Why You Can't Publish: Writing for Social Causes, Navigating Identity & Craft with a Fiction Writer | EP 14

In this episode I had the pleasure to speak to Bareerah Ghani, where explore the layers of a writer's journey. From the intersections of immigration and identity to the nuances of what it takes to have your stories published in magazines. We also talk about our MFA experiences and what got from them.<br /><br />Bareerah Ghani is a Canadian-Pakistani writer, reviewer, and editor with an MFA from George Mason University. Bareerah's writing has been featured in notable publications such as Scarlet Leaf Review, Kalopsia Literary Journal, and Second Chance Lit, among others.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 promo<br />0:58 The value from talking to writers<br />2:20 Immigration, POC, and Muslim identity<br />4:20 How to ask good questions<br />6:08 Writing as a vehicle of change<br />10:00 The moment that shaped Bereerah as a writer<br />14:22 Why get an MFA in creative writing<br />18:12 What is it like to be in an MFA<br />22:05 What get's stories rejected from magazines<br />29:19 How to give others your writing to read<br />34:24 How do you now you should write longterm<br />37:24 The hardships of committing to becoming a writer <br />45:24 Fiction vs. Nonfiction and people's approval <br />50:50 Advice for aspiring writers<br /><br />📚 Mentioned Books:<br />The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss: <a href="https://amzn.to/46Tb3kY">https://amzn.to/46Tb3kY</a><br />Home is a Holiday by Mohamed Morshed: <a href="https://phoebejournal.com/home-is-a-holiday/">https://phoebejournal.com/home-is-a-holiday/</a><br />I Am an Executioner: Love Stories by by Rajesh Parameswaran: <a href="https://amzn.to/46UB3we">https://amzn.to/46UB3we</a><br />The Haunting of Hajji Hotak by Jamil Jan Kochai: <a href="https://amzn.to/46Vy6vh">https://amzn.to/46Vy6vh</a><br />Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel: <a href="https://amzn.to/3QjP13z">https://amzn.to/3QjP13z</a><br />Between Two Moons by by Aisha Abdel Gawad: <a href="https://amzn.to/47gWhEa">https://amzn.to/47gWhEa </a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH Bereerah<br />Website: https:<a href="//bareerahghani.com/">//bareerahghani.com/</a><br />Instagram: https:<a href="//bareerahghani.com/">//www.instagram.com/bareerah_ghani/</a><br />Twitter: https:<a href="//bareerahghani.com/">//twitter.com/Bareera_yg</a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH MOHAMED<br />Join Our Newsletter: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/</a><br />YouTube Channel: @mohamedsmorshed<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mohamedsmorshed?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://www.instagram.com/mohamedsmorshed</a><br />Website: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast</a><br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers.<br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW</p>If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5-star review on Spotify to be part of its growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556</a><br />Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9&ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9</a><br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating.</p>

00:55:37

Childhood Books, Writing Voice, Journaling and more: A Conversation With an Editor | EP 13

Hajera is a writer, a creative writing teacher, and an editor. She makes craft accessible and the writing process seem less daunting. Whenever I feel like my writing is not working, I check out her Instagram page.<br /><br />In our conversation, we dive into topics ranging from her writing routine, questions she get asked by students, MFA programs, the editing process and more. <br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 promo<br />0:52 Why do we write stories?<br />6:20 The not-born writers<br />10:10 Reading white characters as a child <br />15:58 Who is a writer <br />19:35 Is blogging dead and where to write<br />29:38 How to be vulnerable in your writing <br />33:40 How to discover your voice <br />40:24 Is it necessary to get an MFA<br />49:08 Hajerah’s writing schedule <br />58:05 The importance of journaling <br />1:01:20 How well you know your characters <br />1:09:00 Reach out those you admire <br />1:10:00 the editing process <br />1:16:18 Where to submit stories to<br />1:21:12 How to find motivation to write <br /><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH HAJERA<br />Website: https://hajerakhaja.com/<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hajera.khaja/?hl=en<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/hajerakhaja<br /><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH MOHAMED<br />Join Our Newsletter: https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/<br />YouTube Channel: @mohamedsmorshed<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohamedsmorshed<br />Website: https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast<br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers. <br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5-star review on Spotify to be part of its growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...<br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODl...<br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep writing.</p>

