Naptime Is Sacred

Cyber Monday Caught between a rock and a hard place.

It's hard to pass on good deals, but when do we draw the line at overconsumption.

I read in an article from CBS News that "Cyber Monday 2018 hit $7.9 billion in sales across all retailers, making it the biggest online shopping day yet, according to an estimate from Adobe."

You've got Target, Walmart trying to outperform Amazon this year so likely the number will be higher than 7.9 Billion.

No, don't get me wrong I love a good deal just like everyone else but at what expense to the environment and society. According to the economist, "China produces about 80% of the world's air-conditioners, 70% of its mobile phones, and 60% of its shoes. The white heat of China's ascent has forged supply chains that reach deep into South-East Asia. This "Factory Asia" now makes almost half the world's goods."

Over the years, China has been oppressing the Uyghur people who are a minority. We've only recently learned of the atrocities that our brothers and sisters are facing. One of the previous guests of the Show, Hena Zuberi, who has been doing a lot of work to create awareness of the Uyghurs by trying to have bills passed in support of them, has been boycotting products made in china, and I think we all need to follow suit. I get it, guys. It's not going to happen overnight, and it will be a pain, but alternatives are out there, and if we're honest with ourselves, we don't need all the things we want to buy.

The best way to save money and humanity is by only getting what you need.

here is how

1. make a list

2. Ask yourself if you need it

3. Save for it

4. check where products are from

5. Give away or sell things in your home to make room for new products.

There are many things we can't control in life, but you can control where you spend your money.

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Hi guys, welcome back I hope you guys have had a great thanksgiving break whether you celebrate it or not. Ours was great; we had a burger night with the family at our house instead of doing turkey because well, we're not turkey ppl, and it turned out fun.

Speaking of fun this December 2019, I'll be uploading a new episode every day. I hope to share some great stories of Muslim women and the work they do but also touch on some other topics and even share more about myself with you guys.

Today's episode about the latter, I'll be sharing all about the jobs I've had over the years. Now y'all these are not fabulous jobs and careers. I'm talking about pocket change like a teenager and living money that OSAP (student loans didn't cover) I was blessed to live at home during college, but my job included my spending money.

I would love to hear about all the jobs you guys have had over the years, shoot me an email at [email protected] or DM on Instagram.

That's it for today's episode, come back tomorrow for another.

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We have come to the last episode of the Professional Muslim women series, in the previous episodes, we spoke with Deqa Gelle and HR professional and recruiter who shared her tips for finding a job. We also talked to Khadija Khatun from Muslim Women Connect, a networking organization based in London. Then in episode 58, we chatted with Sofia Haq, Founder of Muslim women Professionals in California.

They each discussed the purpose behind their organizations and how they help to empower and inspire young professionals in their community.

In this last episode, we spoke with Samira Hamana, Who is an HR professional in Canada, a life coach, a new author of the book "Challenging the bully'" she is also a mother of 3.

This episode covers

• your rights during the interview and hiring process
• How to speak with your boss about your religious obligations during working hours.
• Samira's tips for a part of the workplace culture
• What rights do you have as an employee
• Whats a mothers rights when it comes to maternity leave

*Please note Samira, and I are not providing you legal advice in this episode, if you have questions about your rights, please speak with a legal professional or commission in your area.

Connect with Samira Hamana

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/certifiedlifebusinesscoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samirahamaana/

Connect with me on Instagram

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We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review.

Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today. Muslim Women Professionals is an organization that strives to elevate, empower, and mobilize a global network of Muslim women. And the organization itself strives to build resources from Muslim women to excel in their careers. Aside from MWP, Haq also works with at-risk youth at Pathway Travels where she provides experiential learning to help students excel academically. We discussed topics like building allies in the workplace. She explains about creating spaces for Muslim women to network and build strong relationships within the community overall and build connections and a sisterhood.

