Fate, Kismet, Qadr - a complex concept that few can grasp let alone describe, yet this unexplainable invisible force drives us daily to accomplish the unexpected and realise human feats that others can only dream of.
For decades I have been fascinated by the way Fate / Kismet / Qadr works. How it plays a pivotal role in our personal lives from childhood into adulthood and how it plays a pivotal role in our professional lives. I have reflected endlessly on how much power do we really have over our destiny?
My name is Akmal Saleem - over the last 15 years I have been a venture builder travelling the world trading and learning different business cultures, having moved to Saudi Arabia 10 years ago I advise some of the world’s wealthiest families, sports and business personalities though my advisory firm Qadr Financial.
Qadr for me is a complicated relationship between power and destiny because I have felt an interaction and interchange between power and destiny throughout my experience: whenever I have felt utterly powerless I found that destiny took over, and when I felt I had assumed power of my life, that destiny slowed down.
This concept has been well studied and documented within religious and philosophical spectrums and we will be exploring these as they clearly play a significant role. However my focus and mission is to discover with my guests and audience the physical and tangible journey of Qadr that they have been through.
This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures.
I hope this podcast will overtime establish a correlation between power and destiny within a professional and business level. I hope to learn from guests their journey framed through the lens of power & destiny.
On this podcast we dive deep in exploring power and destiny as an idea, and the impact it has had on our guest’s lives our guests being high profile sports personalities, business owners and leaders sharing incredible stories about how power and destiny has shaped their careers, opening opportunities for them which they never planned for and how they have dealt with and deal with the uncertainty that is powerlessness in the light of following a destined path and their perceived destiny.
The Apprentice: Things You Never Knew! | Khadija Kalifa | EP 004 - Power & Destiny
Meet Khadija Kalifa, BBC The Apprentice sem-finalist in 2018, and now Director of Full of Beans, and Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai, who joins us on this intriguing episode.
Khadija provides never heard before insight into what really happens on the Apprentice. She shares her journey from early life and how she got involved in business and entrepreneurship, along with how she made it on the famous BBC's The Apprentice tv show.
She then goes on to explain the impact of the Apprentice on her entrepreneurial journey, with the twists and turns and the emotional roller coaster of business.
Khadija also shares her story about moving to Dubai despite having a successful business in the UK. A real inspiration for young entrepreneurs on the reality of business.
Stay tuned for an interesting discussion on the behind the scenes of the Apprentice and the story of what happened since then.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:50 - The meaning of Power & Destiny
06:06 - How The Business Journey Started
09:20 - How Khadija got onto the Apprentice
14:40 - The Apprentice Process
18:15 - Mindset & Driver
23:40 - Understanding the journey of success
26:27 - Khadija's purpose
28:55 - Every journey is internal first
29:26 - Then they're wrong (clip)
35:00 - Advice for young entrepreneurs
36:48 - Ending Projects Quickly
41:00 - The Birth of Full of Beans
47:25 - One Piece of Advice
48:50 - Why Dubai
52:10 - Quick fire Questions
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About the Guest:
Khadija Kalifa - BBC Apprentice Semi Finalist, Director - Full of Beans, Founder & CEO - The Global Partnership - Dubai
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadija-kalifa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadijakalifa/?hl=en
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15 Nov 2024
First Female Emirati Formula racing driver | Amna Al Qubaisi | EP 003 - Power & Destiny
Meet Amna Al Qubaisi, the trailblazing first Emirati female F3 driver and a force in the world of motorsport, as she joins us in this empowering episode. Amna takes us behind the wheel of her career, discussing the intense physical demands of racing, the persistence required to break barriers, and her drive to inspire women across the UAE and beyond. From winning prestigious races to tackling stereotypes, Amna’s journey is a testament to resilience and ambition. Tune in to hear how she’s redefining the role of women in the high-speed world of Formula racing and what the future holds for women in motorsports.
Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Amna’s Motorsport Journey
06:34 - How it started, Family Support
08:26 - Challenges as a Female Racer
11:57 - Building Confidence
18:45 - Reflecting on Her Accident
21:00 - Growing Role of Women
25:00 - Financial Hurdles in Racing
31:04 - First Race Weekend
33:12 - First Race Win
36:09 - Future Goals
40:12 - Advice for Young Women
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About the Guest:
Amna Al Qubaisi - First Female Emarati F1 racing driver.
