Podcast Noor

{AYS Hour from Oct 30, 2020. AYS Hour episodes are hosted live on Instagram @Noor} 

For this AYS Hour - I wanted to talk to a public servant, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, on the ins and out of public service, what we should actually expect from them, how to engage from a place of love, not fear, and what happens next. I hope this conversation inspires you, challenges you, and gets you ready for post-election. 

This conversation was taped live on Friday, Oct 30, shortly before the election, but still holds true after. at your service xx

{AYS Hour from Nov 13, 2020. AYS Hour episodes are hosted live on Instagram @Noor} 

An #AYSHour with our mentor Seth Godin, that turned my insides out and made me speechless on more than one occasion. For anyone who is looking for guidance in pushing forward, channeling creativity, doing work that matters...this is for you.

AYS HOUR NOV 11, 2020

While virtual education is taking over, where does accessibility play a role? As adults, how can we pursue education, forever? How do we make sure young people are getting the education they need - outside of academic institutions?

{Catch AYS Hour live on Instagram @Noor every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12PM ET}

[THE PROCESS S1/E8] 

Ruba Abu-Nimah is the creative director of Revlon. She has been a visionary for top beauty companies, including, Shiseido, Pat McGrath and Bobbi Brown, and was also Elle magazine’s first-ever female Creative Director.

Ruba breaks down what a “creative director” is and the different ways to think bigger and let your work do the talking.

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[THE PROCESS S1/E7] 

In early February I sat down with the Former CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global in his Amsterdam office. The references to COVID so early on are eerie to listen to now - as fashion was one of the first industries impacted by the virus. But - this conversation is even more relevant now as businesses are figuring out what risks to take in a post-COVID world.

Here is The Process of how Daniel Greider makes high risk decisions.

danielgIn early February I sat down with the then-CEO of Tommy Hilfiger in his Amsterdam office. The references to COVID so early on are eerie to listen to now - as fashion was one of the first industries impacted by the virus. But - this conversation is even more relevant now as businesses are figuring out what risks to take in a post-COVID world.

Here is The Process of how Daniel Greider makes high risk decisions.

[THE PROCESS S1/E6] 

“I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” Thats a quote from James Baldwin. One of my favorites. But I realized it applies to so many things...our careers/industries, our relationships, our systems etc.

I’ve been in the media field for 10 years and am highly critical of it - because I love it so much. There’s a way to be critical and productive about things we love. Sarah Hoover is a great example of that. One of the most brilliant people in the art world - but also vocal about its flaws. I sat down with her and she got real about the problems and ways to alleviate them.

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[AYS HOUR] 

The final episode of my mini series in partnership with @NIVEAUSA: SOFTNESS DURING COVID19...and what a conversation to end on. I feel like softness is my superpower and I can do anything right now.

We spoke to @UnlimitedWifi777 about pivoting from an art curation job to cleaning restrooms in a grocery store with excellence and the importance of HONORING OUR ESSENTIAL WORKERS ALWAYS!

If there’s one thing we know for sure - it’s that life is totally unpredictable, especially right now.

But as John Wesley taught us in this conversation: WIN THE DAY. Take it one day at a time, use these tips to help reframe and guide you during this moment. I will be coming back to this conversation often.

Stay safe, stay strong, stay soft.

And as always,

At Your Service.