Reading Time: 7 minutes For too long, society has told women, particularly Muslim women, that we can’t succeed independently. Every time the seed of entrepreneurship is planted in our hearts, the voices of doubt quickly follow, telling us we’re not strong enough, capable enough, or bold enough to stand on our own. Worse, we’re often told that we need…
Professional development
From Home Office to Happy Family: Essential Tips for Muslim Moms
Reading Time: 7 minutes Tips for Finding Remote Work:
Determine Your Needs
Before diving into the job search, take a moment to really assess your needs. What kind of work suits your lifestyle? Do you need part-time hours so you can manage the chaos of school drop-offs and pickups? Or maybe you’d prefer freelance projects that allow you to work during nap time or late-night marathons (when you’re wide awake but the house is blissfully quiet). Think about your financial situation and time availability. Finding a job that aligns with your life—not the other way around—is key to making remote work a success…
Navigating the Workplace as a Black Muslim Woman: Resilience, Identity, and Corporate Fashion Tips
Reading Time: 11 minutes I’m the only black woman at my corporate day job. Before I started working, there was only one additional woman of color there, and the first thing she said to me after we exchanged greetings was, “I’m so glad and thankful that they finally hired another black woman.” She expressed this with such positive energy,…