowned Michigan personal injury attorney with a strong legal reputation. She's also a dedicated entrepreneur and coach, specializing in helping Muslim women entrepreneurs develop the right mindset, strategies, and support systems for…

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  4. #136 How To Use Networking To Grow Your Biz w/ Farah Hussain

    Farah Hussain is a highly experienced coach with a focus on accountability, goal achievement, and structured habit-building. She is also a networking coach and the Founder of Farah Networking. With over 20 years in corporate business and 5 years as a networking professional, Farah is widely...

  5. #135 Empowering The Future Generation Of Muslim Women w/ Aisha Amijee

    Aisha Amijee is an advocate for women’s empowerment, social justice and reformative community-based education. As executive director of Voices of Muslim Women, Aisha’s leadership has provided women with the tools to lead effectively and feel empowered from within their communities. Her…

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  6. #134 Providing An Online Islamic School For The Youth w/ Mudassar Ulhaq & Gulam Abbas Hussain

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Mudassar Ulhaq and Gulam Abbas Hussain, co-founders of Read Meta School, a Muslim independent online institution. Read Meta School offers an inclusive online education, enriching the British curriculum with Islamic teachings for students aged 7 to…

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  7. #133 How To Lead Yourself To Success w/ Sobiya Jawaid

    Sobiya Jawaid is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, diversity consultant, international workshop facilitator, and panelist. She holds the distinction of being the first Muslim woman wearing a hijab to win a silver medal for the UK in kickboxing. She helps leaders build confidence and foster...

  8. #132 How Nonprofits Can Grow Their Impact w/ Majed Behaibih

    Majed Behaibih is an executive coach, life purpose coach for Muslim professionals, consultant on US Muslim backgrounds and communities. He empowers nonprofits to elevate fund development. He helps individuals rise to greatness with Islamic beliefs & guidance for purposeful living. 🔗 CONNECT WITH...

  9. #131 The Entrepreneurial Journey People Keep Secret w/ Usman Waheed

    Usman Waheed is the CEO & Founder of Fursa Capital, the nation's first Ethical (Halal) crowdfunding platform, and a Partner at Mecca Digital. He is dedicated to driving community growth and empowering entrepreneurs with interest-free, asset-backed funding opportunities, garnering recognition from...

  10. #130 The Future of Muslim Community Building w/ Abubakar Sherif

    Abubakar Shareef is the founder of Qariyb, a revolutionary platform that connects Muslims with local events and fosters a sense of community. With a background in learning experience design and change management, Abubakar aims to build technology products that solve problems and positively impact...

  11. #129 How I Retired At The Age Of 30 w/ Abu Musa

    Abu Musa is the Managing Director of Frank Kori, a recruitment agency specializing in engineering. With over 10 years of experience, he excels in candidate sourcing and assessment, providing exceptional service to clients. Abu Musa is also a YouTube content creator, entrepreneur, and personal...

  12. SPECIAL: We Launched An Ummahpreneur Community!

    We're creating a community exclusively for Muslim entrepreneurs who want to build profitable and ethical businesses that align with Islamic values. Our goal is simple: to make your entrepreneurial journey easier, faster, and more enjoyable by connecting you with like-minded Muslims who share your...

  13. #128 Empowering Muslim Professionals and Entrepreneurs w/ Osama Musa

    Osama Musa is the CEO and founder of Muslim Ameer, a leadership consultancy for Muslims. His mission is to empower Muslims worldwide by developing leaders who can overcome challenges, achieve their dreams, and make a positive impact. Inspired by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Osama…

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  14. #127 How We Built A Halal Fintech Platform w/ Saad Malik

    Saad Malik is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zoya, a fintech startup providing faith-based investing tools for Muslims. With Zoya Finance, Saad aims to empower the global Muslim community, which comprises nearly two billion people, to manage their personal finances and investments. 🔗 CONNECT WITH…

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  15. #126 Work-Life Balance As An Entrepreneur w/ Saiful Islam

    Saiful Islam is the co-founder of the Muslim Influencer Network Group (M.N.I.) with Omar Dacosta Shahid, as well as Creed & Culture and DE&I consultancy. Saiful is a consultant for visionary founders, helping them to actualize their vision and grow their brand. He's passionate about helping…

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  16. #125 How To Build A Winning Company Culture w/ Jilani Gulam

    Jilani Gulam is a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO with extensive experience in the health tech industry. As an investor and non-executive director at Opto Health, Jilani is a driving force behind innovative healthcare solutions. In addition, he is a passionate business coach and mentor, dedicated to...

