Journey Tellers

The Secret to Getting 1 Billion Views with Comedy: Azfar Khan

Join M Hadi and Ali as they sit down with Azfar Khan, a content creator with over a billion views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn how he reinvented Desi and Muslim cultural humor to appeal to younger generations, and the tricks he used to continuously grow his audience.

Showing the Media That Muslims Also Have Fun: Irfan Rydhan and the Story of HalalFest

Join us as we dive into the journey of Irfan Rydhan, founder of HalalFest in the Bay Area. From architectural design to organizing some of the most significant Muslim community events, Irfan shares how his passion for media and community service evolved into a successful venture. Discover the challenges and triumphs that shaped his path, and learn why getting involved in your community can make all the difference.#halal #muslim #halalfest Learn more about Muslim Unity Day 2024, brought to you by HalalFest and Muslim Unity Foundation, at https://muslimunity.us/ #ad 🔗 Find Us • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://journeytellers.org/ • Muhammad Hadi Yusufali: https://mhadi.co/ • Ali Almathkur: https://youtube.com/@alialmathkur/ 👀 Follow Irfan's Journey • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irydhan/ • HalalFest: https://www.instagram.com/halalfest/ • The Artistic Foodies Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@artisticfoodies 🙌 Credits • Hosted by Muhammad Hadi Yusufali and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Irfan Rydhan • Filmed in Kisa Studios ⏰ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:18 Early Life and Architectural Background 6:30 Challenges in Education & Career Shifts 10:02 Transition to Media Work & Documentary Filmmaking 14:48 A Special Message About Muslim Unity Day 15:30 Post-9/11 Community Outreach and Media Committee 21:50 Involvement in Organizing Eid Festivals 27:22 Birth of Muslim Unity Day 31:52 Inspiration Behind HalalFest 36:00 Growth and Challenges of HalalFest 42:40 Importance of Community Involvement 49:04 Rapid Fire Questions 51:55 Advice on Community Involvement

From College Dropout to Renowned Restaurateur: The Journey of Hisham Abdelfattah

Join Hisham Abdelfattah, owner and executive chef of El Halal Amigos and partner at Willow Street Pizza, as he shares his incredible journey from a young dishwasher to a renowned chef. This episode explores the challenges, triumphs, and inspirations behind his unique approach to making Halal Mexican food and beyond. 🔗 Find Us • Available on all major podcast platforms: https://journeytellers.org/ • Muhammad Hadi Yusufali: https://mhadi.co/ • Ali Almathkur: https://youtube.com/@alialmathkur/ 👀 Follow Hisham's Journey • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef__hisham/ • El Halal Amigos: https://www.instagram.com/elhalalamigos/ 🙌 Credits • Hosted by ⁠Muhammad Hadi Yusufali and Ali Almathkur • Featuring Hisham Abdelfattah • Filmed in Kisa Studios ⏰ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 2:06 Background and Beginnings 6:43 Experience with Mexican Culture 10:52 Journey to Islam 15:02 Schooling and Path to Culinary Academy 17:38 Pursuing Your Passion 21:43 Motivation 22:29 Creating the Restaurant and Struggles of Covid 29:18. Opening the Restaurant 33:06 Importance of Philanthropy 37:38 Challenges of Halal 41:51 Benefits of Halal 44:30 Willow Street Pizza 50:19 Hiring Staff 54:07 Making Halal Fun 56:37 Behind the Name El Halal Amigos 58:46 Cooking Shows and Fame 1:00:43 Persistence and Following Dreams 1:02:50 Understanding Struggle 1:06:13 Social Media Presence 1:11:09 Palestine and Coming Together as Muslims 1:26:48 Rapid Fire Questions 1:31:25 Key Points and Takeaway

Shattering Hijabi Tech Stereotypes ft. Fatima Ali

Join M Hadi and Hasan as they sit down with Fatima Ali, who shares her fascinating journey from growing up in the Bay Area to becoming a software engineer with internships at Google, Apple, and Twitter; and now making her mark at a startup called Tome. This episode is a testament to the impact of mentorship, perseverance, and the role of identity in shaping a fulfilling career in technology.

The Real Way to Become a Young Millionaire ft. Zain Zaidi

Join M Hadi and Ali as they dive into Zain Zaidi's journey from electrical engineering to launching a groundbreaking startup. Discover how Zain's passion for technology and finance drove him to innovate in the fintech space, aiming to make data verification accessible and empowering individuals with control over their own information. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, the importance of discipline, and Zain's vision for leveraging technology for global impact.