MWP is all about networking and creating resources for Muslim Women to thrive in their workplaces. Many times we focus on getting a seat at the table that we forget to make connections with our community and provide a place of acceptance and support.

Topics we've covered on this episode

● The idea behind Muslim Women Professionals

● Creating space and how to fit in

● Lack of diversity in leadership among people of color in the business industry

● Embracing your Muslim identity in the workplace

● Networking with Muslim Women Professionals

● Promoting diversity and alliances with the Muslim community in their workplace.

● Access valuable resources from Muslim Women Professionals

● The importance of creating male allies in business

● How to become an ally within the Muslim community and how to be a good ally.

● Talking about your experiences but also listening to others.

● Being a united Muslim woman front and supporting each other.

● The mentorship program and helping youth to realize the important things through Pathway Travels

Contact Sofia Haq and Muslim Women Professionals

Email: [email protected]

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sofia__haq/?hl=en

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/muslimwomenprofessionals/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimwomenprofessionals/

We have with us Khadijah Khatun director of communications for Muslim Woman Connect. Muslim Women Connect is a London based nonprofit organization, comprised of dedicated professionals who saw a need for these services and decided to deliver. The sole purpose is to aid the growth and development of our sisters.

Khadijah talks to us about the services of MWC bringing together Muslim women from a broad range of careers and different walks of life in order to network, connect with and nurture the next generation of Muslim women.

Contact MWC

Website www.muslimwomenconnect.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/muslimwomenconnect/

Twitter @ muslimwomenc

Instagram @muslimwomenconnect.

Yasin is an award-winning Toronto-based photographer and visual storyteller who specializes in capturing evocative images of the living world. Raised in Regent Park (Toronto, Canada), Osman began to take photos to document his rapidly changing neighborhood. In 2015, Osman founded [ShootForPeace](http://yescene.com/shootforpeace), a photo mentorship program in Regent Park, blending his background in early childhood education and passions for youth empowerment and photography. The program has received sponsorship from CANON and media coverage from Upworthy, American Photo Mag and CNN. Osman uses photography to showcase stories of perseverance, resilience, and community.

In 2017 he traveled to Somalia to collaborate with LoveArmy, a humanitarian organization founded by Jerome Jarre, Casey Neistat, Ben Stiller & Chaka.

During Osman's time in Somalia, he collaborated with world-renowned artist JR and Osman's photos were pasted onto multiple water trucks all over the country. Additionally, he has worked with UNICEF, MacLeans Magazine and VICE. Through social media platforms ) (195k) Osman has accumulated over 200 thousand followers and told powerful stories of marginalization, culture, and religion. Osman exhibited his portraits of Somalia at Daniels Spectrum, his exhibit 'Dear Ayeeyo' (Dear Grandmother) ran from May 4 - June 16th, 2018.

(Speaker biography courtesy of SNABPI)

YASIN OSMAN

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Fuad Saif is a Cyber Security Consultant by day and by night an aspiring writer looking to illustrate his life stories and experiences through writing and film. Having grown up in Egypt, Kenya, and the US, his travels have helped shaped his outlook on life and encouraged him to put his observant nature into action. Dealing with life's many struggles can be quite hectic, and when he's not at work halting cyber threats, he is building his craft and uses writing as a much needed therapeutic outlet. It's provided him with a newfound hobby that can inspire others to rekindle the love for literature and the worlds original form of entertainment in today's ultra-tech word. His pen name is Homegrown Immigrant and his pieces currently attract tens of thousands of visitors monthly.

FUAD SAIF

Full Part 1

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Multi-faceted and on a mission, Journalist, Fashion Designer and Writer, Eman Idil Bare, aims to change the world through fashion. Her brand, Eman Idil, debuted at the New York Fashion Week. Eman Idil is an ethical fashion brand, that brings together storytelling and ethical fashion. Each piece is handmade by women from all over the world and comes with their story. In three years, the young brand has worked with women in Nepal, Bangladesh, Somalia, Morocco, Malaysia, New York and throughout Canada. Eman Idil believes that people can change the world through fashion. You just need to try. Eman currently juggles fashion, journalism (Vogue) and law school, Eman Bare seeks to break a 'concrete ceiling'.

