Best Fatimah Podcasts (2025)

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86 | How the Present Moment is the Key to Healing 25:31

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In contemporary culture, healing is often framed as a backward-looking process. We are encouraged to revisit the past, analyze our wounds, and understand the origins of our trauma in the hope that insight itself will produce change. While such understanding can be informative and even illuminating, it is not what ultimately heals. Healing does not …

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#173 | The Making of a Global Virtual Conference: A Behind the Scenes Look Review with Joe Pusz 57:57

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What does it take to run a global virtual conference with 1,000+ attendees, 75+ volunteers, live translation, and zero paywalls? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Fatimah Abbouchi (Founder & CEO of AMO) is joined by her co-founder of The PMO Leader community, Joe Pusz—better known as PMO Joe—to unpack how a grassroots movement became a global plat…

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85 | Gratitude Is the Foundation of Faith 10:17

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Gratitude is not a secondary virtue in the spiritual life. It is the very foundation of faith, the essence of worship, and the light by which the heart comes alive. Everything meaningful in religion is built upon gratitude, because the greatest gifts ever given to humanity are guidance and knowledge. Without guidance, life loses direction. Without …

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84 | Awakening the Heart and the Truth About Islam 17:46

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From my journal and personal reflections, I recorded this episode to address a truth that often gets buried under modern distractions: all of Islam is about awakening consciousness. This divine capacity, placed within the human being, is what allows us to witness truth, to grow spiritually, and ultimately to know God. But in our current age—bombard…

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83 | Pain is Inevitable But Suffering is a Choice 16:43

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In this episode, I explore the vital distinction between pain and suffering through the lens of Islamic spirituality, journaling, and self-awareness. Drawing from personal reflections and teachings, I share how pain is a natural and unavoidable part of life—but suffering often comes from our resistance, our ego, and the stories we construct around …

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#172 | PMO Trends for 2026: Reflections & Predictions – From Capability Clarity to Governance Simplicity 52:04

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The pace of change has outgrown old PMO playbooks—so it’s time for a new one. In this future-focused episode, we unpack five key trends reshaping the PMO by 2026 and share practical ways to shift from performative reporting to real value delivery. We explore what it means to reframe the PMO as a capability architect—moving the conversation from hea…

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Ep. 72: Visual Artist Brittney Leeanne Williams on Color, the Body, and the Art of Presence 27:26

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Artist Brittney Leanne Williams joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her evocative figurative work, where architecture, landscape, and color blur together, and the body opens into a space of transcendence, memory, revelation, suffering and the mystical. Based in Los Angeles and born in Pasadena, Brittney has steadily built a reputation as one of to…

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#171 | Building Capability in Delivery Teams: Where to Start (and What to Avoid) 35:07

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When decisions stall, frameworks bloat, and teams start spinning—it’s not always a process problem. It’s often a capability gap. In this practical and insight-rich episode, I reframe how real delivery capability gets built—not through endless training or new tooling, but by aligning people, processes, and tools in a way that actually works across h…

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#170 | How Modern PMOs Earn Their Strategic Seat with Amireh Amirmazaheri 1:07:04

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What if governance didn’t feel like bureaucracy, but like momentum? In this episode, we sit down with Amireh Amirmazaheri to explore how modern PMOs grow from “project admin” to strategic partner by blending trust, clarity, and creativity. We trace Amireh’s path from teaching and early IT architecture to leading major PMO transformations, showing h…

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82 | Sacred Manifestation with Fatimah Linda Howard 55:17

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In this inspiring episode of Soul of Islam Radio, I reconnect with Sister Fatimah Linda Howard—a former attorney, author, and spiritual guide—whose journey of transformation is a testament to the power of intention, faith, and inspired action. After the loss of her brother, her primary resource on faith and religion, Sister Fatima realized it was t…

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81 | How Spiritual Minimalism Saves Us from Drowning in Dunya 12:54

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Drawing from the wisdom of Sultan al-Awliya Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Adil al-Haqqani (qs), I reflect in this episode on a brief but deeply impactful teaching about our relationship with the world. We explore the contrast between two oceans: the ocean of light and spirit that flows from the Divine Presence, and the ocean of dunya, the material world, w…

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80 | Successful are They Who Purify Themselves 11:26

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Over and over again, life brings me back to one central truth: the importance of the inward dimension of faith. While so much of our energy goes into the external aspects of religion—rituals, lectures, and outward practices—none of it has lasting value if we ignore the internal work. As Allah says in the Qur’an, “Successful are they who purify them…

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79 | Manifestation and the Power of Surrender 14:16

