<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Growing up, were you told the only &quot;respectable&quot; careers were doctor, lawyer, nurse, or engineer? What happens to the kids who don&apos;t fit that mold — and who decided those were the only paths to success?This week, Zahra joins the MotivateMe313 podcast to break down one of the most damaging mindsets holding the next generation back. We&apos;re talking real numbers, real careers, and real talk about what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. THIS EPISODE WE&apos;RE GETTING INTO: Where does this &quot;big 3&quot; career pressure really come from — parents, culture, or the school system? A 4-year medical degree can leave you $200K+ in debt. A licensed electrician can be earning $80K+ with ZERO debt in 2–3 years. Why aren&apos;t we having this conversation? Are we confusing prestige with success — and what&apos;s the real cost of chasing a title over a fulfilling life? Careers that people sleep on: trades, entrepreneurship, certifications, apprenticeships, and blue-collar paths that build real wealth Trade school vs. college — are non-4-year paths finally getting the respect they deserve? Should entrepreneurship be in the same conversation as a career path? What would you tell the 17-year-old who feels like a failure because they don&apos;t want to be a doctor? What does &quot;success&quot; actually look like — and who gets to define that for the next generation? Final Word Drop your thoughts in the comments: What career path do YOU think is most slept on? What were YOU told growing up? Follow OZ Media:  Website: Ozmedia313.com  MotivateMe313 Podcast — new episodes every weekFollow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: <a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'>ozmedia313.com</a>- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc <a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'>https://thefamilydocmi.com/</a>-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly <a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'>http://www.myholybowly.com</a>-Wingfellas <a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'>thewingfellas.com</a>-Hanley International Academy <a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'>https://www.hanleyacademy.com</a>-Malek Al-Kabob <a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'>malekalkabob.com</a>-Bayt Al Mocha <a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'>https://baytalmocha.com/</a>-Chill Box <a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'>https://www.chillboxstore.com/</a>-Royal Kabob <a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'>https://www.royalkabob.com/</a>-GEE Preparatory Academy <a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'>https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index</a>#MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #CareerAdvice #TradeSchool #BlueCollarCareers #TradeJobs #CareerPaths #Motivation #Detroit313 #Podcast #BreakingBarriers #SuccessMindset #Entrepreneurship #TradeSchoolVsCollege

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Growing up, were you told the only &amp;quot;respectable&amp;quot; careers were doctor, lawyer, nurse, or engineer? What happens to the kids who don&amp;apos;t fit that mold — and who decided those were the only paths to success?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week, Zahra joins the MotivateMe313 podcast to break down one of the most damaging mindsets holding the next generation back. We&amp;apos;re talking real numbers, real careers, and real talk about what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; THIS EPISODE WE&amp;apos;RE GETTING INTO: Where does this &amp;quot;big 3&amp;quot; career pressure really come from — parents, culture, or the school system? A 4-year medical degree can leave you $200K+ in debt. A licensed electrician can be earning $80K+ with ZERO debt in 2–3 years. Why aren&amp;apos;t we having this conversation? Are we confusing prestige with success — and what&amp;apos;s the real cost of chasing a title over a fulfilling life? Careers that people sleep on: trades, entrepreneurship, certifications, apprenticeships, and blue-collar paths that build real wealth Trade school vs. college — are non-4-year paths finally getting the respect they deserve? Should entrepreneurship be in the same conversation as a career path? What would you tell the 17-year-old who feels like a failure because they don&amp;apos;t want to be a doctor? What does &amp;quot;success&amp;quot; actually look like — and who gets to define that for the next generation? Final Word Drop your thoughts in the comments: What career path do YOU think is most slept on? What were YOU told growing up? Follow OZ Media:  Website: Ozmedia313.com  MotivateMe313 Podcast — new episodes every week&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Website: &lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Facebook: ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-TikTok: @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Apple Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This show was sponsored by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-The Family Doc &lt;a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'&gt;https://thefamilydocmi.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Holy Bowly &lt;a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'&gt;http://www.myholybowly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Wingfellas &lt;a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'&gt;thewingfellas.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Hanley International Academy &lt;a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'&gt;https://www.hanleyacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Malek Al-Kabob &lt;a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'&gt;malekalkabob.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Bayt Al Mocha &lt;a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'&gt;https://baytalmocha.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Chill Box &lt;a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'&gt;https://www.chillboxstore.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Royal Kabob &lt;a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'&gt;https://www.royalkabob.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-GEE Preparatory Academy &lt;a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'&gt;https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #CareerAdvice #TradeSchool #BlueCollarCareers #TradeJobs #CareerPaths #Motivation #Detroit313 #Podcast #BreakingBarriers #SuccessMindset #Entrepreneurship #TradeSchoolVsCollege&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Growing up, were you told the only "respectable" careers were doctor, lawyer, nurse, or engineer? What happens to the kids who don't fit that mold — and who decided those were the only paths to success? This week, Zahra joins the MotivateMe313 podcast to break down one of the most damaging mindsets holding the next generation back. We're talking real numbers, real careers, and real talk about what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond.  THIS EPISODE WE'RE GETTIN...

