Muslims Doing Things

Zainab Johnson is a comedian, writer, and actress

Zainab Johnson (@zainabjohnson) is a comedian, writer, and actress. Zainab Johnson is a comedian, writer, and actress. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which as one of thirteen siblings in a black Muslim family in Harlem.  After getting a degree in Math and Education and taking a job as a teacher, Zainab quickly learned she had a different calling. And once she started to pursue the calling — she doubled down and rose the ranks quickly.You may have seen Zainab on the Amazon Original hit series titled "Upload"  Netflix's "100 Humans", through an appearance on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO’s All Def Comedy,  NBC’s Last Comic Standing, or one of the many gigs she has done.  Go watch Zainab in real life! https://www.zainabjohnson.com/Follow Zainab https://twitter.com/zainabjohnson?lang=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thezainabjohnson?lang=en--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laylool.substack.com

Sidra Trajcevska founded Jasmine + Marigold

Sidra Trajcevska founded Jasmine + Marigold (@jasmineandmarigold) on the heels of a successful corporate career. Sidra found herself on the tough end of the celebration equation as mom to a half-Macedonian/half-Pakistani child. When Sidra realized that there weren’t onesies available to celebrate Eid, she created her own. Between that moment and today, Sidra figured out how to build, scale, and automate a garment business for children. She openly talks about the nuts and bolts behind her business, and the savvy she has accrued. Follow Sidra at⁠https://www.instagram.com/whatsidraloves/⁠ Follow Jasmine + Marigold athttps://jasmineandmarigold.com/https://www.instagram.com/jasmineandmarigold/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laylool.substack.com

Sarah Ahmed is a psychotherapist

Sarah Ahmed is a psychotherapist Sarah Ahmed’s LinkedIn refers to her as an “experienced Clinical Social Worker with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry.” But Sarah, on social media, is the POC therapist. (@the.poc.therapist). Sarah’s social media presence addresses a variety of mental health related topics in an accessible way. Separately, she went from working in a large scale health system, to starting her own private practice, to employing other practitioners, to most recently enabling Canada-wide mental health services through a technology platform, Leena (@helloleena). Follow Sarah on IG https://www.instagram.com/the.poc.therapist Follow Sarah on TT https://www.tiktok.com/@the.poc.therapist?lang=en Follow Leena on IG https://www.instagram.com/helloleena_/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laylool.substack.com

Afshan Nasseri started a digital marketing agency

When Afshan Nasseri (@lifesforliving) did not get the corporate job she thought she should get amidst a pandemic, as a fresh-COVID-grad of McGill University. So, Afshan just started her own agency (yes — just like that! The story is amazing). Aam Creative (@aamcreative) is a team is made of women of color from around the world who focus on social media strategy, storytelling, brand strategy, and cultural consulting. Aam has worked with over 41 companies. The website highlights 17 women working towards the agency’s goals. I love convos with self starters, so I really enjoyed this chat. Afshan goes into the weeds, tactically, of how she created an opportunity amidst global turmoil. Also, Aam’s brand is amazing: https://www.aamcreative.co/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laylool.substack.com

Sabrina Siddiqui is a White House correspondent

Sabrina Siddiqui (@sabrinasiddiqui) knew she wanted to be a journalist as a Pakistani-American teenager living in Italy, but did not realize her choices would land her a coveted position as a White House correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. Sabrina covers the Biden presidency right now. Listen to Sabrina and I talk about her journey to political reporting and what a day in the life is like as a White House correspondent. Spoiler: it may include an anecdote about a recent top secret trip on Air Force One with the President. Get to know Sabrina through some of her writing: ‘How Will I Pump?’: When Your First Work Trip After Maternity Leave Is to Ukraine With President BidenReporting while Muslim: how I covered the US presidential electionKeep up with Sabrina's journey: Find Sabrina on IG Follow Sabrina on Twitter--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laylool/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laylool.substack.com