  17. #124 Building Stronger Communities with Muslim Entrepreneurship w/ Raees Sayed

    Raees is the founder of Ummazing, a platform that has been revolutionizing the way people find Muslim service providers since 2019. From weddings and legal advice to financial services and health and beauty counseling, Ummazing is a one-stop-shop for all your service provider needs. Whether…

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  18. #123 History Of Entrepreneurship In Islam w/ Hassam Munir

    Hassam Munir is the founder of iHistory, a public history project, and was recognized as an Emerging Historian at the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards. With a background in journalism and public relations, he is passionate about researching and teaching Islamic history. Hassam also actively…

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  19. #122 The Startup Ecosystem In Turkey w/ Yavuz Selim Silay

    Yavuz Selim SILAY is a highly accomplished professional with an impressive track record. Currently serving as the Senior Medical Affairs Director for Neuroscience at Global Allied Pharmaceuticals (GAP), he also holds the position of Chairman at ICG (İstanbul Consulting Group) and is a Co-Founder…

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  20. #121 Pursuing Poetry & Embracing Islam w/ Annotate

    Liam Spencer, also known as Annotate, is a spoken word artist, writer, and founder of Just Rhyme. He is known for his notable works including 'Street Tales' and 'Confessions', and has performed at various venues including Tate Modern and Barclays Bank. He has also been featured on BBC Radio,...

  21. #120 How To Avoid Burnout & Live With Balance w/ Shoaib Hussain

    Meet Shoaib Hussain, the CEO of Provision and an accomplished individual who wears many hats. In 2021, Shoaib was the recipient of the esteemed Chemist and Druggist Above and Beyond Award. Alongside his professional success, he is an active participant in non-profit work, serving as the curator…

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  22. #119 Building A Purpose-Driven Brand w/ Nawal El Masri

    Nawal El Masri is an empathy-focused leader on a mission to open the hearts of humanity. She is an ex-Unilever entrepreneur, storyteller, brand and community builder, art and creative director, and mental health activist. She is a speaker at various universities and summits for mindfulness and...

  23. #118 How I Built A Non-Profit w/ Arbazz Nizami

    Arbazz is an award-winning marketer, philanthropist, and leadership expert. He’s the President and Co-Founder of Sahaba Initiative, an award-winning nonprofit he co-founded at the age of 17 using social media to create opportunities for families impacted by poverty. He’s also a United Nations...

  24. #117 How I Won Two 2-Comma-Club Awards W/ Depesh & Shalina Mandalia

    Depesh Mandalia has been delivering sales through online marketing for a few decades, with executive-level roles as Chief Marketing Office (CMO) and VP of Growth for 7 and 8-figure businesses. As an entrepreneur & CEO, he's created multiple 7-figure businesses in affiliate marketing, ads agency…

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  25. #116 Self-Improvement As A Lifestyle w/ Junaid Ur-Rehman

    Junaid Ur-Rehman is a Med student - training to become a doctor. He is 22 years old. He created an amazing following on Instagram. He talks about self-improvement and shares learnings from his incredible journey of life. Connect with Junaid Ur-Rehman: https://www.instagram.com/junaidur_rehman/...

  26. #115 Pursuing Your Creative Passion w/ Mo Khan

    Mo Khan is an amazing Nasheed artist, Poet, and Songwriter. He is the founder of CTRL Recruitment Group (Creative filmmakers providing cinematic videography services). He is an Entrepreneur as well as a creative artist. Connect with Mo Khan: https://www.instagram.com/mokhanofficial/...

