Qasim Rashid discusses his congressional campaign, representation to reflect reality, and his fundraising without corporate donations. Dr. Uzma Jafri and co-founder Zaiba Hasan talk about their organization, the HAWA Collective, and their mission to help prevent podfade in women independent podcasters. Finally, contributor Maryam delivers her analysis on the lack of Muslim representation at the Emmys, especially from Muslim women.

For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites:

• Introducing the 1st ever Emaan Entrepreneur Expo Event | Mommying While Muslim and the HAWA Collective | https://www.instagram.com/mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast/p/C2SheX9sqnt/ 
• Muslim Actors at the Emmys: Where is Our Recognition? | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/24-muslim-actors-at-the-emmys-where-is-our-recognition/ 

Learn more about Qasim Rashid and his platform: https://qasimrashid.com/issues/ 

Learn more about the HAWA Collective: https://www.hawacollective.org/

Follow Zaiba and Uzma’s podcast Mommying While Muslim: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast

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Music by Simon Hutchinson

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