Ambitious Odyssey

WE BACK. After almost a year, I'm back with another episode but this time, I'm joined by George, a independent business owner in my local community who shares his entrepreneurial journey by talking about the ups and downs of starting your own business, the challenges of operating a local business during the 'cost of living crisis' and his future plans. George and I discuss the importance of developing a community of people who all share a similar passion and the importance of self- Support George by following @Pieholepizzas on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Thank you for watching this video. If you're into storytelling, creativity and personal development, please consider subscribing. My podcast, Ambitious Odyssey: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UrIRSD... Socials: Instagram: @Afaqnfb / @ambitiousodyssey Twitter: @Afaqnfb Enquiries: afaq@redroadstudios.co.uk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnM5gqjnVOdSSmiUfIY7YQ In this episode, my good friend and talented YouTuber Madeline and I talk about what we've been up to since our last podcast episode which was two years ago, Madeline's journey to university, my experience with Muslim marriage apps and more. It's always great to sit down with Madeline as I really enjoy her content and the message she's trying to put out. WATCH MADELINE'S WEEKLY VLOG AND SUBSCRIBE TO HER CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb393... My podcast Ambitious Odyssey: https://anchor.fm/afaq / ambitiousodyssey.com Instagram: @Afaqnfb / @ambitiousodyssey Twitter: @Afaqnfb Enquiries: ambitiousodysseypodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnM5gqjnVOdSSmiUfIY7YQ

This has to be the best episode I have created yet. It was truly a pleasure to sit down with Faisal to talk about his journey as a creative; a journey that he has been on for almost a decade. We talked about what it was like moving to London just before the pandemic, how he has kept motivated despite the turbulent times, NFTs and mental health.  Faisal has an incredible perspective on life and I am thankful that he was able to sit down with me and share some of his wisdom.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing.   Check out all of my previous podcast episodes:  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/afaq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UrIRSDEydtCXVuewcsD4C Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-odyssey/id1450401599?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2  Follow Faisal:  Instagram: @faisaltheartist  Twitter: @faisalbhussain  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaisalTheArtist/  My Socials: Instagram: @Afaqnfb / @ambitiousodyssey  Twitter: @Afaqnfb  Business inquiries: affaqb@gmail.com

In this podcast, I sit down with my friend Sina and together we talk about what our experience was like as postgraduate students at Queen Mary University of London during the pandemic. We discuss how universities were not transparent when it came to blended learning (which we said was mainly online and not blended) and that the government failed not only the students but staff when it came to providing more support or even reduced fees. Sina had some great advice to give and it was a pleasure to have him on! Please subscribe and like this video if you enjoyed it!   Check out all of my previous podcast episodes:  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/afaq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UrIRSDEydtCXVuewcsD4C Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-odyssey/id1450401599?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2  Follow Sina: @sinatadayon   My Socials: Instagram: @Afaqnfb / @ambitiousodyssey  Twitter: @Afaqnfb   Business inquiries: affaqb@gmail.com

We are all Palestinian. We have been witnessing a mass genocide, ethnic cleansing, and settler colonialism by the Israel state. I wanted to talk about the issue and shed some light on the topic which has been misreported as a 'conflict' by western media. May Allah protect Palestine and its' people. Friends of Al-Aqsa (Write to Your MP): https://www.foa.org.uk/campaign/save-... Donate:  Ummah Welfare Trust - Palestine Crisis Appeal  https://justgiving.com/fundraising/al...  Learn:   Decolonise Palestine: https://decolonizepalestine.com  On Palestine by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé: https://amzn.to/34cNPr3 Gaza in Crisis: Reflections on Israel's War Against Palestinians by Ilan Pappé and Noam Chomsky: https://amzn.to/3fjbahr

