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 Professional Muslim Women in their respective fields. We strive to hear stories and connect the many Muslim women who have succeeded professionally and have challenged the status quo of what it means to be a Muslim woman in their workplace. Get ready to be inspired, empowered and break stereotypes!
S2E9 Accustomed to Limitations
Holding onto limiting ideas and beliefs while trying to break with social norms and standards can be challenging. It's important for us to question and interrogate why we have these beliefs and examine how they limit us from expanding our horizons. Join us at the Defiant Women's Leadership Conference on January 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defiant-womens-leadership-conference-tickets-408409191887 Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
11/11/2022 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
S2E8 The Importance of Leadership Skills in Pursuing Your Career and Life Goals
In the pursuit of careers, especially in the STEM fields, one of the biggest gaps in professional development is the lack of leadership training during the early parts of the journey. While these skills are important in helping you to advance in your career, they're also relevant in helping you overcome obstacles, negotiate changes both at work and in your personal life, and prioritize your goals. In this episode, we discuss this gap and the ways in which Defiance Academy is hoping to bridge it for the next generation. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9 Get on the email list to learn more about the Defiant Women's Leadership Conference ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/defiantwomenconference
9/14/2022 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
S2E7 Beyond A Seat At The Table - Deqa Mohamed
Deqa is a premed student passionate about pursuing surgery. She's a first-generation student who lost her father at a young age and was was raised by a single mother. As a Black Muslim woman, she found it difficult to identify with the mentors she was presented with at networking events. Now as an alumna of the Taking UP Space Course, Deqa's mindset is transformed. Listen as she shares her journey thus far and how a mindset shift impacted her ability to dream big. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9 Get on the email list to learn more about the Defiant Women's Leadership Conference ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/defiantwomenconference
8/30/2022 • 24 minutes, 57 seconds
S2E6 The value of calculated risks - Dr. Sondos Al Sad
In a society that teaches you to be risk averse, can taking calculated risks in your personal and career goals be the key to overcoming obstacles? In this episode, Dr. Sondos Al Sad and I dig deep into what it means to be a Muslim woman navigating life and career while maintaining your faith and values and how calculated risks pay off. You can reach Dr. Al Sad on Twitter @SadSondos Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9 Get on the email list to learn more about the Defiant Women's Leadership Conference ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/defiantwomenconference
8/23/2022 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
S2E5 Mentoring Moments - Becoming a surgeon
Our first Mentoring Moments segment! In this episode, I answer the question "How do you become a surgeon?" I outline the process from high school, college, medical school, all the way to fellowship. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
8/16/2022 • 20 minutes, 56 seconds
S2E4 Taking Control of Your Life and Career
In this episode, we discuss how we can use our biggest strengths - our families and our communities - to our advantage in building the life and career we want. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
8/9/2022 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
S2E3 Dr. Emma Wiley - Leading Change with Faith and Action
In this episode, Dr. Emma Wiley shares her path into medicine how the growth mindset impacted her journey the importance of maintaining faith her incredible work with the Muslim Women of Merton in advocating for Muslim women and combatting Islamophobia her work with the British Medical Association on hijab and bear-below-elbow policy for Muslim women working in the operating room (or operating theater as they call it in the UK!) To follow Dr. Wiley's work, follow her on Twitter @EmmaWiley16 Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
8/2/2022 • 31 minutes, 56 seconds
S2E2 Expectations vs. Reality
After you prove yourself and surpass all expectations, you're given the respect you deserve and opportunities to advance in your career, right? Sadly this expectation is inconsistent with the reality of the workplace, especially for the minoritized and underrepresented. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of developing a strategy early in your career and how you can take control of your career trajectory. Got questions on life and career goals? Submit them at the link below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
7/26/2022 • 17 minutes, 50 seconds
S2E1 Muslim Women, Leadership and Why We Need a Defiant Career Strategy
Welcome to Season 2! We’re so excited to be back. We’re picking up right where we left off after a two-year pandemic break. Our personal and professional lives have significantly changed since the start of the pandemic. So in this season, we’ll be doing things a little differently. We’ll introduce the new format of the podcast, our respective roles, and new exciting segments and projects we have in store for you. Happy listening! Submit your questions on all things life and career goals below and tune into the Mentoring Moments segment for in-depth discussions. Mentoring Moments ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/mentoring-moments Interested in the Taking UP Space Course? Enroll Here ➡️ https://www.defianceacademy.com/sales-page-848de76c-8f94-4d8c-b7d4-7367e50050c9
