Defiance Academy

Defiance Academy

Hosted by: Qaali Hussein, MD, Hani Ahmed, MD

In this podcast, working Muslim women share their stories, struggles, triumphs and lessons learned along the way in pursuit of their careers and family life. Our vision is to continue to foster and celebrate...

Episodes

Ep 9: Effective Tips That You Need for Better Work-Life Balance from Forbes

Season #1 Episode #9

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...
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Ep 8: Thriving and Getting out of your Survival Mode with Life-coach and Counselor, Ifrah Ibrahim

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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...
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Ep 7: Into The Heart Of Danger

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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,...
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Ep 6: Questioning Dysfunctional Health Systems with Sahra Noor

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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...
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Ep 5: To Wear or Not to Wear Hijab

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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...
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Ep 4: Embracing Your Story, Authenticity, & Making a Difference with Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin

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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...
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Ep 3: Grit, Sacrifice, and Support

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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...
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Ep 2: Fatima Hassan Ali - from Premed to Law School

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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...
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Ep 1: The “Why” of the Professional Muslim Women Podcast

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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...
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