A huge thank you to Madeline again for coming on the podcast again and talking about her experience during lockdown. We talked about a variety of topics; from how we both experienced lockdown, rise in mental health, health services being stretched, kids at prime development age spending too much time in isolation and a lot more.  I hope this episode can resonate with anyone who is going through a difficult period in their life and feels as though there isn't any hope left.  My name is Afaq and I am a self-taught amateur photographer and filmmaker based in London. Subscribe and like this video if you are interested in content which revolves around storytelling, mindset and creativity. If you enjoyed the video please don't forget to subscribe and like.  My podcast Ambitious Odyssey: https://anchor.fm/afaq  Get in touch with me via: Instagram - @afaqnfb / @ambitiousodyssey Twitter - @afaqnfb Email: affaqb@gmail.com  Maddie's Socials: Instagram - @madelinerbrown Subscribe to her Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm98HXH9XRr68ndSPdshBPg

In this episode, I was blessed to be joined by Dialectic. Dialectic is a rapper, poet and writer from Toronto. Dialectic and I aimed to shed light on what's been happening in Yemen for the past couple of years. Dialectic went into the specifics and explained how things got to where they are. This episode is super enlightening and  I can say that I learned a hell of a lot from talking to Dialectic than watching any video.   Support and Donate: yemencrisis.carrd.co  Follow Dialectic: Instagram: @dialecticsforliberation  / Twitter: @dialectichiphop  Listen to the podcast on:  Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-odyssey/id1450401599?mt=2&uo=4   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UrIRSDEydtCXVuewcsD4C  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/ambitious-odyssey  Follow Afaq: Instagram: @Afaqnfb / @AmbitiousOdyssey Twitter: @Afaqnfb  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnM5gqjnVOdSSmiUfIY7YQ

In this episode, I was blessed to be joined by my childhood friend Jeremy who's an incredibly talented singer. Jeremy and I talked about the BLM movement, shared intricate stories from our childhood and racism in the UK. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/user/Affaqb  Follow Jeremy on Instagram @jeremymbiba  Jeremy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXhLje0Nkh6WOTM1x7LU12w/videos

Welcome back to season two of Ambitious Odyssey! I can’t believe we are on season two; this podcast was just an idea which started in my bedroom and I never thought that I would be able to speak and connect with people from all over. I am back after some time to talk about a critical issue that needs to be talked about more and who better to do this with than Haleema! Haleema is the first-ever repeat guest at Ambitious Odyssey. If you haven’t checked out our last episode please do as it was extremely compelling to talk to her about a wide range of topics. On episode 11, me and Haleema, who works for the NHS talk about how the government is not doing enough to support NHS staff who are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. From PPE shortages to having testing in place for staff, the government is lacking in supporting the NHS staff and its' frontline staff. We feel that this matter is of extreme urgency and together we decided to raise awareness and shine some light on the issue. Haleema's Blog: https://haleemakabir.wordpress.com Haleema's Instagram: Hal_k _ Enquiries: affaqb@gmail.com Instagram: @afaqbfb / @ambitiousodyssey

2019 gave birth to this podcast, an 'idea' which I had been holding onto for almost two years. The first episode of this podcast was released on the 22nd of January and what entailed has been nothing short of legendary. This has been one of the greatest years of my life thus far. Through this podcast, I have been able to connect with like-minded people from across the world and share perspectives' that have the potential to add value. In the final episode of season one, I was joined by director, entrepreneur and a fellow creative, Noor.  Noor and I connected through Instagram through our shared love for film, photography and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Noor shared his journey so far about setting up his own business, what it was like to grow up in a poverty-stricken area and the challenges brown creatives face from society and their family.   I sure learnt a tremendous amount from his profound insight and I hope some of you can too. Follow Noor on Instagram at: @noorkhusrau Enquiries:  Email: affaqb@gmail.com  Instagram/Twitter: @afaqnfb  Instagram: @ambitiousodyssey

WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/AffaqB Thank you for tuning into another episode of my podcast, Ambitious Odyssey.  This was actually the first episode that I got to record all thanks to my incredibly talented friend Madeline, aka Mads. She helped me not only shoot but also edited the episode so you all should go and support her by subscribing to her Youtube channel and watching her latest video (https://youtu.be/kAaFxwDQyg0).  I felt profoundly inspired by Madeline's journey with mental health and wanted to share it with the world as I believe it could provide value to a great extent as she has transformed her life in an incredible way in a year. In this episode, Maddie provides insight into her journey so far; how she was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the trials and tribulations she's had to overcome during the past year and how going to the gym has been pivotal to her recovery. I hope this episode can resonate with anyone who is going through a difficult period in their life and feels as though there isn't any hope left.  Get in touch with me via: Instagram - @Afaqnfb / @Ambitiousodyssey Twitter - @Afaqnfb Email: affaqb@gmail.com Maddie's Socials:  Instagram - @Madelinerbrown Suscribe to her Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm98HXH9XRr68ndSPdshBPg

In today's’ episode of the podcast, I was fortunate enough to be joined by a very special guest, Haleema. Haleema has an incredible blog (haleemakabir.wordpress.com) where she has a plethora of empowering content which I’ve found to be profound. We discuss an array of topics, ranging from the loneliness epidemic where we highlighted how we’ve both felt alone even when we've surrounded and connected with so many people, self-love, instant gratification and the current situations taking place in Kashmir and China. This is an instant classic. Kashmir: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cx1m7zg0wwzt/kashmir Uighur Muslims: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cpz1y9ney3mt/uighurs Haleema's Instagram: @hal__k My Socials @AmbitiousOdyssey @Afaqnfb Email: affaqb@gmail.com

In this episode I am joined by my super talented friend and musician Jeremy. Me and Jeremy go back a decade to when we were still kids growing up in Glasgow. Episode 7 goes into depth about our creative endeavours and how we finally started working on our passions. Jeremy has also released an exceptional catalogue of music which is available to stream on Soundcloud titled, “ This is not Real Life “. STREAM NOW: https://soundcloud.com/jeremymbiba/sets/this-is-not-real-life

In this episode, I was fortunate to be joined by a childhood friend of mine who I’ve know for so long I don’t even remember - Sukhdeep. In this episode we both poured our hearts out about a topic which is quite sensitive in the Asian community, mental health. We talked in depth about our personal experiences and shared distinctive stories of our childhood in Glasgow. Also, just started a YouTube channel, SUSCRIBE - https://youtu.be/qWpT7xNgnNU

“DAMN it feels good to be an immigrant” Alright, so me and my childhood friend @exhaussensakala linked up on Episode 5 of my podcast, ‘Ambitious Odyssey.’ I wanted to talk about our childhood and how we grew up in Glasgow as immigrants. We shared distinctive stories of growing up and how we were able to integrate into society through the power of sport, especially football which I owe a lot to for making me develop my confidence and work ethic. Please listen and show support! You can search Ambitious Odyssey on Apple podcasts or Spotify as well. I appreciate the support and let’s grow together

In episode 4 I was able to have a conversation with Gamze who I connected with through Instagram. We were able to talk about a multitude of topics, ranging from dropping out of university, self-acceptance, Islam in modern society and feeding your energy to things that empower you! I appreciate the support and let’s grow together! Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you want to be a guest or want to recommend a topic. @afaqnfb

I was SUPER fortunate to have been able to spend some time with a person who I admire and look up to, my friend Ru Hudson. Ru has recently started his own business at the age of 21 and I was intrigued to explore his motivations behind that and some of the challenges he has faced on his journey so far. Ru was able to provide an intricate insight into the psychological side of things, such as having self-doubt and feeling lonely when starting your own business from the ground up and the pressures that follow. We both went into detail about friendships and how the people you surround yourself with determine your future. To end of the episode we discussed our short-term and long term goals. Support Ru and his endeavours by following him on Instagram @ru_hudson and by also visiting his shop at: 119 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea - @rusbubblewaffles

In this episode I talk briefly about how travelling changed my perspective on life and the importance of focus. We both share our hungry for self-betterment & how it has been navigating through life after school so far. FLIP THE SWITCH

Just a quick introduction to the podcast. Highlighted my ambitions and goals of what I hope to do with this medium. Discussed mental health and the pressures of a university student who’s going to be graduating next year. Stay tuned for future episodes. I wholeheartedly appreciate all the support.