East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys

About East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys

§ The goal of this podcast is to provide stories and experiences of Pakistani professionals in their respective industries and to allow listeners to be more informed of their field of interest. § A common connection being Pakistani roots allows for relatable stories for individuals who are looking to grow in their profession or simply want to learn more about a particular field. § There will be no industry left untouched from start-ups, traditional careers paths or newer outlets such as podcasts, YouTube or side hustles. Join me as we explore the various careers that Pakistani professionals are working at in the West.

Publisher

Syed Azam Afzal

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jul 2023

Latest episode

11 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jan 2026

   S4 EP 1 | Senior Strategist @ Google | Ft. Mohammad Usman Mirza

   Welcome to the East Meets West Pakistan Profession Journeys podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Mohammad Usman Mirza, a remarkable professional who has made significant strides in the global tech industry. From his roots in Pakistan, being educated at LUMS, to seizing international opportunities in Singapore and Ireland, Usman has worked on high-impact projects at Meta and Google. He shares his deeply-rooted connections to Pakistan, emphasizes the country's allure and resiliency, and d...

2. 

   11 Aug 2025

   S3 EP 16 | Senior Controller At Stage Vision | Ft. Shaikh Muhammad Farooq

   In this episode of the East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys Podcast, we sit down with Shaikh Muhammad Farooq, a seasoned strategic finance leader with over 17 years of experience across Pakistan, the Middle East, and Canada. Farooq shares his professional journey, from his humble beginnings in Karachi to his significant roles in Saudi Arabia and eventual transition to a senior financial position in Canada. He discusses the importance of staying adaptable, continuous learning, and t...

3. 

   28 Jul 2025

   S3 EP 15 | CEO At AMCOB | Ft. Kashif Zubair

   In this episode of the East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys Podcast, Kashif Zubair, the CEO of AMCOB and a PI certified partner at the Predictive Index, shares his remarkable journey. From his early years in Pakistan to his transition to the US, Kashif discusses the challenges, successes, and life lessons that shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of learning from both the best and worst examples, the significance of having a strong faith, and how to leverage professional...

Who has been a guest on East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mehak Zaidi
• Raza Toor
• Azam

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

92,496

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

92

Engagement

60

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