The Caravan Podcast

Episode 41 | Yusuf Omar Hitchhiking South Africa to Syria & Future of Media

Join us on this episode of The Caravan Podcast as we sit down with Yusuf Omar, the visionary co-founder of seen.tv.  From hitchhiking 12,000 km across the African continent to reporting from the front lines of the Syrian Civil War and the Arab Spring, Yusuf shares his incredible journey of becoming a "one-man band" storyteller. In this deep-dive conversation, we explore: 00:00 Apartheid Everyday Cruelty 01:38 Podcast Intro Yusuf Omar 03:17 Privilege And Career Choices 07:03 South Africa Explains Palestine 10:34 Anger As A Marathon 14:04 Seeing The Wins 15:12 Why America Is Hated 16:43 Detached America And Propaganda 19:33 Muslim American Identity Clash 26:19 Make Your Own Journalism Path 28:30 Durban To Damascus Breakthrough 33:20 Faith Shaken By War 35:04 Gaza Reset And Media Power 40:31 Why Muslims Avoid Media 41:56 Funding Muslim Media 43:15 Storytelling Is Power 44:32 When Narratives Turn Deadly 46:36 Representation Inside Newsrooms 49:26 Empathy Through Awe 52:24 Building Seen.tv Verticals 55:36 Investors Without Control 58:32 Lean Production Playbook 01:04:03 Censorship In Conflict Zones 01:09:01 Live News Future 01:13:48 How To Support Seen.tv 01:16:38 Creator Accelerator Vision 01:19:01 Closing Thanks Follow Yusuf Omar: * Instagram: ⁠@yusufomar⁠ [https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/yusufomar/] * TikTok: ⁠@yusufomarsa⁠ [https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.tiktok.com/%40yusufomarsa] * Company: ⁠seen.tv⁠ [https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://seen.tv]

Episode 12 | From 1 Café to 7+ Locations: Mouyyad Abdulhadi of Pax & Beneficia

In this episode, we sit down with Mouyyad Abdulhadi, founder of Pax & Beneficia, who made the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship — building 7+ thriving coffee shop locations.Mouyyad shares how his corporate experience shaped his approach to business, the challenges he faced in leaving the stability of a 9-to-5, and what it took to create a community-driven café brand. From scaling operations to building culture, this is a story of turning vision into reality. P&B IG: https://www.instagram.com/paxandbeneficia Caravan Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/caravanpodcast/?hl=en Have a guest in mind? https://www.caravanpod.com/nomination-form

Episode 11 | Why Zachariah Left Medical School to Build the InPairs App

We sat down with Zachariah, founder of InPairs, to talk about how his app is reshaping the way people build connections online. In this interview, we dive into:The story behind InPairs and why Zachariah decided to launch itWhat makes the app different from traditional dating and networking platformsChallenges of building a community-first tech productLessons for entrepreneurs breaking into the app spaceWhether you’re an aspiring founder, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how apps like InPairs are changing the way we connect, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.🚀 About CaravanCaravan is a podcast where we spotlight Muslim founders, innovators, and builders who are creating meaningful companies. Our mission is to showcase the breadth of success within our community and inspire the next generation to dream bigger, build smarter, and believe that building at the highest level is possible.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more founder stories!#InPairs #Entrepreneurship #CaravanPodcast #FounderStories #StartupLife

Episode 10 | Revealing Media Bias with AI | NewsCord Founder Nima Akram

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Nima Akram, the founder of NewsCord — the groundbreaking AI-powered platform that’s changing how we consume news. We dive into how NewsCord exposes media bias, compares coverage across outlets, and helps readers see the truth behind the headlines. We discuss: * How NewsCord uses AI to detect and compare bias in news reporting * The story behind its creation and what inspired Nima to start it * Real examples of how narratives differ between outlets * The future of news transparency and media accountability 📲 Try NewsCord: [insert link] 📌 Subscribe for more interviews with innovators shaping the future of media & tech! #NewsCord #MediaBias #AI #News #Journalism #ArtificialIntelligence #Transparency #BiasExposed

Episode 9 | Twin Brothers Redefining Faith-Based Coaching

What happens when two twin brothers—one a doctor, the other a government auditor—leave their traditional career paths to build a mission-driven movement at the intersection of faith, personal growth, and entrepreneurship? In this special Caravan Podcast episode recorded live during Muslim Tech Week in London, we sit down with The Tarbiyah Twins (Hassan & Hussain) to explore: 🔹 Their journey from medicine and audit to content creation and coaching 🔹 How being Muslim entrepreneurs shapes their approach to risk, success, and discipline 🔹 The importance of merging Islamic scholarship with personal development frameworks 🔹 Building a new coaching model rooted in prophetic tradition—not just productivity hacks 🔹 The reality of working with your sibling (and staying sane doing it) 🔹 Scaling their impact through group coaching, content, and future platformsWhether you're a founder, creative, coach, or someone just looking to live more intentionally—this episode dives deep into what it means to build something with purpose. 📍 Follow the TarbiyahTwins:Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn: @TarbiyahTwinsWebsite: www.tarbiyahtwins.com 👇 Let us know in the comments:Which insight from this convo resonated the most with you?