Breaking the 'Doctor or Failure' Mindset — Career Paths That Actually Win

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Is Hamtramck actually getting safer — or does it just feel that way? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi AND Acting Police Chief Hussein Farhat for one of the most important conversations about the future of one of Michigan&apos;s most unique cities. Two leaders. One table. No filter.We go straight to the source on the questions Hamtramck residents have been asking: Where does crime actually stand right now? How do you police a city where residents speak dozens of languages and come from completely different backgrounds? What is the city doing about crumbling infrastructure, youth delinquency, and the businesses that keep leaving? And how do you govern for ALL communities when the perception is that only some voices are being heard?Whether you live in Hamtramck, grew up there, or just want to know what&apos;s really happening inside one of metro Detroit&apos;s most densely populated cities — this episode is required viewing. Drop your questions and comments below  Key Topics Covered:  Current crime statistics &amp; public safety updates  Community policing in a multilingual, multicultural city  Rebuilding trust with immigrant &amp; refugee communities  Youth crime prevention &amp; root cause solutions  Infrastructure improvements &amp; city development timeline  Business attraction &amp; economic growth in Hamtramck  Governing for ALL communities — not just one Follow OZ Media &amp; MotivateMe313 on our Website:<a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'>Ozmedia313.com</a> New episodes every week — SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss a MotivateMe313 update!Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: <a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'>ozmedia313.com</a>- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc <a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'>https://thefamilydocmi.com/</a>-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly <a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'>http://www.myholybowly.com</a>-Wingfellas <a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'>thewingfellas.com</a>-Hanley International Academy <a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'>https://www.hanleyacademy.com</a>-Malek Al-Kabob <a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'>malekalkabob.com</a>-Bayt Al Mocha <a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'>https://baytalmocha.com/</a>-Chill Box <a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'>https://www.chillboxstore.com/</a>-Royal Kabob <a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'>https://www.royalkabob.com/</a>-GEE Preparatory Academy <a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'>https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index</a>#Hamtramck #HamtramckMichigan #MayorAlharbi #HamtramckPolice #CommunityPolicing #DetroitMichigan #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #Michigan #PublicSafety #HamtramckRising

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is Hamtramck actually getting safer — or does it just feel that way? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi AND Acting Police Chief Hussein Farhat for one of the most important conversations about the future of one of Michigan&amp;apos;s most unique cities. Two leaders. One table. No filter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We go straight to the source on the questions Hamtramck residents have been asking: Where does crime actually stand right now? How do you police a city where residents speak dozens of languages and come from completely different backgrounds? What is the city doing about crumbling infrastructure, youth delinquency, and the businesses that keep leaving? And how do you govern for ALL communities when the perception is that only some voices are being heard?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you live in Hamtramck, grew up there, or just want to know what&amp;apos;s really happening inside one of metro Detroit&amp;apos;s most densely populated cities — this episode is required viewing. Drop your questions and comments below &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Key Topics Covered:  Current crime statistics &amp;amp; public safety updates  Community policing in a multilingual, multicultural city  Rebuilding trust with immigrant &amp;amp; refugee communities  Youth crime prevention &amp;amp; root cause solutions  Infrastructure improvements &amp;amp; city development timeline  Business attraction &amp;amp; economic growth in Hamtramck  Governing for ALL communities — not just one Follow OZ Media &amp;amp; MotivateMe313 on our Website:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;Ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; New episodes every week — SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss a MotivateMe313 update!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Website: &lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Facebook: ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-TikTok: @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Apple Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This show was sponsored by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-The Family Doc &lt;a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'&gt;https://thefamilydocmi.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Holy Bowly &lt;a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'&gt;http://www.myholybowly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Wingfellas &lt;a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'&gt;thewingfellas.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Hanley International Academy &lt;a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'&gt;https://www.hanleyacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Malek Al-Kabob &lt;a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'&gt;malekalkabob.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Bayt Al Mocha &lt;a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'&gt;https://baytalmocha.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Chill Box &lt;a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'&gt;https://www.chillboxstore.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Royal Kabob &lt;a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'&gt;https://www.royalkabob.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-GEE Preparatory Academy &lt;a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'&gt;https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Hamtramck #HamtramckMichigan #MayorAlharbi #HamtramckPolice #CommunityPolicing #DetroitMichigan #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #Michigan #PublicSafety #HamtramckRising&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Is Hamtramck actually getting safer — or does it just feel that way?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi AND Acting Police Chief Hussein Farhat for one of the most important conversations about the future of one of Michigan's most unique cities. Two leaders. One table. No filter. We go straight to the source on the questions Hamtramck residents have been asking: Where does crime actually stand right now? How...