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-al-qubaisi-641737219)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amnalqubaisi_official?igsh=MTIycmgyNWU0NXMzbw==)
Tiktok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@amnaalqubaisi?_t=8r06jq72xGf&_r=1)
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial
Visit the website at:
www.qadrfinancial.com (www.qadrfinancial.com)
Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/qadrfinancial/)
Akmal Saleem LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akmalsaleem)
Akmal Saleem Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/akmal_saleem?igsh=MXhwc205MHhxbndqeg==) (https://www.tiktok.com/@akmal_saleem?_t=8pelaoHe9GC&_r=1)
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15 Oct 2024
From UK to Middle East: Building Businesses with Gary Blowers | EP 002 - Power & Destiny
In this episode of Power and Destiny, I reconnect with Gary Blowers, a long-time friend and former Aston Stag, to reflect on nearly two decades of shared experiences. From roots in Birmingham to establishing new lives in the Middle East, this conversation covers it all: entrepreneurial highs and lows, moving between industries, and building a tech company from the ground up.
Gary opens up about the challenges of tearing down his first successful business to pursue a passion project that led him to raise $10 million. Tune in for insights on resilience, reinventing yourself, and navigating the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship.
Topics Discussed:
20 years of friendship and overlapping journeys
Moving from the UK to the Middle East
Entrepreneurship: Starting, succeeding, and tearing it all down
Raising $10 million for a passion project
Building a future in the tech industry
Stay tuned for an inspiring discussion filled with stories, humor, and lessons learned along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:54 – Do You Believe in Destiny?
04:02 – Early Life: The Beginning
07:31 – Why Spain?
11:01 – Major Wins & Challenges
22:41 – Starting a Marketing Agency
26:35 – Why Move to Dubai?
31:36 – Letting Go After 10 Years
34:16 – Facing Burnout
39:01 – Starting the Next Passion Business
42:53 – LVL: Addressing Health & Wellbeing
48:06 – Feeling Powerless
50:25 – Biggest Comeback
51:35 – Source of Inspiration
53:21 – Final Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
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About the Guest:
Gary Blowers - Founder and Ceo of LVL Wellbeing
Gary Blowers' LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyblowers
LVL Wellbeing LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lvl-wellbeing/
Looking for more inspiring stories like this? Follow Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more:
Akmal Saleem - Managing Partner at Qadr Financial
Visit the website at: www.qadrfinancial.com
Qadr Financial LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qadrfinancial/
Akmal Saleem LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akmalsaleem
Akmal Saleem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akmal_saleem?igsh=MXhwc205MHhxbndqeg==
Power & Destiny Podcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akmal_saleem?_t=8pelaoHe9GC&_r=1
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16 Sept 2024
Transforming Failure into a Multi-Million Dollar Empire with Fahad Habib | EP 001
In this powerful episode of the Power and Destiny Podcast, Fahad Habib shares his incredible story of perseverance and success.
From struggling with grades and being fired unexpectedly to becoming the owner of a multi-million-dollar consultancy, Fahad Habib walks us through the trials and triumphs that shaped his career.
Tune in to learn about his journey through the corporate world, insights on Islamic finance, and the lessons that come from turning adversity into opportunity.
This episode is packed with motivation and real-world advice for anyone on their own path to success.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Early life and struggles
06:30 - First job experience
08:00 - Journey to Islamic finance in Saudi Arabia
11:00 - Challenges and key lessons
14:50 - Fired from KPMG
19:00 - Life-changing moments
25:00 - Journey to building a multi-million-dollar consultancy
33:00 - Rapid fire questions
37:00 - Advice for young professionals
43:00 - Final thoughts and takeaways
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18 Oct 2023
Power & Destiny Podcast - Introduction
Introduction: This podcast is for people interested in hearing how power and destiny has played a role in successful people’s lives, for people trying to discover their own personal vision and mission and for entrepreneurs interested in hearing how power and destiny interchanges within their journey of building ventures.
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