Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem

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Power and Destiny Podcast with Akmal Saleem

Fate, Kismet, Qadr - a complex concept that few can grasp let alone describe, yet this unexplainable invisible force drives us daily to accomplish the unexpected and realise human feats that others can only dream of. For decades I have been fascinated by the way Fate / Kismet / Qadr works. How it plays a pivotal role in our personal lives from childhood into adulthood and how it plays a pivotal role in our professional lives. I have reflected endlessly on how much power do we really have over our destiny? My name is Akmal Saleem - over the last 15 years I have been a venture builder travelling the world trading and learning different business cultures, having moved to Saudi Arabia 10 years ago I advise some of the world’s wealthiest families, sports and business personalities though my advisory firm Qadr Financial. Qadr for me is a complicated relationship between power and destiny because I have felt an interaction and interchange between power and destiny throughout my experience: whenever I have felt utterly powerless I found that destiny took over, and when I felt I had assumed power of my life, that destiny slowed down. This concept has been well studied and documented within religious and philosophical spectrums and we will be exploring these as they clearly play a significant role. However my focus and mission is to discover with my guests and audience the physical and tangible journey of Qadr that they have been through. This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures. I hope this podcast will overtime establish a correlation between power and destiny within a professional and business level. I hope to learn from guests their journey framed through the lens of power & destiny. On this podcast we dive deep in exploring power and destiny as an idea, and the impact it has had on our guest’s lives our guests being high profile sports personalities, business owners and leaders sharing incredible stories about how power and destiny has shaped their careers, opening opportunities for them which they never planned for and how they have dealt with and deal with the uncertainty that is powerlessness in the light of following a destined path and their perceived destiny.

Episodes

  1. 12/30/2024

    The Apprentice: Things You Never Knew! | Khadija Kalifa | EP 004 - Power & Destiny

    Meet Khadija Kalifa, BBC The Apprentice sem-finalist in 2018, and now Director of Full of Beans, and Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai, who joins us on this intriguing episode. Khadija provides never heard before insight into what really happens on the Apprentice. She shares her journey from early life and how she got involved in business and entrepreneurship, along with how she made it on the famous BBC's The Apprentice tv show. She then goes on to explain the impact of the Apprentice on her entrepreneurial journey, with the twists and turns and the emotional roller coaster of business. Khadija also shares her story about moving to Dubai despite having a successful business in the UK. A real inspiration for young entrepreneurs on the reality of business. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion on the behind the scenes of the Apprentice and the story of what happened since then. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - The meaning of Power & Destiny 06:06 - How The Business Journey Started 09:20 - How Khadija got onto the Apprentice 14:40 - The Apprentice Process 18:15 - Mindset & Driver 23:40 - Understanding the journey of success 26:27 - Khadija's purpose 28:55 - Every journey is internal first 29:26 - Then they're wrong (clip) 35:00 - Advice for young entrepreneurs 36:48 - Ending Projects Quickly 41:00 - The Birth of Full of Beans 47:25 - One Piece of Advice 48:50 - Why Dubai 52:10 - Quick fire Questions Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Amna's story – we’d love to hear from you! About the Guest: Khadija Kalifa - BBC Apprentice Semi Finalist, Director - Full of Beans, Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadija-kalifa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@khadijakalifa?_t=8oy7WVO7dlY&_r=1 Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial Visit the website at: ⁠⁠www.qadrfinancial.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Akmal Saleem LinkedIn ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Akmal Saleem Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok⁠

    54 min

  2. 11/15/2024

    First Female Emirati Formula racing driver | Amna Al Qubaisi | EP 003 - Power & Destiny

    Meet Amna Al Qubaisi, the trailblazing first Emirati female F3 driver and a force in the world of motorsport, as she joins us in this empowering episode. Amna takes us behind the wheel of her career, discussing the intense physical demands of racing, the persistence required to break barriers, and her drive to inspire women across the UAE and beyond. From winning prestigious races to tackling stereotypes, Amna’s journey is a testament to resilience and ambition. Tune in to hear how she’s redefining the role of women in the high-speed world of Formula racing and what the future holds for women in motorsports. Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Amna’s Motorsport Journey 06:34 - How it started, Family Support 08:26 - Challenges as a Female Racer 11:57 - Building Confidence 18:45 - Reflecting on Her Accident 21:00 - Growing Role of Women 25:00 - Financial Hurdles in Racing 31:04 - First Race Weekend 33:12 - First Race Win 36:09 - Future Goals 40:12 - Advice for Young Women Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Amna's story – we’d love to hear from you! About the Guest: Amna Al Qubaisi - First Female Emarati F1 racing driver. LinkedIn Instagram Tiktok Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial Visit the website at: ⁠www.qadrfinancial.com⁠ ⁠Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page⁠ ⁠Akmal Saleem LinkedIn ⁠ ⁠Akmal Saleem Instagram⁠⁠ Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok⁠ For more in-depth conversations, check out our full podcast episodes on: ⁠Spotify ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠