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In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful question from a listener on the concept of “manifestation” and its compatibility with Islamic belief—especially the doctrine of Tawheed, the oneness of Allah. The question gets to the heart of a common dilemma: how do we reconcile the popular idea of manifestation, often tied to the “law of attraction,” wi…

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78 | Saved By the Light—The Remarkable Near Death Experience of Dannion Brinkley 31:53

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I came across the book Saved by the Light by Dannion Brinkley years ago, and it left a lasting impression on me. In this episode, I reflect on the profound lessons from his near-death experience (NDE), where after being struck by lightning, he underwent a deeply detailed life review. What makes this account so remarkable is how closely it aligns wi…

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77 | Why Healing Begins With the Heart and Not the Head 14:09

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I’ve been reflecting on a powerful book I recently started reading—Dajjal: The Antichrist by Ahmed Thompson. Though written decades ago, its insights feel incredibly timely. In this short episode, I share some key passages and offer reflections on the growing influence of the Dajjalic, materialist system—what the author calls a system disconnected …

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76 | The Power of Presence in Worship 15:27

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I recently had the immense blessing of performing Umrah in the sacred city of Mecca. Seeing the Kaaba again was deeply moving—a spiritual vortex unlike anything else. It’s more than just a ritual; it’s a moment that demands presence. I chose not to take photos or videos during my experience so I could be fully in the moment, and I truly believe tha…

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#169 | The Visibility Gap: Why Your Work Isn’t Getting Noticed (and What to Do About It) 28:30

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Why does high-impact work so often go unnoticed? In this solo episode, we explore the visibility gap—that frustrating space between the value you deliver and the recognition, resources, or trust you receive in return. Especially in PMOs, governance, and behind-the-scenes roles, quiet success can look like “nothing happened”... even when everything …

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75 | How to Ruin Your Life 12:13

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The message in this episode might sound counterintuitive at first—but it’s one of the most important reminders I can share. Rather than another guide on how to improve your life, I wanted to explore the opposite: how to ruin it. And the answer is both painfully simple and tragically common—ingratitude. We often chase blessings, pray for success, an…

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#168 | Intentional Visibility: Building Your Personal Brand for Greater Impact with Carlii Lyon 51:49

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What happens when the person behind some of the world’s most recognisable personal brands realises she’s neglected her own? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Carlii Lyon—former international publicist turned personal branding expert and author of Courage to Be. After building the profiles of global names like Miranda Kerr…

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Beyond Neoliberalism Series: The Messy Middle (Part 2) with Wangari Kinoti 25:17

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There is a wealth of African feminist academic and activist research and knowledge on neoliberalism and its impacts in the majority world. Yet, this knowledge has, for the most part, been removed from conversations on neoliberalism and its ideological and policy tenets and generally disregarded which is a function and consequence of neoliberalism i…

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Beyond Neoliberalism Series: The Messy Middle (Part 1) with Fatimah Kelleher 1:02:24

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There is a wealth of African feminist academic and activist research and knowledge on neoliberalism and its impacts in the majority world. Yet, this knowledge has, for the most part, been removed from conversations on neoliberalism and its ideological and policy tenets and generally disregarded which is a function and consequence of neoliberalism i…

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Beyond Neoliberalism Series: Imagining a feminist future with Sanyu Awori 30:23

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There is a wealth of African feminist academic and activist research and knowledge on neoliberalism and its impacts in the majority world. Yet, this knowledge has, for the most part, been removed from conversations on neoliberalism and its ideological and policy tenets and generally disregarded which is a function and consequence of neoliberalism i…

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#167 Throw Back Episode - #136 | Unlocking the Future of Work: Insights from Atlassian's Work Futurist Dominic Price 52:57

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Throwback Episode featuring with Dominic Price, Atlassian In this high-impact throwback episode, we revisit our conversation with Dominic Price—Work Futurist at Atlassian and one of the leading voices on the future of work, team culture, and tech-human collaboration. With over a decade at Atlassian, Dom brings a bold, people-first lens to modern le…

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Beyond Neoliberalism Series: The Violence of It All with Carol Nganga 25:50

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There is a wealth of African feminist academic and activist research and knowledge on neoliberalism and its impacts in the majority world. Yet, this knowledge has, for the most part, been removed from conversations on neoliberalism and its ideological and policy tenets and generally disregarded which is a function and consequence of neoliberalism i…

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#166 | What's the Cost of Not Delegating? With Carmen Williams 31:55

