In this inspiring episode, we are joined by the incredible Munira Abdullahi, a trailblazer and role model in every sense. Munira made history as the first Somali-American woman elected to the Ohio Statehouse, where she champions impactful legislation and community advocacy. She is a mentor, a youth advocate, and a dedicated servant to her community. We explore Munira's remarkable success story, starting from her early years as the eldest sibling, where she balanced multiple responsibilities, to her meteoric rise in public service. Her story is one of resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers.
A huge thanks to Munira for such an amazing discussion & for sharing her time with us while in Turkey. Don’t forget to check out www.muniraforohio.com/
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0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:35 - Aspirations to Politics
0:03:48 - Female leaders in islam
0:05:33 - Born in a refugee camp & moving to the US
0:07:48 - Oldest Daughter & excelling at school
0:11:05 - Islamic Schooling
0:13:59 - Hijab from a young age
0:15:32 - Exploring other religions
0:17:47 - The Masjid her father built
0:22:46 - Striving for Ihsan
0:28:45 - Non-profit & politics
0:31:37 - Giving the best of you
0:35:05 - Wisdom in balance
0:40:22 - The most corrupt state house in america
0:45:14 - Grassroots politics
0:50:07 - First muslim elected in Ohio
0:53:39 - Voting against the entire state house
1:01:30 - Resilience
1:04:28 - Munira Abdullahi's "I Am" Statement