Side by Side with Kazi Shafiqur Rahman

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Side by Side with Kazi Shafiqur Rahman is the podcast designed to ignite the spark of entrepreneurs.

  1. 11/15/2025

    Prince Abdi: From Teaching in UK Schools to Stand-Up, Somali Roots & British Comedy (EP116)

    Before we dive in — a personal request, If this episode brings you value, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share. Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests. In this episode, I sit down with Prince Abdi. Somali-British comedian, writer, and former teacher, to explore his journey from the classroom to the comedy stage. We discuss growing up in Brixton, navigating cultural identity, finding humour in pain, and where the line between comedy and controversy truly lies. Inside the conversation we cover: – From teaching to stand-up: the transition that changed everything – Growing up Somali in Brixton and dealing with cultural expectations – The art of storytelling and audience connection – How to handle sensitive topics and find comedic balance – A hilarious cruise ship incident that went wrong – His perspective on social media and the future of comedyTimestamps 00:00 — Introduction 03:25 — Transition from Teaching to Comedy 07:19 — Childhood and Growing Up in Brixton 09:29 — Family Life & Cultural Dynamics 14:00 — Trips to Somalia & Cultural Nuances 20:00 — Teaching Stories & Impact on Students 24:50 — Comedy Performance Techniques & Audience Engagement 27:00 — Handling Sensitive Topics & Finding Comedy Boundaries 34:00 — Cultural Misunderstandings & the Cruise Ship Incident 53:00 — Future Goals & His Perspective on Social Media #PrinceAbdi #SomaliComedian #BritishComedy #StandUpComedy #ComedyWithoutLimits #SomaliCulture #BrixtonStories #TeacherToComedian #MuslimComedian #CreativeJourney #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman #BusinessPodcastUK #BritishMuslimVoices #Storytelling #ComedyPodcast

    1h 7m

  2. 10/26/2025

    Yasar Ahmad: Hidden Rules of Power, Promotion, Navigating Workplace Politics & How to WIN (EP115)

    Before we dive in — a personal request 🙏If this story adds value, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share. Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests.In this episode, I sit down with Yasar Ahmad, a Leadership Coach, Career Advisor, and VP of HR, to discuss what truly defines success in the modern workplace. We explore the psychology of hiring, the difference between performance and perception, and how to build influence without losing authenticity. From navigating multi-stage interviews to understanding Robert Greene’s Law #1: Never Outshine the Master, this episode is a masterclass in self-awareness, strategy, and career growth. Inside the conversation we cover: – How to balance gut instinct and fact-checking in hiring – Behavioral interview techniques to reveal mindset – The hidden power of competitiveness and passion – Performance vs perception: who really gets promoted – Multi-stage interviews and culture fit tests – Writing job descriptions that inspire clarity and ownership – Salary psychology and motivation: The 3+1 Effect – Building influence through exposure, values, and networking – The role of company values in leadership and decision making – Robert Greene’s timeless lesson: Never Outshine the Master Timestamps 00:01:54 – Navigating Hiring: Balancing Gut Instinct and Fact Checking 00:03:01 – Interview Strategy: Using Behavioral Questions to Reveal Mindset 00:05:12 – Hiring Senior Executives: Value of Passions Outside Work and Competitiveness 00:08:05 – Workplace Success: Performance vs. Perception and Exposure 00:09:47 – Multi-Stage Interviews: Assessing Values, Approach, and Culture Fit 00:11:24 – Importance of Clear Job Descriptions and To-Do/To-Not-Do Lists 00:14:22 – Psychological Impact of Salary Structures: The 3+1 Effect 00:20:16 – Building Influence at Work: Performance, Perception, and Networking 00:24:25 – Company Values as Navigational Tools for Hiring and Decision Making 01:03:13 – Robert Greene’s Law #1: Never Outshine the Master at Work

    1h 23m

  3. 10/09/2025

    Aysha Mercedes: Near-Death to Islam, Dawah From Rappers, Schizophrenic Dad & More...(EP114)

