Anything Goes with Bilal Ali

3x6: Algorithmic Trading w/ Seif Metwally

Seif Metwally is an undergraduate student researcher at the University of Alberta studying math and finance. He joins me to talk about his position doing research at the University of Alberta on optimally executing foreign exchange positions. We dive into algorithmic trading; what is it, how and who is using it, and what does it mean for our market and economy? Seif shares his passions, goals, inspirations, and drive for success. - Follow Seif's journey: Instagram: @masry2x [https://www.instagram.com/masry2x/?igshid=MzRIODBiNWFIZA%3D%3D] Linkedin: Seif Eldin Metwally [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/seif-metwally]⁠ [https://linktr.ee/kudathakidd] - Follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and rate the podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple podcasts Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@podcastwithbilal⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/podcastwithbilal/] Email me: bilalalipodcast@gmail.com - Intro Music: Music & Arrangement :  Marjan Gjorgjievski Mix & Mastering : Marjan Gjorgjievski Outro Music: Biscuit (Prod. Lukrembo)

3x5: On Poetry, Filmmaking, and the Artistic Process w/ Aaima Azhar

Aaima Azhar is a Pakistani-Canadian author, spoken word poet, artist, and award-winning filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta. Her co-directed films based on poetry written by her, Muhajir [https://m.facebook.com/mosquersfilmfest/videos/muhajir-2019-mosquers-film-festival/2398096950446578/] and Khalil, won "Best Local Film' at the 2019 and 2022 Mosquers Film Festival. Aaima's debut poetry collection, A Thing With Teeth, is now available on multiple platforms!  She is a University of Alberta Psychology graduate and currently works as an Event Planner and Editor for Islamic Family. Her work has touched hearts across the globe, and she hopes to grow flowers with her art in all the places it may reach.  - Make sure to pull up to Aaima's poetry book launch this Saturday August 26, 4pm in Edmonton. RSVP: ⁠https://rlw2aqsd.paperform.co/ [https://rlw2aqsd.paperform.co/] Check out Aaima's poetry, films, and work: https://linktr.ee/aaimaa [https://linktr.ee/aaimaa] Order her book: https://aaimaaazhar.wixsite.com/aaimaazhar [https://aaimaaazhar.wixsite.com/aaimaazhar] Follow her on Instagram: @aims.az [https://www.instagram.com/aims.az/] - Follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and rate the podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple podcasts Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@podcastwithbilal⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/podcastwithbilal/] Email me: bilalalipodcast@gmail.com - Intro Music: Music & Arrangement :  Marjan Gjorgjievski Mix & Mastering : Marjan Gjorgjievski Outro Music: Biscuit (Prod. Lukrembo)

3x4: Story Behind The Music w/ KudaThakidd

KudaThaKidd has paved a name for himself in the Edmonton music scene. Kuda joins me to talk about his journey so far with everything from life to music, he shares the story of coming to Canada from Zimbabwe with his family, some of the struggles growing up, his purpose with music, aspirations, and motivations. He shares his experiences performing on stage, and when he opened for Lil Mosey, and dreams of being on the big stage! - Check out Kuda's music, show him some love, and make sure to support him on his new upcoming EP, "Solcis": linktr.ee/kudathakidd [https://linktr.ee/kudathakidd] - Follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and rate the podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple podcasts Follow me on Instagram: ⁠@podcastwithbilal⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/podcastwithbilal/] Email me: bilalalipodcast@gmail.com - Intro Music: Music & Arrangement :  Marjan Gjorgjievski Mix & Mastering : Marjan Gjorgjievski Outro Music: Biscuit (Prod. Lukrembo)

3x3: Edmonton's First Egyptian Restaurant w/ Pharaohs Restaurant

The owners at the Pharaohs Restaurant share their journey of opening the first authentic Egyptian cuisine in Edmonton, we learn about their mouth watering menu, the significance behind the food, their goals, and struggles. We also dive into who Egyptians are and our culture, as well as being Egyptian-Canadians growing up in Canada, and everything that comes with that! - Check out the amazing Egyptian food at the Pharaohs Restaurant and follow them on: Instagram: @pharoahrestaurant [https://www.instagram.com/pharoahrestaurant/] TikTok: @pharaohs.restaura [https://www.tiktok.com/@pharaohs.restaura] Address: 5524 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB - Follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and rate the podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple podcasts Follow me on Instagram: @podcastwithbilal [https://www.instagram.com/podcastwithbilal/] Email me: bilalalipodcast@gmail.com - Intro Music: Music & Arrangement :  Marjan Gjorgjievski Mix & Mastering : Marjan Gjorgjievski Outro Music: Biscuit (Prod. Lukrembo)

3x2: Balance Between Sports and School w/ Noah Jalal

Noah and I discuss the importance of sports, how we as competitive athletes (Noah a lacrosse player, and myself a gymnast) balance our day to day sports and schooling, what it takes to be successful in both fields, and how covid has impacted our trainings. We talk about our respective sport journeys, and Noah tells us about his future scholarship for lacrosse in the United States! This episode is filled with so many laughs and jokes, you won't want to miss it. Come join us for a great time, and a conversation with two close friends! - Note: This episode was recorded a few months back, so some things may be a little bit outdated. For example Noah has now secured and committed to a scholarship (Congratulations!!), we're both high school graduates now, and Canada's vaccinations have increased by a lot! - Show Noah some love on his Instagram: @noahjalal [https://www.instagram.com/noahjalal/] - Follow me on Instagram: @podcastwithbilal [https://www.instagram.com/podcastwithbilal/] Email me: bilalalipodcast@gmail.com - Intro Music: Provided by CFM: https://cfmfreemusic.com [https://cfmfreemusic.com/] Music & Arrangement :  Marjan Gjorgjievski Mix & Mastering : Marjan Gjorgjievski Outro Music: Biscuit (Prod. Lukrembo)