Why You Should Retreat, Rest and Reset This New Year's in Kenya
Release Date: 08/22/2025
Essence Fest 2026 Recap As a Speaker And How to Become One
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Zaakirah recaps her third Essence Festival experience — this time as a speaker across three different platforms. She breaks down how she landed the opportunity, what she covered on each stage, and gives a full budget-friendly itinerary for anyone planning their own Essence Fest trip. In this episode: – Intro: Who is Zaakirah & what See Life Different is about – Overview: Speaking on 3 stages at Essence Fest 2026 – Zaakirah's backstory: childhood eye cancer, vision/hearing loss, and her Essence Fest history (2016 → 2024 → 2026) – History of Essence Festival & the...
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WITS Travel Creator Recap and Keynote: How to Make Your Content More Accessible
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Listen to the full audio of Zaakirah's main stage talk on creating more accessible travel content from the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as the recap of the conference experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [0:00] – Introduction: Who is Zaakirah Muhammad? [1:09] – First time attending the WITS Travel Creator Summit in Chattanooga, TN [1:35] – About Zaakirah: brand strategist, travel creator, blind in one eye, hard of hearing [1:50] – Being in a room with women and gender-diverse creators; her first major keynote session [2:23] – Why she wasn't nervous: her...
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You are Leaving Disabled Travelers Out of Your Content
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This episode challenges content creators and travelers to make their content more empathetic and inclusive for disabled audiences. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & welcome to the See Life Different podcast 0:28 — Zaakirah's background: cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, world traveler 0:42 — Episode topic: Are you leaving disabled travelers out of your content? 1:20 — Zaakirah's personal story: visually impaired and hard of hearing, visited 15+ countries and 4+ continents 1:48 — Her role as an accessibility advocate and travel consultant 2:21 — How the pandemic amplified the...
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Why I Left Kenya Went to Ghana, How I Grew Through It All
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In this personal episode, Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad — eye cancer survivor, brand strategist, author, and world traveler — shares what the past six months have looked like since leaving Kenya. She opens up about a year of meaningful volunteer work at a Kenyan orphanage, the visa challenges that made long-term living there unsustainable, and the emotional weight of losing an aunt, uncle and her older sister in 2025. From Kenya to Ghana, Zaakirah takes us on her mother's bold solo move, her own 40-day visit to Ghana during Ramadan, and all the cultural, professional, and healing...
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Grief, Love, and Recalibration of Self: Reflects on Islam and the Anthony Joshua Tragedy
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In this episode, host Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad talks about the intersections of grief, love, and self-reflection. Drawing from her perspective as a cancer survivor, world traveler, and death doula, Zaakirah reflects on how loss reshapes our understanding of faith, identity, and legacy. Prompted by the collective loss of Abdul Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami—friends and teammates of Anthony Joshua—Zaakirah revisits her own upbringing as an African American Muslimah. She discusses the complexities of living between cultures and expectations, and the early lessons learned from navigating diverse...
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How to Create Vision Board Manifest Dream Life and Goal Set 2026
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In this episode, we dive into the power of vision boards, intentional goal setting, and manifestation. Zaakirah Muhammad offers practical steps, personal stories, and actionable advice to help you set meaningful goals for 2026—whether in your personal or professional life. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, use both digital and traditional tools, and turn your dreams into reality. This podcast is perfect for women of color ready to step outside their comfort zone and see life differently! Zaakirah is a cancer survivor, brand strategist, and world traveler. Zaakirah is also the...
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Adapting and Pivoting Your Brands in the Artificial Intelligence Era
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Learn how brands and creators can adapt to the rapidly changing world of social media and artificial intelligence. Zaakirah shares practical strategies for owning your digital content, building authentic communities, and leveraging AI tools to streamline your creative process. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, you’ll find actionable tips to help your brand thrive in the AI era 00:00 – Introduction 00:29 – About the Host 00:44 – Episode Overview 01:03 – Why Your Audience Isn't Buying 01:29 – Owning Your Digital Intellectual Property 02:08 – Adapting to...
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How to Build Your Brand Around Storytelling
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This is a flashback episode of the 2023 See Life Different Virtual Summit Zaakirah explains how the summit evolved from her book and podcast, and her mission to empower women Zaakirah Muhammad shares her personal journey as a cancer survivor, brand strategist, and global storyteller. Zaakirah guides listeners through the power of storytelling in building a personal and professional brand, emphasizing the importance of embracing your unique story, overcoming adversity, and living with intention. Key Topics Covered: Zaakirah’s background and the creation of the See Life Different Summit ...
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Embracing Kenya: Journey of Culture, Style, and Boundaries with Taneka J
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Taneka J, an American entrepreneur who moved to Kenya, details her journey, challenges, and the founding of her fashion business catering to curvaceous women who value style. Taneka shares her journey from the U.S. to Kenya as a Black woman, detailing her process of cultural adjustment, business ventures, and the importance of planning and open-mindedness for those considering a similar move. The conversation emphasizes the vibrancy of Kenya, from its beautiful beaches to its rich wildlife, and provides practical advice for diaspora members looking to reconnect with their roots. 00:31 Welcome...
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Why You Should Retreat, Rest and Reset This New Year's in Kenya
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In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, Zaakirah shares her recent experiences in Kenya, highlights her advocacy for disability-friendly travel, and announces exciting travel opportunities, including the Journey Back to Eden Expo and her own creative arts retreat. explore in-depth cultural immersion, wellness activities, and brand development while navigating personal and professional pivots, with empowerment and transformation. 00:43 Embracing Life's Pivots 01:43 Advocacy and Travel 02:57 Travel Tips and Personal Insights 05:21 Journey Back to Eden Expo 09:07 Sanaa Nomad Retreat...
info_outlineIn this episode of the See Life Different podcast, Zaakirah shares her recent experiences in Kenya, highlights her advocacy for disability-friendly travel, and announces exciting travel opportunities, including the Journey Back to Eden Expo and her own creative arts retreat. explore in-depth cultural immersion, wellness activities, and brand development while navigating personal and professional pivots, with empowerment and transformation.
00:43 Embracing Life's Pivots
01:43 Advocacy and Travel
02:57 Travel Tips and Personal Insights
05:21 Journey Back to Eden Expo
09:07 Sanaa Nomad Retreat Details and Logistics
17:20 Final Thoughts and Invitation
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