How to Become a Master Storyteller

How to Become a Master Storyteller

Your story is your most powerful asset — but most people never learn how to tell it. In this talk from FOCUS Expo 2026, Ahmad Abdallah breaks down the craft of storytelling and how to use it to build your brand, grow your audience, and create content that actually connects.Whether you're a founder, a creator, or just someone who wants to communicate with more impact — this one's for you.Speaker: Ahmad Abdallah — CMO of Nominal & Host of @itsahmadtalks🎟️ FOCUS Expo 2026 was presented in partnership with #muslimprofessionals [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/muslimprofessionals] 📺 Subscribe for more talks, panels, and conversations from the Muslim professional community.🔗 Learn more: www.muslimprofessionals.us

The Resilience Panel: Hit Hard. Built Harder.

Every founder, creator, and entrepreneur in this room has a story that didn't go according to plan. In this raw and real panel from FOCUS Expo 2026, five Muslim builders share what it actually looks like to get knocked down — and why they kept going anyway.No highlight reel. No fluff. Just hard-earned wisdom from people who've been through it.This is for anyone who's mid-pivot, mid-struggle, or just needs to be reminded that the fire doesn't break you — it builds you.Panelists:Farzaam Aleem — Comedian & Creator, @lifewfarzyMouyyad Abdulhadi — Founder, Pax & BeneficiaFadwa Hilili — Founder, Fadwa MasalaMaryam Ishtiaq — Founder, It's ActuallyRiaz Surti — CEO, Hearthy FoodsModerated by: Zohaib Rattu, Co-Founder of Refunnel & Muslim Professionals🎟️ FOCUS Expo 2026 was presented in partnership with #muslimprofessionals [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/muslimprofessionals] 📺 Subscribe for more talks, panels, and conversations from the Muslim professional community.🔗 Learn more: www.muslimprofessionals.us

The Healing Panel: Still. Grounded. Unstoppable

The Healing Panel: Still. Grounded. Unstoppable.What does it look like to build a life that's truly aligned — with your faith, your mental health, and your deepest sense of self? In this powerful panel from FOCUS Expo 2026, some of the most respected voices in Islamic scholarship, psychiatry, and counseling come together to help you silence the noise and find your footing.This is a conversation for anyone who's been overwhelmed, burned out, or searching for peace in the chaos.Panelists:Dr. Shahla Ali — Interventional Psychiatrist - Allen PsychiatryShaykh Mikaeel Smith — Islamic ScholarImam Suhaib Webb — Islamic ScholarShaykh Omar Husain — Islamic Scholar & Licensed Professional CounselorMadiha Ashraf — PhD Candidate in Counselor EducationModerated by: Ahmad Abdallah, host of @itsahmadtalks and CMO at Nominal🎟️ FOCUS Expo 2026 was presented in partnership with #muslimprofessionals📺 Subscribe for more talks, panels, and conversations from the Muslim professional community.🔗 Learn more: www.muslimprofessionals.us

The Freedom Panel: Quit the clock. Own your vision

Gain practical insight from entrepreneurs who left the 9-to-5 behind and built thriving companies rooted in passion, purpose, and faith. Featuring the minds behind Miraj Collective, Elaichi Co., Make your Life Sweeter, and Refunnel Moderated by Adham AljahmiFeaturing:Muhammed Joyo - Elaichi Co. - Co-FounderZainab Joyo - Elaichi Co. - Co-FounderYasmeen Tadia - Make Your Life Sweeter - CEO and FounderZohaib Rattu - Refunnel - COO and FounderAdham Aljahmi - Euka AI - Head of Growth

Musab Ali: Resilience, Representation, and the Road to Mayor

In this episode, Mehdi sits down with Musab Ali, a 28-year-old trailblazer who became the youngest Muslim elected official in the U.S. and is now running for mayor of Jersey City. Musab shares his journey from fighting stage 4 cancer at Harvard Law to shaping policies on housing, transit, and government transparency. We dive into his vision for an inclusive Jersey City, his pledge to tackle corruption, and his commitment to morally grounded leadership—even when it means taking tough stands on Palestine. This is more than a political conversation—it’s a story about resilience, representation, and what it means to lead with principle in today’s America. Learn and support Mussab Ali: https://www.ali2025.com/