01:25:30

Exploring Faith, Identity, and Culture through Poetry: A Conversation with Award-Winning Poet| EP 12

Rakaya is an award-winning poet, facilitator, event producer, and writer who explores themes of faith identity, and culture. She holds a master's degree in creative writing. You can watch her performances on YouTube (linked below). Rakaya has been commissioned by organizations like the BBC, Facebook, and Instagram.<br /><br />In our conversation, we dive into topics ranging from her experiences as a third-generation immigrant to her poetry, the writing and editing process, and storytelling in both spoken and written form. This episode is filled with valuable insights.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 Promo<br />1:49 Poetry Inspiration<br />3:19 Arabic Poetry <br />6:16 Poetry Themes and Audience <br />10:34 The Arts and Immigration <br />12:46 Generational Gap <br />14:10 Positivity in Rakaya's Poems<br />6:18 How to Find Your Voice<br />20:31 The Value of Workshops<br />24:46 The Question of Audience<br />28:09 The Danger of Writing for Audience Outside Your Culture<br />44:38 Storytelling in Poetry <br />46:28 How to Tell a Story<br />55:11 Advice for All Writers<br />  <br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH RAKAYA<br />Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rakayaesime<br />Website: https://taplink.cc/rakayaesime<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakayaesime/?hl=en<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/rakaya_esime?lang=en<br />TikTok: <br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH MOHAMED<br />Join Our Newsletter: https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/<br />YouTube Channel: @mohamedsmorshed<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohamedsmorshed<br />Website: https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast<br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers. <br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5-star review on Spotify to be part of its growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...<br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODl...<br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating.</p>

01:03:46

Self vs Traditional Publishing: Pros and Cons with F.S. Yousaf | EP 11

Every aspiring writer will question whether they should self-publish their book or go through the traditional publishing route. In this episode, I speak to the poet F.S. Yousaf, who has experienced both self-publishing and traditional publishing, as he shares the advantages and disadvantages of both worlds. We also delve into the world of poetry, discussing his writing process, routine, photography, social media and much more.<br /><br />F.S. Yousaf is the author of four poetry books and has a background in teaching. Currently, he dedicates his time to writing full-time.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 Promo<br />1:07 Yousaf background<br />3:50 When poetry were born <br />14:40 Immigrant parents and children’s dreams<br />26:50 Art, making money, and social media<br />44:52 Self publishing<br />49:39 Self vs Traditional Publishing<br />1:00:50 Audience after publishing <br />1:02:20 Writing full time, process<br />1:14:04 Film cameras and photography<br /><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUSAF<br />Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/fs.yousaf">https://linktr.ee/fs.yousaf</a><br />Website: <a href="https://www.fsyousaf.com/">https://www.fsyousaf.com/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fs.yousaf/">https://www.instagram.com/fs.yousaf/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/fsyousaf_">https://twitter.com/fsyousaf_</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fs.yousaf">https://www.tiktok.com/@fs.yousaf</a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH HAZAWI<br />Join our newsletter: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter</a><br />YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HazawiStories?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://www.youtube.com/@HazawiStories</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories</a><br />Website: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast/">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast/</a><br /><br /><br /><br />📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED <br />Serenity: Poems: <a href="https://amzn.to/3OwL5Nb">https://amzn.to/3OwL5Nb</a><br />Euphoria: <a href="https://amzn.to/3YcNsrR">https://amzn.to/3YcNsrR</a><br />Sincerely: <a href="https://amzn.to/43Mlg0a">https://amzn.to/43Mlg0a</a><br />Prayers of My Youth: <a href="https://amzn.to/3YdPUyr">https://amzn.to/3YdPUyr</a><br /><br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers. <br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5-star review on Spotify to be part of its growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556</a><br />Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9&ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9</a><br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating.</p>

01:22:32

Embrace Your Unique Voice: Childhood Stories, Writing Style, Story Structure, and More with Jasmine Bager | EP 10

