Living Legacy Podcast

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Imagine what life would be like if you had one eye. Would you work less or work harder? In this first episode of the Living Legacy Podcast Series, I begin by sharing the story where it all began: my cancer story. I share how a photograph my mother took lead to a diagnosis of Bilateral Retinoblastoma, how chemotherapy affected my hearing. Resiliency led me to not let my diagnosis and disabilities hinder my gift as a professional photographer and all the things I enjoy and have achieved to this day. Mentioned in the Podcast:

Ciara, Chris Brown Cases of Retinoblastoma Survival Rates of Retinoblastoma Kodak Polaroid Camera Nikon Commercial Photography World Cancer Day Childhood Cancer Day

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Intro: 0:55 Retinoblastoma Story: 0:59 Ocularist who makes prosthetic eyes: 8:30 Life Advice: 11:30 World Cancer Day and Childhood Cancer Day: 12:05 Medical Advice: 12:30 Doctor story on photoshopping the white glow: 12:50

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This will be the longest, most real and most raw episode I have recorded yet.

I don’t think I’ve talked about this outside of a journal or one on one conversation if someone asks about my hijab or headscarf or whenever I was fasting growing up in middle school

How I automatically became a Muslim
My conflict with Islam
Islam is within me. My connection to God/Allah is strong
Attending Islamic School which was a private school
Finding that community as an adult
Traveling to Muslim Countries
Growing up listening to Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) at summer camps
Why I choose Islam - Makes me a better person reason for being so fearless in others’ eyes
Five Most Important Duties of a Muslim
Reasons You are not required to fast if you are a woman

My first male guest In this podcast is my father. He shares his story of wanting to be a minister

One summer after going to Columbus Ohio and how Islam came into his life at a young age.

He shares how his childhood friends noticed the change in his character that lead him toward Islam.

He shares his life story and how he converted to Islam.

He shares how Islam brought himself and my mother together.

I share my experience growing up as an African American Muslimah.

I share Well known rappers, actors and comedians who are born Muslim or who have converted to Islam.

He shares what he did before he retired, about the time Islam first came into his life, how important religion is in his life, even as a teenage boy in the 60’s and an adult in the 70’s

How Islam shaped his businesses and affected being accepted into his first few jobs

He talks about his taxi cab business and company

How it shaped life as a father and changed his perspective of marriage.

The difference between faith and religion - what happens when you believe in things that you cannot see

How it helped to cope with my health and challenges as a childhood cancer survivor

Why it was important to live near a masjid-mosque-place of worship whenever we moved

How going to Hajj and fulfilling pilgrimage changed their perspective on Islamic principles

His decision to become a Moor and changing his name

The common misconception about Islam

Speaks from the perspective of both Christian and Muslim

My parents live near a state highway in my dad’s hometown of Etowah, TN, so you’ll hear the sound effects of vehicles speeding by.

Akon
Raekwon
A Tribe Called Quest (Q-Tip)
Dave Chapelle
Ice Cube
Busta Rhymes
Muhammad Ali
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Mike Tyson
Hakeem Olajuwon
French Montana
DJ Khaled
Mos Def
Zayn Malik
Lupe Fiasco
Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)
Jermaine Jackson
Michael Jackson
Mahershala Ali

Muslim Women:

Amal Clooney
Iman (Model)

For More Info: listen to OneFootintheSink.com a Muslim Lifestyle Podcast where many guests share their experiences as reverts and business owners

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Imagine what life is like when you are always in a vehicle and always on the road. Imagine what it would be like if you were never the one to have to drive.

Which one Would you love? Which One Would you hate Or Hate It?

Today’s Episode is all about Ridesharing - How I became a Lyft, Uber and Food Delivery Driver. I also share my history with driving since it began a little before that - at age 15 to be exact

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Show Notes:

Driving is in my blood - my dad was a taxi driver before becoming a CDL Driver.

He also did a little driving in the military during the Vietnam War in the Air Force.

Played lots of driving video games growing up such as Crazy Taxi.

I was surrounded by cars, new cars, old cars, rental cars.

Been driving since a child but with a permit since age 15, passed the test by age 16.

Living with one eye did not slow me down, more alert than most, I was ahead of the class because I had been driving for so long.

Blindspot/side view mirrors as a requirement on license

Glasses as a requirement when driving

Fast driving runs in my family

I’ve never gotten a major speeding ticket nor had an accident.

Have had my car since high school.

I have my dad’s driving genes.

A way to use my car - racking up no miles in D.C. due to taking public transportation and walking the streets like a local

By the time I was old enough to rent a car, Which was age 18 thanks to USAA

I must have been so used to having blind spots that I knew where to look.

It came up more than once however the time it really clicked was when my friend from high school Came to visit me in Tennessee from Florida.

It was her first time in Tennessee and it was my pleasure to show her around the tourist spots. She asked me out of the blue have you ever thought of becoming an Uber driver?

