Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Anti-racist teaching, Advocating for our children | #NomadicHustle Season 2 Ep.1 w/ Qorsho Hassan, educator, researcher, community organizer

Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Anti-racist teaching, Advocating for our children | #NomadicHustle Season 2 Ep.1 w/ Qorsho Hassan, educator, researcher, community organizer

Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Anti-racist teaching, Advocating for our children |  #NomadicHustle Season 2 Ep.1 w/ Qorsho Hassan, educator, researcher,  community organizer On this episode of #NomadicHustle I had a chance to chat with Qorsho Hassan about winning the 2020 MN Teacher of the year award, her early life in Louisiana, how to talk about racism in the classroom, how our children experience racism at school, and much more! Going Live on Thursday 5/20! __ Follow the host IG: https://www.instagram.com/shareef_nomadic __ Follow the guest: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MNTOY2020 Follow our social media accounts: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustle Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isi Listen to our podcasts: Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DW Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yI Qorsho Hassan is a bilingual educator, researcher, and community organizer. She is the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and teaches fourth grade at ISD 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan). Qorsho is the artist and co-author behind the exhibit and book “Urur Dhex-Dhexaad Ah: Community In-Between,” which presents color portraits, first-person video stories, and written narratives of Somali Americans from Columbus, Ohio. She is a strong advocate for educational equity and amplifying student voice and agency. Qorsho serves on the board of 826 MSP, a creative writing and tutoring nonprofit in South Minneapolis that empowers students of color. About Nomadic Hustle: Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people. Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow. "All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

Beating the odds, inspiration behind becoming a doctor, Cardiology and Vascular Medicine | #NomadicHustle 34 w/ Dr. Abdi Jama, Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist

Beating the odds, inspiration behind becoming a doctor, Cardiology and Vascular Medicine |  #NomadicHustle 34 w/ Dr. Abdi Jama,  Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist On this episode of #NomadicHustle I had a chance to chat with Dr. Abdi Jama,  a Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist, about what life in Mogadishu was like before the war, his journey to the USA alone as a teenager, and his biggest inspirations for becoming a Cardiologist. Visit Othello Station Pharmacy in Seattle. It is a full service pharmacy with the goal of being as accessible as possible. The pharmacy takes all insurance types and offers immunization, preventive care, and counseling.  Give them a call at (206) 620-2400 Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isi Listen to our podcasts: Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DW Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yI Dr. Abdi Jama is a board certified and fellowship trained Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist. In the Mpls-St.Paul Magazine he was rated "Top Doctor - Rising Star" (2019). Dr. Jama completed his Residency (internal medicine) at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. He went on to complete a Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic.  Upon completion, he moved to Boston, MA and completed Vascular Medicine and Interventional fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. About Nomadic Hustle: Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people. Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow. "All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

CVE, Surveillance and criminalization of Somali Youth in Minnesota, Role of Somalis in Social Justice | #NomadicHustle 33 w/ Ramla Bile, Community Activist

CVE, Surveillance and criminalization of Somali Youth in Minnesota, Role of Somalis in Social Justice | #NomadicHustle 33 w/ Ramla Bile, Community Activist On the next episode of #NomadicHustle, we interviewed Ramla Bile and discussed the impact of the CVE surveillance on the Somali community in Minnesota, performative liberalism, disparities in the twin cities, the criminalization of Somali youth, and much more! Visit Othello Pharmacy in Seattle. It is a full service pharmacy with the goal of being as accessible as possible. The pharmacy takes all insurance types and offers immunization, preventive care, and counseling. Host IG: @shareef_nomadic Guest IG: @ramlabile Ramla Bile currently works at a private foundation in St. Paul – bringing over ten years of experience as a strategist, social entrepreneur, and storyteller. As a community organizer, Ramla works to bring awareness to issues at the intersection of racism, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiment. A local leader in the Somali-Minnesotan community, she provided critical thought-leadership and advocacy against the Countering Violent Extremism program, and continues to challenge the surveillance apparatus and the ways that systems institutionalize the criminalization of BIPOC communities.  A published author, she supports communities impacted by state violence by promoting greater understanding, resilience, and liberation through her writing. She co-founded and writes for Ubuntu: the Collective, a platform that spotlights emergent issues impacting the global black diaspora. Ramla holds a bachelor's degree in Global Studies and Political Science with a minor in Journalism and Mass Communications from the U of M. She lives in Minneapolis with her young daughter. About Nomadic Hustle: Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people. Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow. "All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

