RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_0da2ec73-7091-4d26-8636-70afc0c36b03 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:37:03 +0000 MECA Collective https://redcircle.com/shows/meca-collective en MECA Collective 2022 MECA Collective This is MECA Collective's podcast stream. We are an open collaboration between Australian Muslim startups, entrepreneurs and investors. We exist within the startup and business ecosystem, seeking to open up opportunities to build and grow great enterprises. Our aim is to connect Australian Muslim startups, entrepreneurs and investors, as well as creatives and professionals, to facilitate collaboration, joint ventures, investment and other mutually beneficial endeavours. For more information head to www.mecacollective.online, and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. 0da2ec73-7091-4d26-8636-70afc0c36b03 episodic no MECA Collective team@mecacollective.online https://feeds.redcircle.com/0da2ec73-7091-4d26-8636-70afc0c36b03 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Jahin Tanvir and Breathe & ASE Muslim Entrepreneurs: Jahin Tanvir and Breathe & ASE MECA Collective 🎙️ Jahin Tanvir shares his entrepreneurial journey: how he became a CEO at the age of 22, how he overcame his fear of public speaking to become a public speaking expert, how he founded Breathe in 2022 and had it acquired by The ASE Group only 6 months later, and what keeps him focused, sane and driven. 💪


💭 While only being 22 years old, his story is about daring to define himself on his own terms and pursue what makes him feel 'fulfilled'. This is a motivating and fun episode for any aspiring young entrepreneur.


🏆 From that moment of realisation during the first year of his optometry degree, Jahin has now become a public speaking expert, the CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, the 2022 finalist for the Young Australian of the Year award, a guest lecturer at the University of Melbourne on youth mental health, and a regular media commentator on platforms such as ABC News, The Drum, Channel 10, and Channel 9.


🤝 Jahin has also worked with the United Nations, Oaktree, The Australian National University, Australian Red Cross, the University of Sydney, the World Health Organization, the Commonwealth Department of Health, and as a freelance journalist.


🚀 The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


🔊 All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn for insights into entrepreneurship and investment: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective


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]]> <p>🎙️ Jahin Tanvir shares his entrepreneurial journey: how he became a CEO at the age of 22, how he overcame his fear of public speaking to become a public speaking expert, how he founded Breathe in 2022 and had it acquired by The ASE Group only 6 months later, and what keeps him focused, sane and driven. 💪</p><p><br></p><p>💭 While only being 22 years old, his story is about daring to define himself on his own terms and pursue what makes him feel &#39;fulfilled&#39;. This is a motivating and fun episode for any aspiring young entrepreneur.</p><p><br></p><p>🏆 From that moment of realisation during the first year of his optometry degree, Jahin has now become a public speaking expert, the CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, the 2022 finalist for the Young Australian of the Year award, a guest lecturer at the University of Melbourne on youth mental health, and a regular media commentator on platforms such as ABC News, The Drum, Channel 10, and Channel 9.</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Jahin has also worked with the United Nations, Oaktree, The Australian National University, Australian Red Cross, the University of Sydney, the World Health Organization, the Commonwealth Department of Health, and as a freelance journalist.</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</p><p><br></p><p>🔊 All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn for insights into entrepreneurship and investment: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective</p><p><br></p><p>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</p> 71e2473e-7b37-4279-97c7-7d1d757fdebf http://www.mecacollective.online Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000 2724 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Yasemin Deniz and Mikash Skincare Muslim Entrepreneurs: Yasemin Deniz and Mikash Skincare MECA Collective Yasemin Deniz shares her entrepreneurial journey: how she founded Mikash Skincare, a successful Melbourne-based skincare business, against all odds. Growing up in the Fitzroy flats, Yasemin dropped out of school at the age of 14 to work and eventually find her passion in the beauty industry.


Years on, after a failed marriage and the loss of her baby son, she married once more and became a stay-at-home mum. Her husband's work injury was the nudge that reignited her teenage dream to found her own beauty business. 


