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Yess people, welcome back to another episode! This week's episode of 2 part special with one of most popular and favourite guests, Sheikh Bahdon In Part 1 of our conversation with Sheikh Bahdon, we dive deep into the meaning of barakah: what truly brings it into our lives, and what quietly takes it away. We discuss modern day poverty, the emptiness behind material success, and the types of rizq that goes beyond money. Sheikh also shares insights on how to escape a life of ghaflah (heedlessness) and return to living with true presence and purpose.   Enjoyy the pod! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow Sheikh Bahdon online for more at: Instagram: @bahdon.r   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For our visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Intro 2:04 What Does Barakah Actually Mean? 7:16 These Actions Will Remove Barakah In Your Life 15:08 “We Live In Modern Day Poverty” - Lack Of True Richness 21:00 Not Everything In Dunya Is A Distraction 33:55 “The Nafs Has Child-Like Tendencies” 40:47 What Is Considered A Purified Soul? | The 4 Types Of Traits A Person Can Have 44:19 Mastering The Winning Muslim Mindset 54:39 Is Your Peace For This World Or The Hereafter? | Signs Of ‘Ghaflah’ 1:02:37 Small, Yet Atomic Habits To Do Today 1:06:44 Why We Should Read Surah Al-Baqara More 1:11:10 “Without Intention, It Won’t Hold Any Weight”

Yess people, welcome back to another episode! This week’s episode Zayd from the Tapped In podcast joins us today on the couch. We spoke on many topics such as battling through hardship on his journey fighting cancer in high school and how they shaped him. We also discussed the idea of re-discovering Islam as a Muslim, the change each person can make on young people and others around you, the beauty of delayed gratification that builds true discipline and much more! It was one of those episodes that leave you reflecting long after it ends. We loved this chat with Zayd & we're sure you'll take away something special too.   Enjoyy the pod! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !   Follow Zayd and his journey at: Instagram: zayd.au   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel! -------------- 0:00 Intro 3:55 Preview 4:49 How Travel Completely Changes You 15:32 Zayd’s Early Life 21:02 “I Fought Cancer Through High School” 28:53 Embracing Hardship Makes A Life Worth Living 34:41 The Type Of Communication We All Need Around Young People 41:26 Re-Discovering Islam As A Muslim 46:50 The Beauty In Delayed Gratification 53:23 Burnout Is Real: The Truth About Being Busy Vs Being Productive 57:30 Are You Actually Living In The Moment? 1:03:14 Tapped In Podcast: The Abundance Mentality 1:12:34 Why Choosing Curiosity Over Judgement Changes Everything 1:20:20 Go-To Coffee Order 1:22:35 Zayd’s First Umrah Experience

Yesss people, welcome back to the FairDinkum Podcast! 🎙️ This week’s episode is a little different from the norm — the FD crew hit the road and headed to Sydney for the weekend to record a few special episodes, including one with our good mate Ahmed, aka *The Bearded Athlete (TBA)*! In this episode, we dive into some wild topics — from Ahmed’s crazy travel stories in China to the difference between intentional travel vs escaping your reality. We also get deep on what it means to live consciously as a Muslim, how we often make life decisions driven by fear or practicality, and why it’s time to take full ownership of our choices to make 2026 our best year yet.   Enjoyyy! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share! Follow TBA’s journey at: Instagram: thebeardedathlete_   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Preview 0:38 China The Most Underrated Country To Visit? 5:53 China’s World Of Business Will Blow Your Mind 10:56 A Sahabah Is Buried In The South Of China?? 15:51 “The Best Thing You Can Master In Life Is..” 21:15 Why It’s Important To Read Self-Help Books As A Muslim 27:10 Intentional Travel Vs Escaping Reality 33:05 “Who Are You?” - Conscious Living 37:39 Do We Just Make Life Choices Out Of Fear?? 45:19 Keeping Your Word Shows How Much You Respect Yourself 51:12 The Battles Of Authentic Content Creation 54:57 This Is How Everything Is Your Fault 1:00:13 “Society Is Way Too Soft Now” 1:07:41 Perfect Parenting Doesn’t Exist - Working With Generational Trauma 1:11:57 “There’s Always Someone Struggling More Than You” 1:17:02 Success Is More Than Monetary Success 1:25:07 Should Everybody Have A Personal Brand??

