Heartbreak Led Me Back To Allah | Hassan | Ep. 32
In this episode of The Path We Choose, Umer Farooque sits down with Hassan for an honest conversation about heartbreak, faith, and the life-changing decision to pursue Allah with conviction. Hassan shares how one of the lowest moments of his life became the turning point that brought him back to Islam. What began as heartbreak became a journey of purpose, discipline, and spiritual transformation. Together, they explore the difference between inheriting faith and consciously choosing it, and why true…
The Immigrant Hustle That Built a Global Brand | Matt Preschern | Ep. 25
This episode is proudly presented by Ketkoot Iraqi Chargrilled Chicken! The go-to spot for bold Iraqi grilled chicken, whole chicken feasts, and delicious community meals in Mississauga and beyond. https://linktr.ee/ketkoot How do you go from starting with nothing in a new country to leading global teams at some of the world’s largest companies? In this episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with Matt Preschern to explore his inspiring journey as an immigrant building his…
The Truth About Mistakes, Accountability, and Allah | Shaykh Rasoul & Shahrez Hayder | Ep. 24
This episode is proudly presented by Ketkoot Iraqi Chargrilled Chicken! The go-to spot for bold Iraqi grilled chicken, whole chicken feasts, and delicious community meals in Mississauga and beyond. https://linktr.ee/ketkoot Apply for Shahrez's Inner Circle Mentorship Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Ruwll04qJ-y5y7YfWpnCToaDSo39jWRWVjzXgIsUBM/viewform?edit_requested=true How do we navigate life knowing we’ll never be perfect, yet still strive to improve? In this episode of The Path We…
What They Don’t Teach You About Success in School | Hussein Farhat & Shahrez Hayder | Ep. 23
Why do we spend years in school learning facts, but never learn the skills that actually lead to success? In this episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with Hussein Farhat and Shahrez Hayder to explore the real lessons school never taught — about mindset, discipline, personal growth, and navigating life beyond grades. They discuss why traditional education misses the skills that matter most: building confidence, taking risks, managing failure, understanding human…
How to Manifest Anything Through Faith | Muhammad Al-Ubaidy & Shahrez Hayder | Pt. 1
This episode is proudly presented by Ketkoot Iraqi Chargrilled Chicken! The go-to spot for bold Iraqi grilled chicken, whole chicken feasts, and delicious community meals in Mississauga and beyond. https://linktr.ee/ketkoot Why does working yourself to exhaustion sometimes keep you stuck in the exact same place? Why does chasing success feel like pushing opposing magnets together? In this episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with high-performance strategists Muhammad…