The Professional Muslim Podcast by Dr. Qaali Hussein

I had a patient bleeding to death at two in the morning while my team ignored my orders. So I went to a women in medicine conference looking for help on how to lead through it. The keynote speaker, a diversity expert, had just named every gap women face. I asked her about mine. She said, "I don't do race," ended the Q and A, and walked away. Fifteen women followed me out of that room. Every one of them asked the same thing: did she give you an answer? Women of color from every specialty in that building had come looking for the exact same solution, and not one of us got it. This is the episode about what happens when the rooms built to help you have nothing for you. I name the three reasons high-achieving women of color leave careers they spent years building. I take apart the advice that gets handed to us, the advice that quietly makes everything worse. And I tell you what I did instead of quitting. Two invitations: Take the burnout quiz to find the real cause underneath the exhaustion → Burnout Quiz Join the monthly workshop inside Defiance Academy → https://www.defianceacademy.com/burnout-workshop Have a question? The best ones become full episodes →The Defiant Career Dr. Qaali Hussein is a double board-certified trauma surgeon, mom of six, and founder of Defiance Academy. New episodes every other week.

Holding onto limiting ideas and beliefs while trying to break with social norms and standards can be challenging. It's important for us to question and interrogate why we have these beliefs and examine how they limit us from expanding our horizons. Join us at the Defiant Women's Leadership Conference on January 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defiant-womens-leadership-conference-tickets-408409191887 Check out Defiance Academy for more information. https://www.defianceacademy.com/

Deqa is a premed student passionate about pursuing surgery. She's a first-generation student who lost her father at a young age and was was raised by a single mother. As a Black Muslim woman, she found it difficult to identify with the mentors she was presented with at networking events. Now as an alumna of the Taking UP Space Course, Deqa's mindset is transformed. Listen as she shares her journey thus far and how a mindset shift impacted her ability to dream big. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Check out Defiance Academy for more information. https://www.defianceacademy.com/

Our first Mentoring Moments segment! In this episode, I answer the question "How do you become a surgeon?" I outline the process from high school, college, medical school, all the way to fellowship. Check out Defiance Academy for more information. https://www.defianceacademy.com/

In this episode, Dr. Emma Wiley shares her path into medicine how the growth mindset impacted her journey the importance of maintaining faith her incredible work with the Muslim Women of Merton in advocating for Muslim women and combatting Islamophobia her work with the British Medical Association on hijab and bear-below-elbow policy for Muslim women working in the operating room (or operating theater as they call it in the UK!) To follow Dr. Wiley's work, follow her on Twitter @EmmaWiley16 Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Check out Defiance Academy for more information. https://www.defianceacademy.com/

Welcome to Season 2! We're so excited to be back. We're picking up right where we left off after a two-year pandemic break. Our personal and professional lives have significantly changed since the start of the pandemic. So in this season, we'll be doing things a little differently. We'll introduce the new format of the podcast, our respective roles, and new exciting segments and projects we have in store for you. Happy listening! Check out Defiance Academy for more information. https://www.defianceacademy.com/

Building wealth is not as hard as you think. The secrets have been out years ago. We just have to remind ourselves again and again and make a conscious effort to follow it. What comes to mind when you hear terms like the stock market, bonds, investment, and other financial jargon? It sounds intimidating and scary, right? And you feel like you'll just lose money if you invest it, so you never really bothered. But it doesn't have to be. After listening to this episode, you'll learn useful financial information to get you moving towards building wealth! Our guest is Saima Ali, a neurologist who has a deep passion for finance and teaching others the financial skills they needed to improve their financial wellbeing. She shares important resources to manage your debt and make saving money easier. Saima talks about the difference between halal and haram investments, and things you need to know about life insurance. She also speaks about what it means to live below your means and pay your future self first and how to set your mindset for financial success. Her goals are to have every woman retire as a millionaire. She created a free introduction to the stock market training, which can be accessed below. In this Episode, We Talk About: The story behind Saima's finance projects Resources to improve your financial wellbeing Managing debt wisely Building your credit score What it means to live below your means Why finance is a mindset game Instant pleasure vs. delayed gratification How to make saving money easier The FIRE movement How to ensure your assets What you need to know about life insurance Halal vs. Haram investments Where to reach Saima Ali Instagram @wealthymuslimwomen Facebook @WealthyMuslimWomen Wealthy Muslim Women - website Wealthy Muslim Women Podcast Resources: The Stock Market: mini-training Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here!

Science and faith are often in conflict but our guest for today has integrated both science and faith into her own life that created the synergy to accomplish her aspirations. Join us in this episode as we discuss the rich tradition of faith and science in Islam with Oncology Hospitalist Marium Husain! She is a hematology-oncology at The Ohio State University. She actively works on community service projects and has volunteered with the WHO on nutrition-related projects. Religion is the opposite of scientific principles, but Marium will educate us about the impact of Islam and the contributions of Muslim scientists to medicine and science in general. Marium also talks about the importance of finding your talents and pursuing a career that you love to enjoy life and fulfill your purpose! In this Episode, We Talk About: What led Marium to the field of hematology-oncology Marium's experience working in international medicine and abroad Sustainability, science, and faith The role of Islam in relationship to Medicine and Science Finding your talents and pursuing a career that you love Where to reach Marium Husain Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Resources: IMANA Science Jummah Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!

