I aim to inform, inspire and innovate. I'll be discussing everything from "Current Affairs" to building and maintaining meaningful relationships. Here you'll find my podcast "Let's Talk with Mo Hasan". Instagram: @Mohasan92
Join us for an extraordinary episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Oprah Winfrey. Born in rural Mississippi during the 1950s, she defied all odds to become America's first female black billionaire. From interviewing sitting presidents to legendary musicians like Michael Jackson, Oprah's influence knows no bounds. Discover how she turned adversity into triumph, using her empathy and emotional intelligence to rise from being fired for being "too emotional" to hosting one of the most-watched TV shows in history. Listen to us unravel the inspiring story of this trailblazing media mogul and philanthropist.
Join us in this inspiring podcast episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Tani, a chess prodigy who defied all odds. Escaping Nigeria with his family to the US, they found themselves in a New York City homeless shelter. Astonishingly, within a year of learning chess, Tani clinched the New York State Championship. Now an international chess master, he captivates audiences on Twitch with his extraordinary skills. Together, we explore the invaluable lessons we can learn from Tani's life – perseverance, dedication, and the power of a curious mind. Don't miss this uplifting tale of triumph against adversity and the transformative power of chess. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Tani's goals (02:18) Lessons from Tani's Journey
In this episode, we delve into the life of Trevor Noah, the renowned comedian who emerged from the shadows of apartheid South Africa to become a global sensation. As the charismatic host of "The Daily Show" for seven transformative years, Trevor has garnered a wealth of unique perspectives on both US and South African politics. We'll explore his extraordinary journey, from growing up in a divided nation to his meteoric rise in the entertainment industry. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Career (06:20) Lessons from Trevor's Life
Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee who competed in the Rio Olympics (2016) with the Refugee Olympic Team. Yusra's love for swimming, passed down from her father, helped her overcome unimaginable adversity. She now uses her platform to raise awareness about the plight of refugees worldwide, speaking at the United Nations and inspiring others with her remarkable story. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Attack on Yusra's Swimming Gymnasium (04:31) Life threatening journey to Lesbos (06:00) Yusra's reflections on the treatment of refugees (08:15) Impact of the Mardini sisters' story (08:55) Sarah Mardini is arrested (09:45) Lessons from Yusra's journey
Join us for an inspiring episode as we explore the remarkable story of Doreen Lawrence. Doreen's unwavering pursuit of justice for her son Stephen led to the successful prosecution of his killers. But her legacy extends far beyond that. We'll discuss how she built a brilliant team and overcame barriers of race and class to make a lasting impact through the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. This episode is packed with key lessons on leadership, inclusivity, and creating opportunities for all. Don't miss it! Time Stamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:15) - Lessons from Doreen's Journey (11:00) - Conclusion
In this episode, we explore the life lessons of Hashi Mohamed, a barrister and author who navigated Britain's class system as a refugee from Somalia. Hashi shares his journey from a troubled school to the top of his profession, offering insights on how to succeed in a system that can be unforgiving to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Time Stamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:04) Lessons from Hashi's journey (13:00) Special quote from Hashi's book
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Olympic boxer, Ramla Ali. Born in Somalia during the Civil War, Ramla escaped to the UK as a refugee and found solace in boxing. Despite facing challenges from her family who believed the sport was not "lady-like", Ramla pursued her passion and became an Olympic athlete representing Somalia on the world stage. Ramla didn't stop there. She quit her job at a law firm to become a full-time professional boxer, crushing opponents twice her size with her sleek jab and expert head movement. But she didn't let her success get to her head. Ramla founded the Sisters Club, a safe space for women, including survivors of sexual abuse, to train and build a community. Today, Ramla's impact can be felt across the world and in her hometown, where a huge mural of her serves as a beacon of hope for young girls who look like her. Time stamps: (01:06) Journey to Kenya (02:25) Life in the UK (04:30) Racist Attack (05:10) Ramla's Fitness Journey (05:45) Ramla's Boxing Journey (10:45) Modelling (11:03) Social Impact (13:03) Lessons from Ramla's Story (14:38) Conclusion
I'm back with a new concept called Stories of Impact.
I interview Jacob Rees-Mogg, Leader of the House of Commons, for Civil Service Live; the topic of discussion was: Why Parliament Matters? Mogg eloquently explained the function and role of our Parliament. He also shared his view on a range of issues such as the importance of our constitutional democracy, how COVID-19 has impacted our democracy and personal anecdotes from his time in politics. You can find the video of this interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Ob_Hc7vPM&t=1112s Linktr.ee/Mohasan92 Instagram: @Mohasan92 Twitter: @Mohasan92
My personal reflections and lessons from 2020.
