Talking Respect

Hamza Makhlouf is a Professional Athlete, Body Builder and Actor. Hamza shares his struggle during the lockdown in London and how he used that time to work on his “warrior mindset” to transform his life becoming the body builder champion he is today competing for world titles. He shares his journey as a young boy in a small town in Morocco and how his mother encouraged him to pursue his dreams when he pointed to the television screen observing in admiration the body builders lined up. Now living his dream after much struggle, sleepless nights and early mornings he is due for Hollywood roles and will compete in the United States in Global Body Building Organisation. An episode filled with hope and grit to transport you to the next level and pull you through lockdown. For more on Hamza Makhlouf check out his social media @hamzy_breezy or online coaching platform @livevigour.

Mohamed Lahna was born and raised in Casablanca Morocco from a humble background. Mohamed missing a femur was bullied and picked on as a young child. Instead of losing hope, he fought to get his first prosthetic leg and set out to represent his Country to become a Paralympic champion. In 2016, Mohamed won his medal competing in Paralympic Triathlon in Rio de Janeiro. Challenge after challenge, he speaks of the blood, sweat and tears as he set out across the Marathon de sables, a famous desert crossing in the Sahara that takes place over 6 day period - bandages wrapped around his hands and crutches to aid his walk he held on firmly to his faith as he crossed the finish line! Mohamed shares his winner mindset when he didn’t have the finances for a wheelchair to enter a competition, with the help of his good friend they built one together. Mohamed, a husband and a father residing in California works on the “Challenged Athletes Foundation” that offers funding to those that want to compete in sport and need the funding. A truly inspirational and feel good podcast filled with excitement, laughter and gripping adventure. Tune in via Apple, Spotify and Audible to hear this episode. To learn more about Mohamed Lahna visit his social media page @mohamedlahna

Colby Sharma, Author of The Curveball shares his experience of writing his first book as a law graduate on how to “bounce” back from adversity. He tells us how his "Why” that he openly shares with us, helped him through writers block and that his father, Robin Sharma also played a part to continue writing during those tough moments! If you are a student working on an assignment "studying from home" during the pandemic, working on a written project or simply want to get your first book complete then this episode is the one for you! You can find out more about Colby Sharma and his book The Curveball on social media @colbysharmaofficial

Nacer Ben Abdeljalil shares his thrilling experience of mountain climbing as the first Moroccan to achieve Mount Everest Summit. Nacer was honoured by the King of Morocco for his accomplishments. In this episode he speaks of living life as a mission not a career and that after working for a decade in Banking, he is now living a second life as a life coach organising mountain expeditions for people to follow his path and pursuit their dreams. An episode not to be missed, it is filled with life changing moments and advice on how to overcome your fears and reach your highest heights! To discover more on the guest go to social media @MarocEverest and www.nacerbenabdeljalil.com

Dr Rand Diab is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, US. Born to Syrian parents in Michigan she gained her residency in Cleveland, Ohio and now has her own established private practice in Chicago. On this Podcast, Dr Rand speaks about her most vulnerable time when she worked around the clock to become a doctor whilst raising a baby. She openly shares her fears and challenges to keep her private practice running, exposing herself to covid-19 during the early stages of the Pandemic. Despite all the chaos, Dr Rand kept her practice open working safely to care for her patients at a time when people were most vulnerable. Dr Rand helpfully shares health tips and what to do to keep your eyes healthy during excessive screen usage - if working and studying from home. She also touches on the stigma female practitioners face wearing hijab, specifically in the US and speaks about “enclothed cognition” for maintaining professionalism. Aside from her career, Dr Rand is the founder of Carriers of Light, a school for children that represents positive and happy vibes! This episode is filled with helpful tips and insights from a courageous woman and an expert in her field so tune in to learn more! See www.rand Diab.com or visit her social media page @randdiabmd.

Lisa Morel is a multitalented consultant and the first Latin American to be a member of The Family Business Consulting Group based in Miami.

Alexandra Sauve is a Leadership Coach, NVP for Arbonne and parent of two. She shares with us her top tips on being productive during the day whilst doing her motherly duties and working 2 day jobs.

On this episode we speak to a top professional from the financial field with over 15 years of experience, Asra Abdulaziz. Asra is the Founder of Rise and Lead, a centre for executive coaching and mentoring. She previously worked for Credit Agricole CIB Paris. BNP Paribas and Natixis. Asra speaks openly of her transition from her secure role as a Managing Director to becoming an entrepreneur. She helpfully shares her personal experience of moving from Iraq during the war period and how this built her resilience and fighter mentality. She explains that we need to bring our full self to the workplace and not offer too much power to the organisations that we work for. She shares the common traits and issues that she encounters with her senior clientele that she coaches and how her work assists them by becoming better leaders. If your looking to transition from your current role in 2022 or are simply seeking top tips from an expert coach then this is the episode for you. To learn more about Asra Abdulaziz visit her LinkedIn page or go to www.rise-lead.com