Ummahpreneur Podcast

Ummahpreneur Podcast

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  • #80 Crowdfunding An Urdu Talking Pen w/ Masooma Aftab

    My guest today is Sister Masooma who is the founder of Kids Bolo.


    Kids Bolo is an organization with a mission to encourage spoken Urdu through products that kids want to use themselves.

    Kids Bolo is launching PRE-ORDERS for a set of 9 Urdu-English books and an innovative talking pen that makes our books come alive! Your support of this campaign will allow us to launch even more innovative offerings to help make learning Urdu easy, fun, and engaging!

    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    - Introduction
    - The Pre-Entrepreneurship Journey
    - That one sentence that changed her mindset
    - The moment that sparked the idea for KidsBolo
    - The journey of creating a uniquely differentiated product
    - How do you create a product
    - The ideal process for a market research
    - Release dates for KidsBolo
    - How can Crowd Funding help in launching a product
    - What it takes to create an appealing Crowd Funding campaign
    - Connections to sound relevant
    - The key to momentum and consistency
    - Mentors: Where do they stand in their Entrepreneurial Journey
    - Best Traits of an Entrepreneur
    - Authors of their Books
    - The Cool Factor in their story books
    - What's next for KidsBolo
    - How can people connect with Masooma

    Connect with Masooma Aftab on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/kidsbolo/

    LaunchGood Campaign:
    https://www.launchgood.com/kidsbolo

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    33 min
  • #79 Building A Lifestyle Business & Growing On Instagram w/ Zehra Allibhai

    My guest today is Zehra Allibhai who is the founder of The Fitnest, where she helps people live their healthiest life possible.  

    Zehra has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, and she comes from a Kinesiology and Health Sciences background with many Certifications, under her belt (Nutrition, Sports Strength & Conditioning, Pre & Post-Natal, BOSU, TWIST Conditioning  In this interview, 

    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:15 - How Zehra Allibhai Started Her Fitness Journey
    3:26 - How Fitness Became A Lifestyle
    7:04 - Building A Lifestyle Business
    10:00 - The Secret Sauce To Success
    12:48 - Being In It For The Long Run
    14:16 - Hard Work & Dedication
    17:05 - How Did You Grow On Instagram?
    20:11 - Inspiring Future Generations Of Muslim Women
    24:20 - The Dark Side Of Instagram
    30:44 - Why Negative Comments Is For Timewasters
    37:14 - Where Are You Right Now With The FitNest?
    40:52 - Launching Physical Products
    43:47 - How Can People Connect With Zehra Allibhai?

    Connect with Zehra Allibhai

    https://www.instagram.com/zallibhai
    https://thefitnest.ca


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    47 min
  • #78 Nouman Ali Khan Shares The UNTOLD STORY Of How He Built Bayyinah

    In today's episode of the Ummahpreneur Podcast, we have a very special guest, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan.

    In 2005, Nouman Ali Khan launched Bayyinah using a laptop and an Internet connection.

    Today, Bayyinah is among the leading Islamic institutions worldwide with a mission to make the study of the Quran and the Arabic language accessible to everyone.

    In this highly-anticipated LIVE interview, we sit down with Ustadh Nouman to reveal for the first time ever the untold story behind how he built Bayyinah institute from his laptop to where it is today, and the challenges and lessons learned along the way!


    0:00 Introduction

    1:15 Nouman Ali Khan’s Teenage Years
    4:28 Did Growing Up In New York City Shape Who You Are Today?
    7:48 The False Idea Of Freedom
    8:30 Changing Identity In College
    11:30 The Dream That Changed Everything
    14:13 What Inspired NAK To Build Bayyinah Institute?
    20:50 Starting Small One Step At A Time
    23:30 The Origin of The “Pay If You Can” Policy
    28:12 How Are Islamic Scholars Supposed To Sustain Themselves?
    32:55 How Did Nouman’s Family React When He Decided To Be A Teacher
    37:00 Why Stability Is Essential To Entrepreneurship
    39:30 When Did You See Bayyinah Growing Into A Leading Institution?
    45:31 Nouman Ali Khan Wants To Build A Vision
    46:10 What Inspires Nouman To Keep Going In Times Of Challenge
    51:45 One Piece Of Advice For Young Muslims  
    55:00 Livestream Audience QnA
    1:07:25 Bayyinah’s Upcoming Ramadan Series