In this episode, we discuss: the Psychology behind obsessive consumption, repurposing your clothes during lockdown, the sharing economy and so much more. Namami Mondal, is a Designer from Kolkata India with an in-depth knowledge of textiles. She has a Fashion MBA from the prestigious London College of Fashion. She also attended National Institute of Fashion Technology in India. Namami has worked for the likes of the world renown designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee not to mention other top brands. She has particular interest in traditional textiles, sustainability and the business of fashion. She’s incredibly socially active and is a licensed instructor. Find me on: ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com
My perspective on experiencing grief. I speak about the power of grief and the death of two people that made a big impact on my life and the lives of others. This episode is less than 4 minutes long - listen carefully - share it with your friends and family. Find me on: ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com
Boredom. It frightens me. I realised that we are all afraid of being alone with our thoughts during this lockdown. There’s only so many distractions one can endure. I’m not talking about meditating or being “productive” – STILLNESS – sitting down and letting your mind wander. Find me on: ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92
Ameena's journey could form the basis of a survival guide for social isolation and readjustment during these uncertain times. We spoke about: Her uncanny ability to recognise the species of birds just by listening to their calls; the five love languages; finding new hobbies; rebuilding friendships and finding her niche despite not being academic at university. Love Languages: https://bit.ly/2VmgEhf Sulawesi owl: https://bit.ly/3bmk3Cm Operation Wallacea: https://www.opwall.com Find me on: ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92
Bassem (DJTBillz) and I discuss his African party No Wähala. We discuss everything from event planning to creating a space for the African diaspora in Beirut to relax. No Wahala Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nowahala_beirut/ Bassem: @DJTBillz on instagram Trainstation is a club in Beirut in the Gemmayzeh district. Find me on: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG
Rayan is the Co-founder of Global Voices Of A Child as well as a mental health advocate, travel blogger and former Child Protection Officer for Unicef. We discuss many topics ranging from Solo-travel and mental health to how start a charity Global Voices of Child: https://www.instagram.com/globalvoicesofachild/ University Of Peace: https://www.upeace.org/ Quote from the Favellas (22:16 – 22:23): “The rich want peace to stay rich, and we the poor want peace to be happy”. Find me on: Find me here: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com @MoHasan92 ITunes: apple.co/2ZqGFvG
My guest, Bassem, a Nigerian-Lebanese DJ, and one of the most grounded and self-aware people I’ve met... began his journey, as a little fat kid that fell in love with music in his room. Initially in it for the girls, he kept practicing, and four years later he’s DJing at massive events such as Waribana. Bassem is a man of many talents, and he’s just opened a restaurant in Nigeria with mum. Sit back and get to know the real DJTBillz – we discuss everything from “finding a mentors”, “overcoming anxiety”, “losing friends”, “Social Media personas”, “Rebuilding Africa” and much more. I guarantee you’ll learn a thing or two from this man! Find me on: Find me here: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com @MoHasan92 ITunes: apple.co/2ZqGFvG
Discomfort is the fuel for our personal growth; it is a catalyst for realising our potential. We avoid awkward situations yet we also pay for novel experiences that are uncomfortable; we sign up for obstacle course races, skydiving, salsa classes and even marathons. I talk about how to dance with discomfort and befriend it. Discomfort is a diagnostic toolkit for things in your life that require closer inspection. Show Notes: Adidas Runners: https://bit.ly/2J8H5RQ Virgin Money London Marathon (2019): https://bit.ly/1Nk1a1U Parasympathetic Nervous System: https://bit.ly/2V8xstL Find me here: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG
Welcome to “Voicenotes from the Soul”: this is a voicenote from me to you where I share the things that have been on mind. I’ll share the books, habits, movies, challenges and ideas that I’ve been thinking about. Find the show notes and my contact details at the bottom of this description. Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com Prince EA and link to his orange juice video Youtube Creators - “Yes Theory”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g6_yLNSg-c Social Media Detox: Thomas’ Experiment (No Social Media for 30 days): https://bit.ly/2PbQ71e How to view your Screen time: - For Iphone users: https://bit.ly/2XvHTnY “Quit Social Media” TED Talk by Professor Cal Newport: https://bit.ly/2cUhEmq Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (Book) by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2GsCYNH Toastmasers: https://bit.ly/2BxREtc Agony Uncle: https://bit.ly/2UpKVbj How to Find a Tribe: https://bit.ly/2mEGpZ2 Programmes: “Mother Father Son”: https://bit.ly/2HZZJLV “Bodyguard”: https://bit.ly/2rfRUYk “Mc Mafia”: https://bit.ly/2VUISxm I meant to say “Line of Duty” instead of “Frontline”: https://bit.ly/2DqgNXB Contract Details: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 ITunes: https://apple.co/2ZqGFvG
