They Said I Wasn't Qualified. Now I Teach It! | Kareem Draz

Send us a textSoftware Engineer & College Professor Kareem reveals the truth about career changes, imposter syndrome, starting over, and the real future of AI and your job.He explains:How to pivot your career (even without the 'right' degree).The strategy to conquer crippling imposter syndrome for good.The truth about AI & your job security (it's not what you think).Why being told "you're not qualified" can be your greatest advantage.How to turn your 'unrelated' experience into your biggest superpower.▶️ Links from this episode:Connect with the community at Max Aspire, the "Muslim LinkedIn" project Kareem contributes to:👉 https://aspire.onemax.org/Support the show

Send us a textWhat if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't fear, but overthinking? What if your greatest business asset isn't capital, but your character? And what if the ultimate goal of your business wasn't just profit, but a partnership that leads to Jannah? 🌍🎙️ In this profound episode, we sit down with Zhagum Arshad, a serial entrepreneur of 25 years, AI founder, angel investor, and community builder. Zhagum shares his powerful and unconventional approach to business, rooted in radical action, deep Tawakkul (trust in Allah), and a relentless drive for impact. 💡 Zhagum offers a masterclass in living a life of purpose, turning business into an act of worship, and leveraging success to uplift the entire Ummah.▶️ Links:Learn more about the Muslim Tech Fest, an event mentioned in the episode.Learn more about The Thinking Muslim, a podcast mentioned in the episode.Support the show

Send us a text🤔 What does it take to earn a national leadership mandate from over 54,000 peers? How can you turn systemic barriers into opportunities for change? We sit down with Dr. Aaliya Goyal, a UK-based GP and Occupational Health Specialist who was nationally elected to the council of the Royal College of General Practitioners.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Goyal shares her journey, discussing the loneliness that can come with leadership, the critical importance of tackling health inequalities for diverse communities, and her passion for mentoring the next generation. She provides a masterclass on leading with purpose 🚀, building trust through consistency, and why she believes our greatest strength lies in our grassroots support 🌳. ▶️  Links :- Learn more about the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA), an organization mentioned in the episode.Support the show

Send us a textWhat if the purpose of university wasn't just to get a job, but to learn how to think? What if corporate charity doesn't always go to the neediest, but to the most convenient? And what if the key to uplifting our Ummah lies not just in individual success, but in tackling systemic inequality through research and action? 🌍🎙️ In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Muhammad Umar Boodoo, an Associate Professor at the prestigious Warwick Business School. From his childhood in Mauritius to the academic halls of Canada and the UK, Dr. Umar shares his candid and non-linear journey, including why he failed his first PhD and how that "failure" set him on a path of greater purpose. He unpacks his groundbreaking research on corporate philanthropy, revealing the uncomfortable truths about where the money really goes. ▶️ Links :- Learn more about the Birmingham Pakistani Report guided by Dr. Umar's expertise as Lead ResearcherSupport the show

Send us a textWhat if the "safest" investment your parents told you about—property—is actually holding back your financial growth? What if your capital could be a tool for compassion and systemic change, not exploitation? And what if the path to building true, sustainable wealth was more accessible than you ever imagined? 🌍🎙️ In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Tanvir Uddin, the Founder and CEO of Wholesome, a purpose-driven Halal investment firm. With an elite background spanning McKinsey & Company, the Islamic Development Bank, and a formative experience with the Clinton Foundation, Tanvir brings a rare combination of high-level strategy and a deep, mission-driven ethos. He is on a mission to demystify finance and build solutions that are not just Sharia-compliant, but systemically beneficial for our global community.💡 Discover why Tanvir believes property is not the "silver bullet" for wealth creation, and learn his practical, 3-step guide for absolute beginners to start their investment journey. He shares the game-changing lessons he learned at McKinsey, the strategic gaps he's filling in the Halal market, and the profound story of an Indonesian farmer that reveals the true, compassionate soul of Islamic finance. This isn't just about returns; it's about revolutionizing how we think about, use, and grow our money.This conversation is essential for anyone who has ever felt intimidated by investing, is stuck in a "property-only" mindset, or is an aspiring founder in the FinTech space. It's a masterclass for every Muslim looking to align their financial goals with their deepest values and make a tangible impact on the world.▶️ Links : - Interested ? Learn more about investing with Wholesum.Disclaimer : The information provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The insights shared here should not be taken as recommendations for any specific investment or financial decision. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any decisions.Support the show

Send us a text 🎙️✨ We're thrilled to bring you the grand finale of Season 2 of the Muslim Game Changers podcast! In this special episode, we had the incredible honor of speaking with Adama Juldeh Munu, an award-winning 🏆 international journalist with over 15 years of experience working at prominent outlets including Al-Jazeera, the Huffington Post, Islam Channel, TRT World...😮💭 We delve deep into her work covering global headlines, her reflections on the importance of diverse narratives, and her thoughts on balancing modern digital media trends with traditional journalistic values. This is an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration – a fitting end to an incredible season. 🎧🔥Support the show

Send us a text🧭 Explore the depths of Arabic with Sufian Musab Ahmed, whose life story reads like an epic journey across ancient lands and languages. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil valleys of Jordan 🇯🇴, Sufian didn't just chase the essence of the Arabic language; he lived and breathed its culture, spirituality, and timeless wisdom. 🎯 His mission now? To light the same fervor in the hearts of his students at the Alif Institutt, crafting a space where language builds bridges between disparate worlds 🔮. 𝖫𝖾𝗍 𝖲𝗎𝖿𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗈𝗇 𝖺 𝗏𝗈𝗒𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝖠𝗋𝖺𝖻𝗂𝖼 𝗅𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝖾𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝖺 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝖽 𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗇𝗌 𝖺 𝗀𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗐𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒, 𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗍𝗁 & 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀.Support the show

Send us a textIntroducing Horia Hashimi 🍉 : An embodiment of resilience, brilliance & unwavering spirit. This episode of Muslim Game Changers takes you on a captivating journey from the valleys of unfortunately war-torn beautiful Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to the prestigious labs of Switzerland 🏔️. Here, Horia not only shares her incredible story of migration and identity but also sheds light on her groundbreaking work as a pharmaceutical researcher 💊. 💫 With a blend of humor, wisdom, and inspiring tales, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who seeks motivation in stories of real-world heroes conquering the odds 🚀. Links : - TEDx on how to learn to be a charismatic speaker- List of EPFL labs (browse by faculty and institute): https://www.epfl.ch/labs/- The Network of Muslim Professionals of Switzerland- Video portrait of Horia made by the EPFL - Brilliant video interview of Horia made by the Afghan Women Association of Switzerland Support the show

Send us a text🕊️ "𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆."🎆 In a special episode of the Muslim Game Changers podcast, we are joined by Rushfique Hamid, who shares not only his immigration journey 🇦🇺 but also his spiritual voyage that has significantly influenced his life, family & career. 🛫 From his initial move from Bangladesh to the life-shaping experience of performing Itikaf in Makkah 🕋, our brother opens up about the profound impact of faith on his life decisions, leadership style, and his approach to being an active Muslim leader. 😇 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 & 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘳𝘢! Support the show

Send us a text"𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉" - 𝑵𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒎.🧩 In our world full of uncertainties, hear how Nizam Uddin, a data scientist navigating the tech world in Tokyo, finds clarity and purpose through faith. His story isn’t just about the leaps from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to Japan; it’s about the leaps of faith in between 🕊️. His insights into navigating a career in tech as a Muslim in a minority are enlightening ⚡. Link : - Japanese Language Learning Books (Minna no Nihongo) Support the show