Amplify Your Potential Podcast with Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi: Recent Episodes
Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi
You're seeking new ways to improve yourself daily, and amplify your potential. Without some guidance, it's not always easy to figure out the next steps. Join Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi, leadership coach and impostor syndrome conqueror each week, as she will help you discover how to shine your light and be in your highest self as a leader while helping you gain confidence, create your identity and tap into your own capabilities, oh and of course, conquer impostorism too.
Welcome to another episode with my friend and colleague, Dr. Sonya Sharififard! We talk about support systems, the importance of having a good support system, mentorship and more. This episode was actually recorded last June, a little while after my mom's passing (hence you will hear me speak on this in the beginning of the podcast), but I did not have the chance to share our episode until now. Please enjoy this amazing episode!
Join me on this episode - it's a solo episode again where I talk about what's going on with the phenomenon that I've been noticing (and not just me, all of my single and married friends included) with single men and women and issues with connecting, creating relationships and more. Today, more people are single than ever, and its becoming harder for people to find each other despite their future spouse being right under their noses. I share what I think is happening, why and my own experiences being single, ready to mingle and what needs to be done to hopefully bring people together.
Feel free to follow me on IG and on TikTok for more videos and reels on this topic, on my Chais, Chats and Rishtas series on TikTok and more.
https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah
https://www.tiktok.com/@thedraasiyah
Join me on today's episode as I talk about the importance of creating a life plan, which is similar to a business plan. I call it the business life plan for this reason.
I go through the steps on why we should create a life plan, and then the steps to get it going. Have pen and paper, feel free to pause the episode as you need to, to reflect and write and create your life plan today.
If you want to share your life plan with me, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram - my LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah
My instagram is https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah
Follow/Subscribe to this podcast, follow me on my social media accounts and share this episode with everyone in your life today!
We are back with another episode (long overdue!) and this time, my guest, Sylvia Baffour and I speak on the topic of emotional intelligence. She speaks on the importance of EQ and how to adapt this into our lives. We talk about some of our own experiences with using emotional intelligence with others as well. The conversation flows beautifully between us and Sylvia definitely dropped some gold gems during the show. Please join us and listen in on our conversation.
If you want to know more about Sylvia Baffour, you can check out her website here:
https://sylviaspeaks.com/meet-sylvia/
Sylvia has also written her book, I Dare You To Care and I think it's a fantastic read! You can get her book here: https://sylviaspeaks.com/product/i-dare-you-to-care/
In this episode, my friend Urmi Hossain and I speak on culture, identity, and women's empowerment. Most importantly, we address our cultural identities and how this affects who we are to others, our families, and ourselves. Here is a little more about Urmi.
Urmi is a self-published author and polyglot. She is a YouTuber, blogger, mentor, and speaker and advocates for women's empowerment. Urmi is currently volunteering with two big organizations, 100 Women in Finance and Women in Leadership, respectively. She is a big proponent of self-investment and a lifelong learner.
Urmi has written several books that can be purchased on Amazon that you can find here:
Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle https://a.co/d/hvP0hTn
Your Italian Summer: A Survival Guide https://a.co/d/3NQbj2z
Let's Talk about Branding Yourself - A WELL-PROVEN GUIDE TO BUILDING A PERSONAL BRAND FOR LONG LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS: Learn how to create a strong personal brand that will bring long-term success https://a.co/d/9zIMR2t
You can also check out her website here: https://www.myways.ca/
If you would like to follow her on Instagram please go to https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/
Urmi is also on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/
In this episode, my friend Tissa Richards and I speak on unshakeable leadership and creating effective teams. Tissa also wrote a book called No Permission Needed. We also discuss brand identity and loyalty, how to pitch ourselves, and our superpowers. We also talk about the value we bring to others.
While this is a business-oriented leadership episode, I know you will enjoy our conversation.
Here's more information about Tissa Richards:
Tissa Richards is an award-winning author, repeat software founder and CEO, and a sought-after leadership expert and keynote speaker with a mission to create unshakeable leaders, teams and organizations. She speaks to and trains executives at Fortune 500 and hypergrowth organizations – including Nasdaq, NYSE and Forbes – guiding them to create blueprints for individual and organizational success, develop high-performance cultures, and to diversify c-suites and corporate boardrooms. Learn more at www.tissarichards.com
You can purchase her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Needed-Leadership-Potential-Self-Doubt-ebook/dp/B0BF7G3X5H
Welcome to Episode 11 of our podcast, where we embark on an inspiring journey with the incredible Jeanieva Faith. Join us as we delve into Reiki mastery, explore the art of cultivating deep and meaningful friendships, and celebrate the essence of women's empowerment.
In this enlightening episode, Jeanieva, a true beacon of positivity, shares her profound insights into the transformative power of Reiki healing. Discover how this ancient practice can help restore balance and harmony in your life, fostering physical well-being and emotional and spiritual growth.
But that's not all! We also dive deep into the art of crafting rich and lasting friendships. Jeanieva unveils the secrets to nurturing connections beyond the surface, creating bonds that withstand the test of time.
And, of course, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women as we discuss the importance of empowerment. Jeanieva's journey is a testament to the incredible heights that women can reach when they support one another.
So, prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and uplifted as we explore these topics and more in Episode 11. Jeanieva Faith's wisdom and warmth will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart full of hope. Tune in now and let the journey begin!
To contact Jeanieva Faith and learn about her Reiki and dance programs in West Covina, CA, please visit her website: http://www.jeanievafaithofficial.com/
You can follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeanievafaithofficial
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the show. This short episode explains why I've been MIA these last few months and why I haven't posted my content weekly. I've had a rough year with the loss of my mom, so I've been in grieving mode. I talk about the importance of talking to your loved ones about their last wishes and to ensure that things are in place before anything happens.
You can reach out to me via my Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah or email me if you would like to know more about the podcast or reach out if you liked an episode at podcast@draasiyah.com.
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Hello everyone, and welcome back to another fun episode. My good friend, Quene Foree, is on my show, and I'm so excited for you to hear our conversation. The episode was recorded in late January before my mom ended up in the hospital, and I had to go on hiatus. I'll talk more about this in my next episode. Anyhow, Quene is someone I would love for you to listen to as we talk about happiness and what that means in life. Happiness isn't about material things but internal peace and well-being. She also does a mini meditation during the episode you don't want to miss.
Quene is a happiness coach, has her own podcast called P's and Q's and is a professional poker player. She has her own YouTube channel that documents her poker plays at various places and shows how this game is played. In addition, Quene is also a health advocate. You can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/queneforee/
You can also find her on YouTube, her cleanse and her podcast interview here: https://lnk.bio/Queneforee
Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of Amplify Your Potential. On today's episode, my friend and fantastic guest, Janet Walters, talks about ageism and confidence. If you're over 40, finding work and changing careers can be challenging. Ageism is a real and discriminatory practice that occurs daily, especially to women who want to find work and change the trajectory of their careers. To top this off, our confidence can dwindle, leading to a cycle where we can feel unmotivated to do anything. Janet gives golden nuggets based on the stories she shares with me in this episode. You don't want to miss this, so please listen to this episode and let us know your thoughts!
To get in touch with Janet Walters, you can find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/janetbwalters/
You can also email her at toastmasterjanet@gmail.com to connect with her.
Here's my Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah
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Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA but there's going to be another episode coming up about why. Those closest to me know what's going on and why.
With that said, please join in and listen to this episode with my friend and guest, Melissa Mendoza D'Amico. She's an entrepreneur and talks about how she finds time to run her business while also being a mom. We also talk about finding our purpose, and honing our intuition. It's a great episode and one you wouldn't want to miss. If you're a mom, you'll probably relate to this episode more so especially if you're looking to become an entrepreneur yourself.
You can follow Melissa on Instagram and message her there (cause she's always on social media!): https://www.instagram.com/melissamdamico/
Please follow/subscribe, share this podcast, and rate it 5 stars! Every rating and subscribe/follow helps push my podcast to the top.
Feel free to follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah and on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah
Welcome back after a long hiatus! My friend and colleague, Dr. Misty Resendez is my guest on this episode. We talk much about leadership, showing up in different spaces, and Dr. Misty's journey in achieving her own goals. We talk about how leaders can lead others, and touch upon impostor syndrome.
I mentioned Quiet Leadership by David Rock - you can purchase it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3nBASUS
Here's a bit more about Dr. Misty Resendez:
Dr. Misty Resendez has over 18 years of professional experience in business administration and leadership methodologies. She has practiced in for-profit and non-profit arenas holding both clinical and management roles, allowing her to utilize her expertise coaching and mentoring leaders to increase organizational performance. An avid educator, Dr. Misty spends much of her time teaching both business and community leaders the importance of cultural diversity, leadership, and inclusion—focusing on the impact these necessities have on overall success at work, at home, and abroad. She often presents her research and expertise at national and international leadership conferences. Dr. Misty’s experience enables her to strongly grasp the interworking of people and the organization to positively affect cultural diversity and inclusion, organizational change, and leadership development.
You can find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-misty-resendez-8a124640/
Let me know what you think about this episode! You can find me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah/ or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah
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Hey everyone, today, I bring my friend Dr. Ruth Akumbu on the podcast to talk to us about a hot topic today - diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging but in the context of cultural relevance. What does cultural relevance mean? It means looking at and identifying the culture that helps us to understand what each of these components mean. While many DEIB courses teach about the actual topics, with belonging being fairly new, culture is often overlooked. Dr. Akumbu and myself look into culture means and how it speaks to such an important topic that we must continue to address today.
If you want to know more about Dr. Ruth, or would like to follow her podcast, Jambo! Dr. Akumbu, you can follow her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jambodrakumbu
You can also find her on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all other platforms - Jambo! Dr. Akumbu.
