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October 3, 2024 70 mins

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⭐ Featured Guest: Soumaya Khalifa

Soumaya Khalifa is a prominent community leader in Atlanta and founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). For over 20 years, she has worked to foster understanding between Muslim communities and diverse civic and faith-based groups. As President & CEO of Khalifa Consulting, she also advises corporate and nonprofit organizations on cross-cultural operations. In 2023, Georgia Trend Magazine named her one of the 500 Most Influential Georgians.


✍️ In this episode, Soumaya shares insights from her interfaith work, including the evolution of ISB, navigating Muslim-American identity, and the importance of building genuine connections. The conversation also explores the impact of global events on interfaith relations and the role of AI in religious communities. The episode concludes with a reflection on passing values to future generations and an interfaith prayer for peace.
Connect with Soumaya Khalifa: - Instagram: @isbatlanta - Facebook: @isbatlanta | @isbli - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumayakhalifa/ 🎙️Host: Brent Macon Brent Macon is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. As a dad and spiritual seeker, he's passionate about exploring how technology can help us live better, more connected lives. Through his podcast Macon Atlanta, Brent talks with interesting people about big ideas, personal growth, and building a thriving community. He believes in balancing ambition with wellbeing, and using business as a force for good. Connect With Brent: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maconatlanta/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyBo_7H2OpMjJ2m3mRBDng/ - Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/MaconAtlanta/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Macon-Atlanta-61560549557983/?_rdr/ 📺 About the Show: Macon Atlanta is a podcast exploring big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to delve into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving. --- If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star review / like & comment to help others discover the show. You can also tweet @MaconAtlanta with your feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes, and we'll personally thank you for tuning in 🙏. --- #MaconAtlanta #Podcast

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