    Bismillah, Before we dive in, a personal request; If this story touches you, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share. Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests. In this episode with Aysha Mercedes, a woman whose journey from near-death and illness to Islam will leave you speechless. She opens up about growing up with a schizophrenic father, facing the chaos of street life, and how rappers were the first to introduce her to Islam. From trauma to transformation, this is a story of struggle, faith, and humility, and the power of Allah’s mercy to rewrite any life. Inside the conversation we cover: – Surviving a near-death experience and what it taught her about Allah – Living with a schizophrenic father and broken family dynamics – Street life, trouble, and seeking belonging – Rappers as unexpected da’wah voices – The challenges and loneliness of being a new Muslim – Her father’s shocking reversion to Islam after being stabbed – The lack of support for reverts in our communities – Balancing faith, wealth, and humility after finding purpose Timestamps 00:00:00 – Near-Death Revelation 00:02:11 – Battling a Rare Illness 00:06:09 – Life with a Schizophrenic Father 00:07:57 – Street Life & Trouble 00:09:33 – Rappers Introduce Islam 00:12:19 – Struggles of a New Muslim 00:16:07 – Father Stabbed, Then Reverts 00:20:28 – Lack of Support for Reverts 00:27:02 – Faith, Wealth & Identity 00:53:03 – Arrogance vs Humility #AyshaMercedes #RevertStory #Islam #FaithJourney #StreetLifeToIslam #BritishMuslimVoices #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman #MuslimPodcast #Transformation #SpiritualHealing #RevertSupport #WomenInIslam #FaithAndHealing #IslamicInspiration

    1h 6m

  4. 10/03/2025

    Rukhsana Ismail: Will Rotherham Accept a Pakistani Muslim Hijabi? Breaking Silence on Hate (EP113)

    Bismillah, Before we dive in — a personal request 🙏 If this story moves you, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share. Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests for conversations like this. In this episode, I sit down with Cllr Rukhsana Ismail, the Mayor of Rotherham, as she opens up for the first time about her journey, the challenges of online hate, and what it means to lead as a proud British Muslim woman. From criticism of her language to her viral “Proud British Muslim” video, she shares the raw truth about mistakes, resilience, faith, and finding peace under pressure. Inside the conversation we cover: – Dealing with online abuse and criticism – Islam’s role in leadership and decision-making – Overcoming personal and professional challenges – Cultural vs religious practices and their clash in public life – Finding inner peace while serving as Mayor – Encouragement for struggling sisters in the community Timestamps 00:00:00 – Emotional Mayor Announcement 00:02:19 – Welcome and Introduction 00:03:56 – Dealing with Online Abuse 00:11:18 – Responding to Language Criticism 00:13:02 – Making Proud British Muslim Video 00:18:07 – Islam’s Role in Leadership 00:22:34 – Overcoming Life Challenges 00:25:36 – Admitting Mistakes in Leadership 00:32:03 – Cultural vs Religious Practices 00:39:04 – Finding Inner Peace 00:46:12 – Helping Others and Saying No 01:11:03 – Encouragement for Struggling Sisters #KaziShafiqurRahman #SideBySidePodcast #FirnasAirways #BritishMuslimEntrepreneur #MuslimPodcast #BusinessPodcastUK #BritishBangladeshiSuccessStory #AirlineStartupStory #FreshlyGrounded #BritishMuslimVoices #BritishBusinessDocumentary #HowToStartAnAirlineKazi #BuddiesLondon #Sunnamusk #KSRBuddies #BuddiesLondon #MuslimEntrepreneur #BoycottBrands #MiddleEastCrisis #MayorOfRotherham #CllrRukhsanaIsmail #Hijabi #UKPolitics #MuslimMayor #MuslimWomen

    1h 17m

  5. 09/26/2025

    Stairway2Freedom – The Saviour: Anti-Muslim Hate, Far-Right Threats & Pro-Israel Marchers (EP111)