You can follow Dr. Akumbu on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ruthakumbu/
You can follow Dr. Akumbu on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthakumbu/
A little more about Dr. Ruth Akumbu:
Dr. Ruth Akumbu is a nonprofit, educational, entertainment leader committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and dedicated to strengthening global organizations through cultural capacity-building, integration, and augmentation. She is an experienced storyteller with a multifaceted background intersecting education, media, and business. Dr. Akumbu completed Doctoral-level research on Indigenous culture and created two cultural integration models for organizations to augment DEIB practices with an emphasis on cultural relevance. She has over 21 years of experience creating opportunities for marginalized individuals and those with less opportunities in Cameroon. Dr. Akumbu established and expanded a global non-profit to fund educational opportunities and community development initiatives. She has experience designing customized DEIB trainings utilizing multimedia tools and employing data to drive strategy and program design. In addition to her nonprofit leadership and DEIB background, Dr. Akumbu has over 17 years of experience in media and film production in the US, Cameroon, and Kenya, providing a foundation for cross-cultural storytelling across multiple contexts.
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Join me in this podcast as I talk to my friend and one of my hairstylists, Carla Ortiz, as we talk about how she became a business owner and entrepreneur. She's a single mom of three amazing kids, and we talked about how she made the decision in her mid twenties to become a cosmetologist and hair stylist. Carla heard people tell her she shouldn't go for it, but she defied all odds, and became a successful hair stylist. If you're following your passion, that's all that should matter.
I'm excited about this episode because Carla gives us all some amazing golden nuggets and invaluable information that you need to hear if you want to own your own business, or follow your passions. This is what we talk about when we look at amplifying our potential! If you want to follow Carla and see her work, please go to https://www.instagram.com/hairtalk22/
If you're in the San Fernando Valley (Sylmar/Porter Ranch), and want to get your hair done or need any advice, you can message her on IG (linked above). Carla's located in The Beauty Lab.
You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah
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Hey everyone, welcome back to my next episode with my long time friend, award winning journalist, Tania Rashid.
Tania and I talk about many different areas in this episode and I ask her what was the biggest lesson she learned through her travels to Bangladesh and other countries where she was reporting on human rights violations that had been occurring, and she said, "human resilience." You have to hear the rest of the episode where we talk about what this means and why human resilience.
We also talk about being Muslim and being Brown - how does this affect the way we live in society, especially with our own people who expect us to live according to their norms.
P.S. Please don't mind our voices kinda going in and out at times....although my Internet was strong, there were still some issues with Internet connectivity.
If you want to know more about Tania Rashid and the stories she's uncovered, and the documentaries she's done, please reach out to her at https://www.taniarashid.com. You can also find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taniarashid/
You can also follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah
If you want to get in touch with me, feel free to email me at podcast@draasiyah.com.
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the second episode of my podcast. I'm honored to introduce you to my friend, Gracie Ruth Melendez to the show. Today, we're talking about using LinkedIn to build relationships. This is important because we use social media quite a bit, and depending on what we need to get done, we must connect with others online. I met many of my good friends online, and then we built a relationship and quickly took that offline to meet up for coffee, lunches, dinners, and do business masterminds. During the pandemic especially, we were using LinkedIn and other social media quite a bit to connect with one another, setting virtual coffee dates on Zoom, and more. Once we were able to finally start meeting in person again, that's what we did. I met some amazing people in this manner!
So join me and Gracie as we discuss how we can build relationships on LinkedIn (things I'm still learning as well) and how to engage on posts, when to send messages, and when to post our posts to get the most engagement. Gracie is a LinkedIn coach and shows clients how to use LinkedIn to find clients and make sales through relationship building.
You can learn more about Gracie's LinkedIn services at https://gracieruth.com/
You can follow Gracie Ruth on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracieruth/
You can follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah/
You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah OR https://www.instagram.com/amplifyyourpotential (this is a new IG so I'm still working on it).
Let me know if you liked this episode. Please share, subscribe/follow and if you liked what you heard today, please give me a 5-star rating! I would really appreciate it!
Hey everyone, thanks so much for tuning in to the first episode of my brand new podcast, called Amplify Your Potential with me, your host, Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi. Welcome to the show! I'm going to have some amazing guests and I can't wait to bring conversations that are though provoking, and full of golden nuggets.
I created this podcast because I want to learn from others who want to magnify their capabilities as leaders and humans. Improving ourselves, being a better version of ourselves, working on ourselves, overcoming impostor syndrome and gaining more confidence in ourselves is the tip of the iceberg. I'm looking to dive deeper with my guests, to understand the impact of the choices we make, how to build better relationships with others, open up to the opportunities that surround us, and become one within our highest selves. All of this leads to the development of our leadership identities, so this podcast was created for these reasons. For me to learn from you, and for us to learn from each other as we grow into version 2.0 of ourselves, 1% at a time.
Tune in and listen to what I've got to say. Hit the subscribe or follow button and share this podcast with everyone you know. And hey, if you like to be on my email list, please email me at podcast@draasiyah.com and I will add you to my email list.
You can follow or connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draasiyah
You can follow me on my several Instagram accounts here: https://www.instagram.com/thedraasiyah and https://www.instagram.com/amplifyyourpotential
If you want to subscribe to my YouTube channel (which I'm working on at the moment), you can go here - https://www.youtube.com/@AasiyahTV
Episode 2 is coming out on 1/11/23 featuring my guest, LinkedIn Expert, Gracie Ruth. Stay tuned!