Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem

By Akmal Saleem

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December 30, 2024 The Apprentice: Things You Never Knew! | Khadija Kalifa | EP 004 - Power & Destiny
Meet Khadija Kalifa, BBC The Apprentice sem-finalist in 2018, and now Director of Full of Beans, and Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai, who joins us on this intriguing episode.
Khadija provides never heard before insight into what really happens on the Apprentice. She shares her journey from early life and how she got involved in business and entrepreneurship, along with how she made it on the famous BBC's The Apprentice tv show.
She then goes on to explain the impact of the Apprentice on her entrepreneurial journey, with the twists and turns and the emotional roller coaster of business.
Khadija also shares her story about moving to Dubai despite having a successful business in the UK. A real inspiration for young entrepreneurs on the reality of business.
Stay tuned for an interesting discussion on the behind the scenes of the Apprentice and the story of what happened since then.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - The meaning of Power & Destiny
06:06 - How The Business Journey Started
09:20 - How Khadija got onto the Apprentice
14:40 - The Apprentice Process
18:15 - Mindset & Driver
23:40 - Understanding the journey of success
26:27 - Khadija's purpose
28:55 - Every journey is internal first
29:26 - Then they're wrong (clip)
35:00 - Advice for young entrepreneurs
36:48 - Ending Projects Quickly
41:00 - The Birth of Full of Beans
47:25 - One Piece of Advice
48:50 - Why Dubai
52:10 - Quick fire Questions
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Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Amna's story – we’d love to hear from you!
About the Guest:
Khadija Kalifa - BBC Apprentice Semi Finalist, Director - Full of Beans, Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadija-kalifa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@khadijakalifa?_t=8oy7WVO7dlY&_r=1
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial
Visit the website at:
⁠⁠www.qadrfinancial.com⁠⁠
⁠⁠Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page⁠⁠
⁠⁠Akmal Saleem LinkedIn ⁠⁠
⁠⁠Akmal Saleem Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok⁠
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55min
November 15, 2024 First Female Emirati Formula racing driver | Amna Al Qubaisi | EP 003 - Power & Destiny
Meet Amna Al Qubaisi, the trailblazing first Emirati female F3 driver and a force in the world of motorsport, as she joins us in this empowering episode. Amna takes us behind the wheel of her career, discussing the intense physical demands of racing, the persistence required to break barriers, and her drive to inspire women across the UAE and beyond. From winning prestigious races to tackling stereotypes, Amna’s journey is a testament to resilience and ambition. Tune in to hear how she’s redefining the role of women in the high-speed world of Formula racing and what the future holds for women in motorsports.
Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Amna’s Motorsport Journey
06:34 - How it started, Family Support
08:26 - Challenges as a Female Racer
11:57 - Building Confidence
18:45 - Reflecting on Her Accident
21:00 - Growing Role of Women
25:00 - Financial Hurdles in Racing
31:04 - First Race Weekend
33:12 - First Race Win
36:09 - Future Goals
40:12 - Advice for Young Women
Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities.
Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Amna's story – we’d love to hear from you!
About the Guest:
Amna Al Qubaisi - First Female Emarati F1 racing driver.
LinkedIn
Instagram
Tiktok
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial
Visit the website at:
⁠www.qadrfinancial.com⁠
⁠Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page⁠
⁠Akmal Saleem LinkedIn ⁠
⁠Akmal Saleem Instagram⁠⁠
Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok⁠
For more in-depth conversations, check out our full podcast episodes on:
⁠Spotify
⁠⁠Apple
Podcasts⁠

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45min
October 15, 2024 From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny
In this episode of Power and Destiny, I reconnect with Gary Blowers, a long-time friend and former Aston Stag, to reflect on nearly two decades of shared experiences. From roots in Birmingham to establishing new lives in the Middle East, this conversation covers it all: entrepreneurial highs and lows, moving between industries, and building a tech company from the ground up.
Gary opens up about the challenges of tearing down his first successful business to pursue a passion project that led him to raise $10 million. Tune in for insights on resilience, reinventing yourself, and navigating the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship.
Topics Discussed:
20 years of friendship and overlapping journeys
Moving from the UK to the Middle East
Entrepreneurship: Starting, succeeding, and tearing it all down
Raising $10 million for a passion project
Building a future in the tech industry
Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:54 – Do You Believe in Destiny?
04:02 – Early Life: The Beginning
07:31 – Why Spain?
11:01 – Major Wins & Challenges
22:41 – Starting a Marketing Agency
26:35 – Why Move to Dubai?
31:36 – Letting Go After 10 Years
34:16 – Facing Burnout
39:01 – Starting the Next Passion Business
42:53 – LVL: Addressing Health & Wellbeing
48:06 – Feeling Powerless
50:25 – Biggest Comeback
51:35 – Source of Inspiration
53:21 – Final Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
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Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Gary’s story – we’d love to hear from you!
About the Guest:
Gary Blowers - Founder and Ceo of LVL Wellbeing
Gary Blowers' LinkedIn page
LVL Wellbeing LinkedIn page
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial
Visit the website at:
www.qadrfinancial.com
Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page
Akmal Saleem LinkedIn
Akmal Saleem Instagram
Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok
For more in-depth conversations, check out our full podcast episodes on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
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56min
September 16, 2024 Transforming Failure into a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with Fahad Habib | EP 001
In this powerful episode of the Power and Destiny Podcast, Fahad Habib shares his incredible story of perseverance and success.
From struggling with grades and being fired unexpectedly to becoming the owner of a multi-million-dollar consultancy, Fahad Habib walks us through the trials and triumphs that shaped his career.
Tune in to learn about his journey through the corporate world, insights on Islamic finance, and the lessons that come from turning adversity into opportunity.
This episode is packed with motivation and real-world advice for anyone on their own path to success.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Early life and struggles
06:30 - First job experience
08:00 - Journey to Islamic finance in Saudi Arabia
11:00 - Challenges and key lessons
14:50 - Fired from KPMG
19:00 - Life-changing moments
25:00 - Journey to building a multi-million-dollar consultancy
33:00 - Rapid fire questions
37:00 - Advice for young professionals
43:00 - Final thoughts and takeaways
Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities.
Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Fahad’s story – we’d love to hear from you!
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akmal_saleem?igsh=MXhwc205MHhxbndqeg==
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akmal_saleem?_t=8pelaoHe9GC&_r=1
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46min
October 18, 2023 Power & Destiny Podcast - Introduction
Introduction: This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures.
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2min

FAQs about Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem:

How many episodes does Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem have?

The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.