    Connect with Bayyinah and tune into their upcoming Ramadan series "Ibrahim's Religion: A look at our father through the Qur'an" here:

    https://www.facebook.com/bayyinahinst
    https://www.youtube.com/c/bayyinah


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    1 hr 12 min
  • #77 How to Launch Your Own Product Line On Etsy & Shopify w/ Amna Baig

    My guest today is Amna Baig, a former 2nd-grade teacher turned creative entrepreneur.

    She’s the co-founder of TC Creative Co. Formally known as Two Craftistas, TC Creative Co. is a brand dedicated to helping you create memories with personalized gifts inspired by faith.

    In this interview, I sit down with Amna to discuss:

    – Introduction

    – What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur?
    – What are her views on using the resources at your disposal in the beginning?
    – What inspired the ideas of Scented Candles in her?
    – What was the concept behind her Scented Candles?
    – Has she launched anything outside the Scented Candles?
    - Does she have a Shopify store as well along with Etsy?
    – What is the difference between Shopify and Etsy for sellers?
    – 3 tips she’d give to people starting at their online stores?
    – What was the motivation behind creating her Etsy courses?
    – What are the misconceptions about Entrepreneurships that she experienced?
    – What are her views on the 80-20 rule?
    – What advice would she give to her younger self?
    – How can people connect with her?


    Connect with Amna Baig:

    Website: https://www.tccreativeco.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tc.creative.co


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    47 min
  • #76 Building Successful Marriages Through Premarital Counseling w/ Maryam Lemu

    My guest today is Maryam Lemu, who specializes in pre-marital marriage coaching.   

    Maryam helps both men and women be better prepared for the journey of finding their better half and living a harmonious life with their spouse.


    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    – Introduction
    – What is it that inspired her to become an Entrepreneur?
    – Did she experience any anxiety as she decided to become a coach?
    – What is that pushed her towards pre-marital coaching?
    – What is the main focus that she helps her clients achieve?
    – Does she work specifically with Muslim men and women?
    – What is the biggest reason why some marriages don’t work?
    – Is infidelity an issue within the Muslim community as well?
    – Does she believe that unfiltered technology has become the reason for marital divorces?
    – What advice would she give to her younger self?
    – How can people connect with her?


    Connect with Maryam:
    https://www.maryamlemu.com/
    https://instagram.com/maryamlemuofficial

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    45 min
  • #75 How To Redesign Every Aspect Of Your Life w/ Uzma Naqvi

    My guest today is Uzma Naqvi who is a Holistic Transformational Coach and a Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

    She is currently offering a year-long personalized course with a step-by-step framework, which will systematically help you redesign every aspect of your life.

    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    – Introduction
    – What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur
    – What was it that pushed her to help others
    – What is it that she walks her clients through
    – What was the Entrepreneurial journey for her like
    – With a business, you work on something you care about, does she feel the same
    – What are the warning signs that indicate that one should opt for a coach
    – What does she think of the new generations progressing to become better parents
    – What is the set of challenges for the next generation
    – What are the tips she would want to give for people striving in life
    – What advice would she give to her younger self
    – What would she say to someone who might be close to the breaking point
    – How can people connect with Uzma Naqvi


    Connect with Uzma Naqvi on Website:

    http://www.uzmanaqvi.com

    Connect with Uzma Naqvi on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/takecontrolofyourlife.withuzmanaqvi/

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    46 min
  • #74 Helping Muslim Men Focus On Dominating Their Deen & Life w/ Josh Angel

    My guest today is Josh Angel, Founder of The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy.  

    Josh is a Mental Toughness Coach To Muslim Men. With Over 280+ videos on his Youtube Channel, He helped 100's thousands of Muslim Men develop unstoppable confidence and inner drive.

