My guest today on the Minotaur's Maze podcast is Haris Hussain who has autism.

In this conversation, Haris Hussain, a content creator and advocate for autism awareness, shares his personal experiences with bullying and living with autism.

He discusses the challenges he faced as a child, the impact of his autism diagnosis, and his journey with hair loss.

Haris emphasises the importance of acceptance and support for individuals with autism, particularly within the South Asian community.

He also provides advice for managing meltdowns and socialising, and encourages early intervention and treatment for hair loss.

Haris's mission is to raise awareness and provide support for individuals with autism, while also promoting self-acceptance and self-improvement.

You can find out more about Haris Hussain by connecting in the following way:

https://tiktok.com/@hxris.h

https://www.instagram.com/hxris.h/

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Why is there so much controversy and suspicion placed around muslim charities?

Is the criticism fair or totally unjust?

And how hard is it really to jump from a corporate career into the charity sector?

My guest today on the Minotaur's Maze podcast is is Kashif Shabir who has over 15 years’ experience in the social impact and charity sector.

As former CEO of Muslim Aid, he shares his experience transitioning from a successful corporate career to the charity sector. He discusses the challenges and sacrifices involved in making this transition, including financial considerations and the impact on his family.

Kashif emphasises the importance of intention and faith in making such a decision. He also highlights the similarities between running a charity and running a business, noting the need for strategic management and the challenges of restructuring.

Kashif shares his personal experience of leading a restructuring process and the emotional toll it took on him. He emphasises the importance of self-reflection, seeking guidance, and surrounding oneself with supportive mentors during challenging times.

Kashif also addresses the negative connotations associated with charities and emphasises that scandals are not prevalent and are often unfair.

In this conversation, Kashif Shabir discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the charity sector, particularly in the Muslim community. He addresses the perception that there are more scandals in the Muslim charity sector compared to non-Muslim charities, emphasising that this is not the case.

Kashif also highlights the importance of transparency and communication in the charity sector, particularly when it comes to donor expectations and the use of celebrities for fundraising. He suggests that implementing blockchain technology could enhance transparency and accountability in charitable giving.

Kashif concludes by offering advice to individuals struggling with their own charitable endeavours, encouraging them to be brave, have faith, and make a change with good intentions.

You can find out more about Kashif Shabir by connecting in the following way: https://ethicalltd.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshabir/

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Can you be successful as a lawyer AND an entrepreneur at the same time?

Both of these are challenging individually, but how about when you combine them?

My guest today on the Minotaur's Maze podcast is corporate lawyer, entrepreneur and Founder of law firm Ali Legal: Akbar Ali.

The conversation starts with a reminder of what the metaphor of the Minotaur in a maze is: a representation of internal and external fears and challenges in the maze of life.

Akbar shares his biggest fear as an entrepreneur, which is balancing the multiple ideas and opportunities that come his way. He discusses the importance of focus and overcoming the temptation to pursue new ventures.

Akbar also shares his journey into the legal profession, including his experience as a business owner and the challenges of running a law firm. The conversation touches on the topic of prejudice and diversity in the legal industry.

In this conversation, Akbar discusses the importance of focus and specialisation in business. He shares his experience of trying to diversify his business ventures and realising that spreading himself too thin was detrimental to his success.

He emphasises the need to prioritise attention and narrow focus in order to achieve significant results. Akbar also highlights the importance of understanding one's needs and goals in order to make informed decisions about business ownership.

He encourages individuals to have honest conversations with themselves and seek fulfilment in their chosen path, whether it be entrepreneurship or a professional career.

What did you find the most interesting in this episode? Let me know in the comments section.

Please also subscribe to the podcast.

You can find out more about Akbar Ali by connecting in the following way:

https://www.alilegal.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akbar-ali-b647b6100/

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