"Make your mark and don't be afraid." -Dr. Samira Hassan Dr. Hassan, General Practitioner, Family Medicine Specialist and vice president of the British Somali Medical Association shares with us her unconventional path to medicine. On this episode, we explore Dr. Hassan's journey of finding her self through the culture shock of being transplanted in the Somali community as a teenager, her meandering path to solidifying her interest in medicine including turning down an offer of admission to medical school, and dealing with the agony of rejection after re-application and how she learned the importance of seeking feedback in the face of it. She also shares her passion for community outreach in addressing health awareness and literacy including mental health awareness as well as creating career fairs for the youth. She has certainly made a mark and has influenced Somali youth globally with the spread of her Careers Fair platform on a global scale. In this Episode, We Talk About: Dr. Samira's journey to medicine The value of listening to your inner voice The value of finding yourself and what your true passion really is Community outreach Hidden blessings Where to reach Dr. Samira Hassan Twitter LinkedIn Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!

Join us in this episode as we sit with Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf to talk about trauma, depression, mental health, and social justice activism. Dr. Anjabeen is a mental health expert, speaker, researcher, educator, and social justice activist. Her work is mainly centered on exploring the experience of American Muslims and South Asian Americans. In this conversation, Dr. Anjabeen explains what vicarious trauma is all about and how one can heal from traumatic experiences. She also shares some of her findings on vicarious trauma from her research study. Moreover, we also tackle the issue of postpartum depression and what you can do about it. Talking about your struggles is another way to heal, and so Dr. Anjabeen elaborates on the importance of honoring your mental, reaching out for help, and the role of a community in helping others heal. She offers tools you can apply to yourself and your community to cope with stress, depression, and trauma. Lastly, we talk about boundaries, how to set up healthy boundaries in the workplace and Dr. Anjabeen's social justice work as part of the hate crime law implementation committee in Oregon. In this Episode, We Talk About: What is 'vicarious trauma'? What Dr. Anjabeens research study reveals about vicarious trauma Honoring your mental health Healing through community Coping with your stress and trauma through 'grounding' What to do when you have symptoms of postpartum depression Boundary work and why it matters Setting boundaries in the workplace Dr. Anjabeen's social justice work on the hate crime law implementation committee in Oregon Dr. Anjabeen's advice to young Muslim women who are thinking of a career in counseling, psychotherapy, mental health, and psychology Where to reach Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf: Facebook Twitter Instagram Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf Bio: Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and a Master's degree in Counseling. Her work has focused on vicarious trauma in American Muslims, mental health counseling, and anti-oppression work. She has presented on a number of topics including working with Muslim clients, social justice issues, mental health issues, and courtship/marriage. Dr. Ashraf is currently serving on the Hate Crime law implementation committee in Oregon. This groundbreaking legislation passed in Oregon in 2019 and amends the criminality of hate crimes and expands the state's tracking of hate crimes and hate incidents. Dr. Ashraf's work on the steering committee focuses on trauma-informed practices and support for survivors of hate crimes. Dr. Ashraf firmly believes in the power of counseling and personal growth work. Her online presence is focused on destigmatizing mental health and wellness in South Asian and Muslim communities. Engaging with the public outside the siloes of academia is important in Dr. Ashraf's anti-oppression framework. Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you! Resources: Revolution Counseling, LLC

As a Muslim, how should we approach parenting? Raising a child is no walk in the park. It's confusing and daunting, especially that as a parent you're expected to do a perfect job. But it is also rewarding at the same time, especially when your child grows into a fine, responsible, and loving adult. What should we do as parents to raise our kids properly while still keeping with the principles of Islam? Join us in this episode as we talk about parenting in the Islam perspective with Gulnaz Ahsan, the editor of Halal Parenting. Halal Parenting is a magazine that offers parenting techniques that work. It provides a delicate balance of fresh, modern parenting content that incorporates Islamic principles to help you make the best decisions for your children and family. In this conversation, Gulnaz shares why she decided to become an entrepreneur and why she founded Halal Parenting. She also talks about parenting from the perspective of Islam and how parenting is likened to an on-the-job training. She also addresses the misconception that women automatically know how to take care of and raise a child. Gulnaz explains why entrepreneurship is the ideal career for women and moms who want to stay at home and take care of their children. For our Professional Muslim Women listeners, we're offering you a 15% discount off the annual subscription to Halal Parenting magazine! Use our exclusive coupon code PMW15 when you purchase! In this Episode, We Talk About: Gulnaz' early career experience From finance to entrepreneurship Parenting from the perspective of Islam What to do when your child is throwing a tantrum Staying consistent as a parent Why entrepreneurship is a good career choice for women Where to reach Gulnaz Ahsan: LinkedIn Gulnaz Ahsan's Bio: Gulnaz Ahsan the editor of Halal Parenting magazine. She studied International Business Finance in the UK and later took Business Software Applications in Northern California. She works as a licensed investment advisor with a focus on managing clients for a few and then later on married and moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin. She continues to work for project outsourcing companies that serve large financial institutions throughout the country. Mentioned from this episode: Halal Parenting Halal Parenting - Facebook Hala Parenting - FB Group Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!

