The Intentional Empire

Yasmeen Khan

Financial literacy, halal investing, and wealth-building strategies for Muslim women. What You Can Expect: Halal Investing tips, money mindset & building financial confidence, budgeting, saving & financial planning and practical strategies to manage money effectively. Learn how to align your wealth with Islamic values for more barakah.

  1. 06/24/2025

    Sharene Lee on Halal Insurance, Web3, and Building Faith-Based Fintech

    What if the future of Islamic finance wasn’t just halal—but also decentralized, transparent, and community-owned?In this powerful episode of The Intentional Currency Podcast, Yasmeen sits down with Sharene Lee, co-founder of Takadao — the first Web3 Islamic finance company out of Saudi Arabia.Sharene shares how a moment of tragedy inspired her to reimagine what insurance and wealth protection could look like—if we rooted it in faith, tech, and collective care. The result? Takadao, a revolutionary platform that blends blockchain, Islamic values, and ethical wealth building.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Why traditional insurance isn’t Shariah-compliant✅ What makes Takadao’s model for life & burial insurance truly halal✅ How blockchain can make Islamic finance more ethical and transparent✅ How Muslim women can lead in tech, entrepreneurship, and venture funding✅ The power of imperfect action, storytelling, and resilience✅ Advice for balancing motherhood, startups, and big dreamsWhether you’re exploring halal insurance, ethical investing, or launching your own business, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when we lead with purpose.Learn more:Explore Takadao → https://www.lifedao.ioWant to join Yasmeen's free financial literacy community?Join here: skool.com/the-intentional-currency📩 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations on faith, finances, and building wealth with intention.

    33 min
  2. 06/24/2025

    Money, Motherhood & Mindset: Paying off Debt on Maternity Leave

    In this heartfelt episode of The Intentional Currency Podcast, Yasmeen sits down with Mariam Nouser—a communications consultant, content creator, and community organizer—to talk about what it really looks like to reclaim your finances as a Muslim woman.From struggling with student loans and consumer debt to paying it off during maternity leave, Mariam’s story is one of courage, clarity, and deep faith. She shares how Islamic values, motherhood, and a commitment to discipline helped her rebuild not just her finances, but her mindset around money.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ How childhood habits shape our money mindset✅ Paying off consumer debt while on mat leave✅ The emotional + spiritual toll of debt—and how to heal✅ Balancing money, marriage, and motherhood with intention✅ Why budgeting shouldn’t feel like punishment✅ How dua, discipline, and Barakah can change your financial lifeWhether you're at the start of your financial journey or deep in the process of rewriting old money stories, this conversation will remind you: you can begin again—with intention, without shame, and with full trust in Allah.Mariam Nouser is a communications consultant, content creator, and community advocate who is passionate about helping women show up with clarity, purpose, and confidence. With a background in journalism and public relations, she supports values-based brands and organizations in telling their stories in a way that feels honest, grounded, and impactful.Through her content, Mariam shares her lived experiences as a visibly Muslim, plus-size mom of three — offering a real, unfiltered look into motherhood, identity, faith, and self-worth. Her platform is a space where women feel seen, understood, and empowered to embrace their full selves.Mariam is also the founder of The Shared Path, a community-led initiative designed to strengthen Muslim sisterhood through curated events, peer mentorship, and storytelling. Whether she’s building community online or behind the scenes strategizing with clients, Mariam’s work is rooted in one purpose: to create spaces where women feel supported, represented, and inspired to lead with authenticity.💬 Connect with Mariam Nouser:Instagram: @mariamnouserEmail: hello@mariamnouser.comWebsite launching soon: mariamnouser.comWant to start learning? Join our free financial literacy community for Muslim women:skool.com/the-intentional-currency

    30 min

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Financial literacy, halal investing, and wealth-building strategies for Muslim women. What You Can Expect: Halal Investing tips, money mindset & building financial confidence, budgeting, saving & financial planning and practical strategies to manage money effectively. Learn how to align your wealth with Islamic values for more barakah.