The stories we read during our childhood, the places we visit, and the challenges we overcome are all the bedrock of our upbringing; they shape our adulthood. In this episode, I speak to Jasmine Bager about her experience as a Saudi journalist, her upbringing, education, and writing on arts and culture. During our conversation, we uncover the inspirational stories that have shaped Jasmine's journey.<br /><br />Jasmine Bager is a journalist from Saudi Arabia. She has an art degree, and she writes about women and the arts with a focus on the Middle East. She was one of the first Saudis to earn a degree from Columbia Journalism School. Her work has appeared in TIME, BBC, Refinery29, and Architectural Record.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 Promo<br />1:04 What is Hazawi?<br />2:09 Jasmine's Upbringing<br />12:33 Imitating Other Writers<br />15:00 How to Find Your Writing Style<br />16:08 Who Does Jasmine Write for (Audience)<br />17:23 How to Make Your Writing Fit the Magazine You Submit to<br />25:34 How Much You Should Put Online About Yourself<br />29:04 What Makes A Journalism Piece Successful<br />33:10 Structuring Stories<br />36:27 Where to Find Stories<br />42:38 Finding a Writing Community<br />47:53 What Does Jasmine Hopes Readers Feel<br />50:56 Advice for Young Writers<br /><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH JASMINE<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasminebager/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/jasminebager/?hl=en</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JasmineBager?s=20">https://twitter.com/JasmineBager?s=20</a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH HAZAWI<br />Join our newsletter: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter/">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/newsletter</a><br />YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HazawiStories?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://www.youtube.com/@HazawiStories</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories</a><br />Website: <a href="https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast/">https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast/</a><br /><br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging Muslim writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and explore diverse writing careers. <br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5-star review on Spotify to be part of its growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556?ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556</a><br />Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9&ref=mohamedsmorshed.com">https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9</a><br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating.</p>

00:53:48

Muslims in the Media: Journalism, Palestine, Muslim identity and More with Zainab Iqbal | EP 9

We underestimate the power of words, even though they’re the bedrock of change. In this episode I speak to Zainab Iqbal about her experience as a Muslim journalist, and how she uses her words to tell stories that gets overlooked by the mainstream media. Zainab is a powerful voice, who puts her Muslim Identity before every word she writes.<br /><br />We spoke about the challenges she faces as a Muslim journalist, including Islamophobia and women rights. We also spoke about representation, and how it is important for people to see themselves reflected in the media. Zainab is an inspiration to us all, and she is a reminder that words have the power to change the world.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />0:00 Promo<br />0:42 Zainab’s upbringing <br />3:08 First Stories Zainab Wrote<br />4:10 From Fiction to Journalism<br />6:07 What Does it Mean to be a Muslim Woman Journalist <br />8:45 Andrew Tate and Objectivity in Journalism <br />11:27 Chatgpt, AI, and the Future of Journalism<br />12:42 What Drew Zainab to Journalism<br />20:19 How to Deal with Criticism <br />22:53 How to Ask Good Questions<br />26:52 The Best Story Zainab Ever Wrote<br />28:07 How Stories Lead to Change<br />33:00 The Process of Writing and Publishing a Story in Journalism<br />35:06 Different Forms of Stories in Journalism<br />38:12 The Writing in Journalism <br />41:33 Zainab’s Writing Process<br />44:58 The Misrepresentation of Palestinians in the Media<br />52:29 Brooklyn Restaurant Recommendation<br />53:59 Favorite Books<br />54:36 Advice for Aspiring Journalists<br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH Zainab<br />Website: https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/zainab-iqbal<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zai.nabee/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/planetzainab?s=20<br />Photography Page: https://www.instagram.com/zainabshoots/<br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH HAZAWI<br />Join my community: https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/po...<br />YouTube Channel: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCRSYyxkgRKRGHdBrDmGqL8w"> @HazawiStories </a> <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories<br />Website: https://www.mohamedsmorshed.com/tag/podcast/<br /><br /><br />📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED <br /><br />The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley: https://a.co/d/7Vv90BP<br />Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past by Firas Alkhateeb: https://a.co/d/dh72wkl<br /><br />🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST<br /><br />Hazawi Podcast demystifies the writing and publishing process. It’s for emerging Muslim writers who want to improve their writing, discover the roadmap to publishing their work, and  explore diverse writing careers. <br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />If you enjoyed this episode give the podcast a 5 star review on Spotify to be part of it’s growth<br /><br />Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hazawi-podcast/id1645790556<br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LOnODlp3DVg6Fa2Nos5aS?si=348a0222e8f94fb9<br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating.</p>

00:58:09

Navid: Overcome Self Doubt, The Perfect Workout Routine, Mental Health & Maximize Ramadan | EP 8