    Before we dive in, a personal request 🙏 If this story adds value, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share. Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests. In this episode, I sit down with Stairway2Freedom, The Saviour (Josh) to talk about confronting pro-Israel marchers, facing online harassment, and the rising tide of anti-Muslim hate in the UK. We discuss the far-right, racism, and flag symbolism, and why building bridges across faiths is the only way forward. Inside the conversation we cover: – Josh’s background and activism journey – Facing online harassment and intimidation – Confronting pro-Israel marchers on the streets – The UK’s social and political challenges today – Tommy Robinson, far-right threats & flag politics – Racism, division, and anti-Muslim hate – The need for unity across faiths – Dialogue, bridge-building, and changing minds – Who really influences UK foreign policy – Social media growth, censorship, and street wisdom Timestamps 00:01:21 – Introduction & Meeting Josh 00:02:55 – Josh’s Background & Activism 00:04:10 – Facing Online Harassment 00:05:10 – Confronting Pro-Israel Marchers 00:08:10 – UK’s Social & Political Challenges 00:11:10 – Views on Tommy Robinson & Far-Right Figures 00:12:50 – Racism & Flag Symbolism in the UK 00:14:20 – The Need for Unity Across Faiths 00:18:40 – Challenges of Changing Minds 00:22:40 – Engaging in Dialogue & Building Bridges 00:25:10 – What It Takes for UK to Improve 00:41:10 – Influence Behind UK’s Foreign Policy 00:45:50 – Social Media Growth & Censorship 00:53:40 – Unexpected Wisdom from the Streets #Stairway2Freedom #TheSaviour #AntiMuslimHate #FarRight #ProIsraelMarchers #Josh #Activism #Unity #ProPalestine #UKPolitics #FaithAndUnity #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman

    1h 10m

  6. 09/19/2025

    Areeb Siddiqui: Hitting Rock Bottom, Fatherhood & The Kestrl Journey in Halal Finance (EP110)

    Before we dive in — a personal request 🙏 If this story adds value, please subscribe, hit the bell, like, comment, and share with others. Your support helps us grow and bring even bigger guests to the channel. In this episode, I sit down with Areeb Siddiqui, founder of Kestrl and host of Muslim Money Talk Podcast. From starting at rock bottom to leading one of the UK’s most talked-about halal finance startups, Areeb shares how he’s trying to change the way Muslims think about money, wealth, and opportunity. Inside the conversation we cover: – Kestrl’s dual business model and pivot into B2B revenue – The poverty challenge in UK Muslim communities – Scarcity vs abundance mindset in building wealth – Vision beyond Islamic banking and trust issues in finance – Innovative Sharia-compliant features, gold and crypto – Raising capital, customer acquisition, and scaling fintech – Founder challenges, growth pains, and market opportunity Timestamps 00:00:00 – Starting from Rock Bottom 00:04:00 – Kestrl’s Dual Business Model 00:08:00 – Poverty Challenge in UK Muslims 00:11:00 – Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset 00:13:00 – Innovations from Community Events 00:15:00 – Vision Beyond Islamic Banking 00:17:00 – Trust Issues in Islamic Finance 00:20:00 – Pivoting to B2B Revenue 00:24:00 – Founder Challenges and Growth Pains 00:30:00 – Levels of Islamic Finance Development 00:33:00 – Innovative Sharia-Compliant Features 00:38:00 – Competitive Edge: Gold and Crypto 00:44:00 – Investment Opportunity and Market Potential 00:50:00 – Customer Acquisition Strategy #AreebSiddiqui #Kestrl #MuslimMoneyTalk #HalalFinance #FaithDrivenBusiness #Fintech #MuslimEntrepreneurs #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman

    1h 11m

  7. 09/12/2025

    Aykiz Shah: Declining £108m Offer, Making Salaam Cola Global wearing a Niqaab, Mum to 3 & Wife (EP109)

