Let’s be honest, achieving work-life balance is hard! There are times you’re more active and present at work than you are in your personal life. And sometimes, it can burn us out. That’s why it’s really important to have a good work-life balance so that stress can be minimized and work won’t feel more of a burden.  In this episode of the Professional Muslim Women, join as we talk about the six ways to create a better work-life balance according to the career experts at FORBES. We also...

Do you have a goal that you’ve been wanting to achieve but it’s still not crossed out on your list? You know how to get it but somehow you lack the motivation to move forward and accomplish it. Most people make excuses on why they're not doing it. For others who already started, sometimes they quit halfway through. If you’re one of those people, then you might consider getting a life coach to help you! Joining us today is Ifrah Ibrahim, a Biochemist turned life coach. She specializes in...

Go straight to the heart of danger, for there you will find safety. ~ Chinese Proverb   Explicit bias continues to be a huge issue that needs to be addressed head-on. We think we’ve dealt with it but the sad truth is, it’s still a daily encounter for many. Join us today as we talk about a relevant subject that needs more attention. In this episode, we discuss the topic of diversity and inclusion, as well as intersectionality. Dr. Hussein also shares a recent experience she had at a women’s...

Professional career advancement for women, especially women of color, can be slowed by many factors.  Whether it is the responsibility of parenthood, cultural barriers, or overt discrimination, our guest today, Sahra Noor, has not only overcome these obstacles but has become an exceptional change agent.  With her leadership skills, she has made a lasting impact in transforming dysfunctional health systems into something that benefits her patients.  Sahra Noor is the founder, and principal of...

The hijab is a veil worn by Muslim women in public to cover their head down to their chest as a form of modesty and religious code. But nowadays, wearing a hijab has more connotations than simply religious observance.  This topic has always been a sensitive issue especially for hijab-wearing women, and we’re going to try to unravel this topic today! Join us in this honest discussion about the hijab. Learn why some Muslim women opt to wear it despite the prejudice and racial comments of...

As underrepresented minorities in many fields, Muslim women find it difficult to maintain their authenticity and are expected to fit into a system. In this episode, Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Pediatrician at Mayo Clinic joins us to share her story of maintaining her authenticity throughout her journey. Aside from being a pediatrician, Dr. Ameenuddin is also chair of the Council of communication and media at the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Today she will share why she chose to become a...

While many find inspiration in seeing successful people they can identify with, the majority of people want to know the nuances of how to get through the various social and workplace obstacles we face. The most common feedback from our podcast launch has been how we’ve been able to accomplish our goals.  In response, we’ve identified three key factors which were essential in our journey to pursuing our passions: grit, sacrifice, and support.  Angela Duckworth, in her TEDx talk, defines grit...

Choosing a career path can be a difficult process to work through, especially when you don’t know exactly what you want to do. A lot of people stress out over the fact that they don’t have a straight path; which is a huge expectation society places on not yet fully developed 17 and 18 year old students. To get yourself where you want to be, it's important that you take the time to really think through your options.   In this episode of The Professional Muslim Women podcast, Fatima Hassan...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Professional Muslim Women Podcast! There are many professional Muslim women role models to look up to but they’re not visible. The stories and achievements of Muslim women are traditionally not highlighted in the mainstream media. And for young women who also aspire to be mothers, seeking a career is sometimes advised against.   So, Dr. Qaali Hussein (Trauma Surgeon and a mother of six) and Dr. Hani Ahmed (Internist and a mother of two) decided to...