We often take our bodies for granted. In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with my friend Navid, who is a personal trainer, motivational speaker, and positive human being. In our conversation we covered his body-building journey, the car accident that changed his perspective on coaching methods, how to prepare and enjoy Ramadan, and more.<br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH NAVID<br />Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJkWmJmSFNMbmFOQnBUakk3N3pfa3NNR0tud3xBQ3Jtc0trYXloTG1Sak4wZmkxWk5Na0R6aDZid0tKUEVnWjVkdnJMbmhhTVBzQ2l5UjhXZTFMQkxNTWNmbkJ5d2R1Ykw4T2JfNE1vUTdTd0FzcWZnbjNPelIxT2hCMXJUQzgweExHeEVvZk0ycl95blcwM2Jucw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.navidfitness.com%2F&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://www.navidfitness.com/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlNSl80TzdrWkVkS2lZWUFWTmwxY1VWU05iUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUkc3R3R2ODJyaVlxa19lSS02eTYwVzJ3LWJ0VzZiT0MxaXBJUDQwMTdUNUZmSDVPMGctMWM5akpMTHdMNHdKdl9BVmNxaEpRQktpNEFPSFZXbFRfZnJmbWtubnlDMmN5NnNfZGptWEhLZ2RXUlNJOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnavidfitness%2F&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://www.instagram.com/navidfitness/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3h3ZHRYZDJCb3A0SVE3dlZ1WERLc2x1Xy1lUXxBQ3Jtc0tsLVJMTmFNaE5ycERYMFJ6cVh6RGZPdDItdTFNNURhZHgzRFhMN2VlRmhkUEl0U0JoRjhHZFNyazhFMVlfQU5uNEtZQ3I3VENFbUpDQWI5SHJDb2hoc0VJcHZOc1FERXBSbEVEa0xvMFNPR21JQlFPQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fnavidfitness&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://twitter.com/navidfitness</a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH HAZAWI<br /><br />Join my community: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbExFdGhEWExJUnJkTW9wczdWQUlpd0RXaDRrZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRHFrM2ppeVU3dW0wM0ZSaFRxVzJqdVpCdEJEeVdGbTVseG13dDVkU0JaVUotZTd6YlpWcVo0TDZHVUNxLTRWX080aENXNGQ2S2ZsRW1LeGRFbmJXQWh1SEQzdF9FMEx2WlMtY0tDRXZpUHNOdm04Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohamedthewriter.com%2F%23%2Fportal%2F&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/po...</a><br />YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSYyxkgRKRGHdBrDmGqL8w">@HazawiStories</a> <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa25yQm1RcGZDOEJ0cnhFVUdBby1HbUl6SjQxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttNHkxMGNnU01SOVlraFVOS1c1V2ZyZlZyUFNCREZURG56TzRYcHJxTjhpaDE3Ymo0ZmkwcVhaUDhFcWpNRlhpeXRRQkNray15ejNsOFhaUGc4UUFEYkFhMlNKUVJ4Y3BUc185SDhoU0pmU1BJdDhnVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2FHazawiStories&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://www.instagram.com/HazawiStories</a><br />Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbllrckZ0VlViSDh2cnBpaEJRalh5S3Q2eENEQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYzFrWnFCbG1jUlljdGtyNV9sdTRObExneFVEWHd2d0tYNkExa0RjeFF0SXY0ZEtvYldiLW9fU1N5N3ZXNDkxS1plZTFSLVRYWTRzcmJIY01BaEV6YVhvV1hYVVlxcjR0NDh0MHBxcFFKZlNVdk9LUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohamedthewriter.com%2F&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/</a><br /><br />📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED <br />Set Boundaries, Find Peace: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVlTk91N1FycEhwXzNhNVdzR3ZrVDc4SEFhd3xBQ3Jtc0tuV3BYTzk5UnVNc0ZHR1AtTGZsa3dPbE9fb0ZDWUFaUkV2cmhyaHJmQ3VmWFNHMHNBck9oN1lVVUZFcFRIQlpISUp5Q2VfbkNObmtrajNwQVAycjZfRU1PNHJHVTZFamw5T0dMY2VUbHhWRVlyTzZobw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F2l76lHK&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://a.co/d/2l76lHK</a><br />The Compound Effect:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG91NzVncmRfZlVHcThfTFBidGJMN1R5c2owd3xBQ3Jtc0tsVTBKTlRKYTI3cmJta0hjZ1A2bVp0WnNhVmFNXzlyZ0RHanJBdVpFaFdkYWVMSy1CLTF0NjNHXzlKVHdISmxGWXdyMkhEa1NpRml0XzFwTngtWWRzaVdKcXE4MTBMRTY2WlR3OXdUZjl4SWJaUFlqcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FfIA2zQs&v=3UoKB9Z8S64">https://a.co/d/fIA2zQs</a><br /><br />🤝LEAVE A REVIEW<br /><br />✍️Full Show Notes: https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/8/<br /><br />🙏Thank you for listening and keep on creating</p>