This short episode of Wisdom Nights focuses on: "The Return of Investment on being kind". Feel free to share this episode, and let me know your experiences with being kind. Do you agree? Have you been burned too many times to trust others? Concept of ROI (Return on Investment): https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/returnoninvestment.asp Contact details: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Blog: MoHasan.net Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92
This edition of 'Wisdom Nights' focuses on how our actions reflect our priorities. How do you spend your time, energy and money? That's the fastest way to determine what you currently value in life. Parkinson's Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_law "What gets measured - gets managed" said Peter Drucker. Having a diary can aid creativity: https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/03/02/john-steinbeck-working-days/ Follow me on: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter.com/MoHasan92 Youtube: Let's Talk with Mo Hasan Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Blog: MoHasan.net Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92
Sachyn Wagjiani is a PHD student and part-time lecturer at the Queen Mary University; he opens up about: his battle with depression; using exercise to develop his confidence; climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and so much more. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa; it is 5895 meters (19340 ft) high. Interview with Jay Shetty: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoErccq0vw Chris Murphy: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEuPArHrNSuMIhzoBfDHcag/videos Follow me on: Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter.com/MoHasan92 Youtube: Let's Talk with Mo Hasan Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com Blog: MoHasan.net Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92
Welcome to my weekly edition of Mo's Wisdom Nights; you'll receive short clips on insights and perspectives that have added value to my life. Instagram: @MoHasan92 Twitter: @MoHasan92 Soundcloud.com/MoHasan92 Apple: https://bit.ly/2TPiRBG Blog: MoHasan.net
Ilinca currently works as an advisor for the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) providing much needed legal advice to vulnerable groups of people. She's fiercely independent, nurturing and incredibly self-aware. In this interview we cover: Ilinca's childhood in Romania; the challenges of settling in London; the influence of strong women in her life particularly her mother and grandmother; co-dependence; regaining her independence during her year abroad in Singapore; the impact of feminism, friendship and family on her life. A unique perspective on "Daddy Issues" written by Ilinca on her personal blog "A Woman's Mantra": https://bit.ly/2tP8wHp Blog: Mohasan.net Souncloud.com/MoHasan92 iTunes: https://apple.co/2SZMukc Instagram: MoHasan92 Twitter: MoHasan92 YouTube: Let's talk with Mo Hasan Email: LetstalkwithMoHasan@gmail.com
Juliana is currently working a designer for a top insurance company focusing on User Experience but she’s an incredibly talented, drawer, painter and photographer. She’s also designed games for children with learning disabilities to learn fundamental skills such as budgeting. We discuss the following: (1) Struggles of migrating from Malaysia to the UK (2)Bullying (3) Following your passions regardless of other people’s opinions (4) Being selected by Nike to attend an all expenses paid trip to the canary islands to train with professional athletes (5) The gamification of education and so much more! Instagram: @Mohasan92
Episode 03: Fitting in, Political Activism, Confidence, and Friendship with Thikshika by Mo Hasan
Interview with Anousha.
Interview with my childhood friend Akil Haye We cover it all in this episode. Part of the season - Navigation your 20s Show notes: SAMARITANS: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us UK No: 116 123 International List of Suicide Helpline: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines The Bridge Documentary (2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT7J7N7kBL4
My thoughts on the impact of social media on our democracy. Full article: Mohasan.net/socialmedia
Countless inspiring women have shaped the course of our history: Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Marrie Curie, Mother Teresa, Winnie Mandela and Shirin Ebadi – just to name a few. To celebrate International Women’s Day, I thought I’d list a few women that have inspired me. Full Article is available at http://mohasan.net/10inspiringwomen My list: 1. Serena Williams 2. Amelia Boone 3. Jessica O'Matthews 4. Alicia Keys 5. Oprah Winfrey 6. Leila Alaoui 7. Laura Holleman 8. Baroness Doreen Lawrence 9. Kübra Dagli 10. Michelle Obama
Here are ten lessons I learnt from my first "solo-travel" experience in Bangkok, Thailand. Full article is available on: http://mohasan.net/10lessonsfrombangkok/