Stories of Excellence
Nurjehan Mawani is the former chair and CEO of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and her daughter, Her Excellency Aliya Mawani, is the Ambassador of Canada to the state of Kuwait. In a unique interview together, they share their professional journeys and discuss the importance of representation, equity, and inclusion.
Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest and the K2 summit in Pakistan. Samina comes from the small remote village of Shimshal in the Hunza region of Northern Pakistan and began climbing when she was just four years old. By age 23 she had climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. TRA-008
Alim Hirji grew up playing a variety of sports, but it was table tennis where he excelled. Alim rose through the ranks of the sport, achieving a top 15 ranking in the Senior Men’s category in England. Sport is still a major part of his life, as he continues to play abroad on weekends, winning numerous British League titles and even a National Championships medal. Join us to hear his story. Presented by AKYSB UK
Pinky Lilani, CBE DL, is a motivational speaker, food expert, women's advocate, and author and publisher of Spice Magic. She is the founder and chair of several awards recognising influential women and leaders and the force behind the Women of the Future Programme, a portfolio of global events, projects, and networks that support women, celebrate their talent and success, and, in so doing, help to burst open the female leadership pipeline. She has won several awards for her work and was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK by BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour. Presented by AKYSB UK
Nadia Verjee, Chief of Staff to the CEO and Minister of State for International Cooperation was responsible for curating and developing the Expo 2020 Dubai's thematic programme with over 200 nations, organizations, and partners from around the world. Nadia’s story will resonate with you and empower you to follow your passion and pursue your goals fearlessly. TRA-007
Get ready to be inspired by 5 amazing women breaking down barriers and leading the way in their fields. Host Iman Rajwani presents Aisha Visram, Head Athletic Trainer for the AHL Ontario Reign; entrepreneur Farhangiz Jumah; Nazneen Damji, United Nations Senior Policy Advisor, and a conversation between stand-up comedian, Shereen Kassam, and Shereen Ladha, dancer, choreographer and businesswoman.
A panel discussion with three incredible women who have paved their own paths to success and have become thriving entrepreneurs in very different industries.
The EntreprenHERship Tea brings together and celebrates women entrepreneurs who have shown incredible entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and resilience to protect and strengthen their business and their community.
Anita Karim, a 22-year-old from Karimabad, Hunza, is the first female Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter to represent Pakistan at an international level. Anita won her second international match at the One Warrior Series (OWS) in Singapore, against Indonesia’s Gita Suharsono, where she dominated all three rounds of the fight. SPO-016
Nirali started playing tennis at the age of 5 and was already playing at the national level at aged 8. She achieved 2nd place at the U12's. She's definitely one to watch out for in upcoming games. SPO-015
Lutfiya Abdulmajidova is a volleyball player and coach from Khorog, Tajikistan. She has participated in various national and international competitions. As a captain of the GBAO Women Volleyball team, she has had a key role in winning the National Cup for almost 15 years. SPO-014
Adil has combined his passion for football with his aptitude for anatomy. Let us find out how he ended up in his dream job as the doctor of the Chelsea football team. SPO-013
Shafaq is Pakistan's youngest fitness trainer, a wapda sponsor athlete, and a national gold medalist. She also smashed the medals leader boards at Jubilee Cup. Watch to hear her story. SPO-012
Moiz Lakhani has competed at the national level in judo, kickboxing, and wrestling and at the international level in Jiu-Jitsu. He shares his journey and experiences in sports, academics, social entrepreneurship, and international development. SPO-011
On the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr, Al-Waeza Dr. Nargis Ali Virani takes us on an inspiring journey and narrative of the legacies of the women from the Prophet's family (Hazarat Bibi Fatima, Bibi Zainub, and Sayyida Nafisa).
We are joined by Dr. Eboo Patel, the Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that prepares youth to become interfaith leaders in a changing environment. Patel was also a member of President Barack Obama’s inaugural advisory council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. A Rhodes scholar with a doctorate in sociology from Oxford University, Eboo has authored four books, with a fifth one on the way. TRA-006
Sujeet is a very talented sportsman. He's played at cricket's top level in several countries and leagues. He's a left-hand batsman, spinner, and all-rounder. Watch him share his story! SPO-010
Danish Dhamani is the Co-founder of Orai, a public speech coaching app. Cited as the most common phobia amongst humans, Danish struggled with public speaking. His journey as the co-founder of Orai was motivated by his own personal experiences and his drive to improve the quality of life of people across the globe. Danish joins Trailblazers host, Tahira Nizari at the Serena Hotel in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur. TRA-005
Rahim Daya, Head of Barclays Private Bank, Middle East discusses the plans he made and strategies he incorporated into his life and career that led him to his current position. He also talks about his experiences as a drummer in the band Khayal, which has performed all across the globe and during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Lisbon, Portugal. In sharing his strategy for dealing with pressure, Rahim spends his time focusing on what he can control and does not worry about the things he knows he has no influence over. “Focus on what you control, do everything you possibly can to get to the desired outcome. TRA-004
Jasmin, Agata, and Victoria belong to a very special family. They are three of the six Al-Halj sisters from Sweden Jamatkhana who all practice, compete and teach Taekwondo. Hear their story on The SportShow! SPO-009
We are joined by Latif Nasser, the host and executive producer of the Netflix documentary series ‘Connected: The Hidden Science of Everything’, host at ‘RadioLab’ and host of ‘The Other Latif’ mini-podcast series. Receiving a Ph.D. in the history of science from Harvard University, Latif is the recipient of the 2021 Dupont Columbia Award for his series ‘The Other Latif’. In this episode, he is interviewed by his sister, Farah Nasser, a news anchor for Global News. The siblings explore their childhood, share stories about their upbringing and how their parents enabled them to develop a constantly curious attitude towards the world. “This idea, ask questions until their head hurt. That was a thing that our dad would say, there are always more questions, there are always more things you can learn from everybody and not just fancy scientists, everybody. TRA-003