The Self Startup Show with Zaynab and Hafsa

In this episode, Hafsa and Zaynab reflect on their spontaneous trip to San Francisco for the Muslim Tech Fest back and the differences between the UK and US startup mindsets.

Tune in for a deep dive into:

- Risk-taking and stepping into new environments

- The UK’s experience-first mindset vs. San Francisco’s “just start” approach

- the benefits of narrowing down your target audience

- The power of marketing, data, and storytelling in startup growth

The trip reshaped their thinking on startups, risk, and ambition—including a spontaneous visit to Y Combinator.

See you in two weeks for our next episode!!🪁

Ever feel stuck in a routine or wonder, "What am I even passionate about?" This episode is for YOU!

Join Hafsa and Zaynab as they debunk the myth that you don’t have passions and share why exploring your interests (no matter how small) can transform your life.

Discover:

✨ How to uncover what truly lights you up

✨ The cost of saying no to yourself

✨ Why passions are more than just hobbies

🔗 Join the Self Startup community and find your accountability crew.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Dr Gabor Maté podcast episode.

Oscar Wilde quote.

Ali Abdaal, video on design your dream life.

See you in two weeks for our next episode!!🪁

WELCOME!

We started this podcast because there’s a conversation we ALL need to have more often: how to regain control of your future, embrace entrepreneurship, and make your passion projects a reality.

Too often, the idea of taking the leap and starting something of your own feels like an afterthought—but not anymore.

🎙️ In our pilot episode, we’re bringing this conversation front and center, diving into:
💭 Why failure is the foundation of success
💭 The mindset shifts needed to own your journey
💭 How to stop waiting and finally START doing

And always remember - “The master has failed more times than the beginner has ever tried.”

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Too often, the discussion about taking the leap and starting something of your own feels like an afterthought—but not anymore ‼️

🎙️ We’re bringing it front and center, starting with our pilot episode! 👀

Sneak Peek: “The master has failed more times than the beginner has ever tried.”

This episode will dive into:

💭 Why failure is the foundation of success

💭 The mindset shifts needed to own your journey

💭 How to finally stop waiting and START doing

⏰ Stay tuned—we launch on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 18:00 GMT!