Join M Hadi, Ali, and Raza, as they discuss important topics including the best and worst of education, a Stanford internship, community service, lowering the stakes, and the power of the word "yet". Be prepared to be entertained and educated through this episode of the Journey Tellers podcast, brought to you by ABSA Network. For more details on ABSA, its initiatives, and how you can get involved, visit https://www.absanetwork.com/ 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Raza Ali • Filmed in Kisa Studios 🔗 LINKS • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • M Hadi: https://instagram.com/mhadimedia • Ali Almathkur: https://instagram.com/alialmathkur • Raza Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raza-ali-premed/

Join M Hadi and Ali as they speak with Eman Abdul-Razzak, who's the lighting technical director at Pixar, and learn the behind the scenes of what goes into making a Pixar film special. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Eman Abdul-Razzak • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 🔗 LINKS • Eman Abdul-Razzak: https://emanrazzak.wordpress.com/ • Pixar: https://www.pixar.com/ • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers

Join us as we speak with Muzaffer Khan who was one of the original founders of SABA Islamic Center, 43 years ago. We speak about living in Iran during the revolution, moving to the US, founding SABA, leaving the board, starting a bookstore, and so much more. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Muzaffer Ali Khan • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 🔗 LINKS • SABA Islamic Center: https://saba-igc.org/ • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers

Join M Hadi and Ali as they sit down for an engaging conversation with Abbas Mohamed, a talented content creator, podcaster, and the founder of the Halal Foodies group with over 28,000 members. Together, they dive into Abbas's childhood adventures, the story behind GAMA (Gathering All Muslim Artists), his culinary journey, and his personal love for hotpot. Get ready for an insightful and enjoyable discussion filled with inspiring stories and mouthwatering insights. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Abbas Mohamed • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 🔗 LINKS • Abbas' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmohamed91 • Abbas' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EatLikeAbbas • The Artistic Foodies Podcast: http://theartisticfoodies.com/ • Bay Area Halal Foodies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayareahalalfoodies/ • GAMA: http://thegamacollective.com/ • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers

Join M Hadi and Ali as they learn from Mir Aamir about his journey, from growing up in Pakistan to becoming the CEO of two groundbreaking companies. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Mir Aamir • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 🔗 LINKS • Mir Aamir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mir-aamir-00606a85/ • Fulfil Solutions: https://www.fulfil.com/ • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers

AI - it’s, literally, everywhere. Your friends use it, your teachers and employers ban you from using it, and you might think it’ll take over the world. But to find out what it really is, we sat down with Hugging Face’s research lead, Nazneen Rajani, and asked, what is AI? How is it helpful? How is it dangerous? Will it take over the world? And so much more. Welcome to season 2 of the Journey Tellers podcast. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Nazneen Rajani • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 🔗 LINKS • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/ • Nazneen Rajani: https://www.nazneenrajani.com/ • Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/ • Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers

What happens when punk rock music and Islam collide? For David Coolidge, it meant a journey of self-discovery, faith, and scholarship. From his early days in Chicago, to his pursuit of a PhD in Islamic studies, David's journey as a revert to Islam is one that will challenge your assumptions about what it means to be Muslim in America. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Journey Tellers podcast with your hosts Muhammad Hadi and Ali Almathkur. 🤝 CREDITS • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring David Coolidge • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 💸 Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers 🔗 Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/

An Arabic teacher, an MMA coach, a chef, a reciter, an educator, and a man of many talents. You may have heard his name, but do you truly know the person behind it all? This is Mahdi Falahati, a remarkable individual whose life journey spans across continents, cultures, and careers. In this episode of the Journey Tellers podcast, we dive deep into the stories that have shaped his unique experiences and the valuable lessons he's gained along the way. Join us as we uncover the moments that have defined Mahdi Falahati, and explore the insights and wisdom he has to offer. Whether you're interested in the intersection of faith and personal growth or simply seeking inspiration from a unique and transformative journey, this episode of Journey Tellers is one you won't want to miss. • Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Mahdi Falahati • Filmed in Kisa Studios • Special thanks to Al-Kisa Foundation, Aalyan Aamir, and Fatima Hadi 💸 Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers 🔗 Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/

A life-changing friendship, leading to a newfound faith - this is Natima Nelly, a dedicated lawyer and a proud convert to Islam. And today, we learn from her journey to faith, and discover the importance of true friendship. Welcome to the Journey Tellers podcast. Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur Featuring Natima Neily Filmed in Kisa Studios 💸 Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers 🔗 Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/

For him, high school was not worth finishing. But he also dropped out of college. Why did he do it? How did he convince his parents? He had to prove that he had a goal. He had a vision. In today's episode, we talk to Ali Mir, also known as Ishraq Abidi. We learn how he set out on a journey to make his dreams a reality. Hosted by M Hadi and Ali Almathkur Featuring Ali Mir Filmed in Kisa Studios 💸 Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers 🔗 Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/

Starting a business at the age of 15 - it might seem tough. But most good entrepreneurs start at a young age. On today's episode, we interview Ahmad Ahmadzia. He’s a coach with a lot of stories to tell. And together, we learn from the journeys that he’s taken so far. Welcome to the Journey Tellers podcast, with your hosts, M Hadi and Ali Almathkur. 💸 Help support the podcast to help bring better content: https://buymeacoffee.com/journeytellers 🔗 Available on all major podcast platforms: https://jtpodcast.com/