  27. #114 What To Expect in 2023 & My Reflections on 2022

    In this exclusive audio-only episode I share my thoughts on 2022, and how I plan to move forward in my business and life in 2023. I also share what you can expect from the Ummahpreneur Podcast in 2023 and some exciting updates to look forward to! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and…

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  28. #113 How To Use The Power Of Your Voice w/ Khalila Lister

    Khalila Lister the founder and CEO of Power Of Voice Academy- is a TEDx and international speaker and public speaking coach and strategist. She is a serial entrepreneur, also co-founder of Home-school Queens and her global platforms are transforming the lives of thousands of Muslims from around…

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  29. #112 How To Grow A Marketing Agency In 2023 w/ Hamza Malik

    Hamzah Malik is a Managing Director of Regent Branding. It's a Digital Marketing Agency. Hamzah providing services like Digital Marketing, Mobile Application Development, and Marketing Strategy. In this episode, we talk about Hamzah's marketing knowledge, his expertise in business and his...

  30. #111 How To Master Your Productivity As A Muslim w/ Abdullah Ali

    Abdullah Ali is a Muslim productivity coach and CEO of DAYBYDAY. Abdullah focuses on helping individuals become high performance people and optimize their productivity one day at a time. In this episode, we talk about how Abdullah started his entrepreneurial journey, what are the truths and myths...

  31. #110 Making Pilgrimage More Accessible Through Tech Disruption w/ Salman Arain

    Salam Arain is the ceo and founder of Umrah Companions powered by Funadiq.com. Umrah Companions helps you build Do-It-Yourself travel plans to Mecca and Madinah and ensure your Umrah Pilgrimage is an unforgettable, smooth experience. Their mission is to make the Muslim pilgrimage journey to Mecca...

  32. #109 Tech Founder’s Winning Formula For Startup Success w/ Omar Sadik

    Today our guest is brother Omar Sadik, who is the co-founder of TrainYo. TrainYo enables people from all backgrounds and experiences to break into a well paid and diverse career in the tech industry and thus creating fair opportunities for all in the tech sector. Connect with Omar Sadik:...

  33. #108 How My Giving Philosophy Made Me Millions w/ Akbar Sheikh

    Our guest today is Brother Akbar Sheikh who is a Successful Business Coach and a Multiple 2 Comma Club Winner. Akbar Sheikh helps coaches scale to 7-Figures using a proven blueprint with 10x ROI guarantee. The digital coaching system gives the customers everything they need from the exact funnels...

  34. #107 How Andrew Tate Became The Most VIRAL Man On Social Media

    Emory Andrew Tate III is an American-British internet personality and former professional kickboxer. Following his kickboxing career, Tate began offering paid courses and memberships through his website and later rose to fame as an online influencer. In this episode, I reveal 3 secrets Andrew…

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  35. #106 VC Investor REVEALS How To Get Halal Funding For Your Startup w/ Ali Ahmed

    Our guest today is Brother Ali Ahmed who is an Investor Relations at WahedX. WahedX, a subsidiary of Wahed Inc, is a private investment platform for early-stage and growth companies. It connects retail, accredited and sophisticated investors directly to vetted equity offerings in emerging digital...

  36. #105 How To Attract Halal-Conscious Consumers w/ Mansoor Rafiq Umar

    Our guest today is Brother Mansour Rafiq Umar who is the CEO of Halal Watch LLC and also an Imam. As the CEO & President of Halal Watch World llc, Mansour wants to help relevant stakeholders understand the pros and cons of the industry, and how to attain their certification to help boost their...

  37. #104 The Blueprint To Financial Freedom w/ Dr. Omar Fisher

    Our guest today is Dr. Omar Fisher who is the founder of ConsciousWealth.me and the founder of Dubai innovation center Dr. Omar is a Sharia Law expert and has co-founded many Islamic financial services and advised startups on strategy and Business Development. He advises the CEO of Islamic...

  38. #103 How RxCourse Is Transforming The Canadian Healthcare Industry w/ Shams Qaend

    Our guest today is Sister Shams Qaend. Sister Shams is the co-founder of RxCourse which is an Online Continuing Education Platform for Pharmacists in Canada. RxCourse is a platform For pharmacists and students who want to strengthen their clinical skills in a wide range of courses online with...

  39. #102 Nurturing Women's Love For The Quran w/ Maryam Amir

    Our guest today is Maryam Amir. Sister Maryam is the creator of “Qariah: The Women Quran Reciters App”. The app aims to make Qariah recitations easily accessible to women. Connect with Sister Maryam: Website: https://www.qariah.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qariahapp/ — CONNECT WITH...

