Our conversation today is with Latisha Ojuriye. She is a nationally certified school psychologist, educator, child and parent relationship trainer, business owner, and most importantly a Muslimah Champion of change. She is the owner of Kareem Education Consulting Services, where she is equipped to provide school psychology services to 25% of schools in the US. She inspires resilience and compassion, as she brings a personal and professional perspective to her scope of practice that leaves students and families equipped to affect change in their lives as they improve the trajectory of their children’s lives and familial relationships. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband.

 

We discuss how to raise an emotionally and socially successful child. As you know the future is going to require children that are emotionally successful and can think outside the box.  I learned some tips in this episode to guide my five blessings towards emotional and social success. 

 

It takes a village to raise a child. This episode is for the parents, grandparents, guardians, aunties, uncles and all the beautiful people that raise children. 

 

Episode Highlights with Latisha Ojuriye:

Peep into the life of a school psychologist

Explanation of social and emotional intelligence

Tips to enhance the child-parent relationship

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Our conversation today is with Aishah Adams. She is the founder of Siddiqah International and The Support Lounge. She is also the brain behind My Street Kitchen project, which is a monthly outreach to slums that provides food, clothes, soft skills training and hands on skills acquisition that can be monetized by the poor to improve their standard of living. 

 

The Support Lounge on the other hand is a transformational coaching, training and therapy hub that supports people to up-level by helping them heal from pain, spurt growth thus using their pain as a footstool to make lasting impact in their lives and community.

 

Aishah is a serial social entrepreneur. She is the author of The White Elephant and Rise, Irrespective! In summary, Aishah Adams is an NLP trained Life Coach, Mental  Health Counsellor, Sexual health Counsellor, Public Health Professional, Speaker, Writer and all shades of awesomeness in one.

 

We discuss how people, particularly women can heal from traumatic relationships. I really enjoyed this episode, and learned a lot.

 

You don't want to miss this episode. This is one you'll want to listen to over and over to make sure that you capture all the gems! 

 

Episode Highlights with Aishah Adams:

How to navigate your exit from a traumatic relationship

How to heal from traumatic relationships

How to prevent oneself from being a victim of abuse

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Our conversation today is with Asisat Ashagbe. She is a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 14 years experience in nursing. Since December 2016 she has worked in mental health and substance abuse in underserved populations. Her ultimate goal is to improve knowledge and facilitate better outcomes around mental health issues within minorities groups especially African/Black communities.

 

We discuss the issue of substance abuse among our children. You really need to listen to this jaw dropping episode.😮

 

Episode Highlights with Asisat Ashagbe, NP:

Statistics of substance use among our youth

Common substances that kids like to abuse

How to prevent your child from abusing substances

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Are you or a loved one dealing with high blood pressure?

Many people think that high blood pressure is not a big deal. Well, there is a reason why it is called a silent killer... High blood pressure strikes without warning and causes a heart attack, stroke etc.

I discuss how you can effectively manage high blood pressure in this podcast. I even discuss some natural ways to control blood pressure with diet/food.

Episode Highlights:

Definition of high blood pressure

How to effectively manage blood pressure

Complications of high blood pressure

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Our conversation today is with Dr. Aneesah Nadir. She is a Social Worker with 40 years experience and a retired Social Work professor. Dr Nadir is the Co-founder, volunteer and President of Islamic Social Services Association - which is in its 21st year. She is the owner of Dr. Aneesah Nadir & associates which provides social justice & diversity advocacy, education, training and consultation. She also teaches pre-marital education in her course called Before the Nikah. She is currently working on a pre-marital education book.

We discuss what our relationships have to do with mental health. You’ll enjoy this insightful episode.

Episode Highlights with Dr. Aneesah Nadir:

The effect of your relationship on your mental health

How to prepare for a healthy relationship

Benefits of planning for a healthy relationship

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Our conversation today is with Jamal Atalla, MD. He is American Board certified in Nephrology and Hypertension diseases. He is also an interventional and Nephrology Associate in one of the largest renal groups in the United States. He was trained at the Integrative Institute of Nutrition and he is a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

We discussed Detoxothon, a community program that I had the pleasure of participating in that is used to achieve whole health through diet and lifestyle. You’ll enjoy this insightful episode.

Episode Highlights with Dr. Jamal Atalla:

How to unleash the "doctor" within with the Detoxothon program

Amazing weight loss and blood pressure outcomes over the 5 week program

How to stay motivated in a program to change diet and lifestyle

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Our conversation today is with Zarinah Nadir, Esq. Zarinah is a licensed attorney, a criminal justice professor and a community activist in Phoenix, AZ. Her current practice focuses on access to justice. She presents nationwide on navigating islamic marital and inheritance law within the American legal system. We discuss how failure to plan for the inevitable may cause heartache.

 

You’ll love listening to this eloquent speaker transform your way of thinking about facing your mortality. You don’t want to miss it!

 

Episode Highlights with Zarinah Nadir, Esq:

When you should start planning for the inevitable

An out of date will is as bad as no will at all

Who should decide on the fate of your remains. The state or your family ? 

Having a say on how your child/children are cared for when you are not available 

Connect with Zarinah Nadir, Esq at [email protected]

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Our conversation today is with Dr. Dipo Masha. Our conversation today is with Dr. Dipo Masha. Dr. Masha is a family practice provider. In Family Practice, you'll be surprised to learn that a large proportion of his weekly consultations involve mental health issues.

 

Dr. Masha shares his approach to managing mental health issues. You'll be surprised to find out that sometimes what you need is someone to listen.

 

Episode Highlights with Dr. Masha:

The state of mental health

The influence of culture in mental health

What to look for in someone willing to listen

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Our conversation today is with Akbar Sheikh. Akbar is a #1 international best-selling author, speaker, master of the 7 Ethical Principles of Persuasion.  He is a father, philanthropist with a concentration on orphans and giving the gift of vision to blind children, and he has helped 8 funnels hit 7 figures. He is on a mission to create massive impact through coaching and believes that as people earn more, they can give more to their families, communities, and favorite charities - hence, making the world a better place. We discuss Akbar's wellness journey using mindset to achieve health and wealth.

 

You’ll want to hear Akbar's actionable steps to achieve an A+ mindset.

 

Episode Highlights with Akbar Sheikh

Journey from being homeless to owning a thriving business

How health and mindset influenced his success

The importance of knowing you why

The importance of getting out of toxic relationships

Connect with Akbar Sheikh at: www.akbarsheikh.com

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Our conversation today is with Zainab. Zainab has been working in the financial sector for 7 years. She’s had various roles within the finance sector from investment banking, working in financial crime to a diversity & inclusion manager for a well known bank. Zainab shines a new light on the cliched term "save money for a rainy day" 😃

Episode Highlights with Zainab:

She discusses the state of affairs of minorities saving money

Simple actionable steps to make a budget work for you

How not to get frustrated on the journey to financial wellness