Muslim Game Changers

Shaheen A.

🎙 Deconstructing the journeys, strategies, and faith of the leaders and innovators shaping our community's future. 💫

Episodes

  1. Mar 25

    "Hard Work Is Not Enough": Winning in Big Tech & Staying True to Your Faith | Sara Hosseini

    Send us Fan Mail "Working hard and hoping someone notices is not enough." 💎 Sara Hosseini is a Product Manager at IBM, a leader at MAX, and a graduate of the world-renowned Waterloo Software Engineering program. But her journey to the top of Big Tech wasn't just about code—it was about surviving a "rigorous" culture, overcoming the "quota" myth, and refusing to compromise her Muslim identity in the boardroom. In this episode, Shaheen deconstructs Sara’s "Resilience Playbook" for the modern professional. Whether you’re a student aiming for Tesla and Cisco or a senior leader looking to give back, this conversation is a masterclass in intentionality and purpose. In this episode, we deconstruct: 🚀 The "Hard Work" Lie: Why grinding in silence is failing you (and what to do instead). 💻 The Strategic Pivot: How Sara moved from Software Dev to Product Management. ⚖️ The Pyramid Method: Sara’s secret to balancing a high-stakes career and community passion. 🛡️ Identity as a Power: Why "refusing to assimilate" became Sara’s greatest competitive advantage. ✨ The Art of Becoming Her: Why we need more Muslim women in leadership roles. Sara’s story is a call to action for every Muslim professional to look beyond the paycheck and lead with excellence. 🤲✨ ❣️ Help us amplify Muslim voices: Fostering a sense of unity and pride starts with stories like Sara’s. Support the show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/muslimgamechangers 🌐 Connect with us: Instagram: @muslimgamechangers Tiktok: @muslim_game_changers Website: www.muslimgamechangers.org ▶️ Links from this episode: Join the International Women's Day 2026 Event: https://onemax.org/ Connect with MAX Aspire: https://aspire.onemax.org/ Support the show

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🎙 Deconstructing the journeys, strategies, and faith of the leaders and innovators shaping our community's future. 💫