  40. #101 Halal Cryptocurrency, Marhaba Defi & Growing On Youtube w/ Ahmed Jawa

    Our guest today is Ahmed Jawa. Ahmed Jawa is the founder of MashAllah Money (previously called Think Halal & Grow Rich) which is a movement to help people earn Halal Money and create more Entrepreneurs. Connect with Ahmed Jawa: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkHalalGrowRich/videos…

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  41. #100 What I Learned After 100 Interviews With Successful Muslim Entrepreneurs

    Alhamdulillah, we have made it all the way to episode 100! To mark this milestone, I recall the biggest learning lessons learned from interviewing 100 Muslim Entrepreneurs, and the 2 common traits all of them share that breeds success. We are extremely grateful to be able to record this podcast…

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  42. #99 What I Learned Making $30 Million Before 30 w/ Shaqir Hussyin

    Our guest today is Shaqir Hussyin. Shaqir Hussyin is the founder and CEO of WealthAcademy.com & Funnels.com, nicknamed the “Backpack Millionaire". Known as the Backpack Millionaire for travelling 100+ countries and running an 8 figure business (soon to be 9 figures) Shaqir has quickly become the...

  43. #98 Angel Investing, Venture Capital & Islamic Finance w/ Khalid Howladar

    Our guest today is khalid Howladar. Khalid Howladar is chairman of the advisory board at MRHB DeFi, a halal decentralized finance ecosystem platform. He is also senior managing director and head of credit & sukuk for R.J. Fleming & Co. Khalid was previously the global head of Islamic finance and...

  44. #97 How Muslim Entrepreneurs Can Attract Their Dream Customers w/ Saad Ahmad

    Our guest today is Saad Ahmad from Muslim Ad Network. Muslim Ad Network is an advertising agency that has helped hundreds of organizations reach over 250 million Muslims in 190 countries and served over 1 billion ads showing proof that this is a journey that was worth starting. Work with Muslim…

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  45. #96 How Aghaz Provides Shariah Compliant Investments w/ Khurram Agha

    Our guest today is Khurram Agha, the CEO of Aghaz Investments. Aghaz Investments is an automated investment management platform for customers to save their goals according to their values. Their mission is to enable customers to invest without compromise and in a manner that aligns with their...

  46. #95 How To Refocus On Your Purpose w/ Hasannudin Saidin

    My guest today is Hasanudin Saidin who is a CEO Coach. Hasanudin Saidin helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior managers create a solid plan for themselves in their professional and personal lives, then helps them implement the plan, so that they achieve the big things they want....

  47. #94 Helping Non-Profits Maximize Their Impact w/ Zaynab Tariq

    Today our guest is Zaynab Tariq, the Co-Founder of Cereal Box Agency. Cereal Box Agency helps you increase your online donations, so you can continue to serve your great causes. The Agency plays its part in revolutionizing your digital fundraising and maximizing your impact. In this interview, I...

  48. #93 How Rabt inspires Muslims through curated content w/ Hasam Khan

    Today our guest is Hasam Khan, the founder of Rabt. At Rabt, they're revolutionizing how you experience Islam. Bringing together the world's best Islamic content and content creators on-demand in one App. In this interview. I sit down with Hasam Khan to discuss: – Introduction – The…

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  49. #92 Why I Launched Ummahpreneur (& Took A Break From The Podcast)

    Assalamu'alaykum Ummahfam! This is a personal episode where I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes into the reason why I took a break from the Ummahpreneur podcast, and what you can expect moving forward in 2022 and beyond insha'Allah. As always, thank you so much for your support and for...

  50. #91 The Future Of Data Privacy & Metaverse w/ Jamal Ahmed

    My guest today is Jamal Ahmed, who is the founder of Kazient Privacy Experts. Jamal solves privacy challenges for businesses and provides pragmatic solutions that achieve compliance without compromising core business functions. He's the host of the #1 Ranked Privacy Podcast and a published…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ummahpreneur Podcast is the only podcast that brings Muslim CEOs, founders, changemakers, and entrepreneurs to share their greatest lessons learned in business.Our guests come from varying backgrounds and industries to provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their journey, sharing their secrets to success.Tune in every Tuesday to connect with like-minded individuals and gain actionable business advice that aligns with your values.

HOSTED BY

Abby El-Asmar

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