    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    – Introduction
    – What is the mission behind The Ultimate Muslim Man Academy
    – What does he help his customers achieve
    – Where did he come up with this slogan
    – How does he deal with motivating his students
    – What is the reason why the media is portraying men from a wrong perspective
    – When was the Program Launched
    – Is there a common challenge that your customers face
    – Tell us about Escaping the lowest version of yourself
    – Do you think it is essential for men to do some form of strength training
    – What advice would he give to his younger self
    – How to connect with Josh

    Connect with Josh Angel:

    https://umma.thinkific.com
    https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshAngel
    https://www.instagram.com/therealjoshangel

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    1 hr 2 min
  • #73 Changing The Narrative And Empowering Future Leaders w/ Dustin Craun

    Mustafa Dustin Craun is the Founder & executive director of the center for global Muslim life. He is a creative strategist, filmmaker, writer, digital media producer, ethnic studies scholar, and community organizer.  


    His venture “The Center for Global Muslim” A California-based nonprofit creating long-term narrative change through media production, research, and training focused on social and spiritual impact work in the world’s largest and most diverse faith community.

    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:

    – Introduction

    – What Is the cause of Muslims being portrayed differently in the media
    – What motivated him to embark on a Non-Profit journey
    – What motivated him to create a Digital Media Course for the people
    – Tells us about the Muslim Film Festival
    – What are the top 100 Global Startup lists that he is building
    – How did he focus on creating Non-profit while working on his career as a Digital Media Strategist
    – How did he manage to build a Non-Profile while working as a Digital Media Strategist
    – How can people connect with Muhammad Dustin Craun

    Connect with Muhammad Dustin Craun on:

    https://www.globalmuslimlife.com
    https://www.beyondbordersstudios.com

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    41 min
  • #72 Making Healthy Eating and Fitness The Easy Choice w/ Nazima Qureshi

    My guest today is Sister Nazima Qureshi Co-founder of The Healthy Muslim with her husband Belal Hafeez. Belal Hafeez is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert.

    Nazima Qureshi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a Masters of Public Health. Her business provides life-changing online programs to clients worldwide

    In this interview, I sit down with Nazima Qureshi to discuss:

    – Introduction
    – What inspired her to become an Entrepreneur
    – What pushed her to build her own business
    – What did she specifically want to achieve from her business
    – How many years ago did she start her business?
    – What was the most challenging obstacle that she faced
    – What is the mission of her business that people resonate with
    – What is the most important skill to have if you’re a Nutritionist
    – What has been the most common reason why clients come to her
    – What can the people expect from the Healthy Muslim
    – How was the experience of launching a Book
    – Can Healthy diets replace working out
    – Does she focus on a specific domain while dealing with students
    – Why do Arabs and Asian families have diabetes
    – Are there any warning signs that one should look out in regards to their health
    – Does she think the information on Nutrition is not always legit
    – Any advice for people who are becoming a coach
    – What advice would she give to her younger self
    – How to connect with Nazima Qureshi

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    Connect with Nazima Qureshi:
    https://thehealthymuslims.com
    https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbynaz

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    50 min
  • #71 Helping Professional Desi Dads Get Fit w/ Adam Kaan

    My guest today is Adam Khan, Founder of CEO Founder Fit Dad Life Mastery [Kaan Ftitness].

    His mission at Kaan fitness is simple, Help Professional Desi Dads lose 20 - 30kg + in a few short months, take control of their health and perform better in all areas of their lives

    In this interview, I sit down with Adam Kaan to discuss:

    - Introduction
    - What inspired him to become a Fitness Coach?
    - How did he build a community of like-minded people?
    - What is the biggest misconception his clients have regarding losing weight?
    - 3 tips to become a Successful Fitness Coach?
    - What are the things he focuses on while dealing with his clients?
    - What was the lesson he learned as an Entrepreneur?
    - What is expected from his venture in the future?
    - What would he advise his younger self?
    - How to connect with Adam?

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    Connect with Adam Kaan:
    https://www.facebook.com/adam.kaan
    https://kaanfitness.co.uk/

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    1 hr 1 min

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