022 - Designing a Sneaker for Nike, Muslim Entrepreneurship (Hanan Abdel- Khalek)
Description
Hanan Abdel- Khalek, featured in British GQ, is a fashion creative who collaborated with Nike on her very own sneaker. She stops by 786 Boulevard to talk about sneakers, ethical fashion, starting her own business selling jewellery at Young Never Titi, Muslim entrepreneurship, spirituality and mental health.
3:14 - What are your favorite sneakers right now?
7:38 - What does our footwear say about us?
11:45 - Spending money
15:01 - Wear your fresh kicks to the mosque?
17:54 - Nouri's reminder that he is a freelancer and adjusting his lifestyle
20:05 - Hanan speaks on balancing between god bounty and materialism
25:18 - Ethical side of the fashion industry
31:41 - Hasnain's perspective on ethics in the fashion industry
35:28 - Hanan talks about her experience with Nike and designing her own sneaker
44:29 - Importance of rediscovering oneself?
49:00 - Gemstones and jewelry
54:45 - Hasnain's perspective on jewelry and what does it say about you?
58:46 - Working for yourself and starting your own business
1:04:45 - Hanan's podcast! Check it out!
1:07:42 - Mental health discussion
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