What happens when you feel called to do more, but you are already juggling a career, education, and life responsibilities?
In this episode, we sit down with Mariam , a mental health professional who is balancing a full-time career, volunteering for humanitarian relief, and pursuing Islamic education. She shares her personal journey, the courage it takes to ask for support, and what it really looks like to turn a vision for good into meaningful action.
This conversation is for anyone who feels the pull to serve, but wonders how to start, how to ask, or how to stay grounded while building a purposeful life.
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00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters
01:35 Feeling called to do more while juggling life
03:05 Mariam's journey into humanitarian fundraising
05:10 Making service personal and hands-on
07:20 Balancing a professional career with doing good
09:10 The fear and courage behind asking for support
11:20 A better way to make an ask
13:40 Education, identity, and long-term vision
15:50 Honoring heritage while building the future
17:20 Advice for anyone still finding their way
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