So Mikash Skincare was born. After testing and trialling for years, she created her own hand-made skincare line using only certified organic ingredients that are locally sourced. Yasemin's hustler mindset, her attitude of gratitude and her faith allowed her to thrive, even when times were tough. 


This is a fun, touching and inspiring episode for any aspiring entrepreneur. Yasemin has plenty of words of encouragement for those who are on their own business journeys!


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective


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]]> <p>Yasemin Deniz shares her entrepreneurial journey: how she founded Mikash Skincare, a successful Melbourne-based skincare business, against all odds. Growing up in the Fitzroy flats, Yasemin dropped out of school at the age of 14 to work and eventually find her passion in the beauty industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Years on, after a failed marriage and the loss of her baby son, she married once more and became a stay-at-home mum. Her husband&#39;s work injury was the nudge that reignited her teenage dream to found her own beauty business. </p><p><br></p><p>So Mikash Skincare was born. After testing and trialling for years, she created her own hand-made skincare line using only certified organic ingredients that are locally sourced. Yasemin&#39;s hustler mindset, her attitude of gratitude and her faith allowed her to thrive, even when times were tough. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a fun, touching and inspiring episode for any aspiring entrepreneur. Yasemin has plenty of words of encouragement for those who are on their own business journeys!</p><p><br></p><p>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</p><p><br></p><p>All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective</p><p><br></p><p>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</p> 8e42c2c0-cb33-491d-861e-3d921a4dd2c6 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:54:11 +0000 3060 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Mariam Rehman and Monale Muslim Entrepreneurs: Mariam Rehman and Monale MECA Collective Mariam Rehman shares her entrepreneurial journey: how freelance photography led her to start a successful brand consultancy, Monale, at the age of 20, how her upbringing as a Muslim in the regional town of Wagga Wagga gave her an entrepreneurial edge, and why it is important to take leaps of faith, be assertive in business and steadfast in upholding your values along the way.


Mariam also shares some of her insights as a partner in an exciting new enterprise: Habibi Chicken.


This is a gem-filled episode that every young Muslim entrepreneur needs to tune into!


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective


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]]> <p>Mariam Rehman shares her entrepreneurial journey: how freelance photography led her to start a successful brand consultancy, Monale, at the age of 20, how her upbringing as a Muslim in the regional town of Wagga Wagga gave her an entrepreneurial edge, and why it is important to take leaps of faith, be assertive in business and steadfast in upholding your values along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Mariam also shares some of her insights as a partner in an exciting new enterprise: Habibi Chicken.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a gem-filled episode that every young Muslim entrepreneur needs to tune into!</p><p><br></p><p>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</p><p><br></p><p>All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective</p><p><br></p><p>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</p> 46121b68-129c-4960-9871-bd25c516b623 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Sun, 23 Oct 2022 05:35:44 +0000 3037 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Scott Fraser and Fraser's Medical Muslim Entrepreneurs: Scott Fraser and Fraser's Medical MECA Collective Dr. Scott Fraser shares his entrepreneurial journey with Fraser's Medical, including Fraser's GAMSAT: how he went from being a part-time GAMSAT tutor to developing a successful tutoring company, assisting 3000+ students to get into medical school, how he one day decided to quit his full-time job in commercial science to go 'all-in' on Fraser's, and how 'trusting your gut' and 'backing' yourself is a must in the, often lonely, entrepreneurial journey.


Scott also shares some of his insights on the importance of collaboration and guidance, including working with his fellow co-founders Dr. Thomas Kelly and Waleed Mussa, who have now gone to hero Heidi Health, and his friendship with community-hero Peter Gould.


