Pursuing Leadership

A Conversation About Suicide Prevention with a Licensed Therapist (Haneen Ahmad)

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics such as Suicide  Hey Friends! I have finally made it back to Washington after competing for Miss USA in Reno, NV. This episode was recorded a few weeks back prior to my departure to Reno. Originally, I intended to upload this episode in the month of September to honor Suicide Prevention Month but things changed due to my hefty schedule. In this episode, I invite licensed therapist Haneen back to talk about Suicide prevention. We deep dive into the misconceptions of suicide and the ways in which to best approach people who you may feel are experiencing suicidal ideations.  Please Share and Comment! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/haneen.licsw/ [https://www.instagram.com/haneen.licsw/] https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/ [https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/] https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/] Check out Haneen's Practice! https://zanecounseling.com [https://zanecounseling.com/]

Mental Health and Gun violence: Systemic Commonalities (Haneen Ahmad)

Hello everyone and happy Friday! Today, I am joined by licensed Therapist and owner of her own thriving practice her in Washington, Haneen. In this episode, we will be discussing gun violence and the systemic connections to mental health. This perspective of gun violence is different from what is being discussed in the current media. We explore new findings that suggest that we can prevent people from committing gun violence by intervening in childhood.  Please Share and Comment!  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/haneen.licsw/ [https://www.instagram.com/haneen.licsw/] https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/ [https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/] https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/] Check out Haneen's Practice!  https://zanecounseling.com [https://zanecounseling.com] Citations:  https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/05/27/stopping-mass-shooters-q-a-00035762 [https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/05/27/stopping-mass-shooters-q-a-00035762]

Redefining Education for Children with Autism: A Conversation with FirstWork Head Researcher, Kunal Patel

Hello friends and happy Friday! In this episode I have a conversation with Kunal Patel, Head of Research at FirstWork and current Graduate student at UW. FirstWork is a software that helps make the ABA therapy process for children with Autism more accessible, helping parents to continue therapeutic learning at home while managing screen time in their homes. We discuss Autism and the hindrances on specialized education and support for ABA therapists. We also take the time to air our grievances about the recent FBI raid of former President Trump's Mar-a-lago residence.  Please comment, follow, and share! Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kpatell/ [https://www.instagram.com/kpatell/] https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/ [https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/] https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/] Websites  https://www.firstworkapp.com [https://www.firstworkapp.com]

How to Live an Intentional Life

Today's episode will be a short one discussing what intentional living is, how I have begun to live intentionally and how you can too. I have been reflecting a ton the past few weeks and have seen how far I've come. I have transformed my life both professionally and personally through re-discovering my "North Star." I hope this episode gives you direction and brings you joy that you most certainly deserve :)  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/ https://www.instagram.com/misswausa/

Unpacking Homelessness: a symptom of the system (Yara Kadaan)

Today's episode will be an historical assessment of unhoused populations in both the United States and Cuba. I am welcoming back Yara Kadaan as my co-host who will be leading the lecture on Cuba during the Fulgencio Batista and Fidel Castro eras, spotlighting homelessness, and the Embargo Act against Cuba. I will be drawing attention to the systemic homeless dilemma that Seattle is currently facing and drawing conclusions from American history.  Enjoy, Comment, and Follow!  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/pursuingleadershippodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/ [https://www.instagram.com/mazzyeckel/] Citations  https://www.housinghumanright.org/corporate-landlords-excessive-rents-fuel-homelessness-rent-control-will-save-lives/ [https://www.housinghumanright.org/corporate-landlords-excessive-rents-fuel-homelessness-rent-control-will-save-lives/] https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HTF-Reports-Affordable-Housing-Inventory-Report-6-16-10.pdf [https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HTF-Reports-Affordable-Housing-Inventory-Report-6-16-10.pdf] https://www.rtfhsd.org/updates/2022-point-in-time-count-data-released/ [https://www.rtfhsd.org/updates/2022-point-in-time-count-data-released/] https://community.solutions/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/A-Brief-Timeline-of-Race-and-Homelessness-in-America-March-2019.pdf [https://community.solutions/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/A-Brief-Timeline-of-Race-and-Homelessness-in-America-March-2019.pdf]