00:48:47

Rafiul Prodhan: 9-5, Corporate World, Passion, Travel & AI | EP 7

We're always wondering what to do next, or whether we are in the right career path or not. Rafiul Prodhan is one of those people that has done it all. From corporate, running his own company, to real estate. He's not afraid to start something new and takes pleasure in the learning process. Rafiul is a friend, and someone I admire. In our conversation we talk about his journey in the corporate world, traveling to get to oneself, starting a new career without any experience, and the state of the housing market today.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=0s">0:00</a> Intro<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=72s">1:12</a> Childhood TV Shows<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=133s">2:13</a> Making Career Transition <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=280s">4:40</a> Why Real Estate is a Cool Profession<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=644s">10:44</a> Pandemic Effect on Real Estate<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=1126s">18:46</a> Quitting Corporate <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=1590s">26:30</a> Create an Emergency Fund Before Perusing Passion<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=1635s">27:15</a> Real Estate: Is This a Good Time to Buy?<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=1781s">29:41</a> Buying a Single or Multi-Family Home in NYC<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=1938s">32:18</a> How to Determine Mortgage Rates<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=2105s">35:05</a> Traditional Vs Sharia-Compliant Mortgages<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=2735s">45:35</a> Hardest Aspect of Being a Realtor<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=2842s">47:22</a> What it Takes...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=2955s">49:15</a> Advice for Younger Self<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwNGbBSRss&t=3257s">54:17</a> AI and Future of Jobs<br />1:01:27 Conclusion<br /><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH RAFIUL<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHpMQ0c1c3ZRWWhfWUlERTl3WHlyZkdCWmRyd3xBQ3Jtc0trczI3cUphM1owRnVQRFVybjJMRjVMNE9WaDNLeDF6REpybU02d1hnRE9TSmVDeVdZUzlXcHJOWGNmaVlVaFo2bWZGcS01NlhpWU92R2NqMU1ObmRGSG1XQm5MOXFDT0xOdjVlNU9aUG1sSFVicDJxZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frafiulprodhan%2F&v=ZQwNGbBSRss">https://www.instagram.com/rafiulprodhan/</a><br />Linkedin: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBYUmZRVDlGeGZtQUo5UnFYeVlNOFotM091UXxBQ3Jtc0trTll6RzlEaHNsSS0wSl9MUDc5X29rM0pPLUVVNmtodGRGOXprZFQ1VlBsRXhYZjE5ZDJZQXRfaTJMQ3puLWY1SndNdTJTZWVxdnlQWUd2N25sREFiYVVwMURQaW02MXVFbEVqbHZjQWhTVDAwN2ZFZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frafiulprodhan%2F&v=ZQwNGbBSRss">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafiulpro...</a><br /><br />🔗 CONNECT WITH MOHAMED<br />Join my community: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTdrdjNsYUZheVRwUDQtelIwOGpFeEpaR3Zmd3xBQ3Jtc0tuRm1fbzNwSnRjaURlVEVDdlpQdS1QNzJYUDFwY2xNTTVRaHc4WFRGTllZbTBCTWJScGp6SXRSUzRfMkp4TXRkMGU4Mm12NUhmb2VFaFE2TXNRLVNFeFJFLUNjblNIemE3TnloUHV1czQzeWhaa2FKQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohamedthewriter.com%2F%23%2Fportal%2F&v=ZQwNGbBSRss">https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/po...</a><br />YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRSYyxkgRKRGHdBrDmGqL8w">@HazawiPodcast</a> <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1B3U2VpQlBqRzdvYTZLeWx6QWJzblpHLUdTUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRjFTX0ZvNWNzZm9laUdkNkRSaUtxQzZJX2ZMM2RESnN4bm9pU3doNUxCNkRTdTdMVkZnRkp2OW1nMnhOMVdoc3hZM3NPa3FPNGkybDFjMHZWNXJoaW9KRzlIX1p1Q3lfN2JPX2RpSDlOUnZzSU05SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmohamedthewriter%2F&v=ZQwNG</truncato-artificial-root>"></a></p>