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective


#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

]]> <p><span>Dr. Scott Fraser shares his entrepreneurial journey with Fraser&#39;s Medical, including Fraser&#39;s GAMSAT: how he went from being a part-time GAMSAT tutor to developing a successful tutoring company, assisting 3000+ students to get into medical school, how he one day decided to quit his full-time job in commercial science to go &#39;all-in&#39; on Fraser&#39;s, and how &#39;trusting your gut&#39; and &#39;backing&#39; yourself is a must in the, often lonely, entrepreneurial journey. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Scott also shares some of his insights on the importance of collaboration and guidance, including working with his fellow co-founders Dr. Thomas Kelly and Waleed Mussa, who have now gone to hero Heidi Health, and his friendship with community-hero Peter Gould.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mecacollective</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</span></p> 832edf0e-36ac-4bb9-bc43-f8fd63853ddd https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:12:25 +0000 2514 no full Muslim Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Opportunities Muslim Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Opportunities MECA Collective Zain Kazi, co-founder of MECA Collective, discusses Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Opportunities in the Australian Muslim Community.

Recorded on 12 December 2020, at the Australian Launch Event for the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 20/21, hosted by MECA Collective and Crescent Wealth in partnership with DinarStandard, SalaamGateway and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.

Available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective

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]]> <p><span>Zain Kazi, co-founder of MECA Collective, discusses Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Opportunities in the Australian Muslim Community.</span></p><p><span>Recorded on 12 December 2020, at the Australian Launch Event for the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 20/21, hosted by MECA Collective and Crescent Wealth in partnership with DinarStandard, SalaamGateway and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.</span></p><p><span>Available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective</span></p><p><span>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</span></p> e0dc4f05-099e-4f5d-8028-2a536020cff8 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:40:19 +0000 241 no full Panel Discussion: Australian Entrepreneurs and the Global Islamic Economy Panel Discussion: Australian Entrepreneurs and the Global Islamic Economy MECA Collective Zain, Zulfiye, Calisha, Peter and Talal discuss the Global Islamic Economy, Australian startup opportunities, the successes and challenges of women in entrepreneurship, and how to grow startups into established businesses that serve humanity.

This panel discussion was recorded on 12 December 2020, at the Australian Launch Event for the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 20/21, hosted by MECA Collective and Crescent Wealth in partnership with DinarStandard, SalaamGateway and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.

Available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective

Panellists:

Zain Kazi, co-founder of MECA Collective

Zulfiye Tufa, founder of Mod Markit

Calisha Bennett, founder of Developing Diamonds

Peter Gould, founder of Gould Studio and Zileej

Talal Yassine, founder of Crescent Wealth

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]]> <p>Zain, Zulfiye, Calisha, Peter and Talal discuss the Global Islamic Economy, Australian startup opportunities, the successes and challenges of women in entrepreneurship, and how to grow startups into established businesses that serve humanity.</p><p>This panel discussion was recorded on 12 December 2020, at the Australian Launch Event for the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 20/21, hosted by MECA Collective and Crescent Wealth in partnership with DinarStandard, SalaamGateway and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre.</p><p>Available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective</p><p>Panellists:</p><p>Zain Kazi, co-founder of MECA Collective</p><p>Zulfiye Tufa, founder of Mod Markit</p><p>Calisha Bennett, founder of Developing Diamonds</p><p>Peter Gould, founder of Gould Studio and Zileej</p><p>Talal Yassine, founder of Crescent Wealth</p><p>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim #islamiceconomy #womenentrepreneurs</p> 4f09eb90-90dd-419e-ae19-be931ebc8847 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:18:09 +0000 2012 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Peter, Dalal and Ahmed on dealing with Failures (Excerpt from the Q&A) Muslim Entrepreneurs: Peter, Dalal and Ahmed on dealing with Failures (Excerpt from the Q&A) MECA Collective Our Muslim Entrepreneurs, Peter Gould, Dalal Ozdemir and Ahmed Karat, discuss dealing with failures and give us an important reminder.


This interview was originally recorded on 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event & Business Showcase.