Fast forward a couple of years later, as I was in between jobs I applied for Uber and Lyft

I would do social media work, and then go out and drive

Why I love driving for Lyft

Perspective on being an Uber/Lyft Driver

Car Requirements for driving

Tips to get started with driving

Tips on Safety:

Not drive at night

Stay away from dark and fishy neighborhoods

Keep Pepper Spray and pocket knife on hand

I begin food delivery such as Uber Eats, GrubHub, and Postmates.

Why I love Uber Eats and GrubHub

I don’t have to pay for the meal

Learn new places to eat

It’s side income

Never a dull moment

Use My Code for an Uber Sign Up Driving bonus

Use this link for a Lyft Sign Up Driving bonus

Mystro: Free Trial with Mystro - Hands-free rideshare driving app for Androids http://ssqt.co/m5erAfA

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This episode, I interview Jacqueline Hardaway Kakembo who went to Sierra Leone in 1965. She recruited me to Ghana in 2011. Operation Crossroads Africa is a U.S.-based, non-profit organization that has cross-cultural exchanges and small-scale service projects in Africa. It is the Peace Corps before the Peace Corps. For 7 weeks each summer, teams of 8 to 10 volunteers, a group leader and local volunteers join to work together. Learn more: operationcrossroadsafrica.org. For show notes: zaakirahnayyar.com/blog

Bear with me as audio is bumpy - this is a previously recorded interview with timeless gems about how she found out about Operation Crossroads Africa, why she stuck with the organization and some of her favorite memories.

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Show Notes/ Points to Take Away:

Operation Crossroads Africa description - Peace Corps before the Peace Corps
I met my husband - through Operation Crossroads Africa
Interviewing Jacqueline Hardaway Kakembo

How I met Jackie - Through a friend of my Dad

My Crossroads Trip and Application Experience

I briefly worked with helped them launch their social media pages

Jackie Was at my Wedding or Elopement in the Gambia

Crossroads Years

Sierra Leone 1965 - Participation - Nursing Student

2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 Niger - Group Leader - One project was the National Museum for Niger, Recreation Project Second Time, Medical Project for the third time

Togo 2010 - education project

The Gambia 2014 - Nursing

Uganda 2015 - Primary School

Why she is still involved in Crossroads

Impact of Crossroads on her life

How she found out about Crossroads

Fellow Alumni member Donald Scoggins

What Makes Crossroads Different - Peace Corps

Favorite Memory from The Gambia - Welcoming and Naming Ceremony

Why Should someone volunteer with Crossroads

Year of Return to Ghana (West Africa)
Why it’s important to travel to Africa and not the modernized countries such as South Africa
I’m glad Ghana was my first, the Gambia was my Second, Senegal was my third, South Africa was my fourth African country
Application Deadline March 15 - If you are serious, tell them my name (Zaakirah) and they will extend application for you.
Website - operationcrossroadsafrica.org
Group Size
Description of ideal volunteer
Social Media Pages - @operationcrossroadsafrica Facebook and Instagram
Pinterest and Twitter (@crossroadafrica)
You will see my photos and videos on the website
This is the shortened version of Peace Corps
Or Solo Travel with Nomadness Travel Tribe

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Imagine what life would be like if you were at the doctor’s office at age 16 and were told you could not conceive.

In this podcast episode, I share the diagnosis, symptoms, and aftermath of living with PCOS aka Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Also in honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, I share the statistics and symptoms of the autoimmune disease of the same family.

I also advise on how I’ve managed inflammation through Holistic Eating and a Plant-Based Diet (and using natural ingredients).

I am not a doctor. I am simply sharing my personal opinion, knowledge, and experience. Please consult with your nutritionist/dietician, OB/GYN, or endocrinologist for the best regimen for your condition.

For more information on PCOS visit pcosdiva.com

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0:55 Diagnosis and PCOS Symptoms
2:02 I am Not a Doctor
2:23 Excessive Hair
3:10 Fatigue
3:30 Olympic Swimming and Athletic Abilities
4:10 Common misconceptions about PCOS
4:35 Irregular menstrual cycles
5:30 Living with PCOS - Active Lifestyle
5:45 PCOS is hereditary
5:55 Excessive Acne
6:10 Holistic Plant-Based Diet
7:05 Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap as face and body wash
7:25 My skin rash would glow in the dark
7:34 Sensitive Skin/Arm and Hammer/Natural Deodorant
7:50 Apple Cider Vinegar as facial astringent
8:00 Rose Water as a facial toner
8:15 Whole Foods | Sprouts are where to find the items mentioned
8:25 PCOS Statistics and symptoms
8:50 March 8 International Women’s Day | March is Women’s History Month and Endometriosis Awareness Month
9:00 Endometriosis statistics and symptoms
10:00 pcosdiva.com
10:20 Every woman’s condition is different
11:00 Visit endocrinologist and OB/GYN for diagnosis
11:20 Why not use birth control
11:30 PCOS and Endometriosis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation
12:15 How to start holistic nutrition (Eating Clean)
13:35 Try Gardein and Beyond Meat Frozen Foods Brands

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