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Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq

Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq

FromNaptime Is Sacred


Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq

FromNaptime Is Sacred

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Oct 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review. Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today. Muslim Women Professionals is an organization that strives to elevate, empower, and mobilize a global network of Muslim women. And the organization itself strives to build resources from Muslim women to excel in their careers. Aside from MWP, Haq also works with at-risk youth at Pathway Travels where she provides experiential learning to help students excel academically. We discussed topics like building allies in the workplace. She explains about creating spaces for Muslim women to network and build strong relationships within the community overall and build connections and a sisterhood. MWP is all about networking and creating resources for Muslim Women to thrive in their workplaces. Many times we focus on getting a seat at the table that we forget to make connections with our community and provide a place of acceptance and support. Topics we've covered on this episode ●      The idea behind Muslim Women Professionals ●      Creating space and how to fit in ●      Lack of diversity in leadership among people of color in the business industry ●      Embracing your Muslim identity in the workplace ●      Networking with Muslim Women Professionals ●      Promoting diversity and alliances with the Muslim community in their workplace. ●      Access valuable resources from Muslim Women Professionals ●      The importance of creating male allies in business ●      How to become an ally within the Muslim community and how to be a good ally. ●      Talking about your experiences but also listening to others. ●      Being a united Muslim woman front and supporting each other. ●      The mentorship program and helping youth to realize the important things through Pathway Travels   Contact Sofia Haq and Muslim Women Professionals Email: Sofia@Muslimwomenprofessionals.org Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sofia__haq/?hl=en LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/muslimwomenprofessionals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimwomenprofessionals/
Released:
Oct 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (84)

In a series of conversations host Fousia Abdullahi shares stories of Muslim women from all over the world. You'll hear the stories of interesting, accomplished and amazing Muslim women authors, bloggers, entrepreneurs, nutritionist, and so many more. These stories will give you the tools to you need to not only be inspired but to give you tangible steps towards personal, professional growth and development. We may take different paths, with different obstacles we each have to overcome, but our voices, our successes, and our individual stories are something to CELEBRATE and share.