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective


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]]> <p><span>Our Muslim Entrepreneurs, Peter Gould, Dalal Ozdemir and Ahmed Karat, discuss dealing with failures and give us an important reminder.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This interview was originally recorded on 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event &amp; Business Showcase.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</span></p> b8ceda03-d502-41cf-84c6-e4f32487e24e https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:29:56 +0000 524 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Peter Gould and Gould Studio Muslim Entrepreneurs: Peter Gould and Gould Studio MECA Collective Peter Gould shares his entrepreneurial journey with Gould Studio: how a young design freelancer created an international design studio all while exploring his faith, how he has dealt with challenges along the way, and how his Muslim values have shaped his successful business.


This interview was originally recorded on 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event & Business Showcase.


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective


#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

]]> <p><span>Peter Gould shares his entrepreneurial journey with Gould Studio: how a young design freelancer created an international design studio all while exploring his faith, how he has dealt with challenges along the way, and how his Muslim values have shaped his successful business.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This interview was originally recorded on 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event &amp; Business Showcase.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>All interviews are available on YouTube and your favourite podcast platform: linktr.ee/mecacollective</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim</span></p> a89c3e3a-c355-46bb-b732-1cb6d6c805d7 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:20:06 +0000 1088 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Ahmed Karat and Maydaan Archery Club Australia Muslim Entrepreneurs: Ahmed Karat and Maydaan Archery Club Australia MECA Collective Ahmed Karat shares his entrepreneurial journey with Maydaan Archery Club Australia: how it started with a group of friends gathering at his farm, how the farm got taken from him, and how Maydaan has now grown to be Australia's first club to teach the Asiatic Ottoman style of archery. Originally recorded 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event & Business Showcase.


The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?


Learn answers to these questions and more in our new interview series: Muslim Entrepreneurs.

]]> <p><span>Ahmed Karat shares his entrepreneurial journey with Maydaan Archery Club Australia: how it started with a group of friends gathering at his farm, how the farm got taken from him, and how Maydaan has now grown to be Australia&#39;s first club to teach the Asiatic Ottoman style of archery. Originally recorded 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event &amp; Business Showcase.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Learn answers to these questions and more in our new interview series: Muslim Entrepreneurs.</span></p> c0c9df47-9f98-4594-b6a1-587000176760 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:21:17 +0000 728 no full Muslim Entrepreneurs: Dalal Ozdemir and EarthyMamma Muslim Entrepreneurs: Dalal Ozdemir and EarthyMamma MECA Collective Dalal Ozdemir shares her entrepreneurial journey with EarthyMamma: how her special-needs child drove her to search for organic foods, how she managed a growing business during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne, and how her Muslim values have shaped her successful business. Originally recorded 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event &amp; Business Showcase.The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success? Learn answers to these questions and more in our new interview series: Muslim Entrepreneurs. Dalal Ozdemir shares her entrepreneurial journey with EarthyMamma: how her special-needs child drove her to search for organic foods, how she managed a growing business during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne, and how her Muslim values have shaped her successful business. Originally recorded 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event & Business Showcase.

The 'Muslim Entrepreneurs' series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success?

Learn answers to these questions and more in our new interview series: Muslim Entrepreneurs.

]]> <p><strong>Dalal Ozdemir shares her entrepreneurial journey with EarthyMamma:</strong> how her special-needs child drove her to search for organic foods, how she managed a growing business during the Covid lockdown in Melbourne, and how her Muslim values have shaped her successful business. Originally recorded 6 October 2020 at the MECA Collective Launch Event &amp; Business Showcase.</p><p><em>The &#39;Muslim Entrepreneurs&#39; series uncovers and explores the entrepreneurial journeys of founders and visionaries in the Muslim community. What drove them to start their venture? What have they learnt on the way? How does being Muslim impact their business? What is the secret to their success? </em></p><p><em>Learn answers to these questions and more in our new interview series: Muslim Entrepreneurs.</em></p> 0095b254-fe7f-46c9-9d2e-907fb504c594 https://rss.com/podcasts/mecacollective/561398 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:32:33 +0000 1207 no