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Muslim Women on a Mission: Leading, Inspiring & Breaking Barriers
Muslim Women on a Mission: Leading, Inspiring & Breaking Barriers" ft. Roqaiah Odeh and Salena Arkoub What does it actually take for a Muslim woman to lead — in a world that wasn't always built for her?...
Breaking the 'Doctor or Failure' Mindset — Career Paths That Actually Win
Growing up, were you told the only "respectable" careers were doctor, lawyer, nurse, or engineer? What happens to the kids who don't fit that mold — and who decided those were the only paths to success?This week, Zahra joins the Motivate...
Hamtramck Rising: The Police Chief on Crime, Community & Change
Is Hamtramck actually getting safer — or does it just feel that way? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi AND Acting Police Chief Hussein Farhat for one of the most impor...
The Sudan Summit: Raising Awareness on the World's Largest Forgotten Crisis
One-third of Sudan's population has been displaced. The UN calls it the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet most Americans can barely name it.This weekend, East Lansing, Michigan becomes the epicenter of a global conversation....
The Future of Dearborn Public Schools with Interim Superintendent Lamis Srour
What does it really take to lead one of the most dynamic school districts in Michigan? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Lamis Srour, Interim Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, to talk about t...
Is the Quran Still Relevant in Modern Times?
We live in an era of social media validation, hyper-career ambition, and constant digital overwhelm. For many young Muslims in the West, the 1,400-year-old text of the Quran can sometimes feel disconnected from the reality of 2026. But is socie...
The Real Costs of Running a Mosque
Do you know where your Jummah donation actually goes? The answer might surprise you.In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the American Moslem Society to uncover the real costs of keeping a masjid open i...
Why Abdul El-Sayed Refuses Corporate Money (And Can He Win?)
Can a progressive outsider defeat the corporate establishment in Michigan's 2026 Senate race?In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to discuss his run for U.S. Senate. Facing off against well-fu...
Community Development Through Education
Does it really "take a village" to raise a child? In this episode of the OZ Media’s MotivateMe313 podcast, we dive deep into the concept of Global Educational Excellence and how true learning goes far beyond the classroom walls.We explor...
Is Classism in the Community Ruining Islamic Marriages?
It is the elephant in the room that breaks countless hearts: You find the perfect person—religious, educated, successful—but the family says "No" because of their last name.In this episode, we sit down with Sheikh Mohamed Ishtiaq to tack...
Real Talk: What is Happening with ICE Right Now?
Real Talk: What is Happening with ICE right now?With reports of increased ICE activity and the ending of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals, many families in our community are worried about what comes next. In this ep...
5TH Annual Ramadan City Basketball Invitational!
In this episode of The Fantasy Guyz (SZ.5/EP.20), we are joined by special guests Fares Alsakaf, Obad, and Moe Merri to break down the biggest Sunday in football and preview the most anticipated community tournament of the year.We kick t...
The Newborn 'User Manual': Practical Hacks Most Parents Learn Too Late
Most parenting advice is fluff. This episode is the engineering manual you actually need.We break down the newborn phase into a solvable system, stripping away the "perfect parent" myths to give you the tactical cheats, sleep hacks, and ...
Why Working With Your Siblings is Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
Is working with your sibling a "cheat code" for success, or a recipe for disaster?They say business partners have to be polite, but siblings can be blunt. In this episode of MotivateMe313, we sit down with Dr. Ali Nasrallah and Mariam Na...
Why the West Gets Muslim Women Wrong: A Lawyer’s Perspective
Why do we rarely see Muslim women in high-stakes corporate sales, construction management, or professional sports? Is it a result of systemic workplace discrimination in the West, or are cultural stereotypes and internal community pressures hol...
Rejection, Mahr, & Parents: The Reality of Finding a Wife
Is finding a spouse becoming impossible for young Muslim men? In this episode, we expose the brutal reality of the Muslim marriage search today. From navigating unrealistic Mahr demands to the confusion of Halal dating apps vs. the tradit...
The Fantasy Guyz: 2025 NFL Season Awards, Biggest Busts & Super Bowl Predictions
The 2025 Fantasy Football season is officially in the books, and WOW... what a ride it was! In this special end-of-season episode of The Fantasy Guyz, we’re breaking down everything that happened in the 2025 NFL season. Fro...
One Year Later: What Really Happened to Syria After Assad Fell?
One year ago, Syria changed forever. In this episode, we sit down with a leading expert on Syria to break down what has REALLY happened in the 12 months since rebel forces ousted former president Bashar al-Assad. Has life on the gro...
Week 17 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Fantasy Championship! 🏈🔥
Week 17 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Fantasy Championship! The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 17 with a breakdown of...
Week 16 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Season! 🏈🔥
The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 16 with a breakdown of the smartest starts and crucial sits to help you crush your opponents right out of the gate.
How to Talk to Parents Without Fighting
Does every conversation with your parents end in a slammed door? In this episode, we break down how to talk to parents without fighting and finally get them to see your side.Our guests for the show are middle schoolers Sal Tha...
Week 15 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Playoffs! 🏈🔥
Week 15 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Playoffs! The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 15 with a breakdown of the s...
Week 14 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Season! 🏈🔥
The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 14 with a breakdown of the smartest starts and crucial sits to help you crush your opponents right out of the gate.
The Unspoken Truth: Inside the Life of a Single Muslim Woman
What does it really look like to be a single Muslim woman in today’s world?In a culture where marriage is often seen as a woman’s “end goal”, staying single—by choice or circumstance—comes with pressure, judgment, and a lot of a...
Week 13 NFL & Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Dominate Your Season! 🏈🔥
The NFL is BACK and so is fantasy football madness! OZ Media's The Fantasy guyz is here to give you the ultimate edge for Week 13 with a breakdown of the smartest starts and crucial sits to help you crush your opponents right out of the gate.
