Zain Battla Podcast

Zain Battla Podcast

Welcome to the Zain Battla podcast. I am a person of conversations, whether it is ideas, passions and current events. Rather than consider myself a subject expert on any specific topic I think of myself as an individual that has a little knowledge in a lot of things. The goal of this podcast is for me to continue to learn and for you to be along this journey. Thank you for listening and would love your continued support.

Episodes

October 7, 2024 59 mins

Danyah Dahbour is a Palestinian-American activist based in Raleigh,NC. Danyah largely focuses her activism on Palestinian liberation and plays a key role in organizing local protests, providing commentary on social media and speaking in front of Raleigh City Council during public comments. Her most notable speech in front of Raleigh City Council went viral on multiple platforms and has since continued to use her voice to amplify th...

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Abdullah is a Palestinian-American based in Los Angeles with a passion for medical technology. Currently he leads the development and testing of the world's first Magnetic Total artificial heart device with expertise in medical device design, regulation, and commercialization.
Recorded on Mar 30, 2024.

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April 4, 2024 31 mins

Mohammad Alshaikh is the Youth Director of Mecca Center in Willowbrook, IL. As Youth Director, Mohammad provides spiritual and organizational leadership as well as development and mentorship through Mecca MVMT's youth programs. Mohammad received his credentials in Advanced Islamic Sciences and Quranic Arabic from both the Qalam Alimiyyah Program and Bayyinah Institute.


Recorded on Mar 17, 2024.

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March 22, 2024 39 mins

Omar Dahbour is the owner of RDU Auto Sales, a Raleigh based car dealership that prides itself on high-quality, pre-owned vehicles at the best price. Omar has been in the auto industry for 15+ years and grew up with a great passion for cars, specializing in sports cars and high performance vehicles. In his spare time Omar enjoys researching financials in the stock market and traveling to attend different car shows.


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March 8, 2024 42 mins

Qasim Rashid is a candidate for US Congress (IL11) on a fully people-funded campaign. In addition to seeking the Democratic nomination, Qasim is a notable human rights lawyer, author and speaker. Qasim would be the first Pakistani-American Congressman and runs on a progressive platform with a focus on economic, social and climate justice for all. As a resident of Naperville, IL, Qasim is happily married to his wife Ayesha of nearly...

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February 23, 2024 24 mins

Pervez Agwan is a candidate for US Congress (TX07) running to represent the most diverse congressional district in Texas on a fully people-funded campaign. Pervez would be Texas's first Asian-American Congressman and runs on a progressive platform with a strong focus on ending corruption in US politics. With "Green New Hou" as his campaign slogan, Pervez is fighting for a just, equitable, & sustainable Houston.

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February 15, 2024 48 mins

Yazid Suliman is a Palestinian-American comedian based in Chicago and is a cofounder of Terminal 5 Comedy. He is most notable for his stand-up comedy shows, skits on TikTok and starring in the Award Winning short film “Maqluba”. Watch Yazid perform in Houston (Feb 24) and Dallas (Feb 25) as he will be joining Terminal 5 cofounder Rami Abushhab’s tour titled “Let’s Talk About It”.


Recorded on Feb 3, 2024.

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February 9, 2024 55 mins

Marium is an environmental tech professional based in Chicago. She studied Environmental Science with a concentration in Smart Cities at UNC Chapel Hill. She has served as a consultant and researcher for academic, commercial and governmental entities focusing on climate change impact and EHS&S software implementation. Her fields of interest include sustainability, water compliance and climate resilience.


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February 1, 2024 67 mins

Farhan Momin is a Chicago based dentist and a Partner at Chicago Dental 312. At the core of his practice, he aims to provide high quality and ethical dental services and seeks to help patients with dental anxiety. Farhan is also an avid chef and was most notably a contestant on Season 9 of MasterChef and has been featured in Bon Appétit and Food and Wine Magazine.


Recorded on Jan 25, 2024.

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January 26, 2024 47 mins

Kinza Khan has been an attorney for nine years working to advocate for low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has practiced in family law, immigration law, and civil rights cases. She was born and raised in Chicago, and is the daughter of immigrants. She also conducts informative presentations and workshops through Heart to Grow for South Asian and Muslim American communities. She teaches legal writing at D...

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January 11, 2024 67 mins

Mohanad Alhams is an aviation management expert in Chicago. He is a co-founder of Shark Valuation, a referral only consulting company focused on strategy and valuation. He serves as an advisor on personal finance for a development program in Chicago.


Recorded on Jan 6, 2024.

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January 4, 2024 63 mins

Munira Abdullahi is the first Somali-American and Muslim woman elected as an Ohio State Representative, representing OH-D9 in the 135th Ohio General Assembly. Although raised in Columbus, Munira came to the US as a child refugee which was the initial spark for her to devote her life to non-profit work and public service. Additionally, Munira has worked as the MAS Columbus Youth Director since 2012 with a focus in promoting youth de...

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December 27, 2023 67 mins

Wesam Shahed is a first-generation Palestinian-American from Chicago, Illinois. He serves as a Policy Advisor - Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO), the second-largest prosecutor’s office in the US. Wesam has not only been recognized as one of the most promising young talents in the CCSAO, but he has also been internationally recognized in the Arab American Foundation’s “30 Under 30.” Wes...

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December 27, 2023 63 mins

Khalid Ahmed is a Sudanese American living in Chicago, Illinois. Born in Khartoum Sudan, Khalid has split most of his life between living in the US and Middle East. Having moved a bit as a kid, Khalid has attended 10 different schools and has had the opportunity to meet people from many walks of life. During the day, Khalid works as a chemical engineer. He is a self-proclaimed “elite FIFA player” and enjoys cooking when he has the ...

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December 26, 2023 58 mins

Sahar Sheikh-Ahmad is a Palestinian-American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, entrepreneur, and artist living in Chicago. She is passionate about autonomy in the working world and business ownership. Sahar has launched her own business ventures including Advanced Veterinary Care and Consulting and Studio Salam. She hopes to use her experience as inspiration for minorities to launch and grow their passions into fruitful endeavors.

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December 9, 2023 71 mins

Jihad is a Palestinian American technologist based in Chicago. While in college, he started and sold a YouTube growth agency, and now works with various startups exploring the future of media and blockchain. Jihad is a self-proclaimed #1 Drake stan.


Recorded on Dec 02, 2023.

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November 30, 2023 57 mins

Mohamed Al-Hendy is a commercial litigator in Houston with an AmLaw100 law firm; he likes to consider himself a real life Mike Ross. Before becoming an attorney, Mohamed was a teacher with Teach for America and a White House Intern during the Obama Administration. Mohamed has also previously worked as a sportswriter for Bleacher Report, and remains a huge sports fan, particularly of soccer and basketball.


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November 21, 2023 52 mins

Waleed Naser is a Palestinian American lawyer, based in Chicago. His law practice focuses mainly on vindicating Immigrant rights in federal court. Lately he has been working on a lot of Palestinian immigration related issues. On his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, and salmon fishing in Chicago, although he has failed to catch a single one in two years.

Recorded on Nov 17, 2023.

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November 14, 2023 57 mins

Ahmad Saad is an Egyptian-American writer based in Chicago. He’s the author of “The Mourning” a daily newsletter focusing on the ongoing decline of the western empire and the role that capitalism plays in our collective delusion. He’s an avid soccer fan, a proud labor organizer, and an outdoor enthusiast.

Recorded on Nov 7, 2023.

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