Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq

We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review. Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today.

We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review.

Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 and has since been working in the business sector. After working in the marketing and operation departments of e-commerce luxury fashion sectors, Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today. Muslim Women Professionals is an organization that strives to elevate, empower, and mobilize a global network of Muslim women. And the organization itself strives to build resources from Muslim women to excel in their careers. We discussed topics like building allies in the workplace. She explains about creating spaces for Muslim women to network and build strong relationships within the community overall and build connections and a sisterhood.

MWP is all about networking and creating resources for Muslim Women to thrive in their workplaces. Many times we focus on getting a seat at the table that we forget to make connections with our community and provide a place of acceptance and support. Aside from MWP, Haq also works with at-risk youth at Pathway Travels where she provides experiential learning to help students excel academically.

Topics we've covered on this episode

● The idea behind Muslim Women Professionals

● Creating space and how to fit in

● Lack of diversity in leadership among people of color in the business industry

● Embracing your Muslim identity in the workplace

● Networking with Muslim Women Professionals

● Promoting diversity and alliances with the Muslim community in their workplace.

● Access valuable resources from Muslim Women Professionals

● The importance of creating male allies in business

● How to become an ally within the Muslim community and how to be a good ally.

● Talking about your experiences but also listening to others.

● Being a united Muslim woman front and supporting each other.