Eman shared how she became a multifaceted woman from humble beginnings in Saskatchewan, Canada to Journalism, showing in New York fashion week and Law school and let's not forget her Public relations business. One thing that really stood out for me during are speech that cleared up how she can be so successful in so many different career paths was when she mentioned that she really enjoys the process of the work she is doing and not necessarily the goal being achieved and that was eye-opening because if your just doing something to do it and you don't care for the actual job its hard to be successful.

Eman Idil https://www.instagram.com/emanidil/

In this session Sh. Kariye spoke about the need for us to use our blessing and leave a legacy in your community.

Sh. Abdirahman Kariye was born in Somalia & came to Seattle, WA at a very young age. Growing up he was never exposed to active community organizations that catered to youth with an emphasis on East African youth; a luxury he didn't grow up with but continues to ensure it blossoms for the generations to come.

Abdirahman Kariye began studying the sacred sciences of Islam after his high school graduation when he traveled to Egypt, for the next 3 1/2 years he went on to study the Islamic sciences which include Arabic, Tafsir, Hadith, Aqidah, and Fiqh. He graduated with an Arabic Diploma from Al-Kalima Institute and earned an Islamic diploma in Sharia from Al-Furqaan.

Having studied under senior ulama from Egypt and Somalia and receiving ijazah from them, he went on to teach at various Islamic centers in the Seattle surrounding area.

Abdirahman is a significant mentor to the youth and community at large, he is constantly trying to keep up with how he can improve and progress the state of our community at large. He is currently pursuing a degree in education. Being trilingual has permitted him to work with youth from diverse backgrounds. Abdirahman is extremely passionate about ensuring that our youth gain remarkable leadership skills.

Currently, Abdirahman Kariye works as the Regional Coordinator For Helping Hand USA and Religious Director at the Islamic Center of Bothell.

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< A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Somali North American Business and Professionals National Conference. The purpose of the conference is to bring together a variety of industry experts from the Somali Diaspora to share their experiences and tell their stories.

About SNABPI and the event

SNABPI (Somali North American Business and Professionals Inc) is a member of SomaliPN (SPN), a worldwide professional platform with branches in Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Eastern Africa, Europe, and North America with branches in Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, East Africa, Europe and North America.

The SNABPI National Conference is the #1 Leading Entrepreneurship & Innovation Conference within the Somali Diaspora. SNABPI brings industry experts in the Somali Diaspora including entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, ecosystem supporters, bankers, and up-and-coming startups to share their experiences and expertise in developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our Somali Diaspora Communities.

Our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration, and wonder-and provoke conversations that matter.

• Highly interactive sessions and panels from entrepreneurs and startups representing all sectors Fintech, media & recreation and government, technology/ digital, Somali Culture and Arts

• Mentorship Sessions to get 1-on-1 feedback on your ideas or business

• Business Matchmaking / Speed Networking Sessions

I had the honor of learning from quite a few talented professionals and have an exciting series to share with you. For those of you who weren't able to attend, stay tuned for the upcoming episodes featuring Yussuf Shafie, Abdirahman Kaariye, Asha Farah and many other inspiring professionals.

The first session I attended was with Yussuf Shafie MSW, LGSW a graduate of the University of MN. Yussuf is an active and well-respected member of the addiction community. He is a licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor ( LADC) with the Board of Behavioral Health. He completed his internship with the Community-University Health Care Center as a Social Work Triage Specialist, and he continued on as a Mental Health Practitioner with CUHCC. He started the Alliance wellness center to help his community deal with Mental health and addiction.

Along with Yussuf, Khadar Abi a young Somali man who has gone through addiction and incarceration shared his road to sobriety and the work he knows does with Alliance Wellness Center.

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