    44 min

  3. 10/15/2024

    From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny

    In this episode of Power and Destiny, I reconnect with Gary Blowers, a long-time friend and former Aston Stag, to reflect on nearly two decades of shared experiences. From roots in Birmingham to establishing new lives in the Middle East, this conversation covers it all: entrepreneurial highs and lows, moving between industries, and building a tech company from the ground up. Gary opens up about the challenges of tearing down his first successful business to pursue a passion project that led him to raise $10 million. Tune in for insights on resilience, reinventing yourself, and navigating the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship. Topics Discussed: 20 years of friendship and overlapping journeys Moving from the UK to the Middle East Entrepreneurship: Starting, succeeding, and tearing it all down Raising $10 million for a passion project Building a future in the tech industry Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:54 – Do You Believe in Destiny? 04:02 – Early Life: The Beginning 07:31 – Why Spain? 11:01 – Major Wins & Challenges 22:41 – Starting a Marketing Agency 26:35 – Why Move to Dubai? 31:36 – Letting Go After 10 Years 34:16 – Facing Burnout 39:01 – Starting the Next Passion Business 42:53 – LVL: Addressing Health & Wellbeing 48:06 – Feeling Powerless 50:25 – Biggest Comeback 51:35 – Source of Inspiration 53:21 – Final Advice for Young Entrepreneurs Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Gary’s story – we’d love to hear from you! About the Guest: Gary Blowers - Founder and Ceo of LVL Wellbeing Gary Blowers' LinkedIn page LVL Wellbeing LinkedIn page Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial Visit the website at: www.qadrfinancial.com Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page Akmal Saleem LinkedIn Akmal Saleem Instagram Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok For more in-depth conversations, check out our full podcast episodes on: Spotify Apple Podcasts

    56 min

  4. 09/16/2024

    Transforming Failure into a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with Fahad Habib | EP 001

    In this powerful episode of the Power and Destiny Podcast, Fahad Habib shares his incredible story of perseverance and success. From struggling with grades and being fired unexpectedly to becoming the owner of a multi-million-dollar consultancy, Fahad Habib walks us through the trials and triumphs that shaped his career. Tune in to learn about his journey through the corporate world, insights on Islamic finance, and the lessons that come from turning adversity into opportunity. This episode is packed with motivation and real-world advice for anyone on their own path to success. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Early life and struggles 06:30 - First job experience 08:00 - Journey to Islamic finance in Saudi Arabia 11:00 - Challenges and key lessons 14:50 - Fired from KPMG 19:00 - Life-changing moments 25:00 - Journey to building a multi-million-dollar consultancy 33:00 - Rapid fire questions 37:00 - Advice for young professionals 43:00 - Final thoughts and takeaways Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Power and Destiny Podcast, where we explore the incredible journeys of individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities. Comment below with your biggest takeaway or question from Fahad’s story – we’d love to hear from you! Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akmal_saleem?igsh=MXhwc205MHhxbndqeg== Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akmal_saleem?_t=8pelaoHe9GC&_r=1

    46 min

  5. 10/18/2023

    Power & Destiny Podcast - Introduction

    Introduction: This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures.

    2 min
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Fate, Kismet, Qadr - a complex concept that few can grasp let alone describe, yet this unexplainable invisible force drives us daily to accomplish the unexpected and realise human feats that others can only dream of. For decades I have been fascinated by the way Fate / Kismet / Qadr works. How it plays a pivotal role in our personal lives from childhood into adulthood and how it plays a pivotal role in our professional lives. I have reflected endlessly on how much power do we really have over our destiny? My name is Akmal Saleem - over the last 15 years I have been a venture builder travelling the world trading and learning different business cultures, having moved to Saudi Arabia 10 years ago I advise some of the world’s wealthiest families, sports and business personalities though my advisory firm Qadr Financial. Qadr for me is a complicated relationship between power and destiny because I have felt an interaction and interchange between power and destiny throughout my experience: whenever I have felt utterly powerless I found that destiny took over, and when I felt I had assumed power of my life, that destiny slowed down. This concept has been well studied and documented within religious and philosophical spectrums and we will be exploring these as they clearly play a significant role. However my focus and mission is to discover with my guests and audience the physical and tangible journey of Qadr that they have been through. This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures. I hope this podcast will overtime establish a correlation between power and destiny within a professional and business level. I hope to learn from guests their journey framed through the lens of power & destiny. On this podcast we dive deep in exploring power and destiny as an idea, and the impact it has had on our guest’s lives our guests being high profile sports personalities, business owners and leaders sharing incredible stories about how power and destiny has shaped their careers, opening opportunities for them which they never planned for and how they have dealt with and deal with the uncertainty that is powerlessness in the light of following a destined path and their perceived destiny.

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