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Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq

Release Date: 10/23/2019

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I'm chatting with Zeeshan Shah, an integrative nutrition health coach and the owner of Eat Drink Pure. She empowers, supports, and guides women to get healthier and happier through long-term and sustainable changes to their food and lifestyle. You can follow Zeeshan's journey, memberships as well as download her free Ramadan Guide over at https://www.eatdrinkpure.com/ and her Instagram @eatdrinkpure is full of recipes and lives for you to benefit from.

Episode 80 Talaal and the Whispering Worrier with Author Shereeza

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Author of Talaal and the Whispering Worrier, Shereeza earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in counselling individuals, families, and groups. She released her first therapeutic children’s book that incorporates Islam as a coping strategy for anxiety. Her book can be used to teach ALL children how to manage their thoughts and emotions with healthy coping skills.

Episode 79 With activist and author Linda Sarsour and her book 'We Are Not Here To Be Bystanders

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I had the pleasure of reading Linda Sarsour's book. We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders and interview Linda herself about her book and the experiences she shared. I've always admired Linda and her activism, but most of all, her ability to keep going regardless of the opposition and hatred she faces regularly.

Episode 78 In Memoriam: Hodan Nalayeh March 23, 1976 - July 12, 2019

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Hodan Nalayeh was the founder of Integration TV, an online platform that reaches millions of viewers on YouTube. Nalayeh has changed society with refreshing positive content from Africa.

Episode 77 COVID-19: Protecting Yourself and Others, Insights from Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Uzma Syed

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The world has been racing to contain a new virus "The Novel Coronavirus that has at this time spread to 79 Countries as of today. Dr. Uzma Syed, an Infectious diseases specialist, is this week's guest.

Episode 76 Boundary setting with Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf, a counselor, and mental health educator

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Episode 75 Goodbye 2019 a look back and hopes for the future.

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We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review.

Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today. Muslim Women Professionals is an organization that strives to elevate, empower, and mobilize a global network of Muslim women. And the organization itself strives to build resources from Muslim women to excel in their careers. Aside from MWP, Haq also works with at-risk youth at Pathway Travels where she provides experiential learning to help students excel academically. We discussed topics like building allies in the workplace. She explains about creating spaces for Muslim women to network and build strong relationships within the community overall and build connections and a sisterhood.

MWP is all about networking and creating resources for Muslim Women to thrive in their workplaces. Many times we focus on getting a seat at the table that we forget to make connections with our community and provide a place of acceptance and support.

Topics we've covered on this episode

● The idea behind Muslim Women Professionals

● Creating space and how to fit in

● Lack of diversity in leadership among people of color in the business industry

● Embracing your Muslim identity in the workplace

● Networking with Muslim Women Professionals

● Promoting diversity and alliances with the Muslim community in their workplace.

● Access valuable resources from Muslim Women Professionals

● The importance of creating male allies in business

● How to become an ally within the Muslim community and how to be a good ally.

● Talking about your experiences but also listening to others.

● Being a united Muslim woman front and supporting each other.