Finding Purpose While Building a Career and Serving Others | Episode 32

Finding Purpose While Building a Career and Serving Others | Episode 32

Author: Dr. Tayyab Yunus January 7, 2026 Duration: 18:52

What happens when you feel called to do more, but you are already juggling a career, education, and life responsibilities?

In this episode, we sit down with Mariam , a mental health professional who is balancing a full-time career, volunteering for humanitarian relief, and pursuing Islamic education. She shares her personal journey, the courage it takes to ask for support, and what it really looks like to turn a vision for good into meaningful action.

This conversation is for anyone who feels the pull to serve, but wonders how to start, how to ask, or how to stay grounded while building a purposeful life.

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00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters
01:35 Feeling called to do more while juggling life
03:05 Mariam's journey into humanitarian fundraising
05:10 Making service personal and hands-on
07:20 Balancing a professional career with doing good
09:10 The fear and courage behind asking for support
11:20 A better way to make an ask
13:40 Education, identity, and long-term vision
15:50 Honoring heritage while building the future
17:20 Advice for anyone still finding their way

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The Muslim Non-profit Show with Tayyab Yunus is a space for meaningful conversation about the unique challenges and opportunities within American Muslim charitable organizations. Host Dr. Tayyab Yunus sits down with founders, directors, and seasoned leaders who are actively building and sustaining these vital community institutions. The dialogue in this podcast moves beyond abstract theory, focusing instead on the operational realities of fundraising, governance, volunteer management, and program development that leaders face every day. You'll hear candid stories about what has worked, what hasn't, and the lessons learned in the process, all framed within an Islamic perspective on service and stewardship. These are not just interviews; they are deep dives into the strategies and spiritual considerations that drive effective nonprofit work. For anyone involved in or curious about this specific sector, from board members to volunteers and donors, the podcast provides a rare look behind the curtain. It’s a resource for practical wisdom and reflective discussion, aiming to strengthen the infrastructure of Muslim philanthropy one conversation at a time. Listen for genuine exchanges that blend professional expertise with personal conviction, offering tangible takeaways you can apply to your own efforts to create lasting, positive impact.
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