Hamtramck Rising: The Police Chief on Crime, Community & Change

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a> One-third of Sudan&apos;s population has been displaced. The UN calls it the world&apos;s largest humanitarian crisis. Yet most Americans can barely name it.This weekend, East Lansing, Michigan becomes the epicenter of a global conversation.On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, the 1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit takes place at Michigan State University — bringing together students, professionals, community leaders, advocates, and artists united by one mission: to make the world pay attention.In this powerful episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Siham Hassan, Khadega Mohammed and Ashley Boulos who are voices connected to the summit to break down what&apos;s happening in Sudan, why it matters to ALL of us, and what YOU can do about it.This is more than a podcast episode. This is a call to action. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What is the Sudanese Synergy Summit and why was it created?  What is actually happening on the ground in Sudan right now?  Why has the world&apos;s largest humanitarian crisis gone largely unnoticed?  What does displacement look like for Sudanese families and children?  How does the Sudanese diaspora in Michigan keep this story alive?  Why should Americans — even non-Sudanese — care about this crisis?  How does awareness translate into real, meaningful action?  What can everyday people do TODAY to support Sudan?  How to attend the summit and get involved this weekend? SUMMIT DETAILS: Saturday, April 11th &amp; Sunday, April 12th  East Lansing, Michigan — Michigan State University  1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit  CONNECT WITH US: Website: OZMedia313.com  Podcast: MotivateMe313 Podcast  Follow us on all platforms: @OZMedia313Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: <a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'>ozmedia313.com</a>- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc <a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'>https://thefamilydocmi.com/</a>-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly <a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'>http://www.myholybowly.com</a>-Wingfellas <a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'>thewingfellas.com</a>-Hanley International Academy <a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'>https://www.hanleyacademy.com</a>-Malek Al-Kabob <a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'>malekalkabob.com</a>-Bayt Al Mocha <a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'>https://baytalmocha.com/</a>-Chill Box <a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'>https://www.chillboxstore.com/</a>-Royal Kabob <a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'>https://www.royalkabob.com/</a> -GEE Preparatory Academy <a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'>https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index</a> SHARE THIS EPISODE — Because silence is not an option.If this episode moved you, please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and most importantly — SHARE IT. Someone in your circle needs to hear this.#SudanSummit #SudaneseSynergySummit #Sudan2025 #SudanCrisis #RaiseAwarenessForSudan #EastLansing #MichiganStateUniversity #MSU #SudaneseAmerican #SudaneseDiaspora #Detroit313

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; One-third of Sudan&amp;apos;s population has been displaced. The UN calls it the world&amp;apos;s largest humanitarian crisis. Yet most Americans can barely name it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This weekend, East Lansing, Michigan becomes the epicenter of a global conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, the 1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit takes place at Michigan State University — bringing together students, professionals, community leaders, advocates, and artists united by one mission: to make the world pay attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Siham Hassan, Khadega Mohammed and Ashley Boulos who are voices connected to the summit to break down what&amp;apos;s happening in Sudan, why it matters to ALL of us, and what YOU can do about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than a podcast episode. This is a call to action.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What is the Sudanese Synergy Summit and why was it created?  What is actually happening on the ground in Sudan right now?  Why has the world&amp;apos;s largest humanitarian crisis gone largely unnoticed?  What does displacement look like for Sudanese families and children?  How does the Sudanese diaspora in Michigan keep this story alive?  Why should Americans — even non-Sudanese — care about this crisis?  How does awareness translate into real, meaningful action?  What can everyday people do TODAY to support Sudan?  How to attend the summit and get involved this weekend? SUMMIT DETAILS: Saturday, April 11th &amp;amp; Sunday, April 12th  East Lansing, Michigan — Michigan State University  1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit  CONNECT WITH US: Website: OZMedia313.com  Podcast: MotivateMe313 Podcast  Follow us on all platforms: @OZMedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Website: &lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Facebook: ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-TikTok: @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Apple Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This show was sponsored by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-The Family Doc &lt;a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'&gt;https://thefamilydocmi.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Holy Bowly &lt;a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'&gt;http://www.myholybowly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Wingfellas &lt;a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'&gt;thewingfellas.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Hanley International Academy &lt;a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'&gt;https://www.hanleyacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Malek Al-Kabob &lt;a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'&gt;malekalkabob.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Bayt Al Mocha &lt;a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'&gt;https://baytalmocha.