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What if your struggles could transform into your greatest opportunities? In our latest episode, we welcome Riaz Surti, the visionary founder and president of Hearty Foods. Riaz's story is a testament to resilience and innovation. He takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings working at a local KFC to becoming a trailblazer in the wellness food industry. How did a young man, once a struggling student, come to revolutionize the fast-food landscape with a passion for quality and service? Listen as Riaz shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and entrepreneurial spirit.
Riaz's story is not just one of personal triumph but also a masterclass in business acumen. From pioneering food delivery services in the 1990s to creating a successful halal frozen food brand, his journey is filled with unconventional strategies and bold moves. Riaz's innovative marketing tactics, like samosa demos at Whole Foods and roadshows at Costco, showcase his ability to identify and seize opportunities in the market. These efforts not only expanded Crave Foods across the U.S. but also demonstrated how creativity and adaptability can drive business success.
Beyond business, Riaz offers profound insights into the personal philosophies that fuel his journey. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's public and private selves, maintaining consistency and discipline, and nurturing a spiritual connection. Riaz believes a positive mindset and spiritual discipline can turn challenges into stepping stones for success. This episode is rich with inspiration and practical advice, making it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to learn from a true trailblazer's experiences and insights.
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Welcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, where we take a look at how a person made their dream turn into reality. I’m your host, Amad Amin.
I am excited about today’s episode. I got a chance to speak to Dr. Nourahmadi. His story is not too different than many of ours. He grew up wanting to be an entrepreneur but pursued Dentistry as it was a more stable career. However, Dr. N. didn’t leave his love for entrepreneurship at the door, he figured out how to make his Dentistry degree into a pathway to continue his passion for business.
If you want to Connect with Dr. N, you can find him at https://www.drndentist.com/ or see any of his Dental locations at Shining Smiles Dentistry.
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Welcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast, where we take a look at how a person made their dream turn into reality.
I am willing to bet that most everyone listening to today’s show has bought a vitamin or supplement at some point in time. It seems like there is a vitamin for just about everything these days. And there is no stopping the industry. The Global Dietary Supplements Market Size is estimated to grow to $240 Billion by 2028. But how does one know which vitamin to pick, or which brand to buy from?
In today’s episode, we will meet Dr. Saimah Arshad, founder and CEO of Salaam Nutritionals. Her company sells a line of clean, halal, and kosher friendly vitamins for the whole family.
So how did Dr. Saimah start her supplement line? Let’s find out.
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Photographs have the ability to inspire us, to make us laugh, to make us cry, the list goes on and on. Whether it’s capturing a moment in nature, or a memory you cherish with your loved ones, we all have our own experience taking photos.
In today’s episode, we will meet Julius Allen, an aspiring photographer, who has assisted on shoots with some of the best in the industry. Julius shares his journey on how his passion turned into action.
So how did Julius become a professional photographer? Let’s find out.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to write about sports as a career? As a fellow sports nut, I am always intrigued by the people I see that either write about famous athletes or are on TV covering sporting events.
In today’s episode, we will meet Usayd Koshul, who covers the Chicago Bears for @bearreport. Usayd shares his journey from studying journalism to making inroads to cover his home town team.
So how did Usayd become a sports writer for the Chicago Bears??? Let’s find out.
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Have you ever been curious about a subject? And that curiosity lead you to not only learn the subject yourself, but share your passion about it with others? Well, that is exactly what our guest has accomplished.
In today’s episode, we will meet Carlos González de Villaumbrosia. Founder and CEO of Product School. What started off as a desire to learn more about Product Management, has grown into a full-fledged Product Management Training Institute with over 1 million community members. His school has instructors from the top tech companies in the marketplace such as Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Paypal. To learn more about Carlos you can visit the Product School website at ProductSchool.com, or visit them on Instagram.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run for office? What a typical day must be like for those in Congress? If you’re like me, I often wondered how someone got started in their political career. Our guest on this show, will help us get a glimpse of what that life is like.
In today’s episode, we will meet Muad Hrezi. He is running for US Congress. Muad shares his fascinating journey about how he got interested in running for office, and what he hopes to change through his campaign. You can get to know more about Muad at https://hrezi.com, and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @muadhrezi.
So, how did Muad start his journey to running for Congress…let’s find out.
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Welcome back to another episode of the If I Could Podcast,
In today’s episode, we will meet Myra Miller, founder of M.V.M. Art design. Myra specializes in watercolor, marker art, and tattoo designs.
You can find out more information about Myra’s work on Instagram at m.v.m.artdesign and on Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/mvmartdesign
Myra’s journey starts off like many people we have had on this show. She had reached an inflection point in her life. She could either continue down the corporate path she had been on or start something that was always a passion of hers.
So, how did Myra start her journey to becoming an Artist, let’s find out…
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In today’s episode of the If I Could podcast, we will meet Jake Sadoff, partner and co-founder of Restore Hair. A hair restoration company that has taken the world by storm. His clients include Brian Urlacher, Ryne Sandberg, and even Neon Deon Sanders.
You can find out more about Restore on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and on the web at restorehair.com.
Jake’s journey into entrepreneurship started a long time ago, right when he was finishing high school. We will dive deep into learning about his adventure from back when he was a teenager and how it helped him build his business to the massive success it is today.
So, how did Jake start his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, let’s find out…
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In today’s episode of the IfICouldPodcast, we will meet Kayem, a Chicago-based hip hop artist. He was listed by Yahoo! Music as one of the 6 best things we saw at SXSW. He has been listed as one of CNN’s “Most Interesting People”. He's been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Complex Mag, and the New York Times. His latest single, Medlock Road is absolutely sensational!!
You can find out more about Kayem on IG, Clubhouse, and Twitter @thisiskayem.
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So, how did Kayem start her journey to becoming a Hip Hop artist, let’s find out…
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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.