Curious Conversations with Aysha

Are you looking for a job? Interested in changing careers? Have you considered contacting a headhunter? Do you know the difference between a headhunter and recruiter? How are you navigating the world of seeking employment? Today’s guest is Masuma Salam, a Headhunter and founder of Tailored Search. Her agency works nationally to connect her clients to the best candidate for a position. As she is known to be “not your average headhunter,” so is her agency. Using a tailored approach, each client is matched with the right candidate. Listen to this episode as I ask Masuma about the importance of LinkedIn, what personal information should and should not be shared during an interview, questions to ask the employer during an interview, and much more. Share your thoughts on the Curious Conversations with Aysha Instagram - @curiousconversations_withaysha.

Emily Sioma, Miss Michigan 2018 of the Miss America pageant, shared her journey as a sexual assault survivor to raise awareness. She used her platform in the Miss Michigan pageant to help others realize they are not alone. In this curious conversation, Emily discusses her sexual assault, how she became an advocate for supporting survivors of sexual violence, the stigmas many people face when they want to come forward about their sexual assault, how education plays a fundamental role in preventing sexual violence, how sexual education is so focused on abstinence instead of providing proper sexual education, and what the healing process truly is for a survivor. Please listen to Emily speak so candidly about what it means to be a survivor of sexual assault and how she advocates for survivors of sexual violence.

It is so important to support local businesses and entrepreneurs. One of my favorites is Manal Hussein. I was so intrigued by her because she took a chance and opened her storefront in midtown Detroit. When you step into her cafe, it's very aesthetically pleasing and the smell is divine. Every option on the menu is a good choice and it will make you want to come back for more. And once you meet Manal and hear the passion in her voice, you'll be enlighted to support local businesses. Listen to this episode on how Manal started For the Love of Sugar, why it's important to support all entrepreneurs including your competitors, and how Manal is able to be a baker alongside her love for fitness and nutrition.

I had the opportunity to have a curious conversation with someone I've known for many years, but never knew anything about her journey and the struggles she experienced as she happened to become a social media influencer. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to be a social media influencer and why she decided to take a step back from that role. We also discussed the importance of mental health and how she handled a mental health disorder within her family. And lastly, we discussed her current and future role in the fashion and creative industry as a South Asian.

Ever been to a game and felt like the energy was lacking? Then comes on the cheerleaders, whether the team is losing or winning, they had the high energy and positivity to spread to the players and fans. Do you ever wonder what a cheerleader’s training is like? How they're treated by the same organization that pay your favorite player to play for your entertainment? Like everything in life, I like learning things from every angle. Listen to Lauren Brown share with me her experience as a professional cheerleader.

I had the opportunity to have a curious conversation with Humayra Bobby, a Detroit entrepreneur that started a clean skincare line using simple ingredients that have effective results. Our conversation touched on her skincare journey, what made her want to start her brand, Boubi, and how her culture plays a big role in developing her products. Humayra shared advice about skincare that is applicable to all skin types and what to look for in skincare products. Please listen through to implement her tips into your skincare routine!

How many times have you been the “only” in a room? Only woman? Only black person? Only Muslim? Only POC? I met Theodore Johnson, a professor in the Eastern Michigan Aviation program, at an event at Eastern Michigan University where we were the “only” in a room. This got me curious to learn about diversity in the field of aviation. Theodore has recently published an article in the Journal of Public Management and Social Policy. The title of the article is "How does the effectiveness of collegiate aviation, online marketing, and websites impact diversity and recruitment."

As a gym owner, fitness coach, and nutrition coach, Ashley takes her time to teach her clients and her followers on social media on ways to make real, sustainable changes in their health and fitness. Please listen to this very informative conversation so you may implement realistic health goals in your life.

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