The Resilience Panel: Hit Hard. Built Harder.

The Resilience Panel: Hit Hard. Built Harder.

From Muslim Professionals: The Podcast by #muslimprofessionals

May 10, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

A panel discussion featuring Muslim entrepreneurs sharing their stories of resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Every founder, creator, and entrepreneur in this room has a story that didn't go according to plan. In this raw and real panel from FOCUS Expo 2026, five Muslim builders share what it actually looks like to get knocked down — and why they kept going anyway.No highlight reel. No fluff. Just hard-earned wisdom from people who've been through it.This is for anyone who's mid-pivot, mid-struggle, or just needs to be reminded that the fire doesn't break you — it builds you.Panelists:Farzaam Aleem — Comedian & Creator, @lifewfarzyMouyyad Abdulhadi — Founder, Pax & BeneficiaFadwa Hilili — Founder, Fadwa MasalaMaryam Ishtiaq — Founder, It's ActuallyRiaz Surti — CEO, Hearthy FoodsModerated by: Zohaib Rattu, Co-Founder of Refunnel & Muslim Professionals🎟️ FOCUS Expo 2026 was presented in partnership with #muslimprofessionals 📺 Subscribe for more talks, panels, and conversations from the Muslim professional community.🔗 Learn more: www.muslimprofessionals.us

People in this episode

Host: Zohaib Rattu

Guests: Farzaam Aleem, Mouyyad Abdulhadi, Fadwa Hilili, Maryam Ishtiaq, Riaz Surti

Topics covered

  • resilience
  • entrepreneurship
  • Muslim community
  • struggle
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • resilience
  • entrepreneurship
  • Muslim builders
  • FOCUS Expo
  • personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: #muslimprofessionals

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