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Chill Box &lt;a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'&gt;https://www.chillboxstore.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Royal Kabob &lt;a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'&gt;https://www.royalkabob.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-GEE Preparatory Academy &lt;a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'&gt;https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; SHARE THIS EPISODE — Because silence is not an option.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode moved you, please LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and most importantly — SHARE IT. Someone in your circle needs to hear this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#SudanSummit #SudaneseSynergySummit #Sudan2025 #SudanCrisis #RaiseAwarenessForSudan #EastLansing #MichiganStateUniversity #MSU #SudaneseAmerican #SudaneseDiaspora #Detroit313&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail  One-third of Sudan's population has been displaced. The UN calls it the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet most Americans can barely name it. This weekend, East Lansing, Michigan becomes the epicenter of a global conversation. On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, the 1st Annual Sudanese Synergy Summit takes place at Michigan State University — bringing together students, professionals, community leaders, advocates, and artists united by one mission: to ...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>What does it really take to lead one of the most dynamic school districts in Michigan?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Lamis Srour, Interim Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, to talk about the realities of leadership in education today.From tackling post-pandemic bullying and chronic absenteeism to the harsh realities of funding and aging school buildings, we aren&apos;t holding back. Whether you&apos;re a parent, a teacher battling burnout, or just a Metro Detroit resident who cares about the future of our youth, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the Superintendent&apos;s office. Lamis also shares her unique journey from 1998 to today, and why she chose to be a &quot;bridge&quot; for the district rather than taking the permanent job.If you care about the future of the 313, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation in the comments!  Episode Chapters: 0:00 - The Reality of Dearborn Public Schools 1:45 - Stepping Up: The Journey to Interim Superintendent 5:10 - Why She Didn&apos;t Want the Permanent Job 9:30 - From Top-Ranked Principal to District Administration 14:15 - The &quot;Open-Door&quot; Policy vs. Tough Executive Decisions 20:00 - How Dearborn is Tackling Bullying &amp; Absenteeism 26:45 - The Hard Truth About Tax Levies &amp; Aging Buildings 32:20 - The Biggest Misconception About the Superintendent 38:10 - The Educator Burnout Crisis &amp; Advice for Young Leaders 44:00 - Final Word: The Legacy Left Behind Follow OZ Media Website: Ozmedia313.comFollow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: <a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'>ozmedia313.com</a>- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc <a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'>https://thefamilydocmi.com/</a>-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly <a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'>http://www.myholybowly.com</a>-Wingfellas <a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'>thewingfellas.com</a>-Hanley International Academy <a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'>https://www.hanleyacademy.com</a>-Malek Al-Kabob <a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'>malekalkabob.com</a>-Bayt Al Mocha <a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'>https://baytalmocha.com/</a>-Chill Box <a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'>https://www.chillboxstore.com/</a>-Royal Kabob <a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'>https://www.royalkabob.com/</a>-GEE Preparatory Academy <a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'>https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index</a><pre>#LamisSrour #Dearborn Public Schools #DetroitEducation #MotivateMe313 #EducationalLeadership</pre>#DearbornMichigan #Podcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; take to lead one of the most dynamic school districts in Michigan?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Lamis Srour, Interim Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, to talk about the realities of leadership in education today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From tackling post-pandemic bullying and chronic absenteeism to the harsh realities of funding and aging school buildings, we aren&amp;apos;t holding back. Whether you&amp;apos;re a parent, a teacher battling burnout, or just a Metro Detroit resident who cares about the future of our youth, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what happens inside the Superintendent&amp;apos;s office. Lamis also shares her unique journey from 1998 to today, and why she chose to be a &amp;quot;bridge&amp;quot; for the district rather than taking the permanent job.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you care about the future of the 313, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and join the conversation in the comments! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Episode Chapters: 0:00 - The Reality of Dearborn Public Schools 1:45 - Stepping Up: The Journey to Interim Superintendent 5:10 - Why She Didn&amp;apos;t Want the Permanent Job 9:30 - From Top-Ranked Principal to District Administration 14:15 - The &amp;quot;Open-Door&amp;quot; Policy vs. Tough Executive Decisions 20:00 - How Dearborn is Tackling Bullying &amp;amp; Absenteeism 26:45 - The Hard Truth About Tax Levies &amp;amp; Aging Buildings 32:20 - The Biggest Misconception About the Superintendent 38:10 - The Educator Burnout Crisis &amp;amp; Advice for Young Leaders 44:00 - Final Word: The Legacy Left Behind Follow OZ Media Website: Ozmedia313.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Website: &lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Facebook: ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-TikTok: @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Apple Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This show was sponsored by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-The Family Doc &lt;a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'&gt;https://thefamilydocmi.