Mind Your Desiness

Season 2 Episode 10, Mona Kafeel, Executive Director at Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Inc. (TMWF), sits down with me to discuss an imperative topic, Domestic Violence. Mona Kafeel has an extensive background with the grass roots community that led her to serve on multiple advisory boards, including the Asian Advisory Committee to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and the Public Policy Commission of Texas Council on Family Council. Mona also serves on the Senior Advisory Board for senior citizens to the Mayor of City of Plano. She has led a youth led initiative in High schools across Dallas to educate /prevent teen violence and created the Environmental Education Program for children in Plano ISD schools. At Texas Interfaith she led development of community programs serving at-risk children, seniors and unemployed adults. Mona is a frequent presenter on diversity, inclusion, intersection of faith and family violence. In honor of her dedication to the community she has been awarded “Education Mentor” by the City of Plano, recognized by the Alumni of America Muslim Civic Leadership Institute at USC and Alumni Leadership Plano. She is a true change maker in our community!

Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through multifaceted programs. For more information about the organization click on the link below. 

https://tmwf.org/

Season 2 Episode 9, Ann Badmus of Badmus & Associates, sits down with me to discuss the past, present and future of immigration in the United States. Ann represents immigration clients worldwide. As part of her advocacy for immigrants, she founded the Immigrant Journey Awards to spotlight outstanding immigrant contributions. She also founded the Immigrant Entrepreneur Network to foster and support immigrant entrepreneurship in the  U.S.  Ann is a partner in the immigrant advocacy organization, New American Economy, and a member of the Dallas Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs Task Force. Her advocacy and professional efforts have helped thousands of clients achieve their American Dream. Ann has authored a book and has been featured as an immigrant expert on numerous TV and radio shows. She is also the recipient of the UN Day Global Leadership Award, and Alumni Wall of Fame award from the University of Delaware.  You can find out more about Ann on Instagram and Twitter @annbadmus and at https://badmuslaw.com/attorneys/ann-massey-badmus/ .

Season 2 Episode 8, Mr. Raza Hasan, author of "Prosperity for all Nations," sits down with me to discuss his global perspective and what we can do to unify countries whose people have been continuously facing adversities. Mr. Hasan has an extensive background in leadership and management. He has worked as a senior analyst and software engineer at Northwest Airlines, dabbled in marketing for software product companies. Mr. Hasan was also selected as one of two Minnesota delegates to meet US Congress members in Washington DC for the nonpartisan Fix the Debt Movement and served a three year term on the Economic Development Commission for the city of Eagan, MN. Since 2006 he has been president and CEO of TimeSolv Corporation. Quite impressive!

Follow Mr. Hasan @rhasan1000 on Instagram and Facebook by searching Raza Hasan. Learn more about his message and movement at www.prosperityweb.org.

To purchase "Prosperity of all Nations,"  or access it on Audiobook, go to the Amazon link below. It is a must read!

https://www.amazon.com/Prosperity-All-Nations-Call-Action/dp/1734471913/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=prosperity+of+all+nations&qid=1601148283&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

Nakia Douglas, Executive Director of the TRIO and Pre-Collegiate programs at the University of North Texas at Dallas, sits down with me to share how culture, experiences and career have shaped his life, and during these historical and challenging times, how we all can stand up against injustice --- and be Allies to the Black community. This movement in America’s history is giving us two choices, either to be a bystander or an upstander to racial inequality!

Mr. Douglas has also served as the founding Principal at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas and principal at Dallas Independent School District.  His Honors include Dallas Independent School District Magnet School Principal of the Year and the SMU Luminary Award, these are just a few of many recognitions Mr. Douglas has received. Follow Mr. Douglas @NakiaDouglas75 on Twitter, @NakiaDouglas75 on Instagram, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.

Nimisha Patel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Nutritionist, has twenty-three years of experience related to Mental Health and Nutrition, counseling for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders in her private practice called Healthy Lifestyles in Allen Texas. Nimisha also works with men and women from the South Asian community who are struggling with their work identities, gender roles, and/or domestic violence in their marriages.

Find out more about Nimisha Patel on her website https://healthylifestylespllc.com/ .

Just a reminder to always seek the advice of your mental healthcare professional or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions regarding specific concerns or conditions.

Navin Hariprasad, a registered dietitian, chef and owner of Spice in the City and a
new virtual restaurant called Lucky Cat Vegan, sits down with Amra to talk about his unique journey on becoming a chef and restaurant owner. He has a passion for clean
cooking but with a twist, a Desi twist that is. His food combines his family’s
traditional Indian recipes with his American-born palette. It’s definitely a
perfect blend of two worlds. 

Find out more about Navin Hariprasad on Instagram @navinh @navinchef @spiceinthecitydallas. You can also visit his website at www.spiceinthecitydallas.com. Catch him on Facebook at: Mystikka Masala Food Truck, Spice in the City, Chef Navin Catering, Lucky Cat Vegan, Hot off the Press and The Cajun Queen.

Dr. Omar Durani, Medical Director of Diamond Physicians in Dallas, sits down with Amra to provide his expertise and knowledge on the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. In this episode he will help us understand what COVID-19 is, how it spreads and preventative actions we can take as individuals to be socially responsible, stay safe and healthy. 

Find out more about Dr. Durani on Instagram @Dr.Durani, Twitter @Dr.OmarDurani and you can also visit Dr. Durani's website at www.drdurani.com.

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Physical Therapist and owner of Crossroads OPT (Orthopedic Physical Therapy), Shaheen Siddiqui, sits down with Amra to discuss the importance of culture and traditions, why she chose to start her own clinic and what that experience was like as well as some personal stories from her childhood.

Find out more about Shaheen's practice on Instagram @crossroadsopt, Facebook at Crossroads Orthopedic Physical Therapy and you can reach out to her via email at [email protected]. You can also visit Shaheen's website at www.crossroadsopt.com and download her free Special Tips E-Books!

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Nutritionist and CEO of Lanai Hemp, Nicole Khan, sits down with Amra to discuss what it was like growing up in a multicultural family, the importance of nutrition and health, why she decided to become an entrepreneur of an organic CBD company and what motivates her on a daily basis. 

Find out more about Nicole's company on Instagram @lanaihemp and you can reach out to her via email at [email protected]. You can also visit Nicole's company website at www.lanaihemp.com .

Mind Your Desiness, with Amra Sayed, is a Podcast about highlighting talented, innovative and unique people that are difference makers in their communities. The focus is not only to provide a platform for South Asians (Desis) but also interview a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, while covering a variety of topics and having some fun along the way!