Substance Abuse, De-stigmatizing Mental Illness, the Opioid epidemic | #NomadicHustle 32 w/ Yussuf Shafie, Founder, Alliance Wellness Center

Substance Abuse, De-stigmatizing Mental Illness, the Opioid epidemic |  #NomadicHustle 32 w/ Yussuf Shafie, Founder, Alliance Wellness Center On this episode of #NomadicHustle I had a chance to chat with Yussuf Shafie,MSW LGSW, LADC, from Alliance Wellness Center and Clinic, to discuss Mental Health and Mental illness within the Somali / East African Community. We spoke about the Opioid crisis and how its impacting the community in Minneapolis area, de-stigmatizing mental health services, and how people can begin the recovery process after a battle with substance abuse. Alliance Wellness Center, a trusted addiction treatment center in Bloomington, MN. Visit https://www.alliancewellnesscenter.com/ for more info. __ Follow the host IG: https://www.instagram.com/shareef_nomadic __ Follow the guest: FB: https://www.facebook.com/yshafie Follow our social media accounts: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustle Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isi Listen to our podcasts: Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DW Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yI Yussuf Shafie MSW, LGSW a graduate of the University of MN. Yussuf is an active and well-respected member of the addiction community. He is a licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor ( LADC) with the Board of Behavioral Health. He completed his internship with the Community University Health Care Center as a Social Work Triage Specialist, and he continued on as a Mental Health Practitioner with CUHCC. In 2015, Yussuf opened Alliance Wellness Center in Bloomington, MN, a DHS licensed Substance Abuse Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment Program. He is Board member of the Minnesota Trauma Project and Minnesota Recovery Connection. Yussuf’s passion is to bring wellness to those affected by addiction and mental health problems. About Nomadic Hustle:Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people. Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow. "All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

Uplifting Somali stories, Women in Engineering, exploring our cultural identities | #NomadicHustle 31 w/ Fadumo Yusuf, Published Author and Engineer

Uplifting Somali stories, Women in Engineering, exploring our cultural identities |  #NomadicHustle 31 w/ Fadumo Yusuf, Published Author and Engineer On this episode of #NomadicHustle I had a chance to chat with Fadumo Yusuf to discuss her journey as an author, how she developed an interest in Engineering, working in a male dominated industry, and lessons from Somali stories and folk tales. This episode was sponsored by Skillspire, their new coding cohort begins on September 12th. Go to www.skillspire.net [http://www.skillspire.net] to register! __ Follow the host IG: https://www.instagram.com/shareef_nomadic __ Follow the guest: IG: https://www.instagram.com/fadumoderbi [https://www.instagram.com/@fadumoderbi] Her book: https://itascabooks.com/ayan-of-the-lucky/ [https://itascabooks.com/ayan-of-the-lucky/] Follow our social media accounts: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustle [https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustle] Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isi Listen to our podcasts: Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DW Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yI Fadumo Yusuf better known by her nickname, Derbi, was born in East Africa to Somali parents. She immigrated to Minneapolis, Minnesota with her family when she was a teenager. Fadumo obtained Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of St. Thomas and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Minnesota. Fadumo works in the medical device industry where she works on developing new medical technologies. In her blog [https://www.fadumoyusuf.com/blog/] Fadumo shares her writing. She enjoys writing uplifting stories, personal reflections, Somali poems, and exploring her cultural identities. Fadumo is the author of Ayan, of the Lucky [https://itascabooks.com/ayan-of-the-lucky/]. She is also one of the authors featured in Green Card Voices book, STEM Voice – Stories from Minnesota Immigrants Working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. About Nomadic Hustle: Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people. Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow. "All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"