01:01:11

Husam Khaled: Childhood Shows Shape Our Adult Minds | EP 6

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Husam Kaid, who is an accomplished activist, and avid reader. We started our conversation by discussing the impact of childhood television shows and how they shaped our upbringing in Yemen. He also shared his reading and note-taking strategies, and his favorite books. I found our conversation to be insightful and thought-provoking, and I'm confident you will too. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Husam as we explore his diverse background and his journey to becoming the person he is today<br /><br />To get the latest updates, podcasts, blog posts, and other cool things, sign up for Mohamed's weekly newsletter, Increments: https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/portal/<br /><br />Thank you for listening and keep on creating!<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00:00 Introduction <br />00:02:18 What is Hazawi?<br />00:03:45 Childhood Shows and Perception<br />00:10:15 Moving to the US <br />00:19:55 How We Met<br />00:25:08 Take the Train to Read and First Book Husam Read<br />00:28:36 Introduction to Book Reading and Current Reads <br />00:33:41 Type of Books Husam Likes to Read<br />00: 35:01 Favorie Poet<br />00:36:15 Most Recommended Book<br />00:38:04 Note Taking Techneq and Information Retention <br />00:46:00 Mohamed's Note-Taking Techniq <br /><br />Books: <br /><br />Orientalism: https://amzn.to/3IoB1Tv<br />Covering Islam: https://amzn.to/3XvkiCj<br />The Question of Palestine: https://amzn.to/3YzmWZ2<br />(مائة من عظماء أمة الإسلام غيّروا مجرى التاريخ)<br />One hundred great people of Islam changed the course of history: https://amzn.to/3IlPVKe<br /><br /><br />Social Media:<br /><br />Hazawi:<br />Website: https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/<br />Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hazawipodcast<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/hazawipodcast<br /><br />Follow Husam:<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husam_khaled/<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/Husam_Khaled1</p>

00:51:14

Ali Alhabshi: The Efficient Way to Learn a New Language | EP 5

Ali is a Polyglot, who writes and speaks three languages including Arabic, English, and French, and he’s learning German. He is a bachelor's degree student in Applied Languages & International Business who is on a continuous mission to better himself. “His curiosity and a cup of coffee are the driving forces.”</p>Ali is also the founder of the Manager Aliania Language Foundation (ALF) Agency, which focuses on the translation of all sorts of projects. He’s also a video editor and Youtuber, who makes videos about language learning, online courses reviews, self-improvement topics, and more</p>On the podcast we spoke about his journey from Yemen to France, learning English from video games, steps to learn a new language, and more.</p>To get the latest updates, podcasts, blog posts, and other cool things, sign up for Mohamed's weekly newsletter, Increments: <a href="https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/portal/">https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/#/portal/</a></p>Timestamps:<br />(00:00:00) Introduction <br />(00:02:25) Where it all started<br />(00:09:42) How long did it take to learn a new language <br />(00:12:44) The common mistake people make while learning a language<br />(00:20:45) How to practice a language you're learning<br />(00:25:36) What is the hardest aspect of learning a new language <br />(00:28:13) The benefits of learning a new language <br />(00:33:05) Is acent important?<br />(00:38:30) Covid and being an international student <br />(00:45:40) Balancing being a student, freelancer, language learning, and more<br />(00:50:50) What impact does content creation make?<br />(00:56:30) Why did Ali quit social media?<br />(01:02:30) Advice to learn a new language<br /><br />Social Media:<br />Website: <a href="https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/">https://www.mohamedthewriter.com/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hazawiwithmohamed/">https://www.instagram.com/hazawiwithmohamed/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/hazawipodcast">https://twitter.com/hazawipodcast</a></p>Follow Ali:<br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aliabalhebshi/featured">https://www.youtube.com/@aliabalhebshi/featured</a> <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliabalhebshi/">https://www.instagram.com/aliabalhebshi/</a> <br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/aliabalhebshi">https://twitter.com/aliabalhebshi</a> </p><br />Thank you for listening and keep on creating!</p>

01:07:59