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Holy Bowly &lt;a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'&gt;http://www.myholybowly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Wingfellas &lt;a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'&gt;thewingfellas.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Hanley International Academy &lt;a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'&gt;https://www.hanleyacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Malek Al-Kabob &lt;a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'&gt;malekalkabob.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Bayt Al Mocha &lt;a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'&gt;https://baytalmocha.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Chill Box &lt;a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'&gt;https://www.chillboxstore.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Royal Kabob &lt;a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'&gt;https://www.royalkabob.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-GEE Preparatory Academy &lt;a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'&gt;https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;pre&gt;#LamisSrour #Dearborn Public Schools #DetroitEducation #MotivateMe313 #EducationalLeadership&lt;/pre&gt;&lt;p&gt;#DearbornMichigan #Podcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to lead one of the most dynamic school districts in Michigan?  In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Lamis Srour, Interim Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, to talk about the realities of leadership in education today. From tackling post-pandemic bullying and chronic absenteeism to the harsh realities of funding and aging school buildings, we aren't holding back. Whether you're a parent, a teacher battling burnout...

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<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824580/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We live in an era of social media validation, hyper-career ambition, and constant digital overwhelm. For many young Muslims in the West, the 1,400-year-old text of the Quran can sometimes feel disconnected from the reality of 2026. But is society really outgrowing religion, or are we just misunderstanding it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Abdullah Haikal sits down with us to answer the tough questions. We discuss whether Islamic rulings are &amp;quot;outdated,&amp;quot; how to balance modern intellect and science with faith, and the Quran&amp;apos;s unique prescription for curing modern anxiety. Whether you struggle with understanding Arabic or are just trying to navigate today&amp;apos;s culture without losing your faith, this conversation offers a practical roadmap back to the Quran.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics &amp;amp; Chapters: &lt;em&gt;(Tip: Add the specific video timestamps like &amp;quot;04:30&amp;quot; next to these when uploading so YouTube creates interactive chapters!)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Intro &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Proof the Quran&amp;apos;s guidance was designed for 2026 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Science vs. Religion: Does the Quran challenge modern intellect? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Are Islamic rulings &amp;quot;outdated&amp;quot; for the modern West? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The new false idols: Social media validation &amp;amp; chasing wealth &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The Quranic cure for an overwhelmed and anxious mind &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Islamic ethics for how we use social media today &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Balancing modern career ambition with traditional family roles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - How to connect with the Quran if you don&amp;apos;t speak Arabic &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - The ONE verse every young Muslim needs to memorize today &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Final Word with Dr. Abdullah Haikal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the Show: Website: Ozmedia313.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Website: &lt;a href='http://ozmedia313.com/'&gt;ozmedia313.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Facebook: ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-TikTok: @ozmedia313&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Apple Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Spotify Podcast: ozmedia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This show was sponsored by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-The Family Doc &lt;a href='https://thefamilydocmi.com/'&gt;https://thefamilydocmi.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Holy Bowly &lt;a href='http://www.myholybowly.com/'&gt;http://www.myholybowly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Wingfellas &lt;a href='http://thewingfellas.com/'&gt;thewingfellas.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Hanley International Academy &lt;a href='https://www.hanleyacademy.com/'&gt;https://www.hanleyacademy.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Malek Al-Kabob &lt;a href='http://malekalkabob.com/'&gt;malekalkabob.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Bayt Al Mocha &lt;a href='https://baytalmocha.com/'&gt;https://baytalmocha.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Chill Box &lt;a href='https://www.chillboxstore.com/'&gt;https://www.chillboxstore.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Royal Kabob &lt;a href='https://www.hroyalkabob.com/'&gt;https://www.royalkabob.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-GEE Preparatory Academy &lt;a href='https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index'&gt;https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Quran #DrAbdullahHaikal #IslamInTheWest #MuslimMentalHealth #ModernMuslim #OzMedia #Motivateme313 #IslamicPodcast #FaithAndScience&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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