    Bismillah and Before we dive in, a personal request… Your support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests. If this story moves you, please subscribe, turn on the bell, like, comment, and share this episode.  In this episode, I sit down with Aykiz Shah, founder of Salaam Cola, to unpack her extraordinary journey. From rejecting a £108 million offer to taking a boycott-born brand global, all while navigating life as a niqaabi, mother of three, and wife. Aykiz shares a story of courage, conviction, and vision. Inside the conversation we cover: – Turning down a £108m offer and the pushback that followed – The origins of Salaam Cola and family boycott principles – Boycotting root causes and building real alternatives – Overcoming backlash while staying true to values – Unity within the Ummah and overcoming division – Charity, legacy, and global projects from schools to orphanages – Challenges as a female founder and trademark battles – Advice for sisters and the importance of family support 00:00:00 – Introduction and Guest Welcome – Aykiz Shah – Salaam Cola 00:02:13 – Turning Down the £108 Million Offer and Facing Pushback 00:07:00 – Origins of Salaam Cola and Family Boycott Principles 00:09:30 – Boycotting Root Causes and Creating Alternatives 00:11:20 – Overcoming Backlash and Staying True to Values 00:15:00 – Unity Within the Ummah and Overcoming Division 00:17:30 – Charity Work, Legacy, and Impact Projects 00:24:30 – Global Projects: Schools, Orphanages, and More 00:50:00 – Challenges as a Female Founder and Trademark Battles 01:16:00 – Advice for Sisters and Importance of Family Support #KaziShafiqurRahman #KSR #SideBySidePodcast #FirnasAirways #BritishMuslimEntrepreneur #MuslimPodcast #BusinessPodcastUK #BritishBangladeshiSuccessStory #AirlineStartupStory #Ceocast #FreshlyGrounded #BritishMuslimVoices #BritishBusinessDocumentary #HowToStartAnAirlineKazi #BuddiesLondon #Sunnamusk #KSRBuddies #BuddiesLondon #AykizShah #SalaamCola #MuslimEntrepreneur #MumPreneur #Niqaabi #BusinessWoman #WomenInIslam #BoycottBrands #MiddleEastCrisis #HalalCapitalism

    1h 23m

  8. 09/05/2025

    BigFish TV: Likability, Backlash & Building Businesses Against the Odds (EP108)

    Bismillah, Before we dive in, a personal request 🙏 If you’ve been enjoying these conversations, please subscribe, turn the notification bell on, like, comment, and share this episode with others. Every bit of support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests for you. In this episode, we sit down with BigFish TV on his first ever podcast appearance to talk about identity, belonging, and the double-edged sword of being visible in the community. From growing up Bengali and cultural shifts, to handling backlash, racism, and social media pressure. BigFish TV shares his story with honesty and grit. We also explore his business ventures, from vape shops to food businesses, his lessons in branding, networking, and perseverance, and the launch of PFC as a family legacy project. Inside the conversation we cover: – Likability vs backlash and building thick skin – Growing up Bengali and cultural identity – Racism, dialogue, and bridging divides – From vape shops to multiple ventures – PFC’s launch and family legacy – The realities of food business, reviews, and branding – Lessons on consistency, setbacks, and perseverance Timestamps 00:00:00 – Likability vs. Backlash: The Double-Edged Sword 00:03:41 – Growing Up Bengali: Language and Culture Shifts 00:05:21 – Technology’s Impact on Family Respect 00:07:26 – Speaking Out: Courage and Controversy 00:11:58 – Britannia Hotel: Bridging Divides in Tense Areas 00:16:00 – Understanding ‘The Other Side’ 00:21:12 – Identity, Belonging, and Ownership of This Country 00:23:55 – Progress in Education and Business 00:25:34 – Challenges of Integration and Outreach 00:28:54 – Responding to Racism with Dialogue 00:30:21 – Inspirations from the Prophet’s Example 00:31:53 – Handling Negativity: Building Thick Skin 00:34:09 – From Vape Shop to Diverse Ventures 00:35:31 – Scar’s Story: From Streets to Entrepreneurship 00:37:24 – Changing Mindsets and New Opportunities 00:38:54 – PFC Launch: Family Legacy and Ambitions 00:42:58 – Social Media Success vs. Real Hard Work 00:44:16 – Managing Multiple Businesses and Teams 00:46:18 – Food Business: Balancing Quality and Foot Traffic 00:49:59 – Owning Delivery: The Push for Independence 00:52:00 – Branding Challenges and Rebranding Journey 00:54:17 – Networking and Growth Mindsets 00:55:58 – From NHS Admin to Entrepreneurial Success 00:57:31 – A Message to Youth: Patience and Perseverance 01:00:34 – Business Setbacks and Investments 01:01:31 – Quickfire: Cars, Food, and Social Media Choices 01:04:01 – The Impact of Reviews on Food Businesses 01:05:22 – The Value of Consistent Hard Work 01:06:16 – Final Blessings: Protecting Against Negativity #BigFishTV #PFC #BritishBangladeshi #BusinessPodcastUK #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman #EntrepreneurJourney #MuslimPodcast

    1h 7m
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