Beauty comes in all colors. But sadly, skin color (colorism) features in defining standards of beauty due to the historical context of colonialism in large parts of the world. Our next guest, Amira Adawe, MPH was the researcher who discovered the high levels of mercury and other toxic chemicals in skin lightening creams. These chemicals were not identified on the label, which not only bucks FDA laws but led to harmful effects on unsuspecting women. Join us in this episode as Amira talks to us about her early research and ongoing advocacy through The Beautywell Project a non profit organization that aims to end skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures. She's on a mission to help women embrace their identity and love themselves. Amira shares why she started her research on preventing skin-lightening products and the dangers it can cause. We also discuss the topic of beauty standards and how we can change the narrative around it. In this Episode, We Talk About: The origin of skin-lightening practices The reason why Amira started her research on preventing skin-lightening practices How colonialism affected the defining of beauty in many cultures around the world The dangers of skin-lightening products What beauty means in the culture Is a career in public health really fulfilling? Educating individuals about wellness The reason why Amira chose to teach Where to reach Amira Adawe: LinkedIn Twitter Amira's Bio: Amira is the Founder and Executive Director at The Beautywell Project, a non-profit organization that aims to combat skin-lightening and chemical exposures as well as addressing other environmental impacts in Minnesota, nationwide and international. She previously managed Minnesota's Children Cabinet of Governor Mark Dayton where she worked on early childhood in all policies and systems using equity lens. She's also a public health researcher and her research interests include women's and children's health in the areas of access to health care, skin-lightening practices, and chemical exposures. Amira is the host of Beauty-Wellness Talk at KALY Radio and Podcast. Amira has an undergraduate degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She was also a Policy Fellow 2015-2016 at Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Amira's work has been featured on local and national media including StarTribune, Minnpost, STAT News, National Public Radio (NPR), Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien and WSB-TV. Mentioned from this episode: BeautyWell Project Why black people discriminate among ourselves: the toxic legacy of colorism Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!

When you look up Muslim women online, the search results you'll mostly see are negative. It's constantly about how oppressed we are or how we've been attacked. How do we change this negative narrative that is surrounding our community? How can we create a more positive impact and encourage more Muslim women to step up and own their stories? In this episode of the Professional Muslim Women, Founder and Executive Director of Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE), Nausheena Hussain, joins us to talk about how their platform is elevating how Muslim women are perceived. They're on a mission to make sure that Muslim women are at the table. Reviving Sisterhood is a platform created to showcase Muslim women's work and empower them to grow and develop in every aspect of life. Get empowered as you listen to Nausheena's words of wisdom and motivation so that you can claim your voice and create impactful change in your community. In this Episode, We Talk About: What made Nausheena pursue the amazing arena of social justice, activism, and civics What is RISE Gender Islamophobia Taking back the negative narrative about Muslim women and turning it into something positive by telling the story ourselves Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota Why you can't be what you can't see Ways to connect and empower Muslim women RISE's 1st conference Nausheena's vision for RISE Focusing on our similarities and honoring our differences Building your personal BOD Where to reach Nausheena Hussain: Nausheena Hussain's Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Nausheena's Bio: Nausheena Hussain is the co-founder and Executive Director of a new platform to empower women in her community known as Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment. She is dedicated in building a movement to address leadership development, increase community engagement, and create a philanthropic legacy for change. One of Nausheena's top strengths is that she is a learner. So naturally, she's always on the path to increase her knowledge and better her skills. Nausheena graduated from the University of Minnesota cum laude in 2003 with her MBA in Marketing and Healthcare Administration. She holds certificates in Executive Leadership from Stanford and Harvard Universities. She is a fellow graduate from the American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute, Studio/E entrepreneurial program, Rockwood Institute Fellow and is a 2016 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. Because of her hard work and dedication, Nausheena has been recognized for her achievements. She was named the 2012 Catalytic Leader by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. In 2016, the Minnesota Women's Press named her "Changemaker of the Year." Click here to learn more about Nausheena and her work. Mentioned in this episode: Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) -- Want to hear more stories from amazing Muslim Women? Please subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast platform. Get notified so you never miss out! Let us know what you think and what part of the podcast conversation you enjoyed the most by leaving us a review and rating here! And don't forget to join us on our Facebook group Professional Muslim Women to continue the conversation and connect with a community of Muslim women like you!