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What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t lack of time—but your reluctance to let go? In this empowering new episode, Fatimah is joined by Carmen Williams, Director of Global Teams, who shares how delegation became the most transformational move in her business journey. From her early days as a scientist to running a thriving remot…

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74 | How to Make Real Spiritual Progress 9:51

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After just returning from a transformative journey that took me from Afghanistan to Istanbul and then back home to Southern California, I wanted to share some reflections on what real spiritual progress looks like. My time in Istanbul coincided with the 10th of Muharram, Yawm al-Ashura—a blessed and significant day—and gave me the opportunity to vi…

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#165 | What to Look for in a Steering Committee Pack (And What to Leave Out) 46:06

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Ever sat in a steering committee meeting drowning in data but starving for decisions? You’re not alone—and it’s a sign your pack might be working against you. In this solo episode, Fatimah shares what she’s learned from years of working with steering committees across some of the largest and most complex organisations internationally. She unpacks t…

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#164 | Navigating Strategic Transformation with Human Centred Change with Renee Giacalone 55:51

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From Strategy to Execution: Making Change Stick – with Renee Giacalone Why do some organizations thrive through change while others get stuck in the gap between strategy and execution? In this practical and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Renee Giacalone—seasoned transformation leader turned entrepreneur—who shares what it really takes to make cha…

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Living Islam with Purpose: A Conversation with Humera Khan 51:07

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Send us a text In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with Humera Khan, a London-based community leader, educator, and faith-based activist who has spent decades merging social justice and spirituality into an embodied path. Humera opens up about her journey from cultural Islam as a young woman to recognizing acti…

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Living Through Grief and Grace from Damascus to Tennessee: A Conversation with Ustadha Zaynab Mansour Ansari 1:06:44

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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Rose speaks with Ustadha Zaynab Ansari about her spiritual awakening as a young American Muslim woman studying in Damascus in the 1990s, her journey through traditional scholarship, and the personal trials that reshaped her faith, including widowhood and becoming a single mother overnight. Zaynab explor…

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#163 | The Power of Volunteering in Career Growth with Yasmina Khelifi 36:00

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What if saying “yes” to an unpaid role could open doors your day job never could? In this insightful episode, Yasmina Khelifi—telecom engineer, project manager, and author—shares how volunteering became a game-changer in her career. From public speaking at global conferences to co-authoring a book with someone she hadn’t met in person, Yasmina disc…

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Ep. 71: Artist and DJ Elijah on Independence, Creativity, and Closing the App. 34:54

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Writer, DJ, lecturer and creative provocateur Elijah joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about his new book Close The App, Make The Ting: Transformative Prompts For The Modern Artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, they chat about how his Yellow Squares project has grown from Instagram prompts into a global project of installations, lectures, billbo…

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The Unexpected Path Back to Faith: A Conversation with Daisy Khan 1:01:03

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Send us a text What happens when the faith you were raised with no longer feels like home? Raised in a Sufi Muslim family in Kashmir, Daisy Khan carried a deep sense of Divine presence from childhood. But as a young immigrant in America, she found herself lost, disillusioned, and searching for God in unexpected places, including ashrams and Buddhis…

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#162 | Building Your Brand Without the Cringe, with Amanda Blesing 53:42

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Ever struggled to talk about your expertise without feeling like you're bragging? You’re not alone. In this empowering episode, we sit down with Amanda Blesing—former CEO turned executive coach and self-described “Fempreneur”—to unpack the art of authentic self-promotion that actually feels good. Drawing from her time in the association sector, Ama…

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73 | Why Muslims Must Not Fear 16:57

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Fear is the root of nearly all suffering—conflict, war, greed, tyranny, and oppression. In this episode, I explore how fear operates both personally and collectively, veiling us from clarity and peace, and how it binds us to a life governed by survival rather than purpose. The world seems increasingly unstable, yet true safety and peace were never …

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#161 | Vanilla PMO: From Chaos to Control 19:14

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What’s the secret to building a successful PMO from scratch? Start with vanilla. In this solo episode, I share a career’s worth of lessons on setting up a Project Management Office that delivers real value—right from day one. Just like vanilla is the foundation for the most creative ice cream flavors, a “vanilla PMO” provides the essential ingredie…

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#160 | Beyond Labels: Reimagining How We Get Things Done with Lenka Pincot & Sandy Mamoli 57:03

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What if the real power lies not in choosing a side—but in mastering both? We explore how blending agile and traditional project management is redefining success across industries. In this thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by Lenka Pinka, Chief of Staff to the CEO at Project Management Institute, and Sandy Mamoli, Agile Coach, former Olympian, a…