Welcome back to another episode of the FairDinkum podcast! This episode has been a long time coming, introducing 2 of our past guests we loved bringing on once again. Mahamad Ahmed (aka Mo Social Impact) & Hanad Hersi join us on the couch today speaking on their new organisation Think Village. Think Village is a non-for-profit organisation that deeply commits to empowering our communities, especially young people and build safer connected neighbourhoods emphasising that "it takes a village". In today's episode we discussed how a lack of identity impacts young people's decisions, why focusing on mental wellbeing and justice is what we're missing in our communities and practical changes we can make today with the power of communication with young people.   Enjoyyy the pod! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow the brothers' journey on socials at: @thinkvillage @mosocialimpact @hanad.hersii   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 NEW FD Intro! 2:30 What Exactly Is “Think Village”? 14:06 Education, Mental Wellbeing & Justice: How They All Connect 23:50 Can We Really Blame Our Environments For Everything? 27:12 Do We Have An Identity Crisis Going Around? 28:18 The Toolkit Every Young Person Needs In Life 35:00 How Important Is It Really To Be Vulnerable? 39:35 Practical Guide To Mastering Vulnerability 47:00 The Challenges of Managing Your Stress 49:40 Annual Retreats For Annual Reflections 54:48 “You Can’t Teach Leadership” 1:05:02 Are Vision Boards A Waste of Time? 1:11:14 African Australian Fellowship Event 1:16:22 Do Match-making Events Actually Work? 1:22:14 Would You Accept A Recommendation For Marriage? 1:26:10 We Have an Epidemic of UNMARRIED People!!

Yesss people, welcome back to another FairDinkum episode! 🎙️ This week we’re joined by the incredible Toltu Tufa, a woman of many talents and qualifications. With a background in psychology, keynote speaking, and sexual education for parents and schools, Toltu brings a wealth of experience to the table. In this episode, we dive into her inspiring journey with Afaan Publications, where she’s been connecting culture and language within Oromo communities across the globe. We also explore her work in developing programs that address taboo topics, including how sexual education can be approached through parents, families, and schools.   ENJOYYY!   Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share!   Keep up to date with everyone Toltu Tufa related at: www.toltu.com www.afaan.com.au    Instagram: @toltutufa @afaanoromo   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!

Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode! This week’s episode we have none other, than Mohamed Semra, aka the NEW mayor of Maribyrnong! We spoke with Mohammed about stepping into leadership, dealing with identity and pressure of what real representation looks like & how we can break out of community cycles! 🎙️✨ Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share! ENJOYYY Keep up to date with everyone Mohamed Semra related at: Instagram: @mohamedsemra @mayor_mohamed_semra @endeavouryouthaustralia Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau For the visual listeners out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 🎬 Preview 1:16 🔥 New Intro - Our Favourite Parts Of This Episode! 3:35 ⚡️ Quick-Fire Questions 7:32 🏛️ New Mayor Of Maribyrnong! 9:58 🌍 Experiencing Discrimination In Sudan & Then Racism In Australia 12:12 The Experience In The Apple Store That Made Me Become Mayor! 16:10 “Start & Figure It Out Later” 22:05 💥 Dealing With Failure - Mohamed’s Rejection Experience That Shaped Him 33:33 🧩 Systemic Issues Are What Really Hold Us Back From Success - Endeavour Youth 42:05 “It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Make Them Feel” 45:46 ⚠️ Why Having No Real Responsibilities Is Ruining The New Gen 56:20 💡Zohran Mamdani Inspiration 1:01:02 🇦🇺 Mohammed As Future Prime Minister??

Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode! Why’s everyone suddenly running marathons? 🏃‍♂️😂 We brought on @spraychan - Ali’s running coach, sports physio, Motivo Endurance co-founder & triathlete, to break down the endurance takeover in the fitness world. From training smart vs hard, staying sharp till your 80s 👴🏽, and why enjoyment matters more than anything. Chasing longevity and purpose in a healthy lifestyle 🙌 ENJOYY!   Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share ! Keep up to date with everyone on Ray's journey & Motivo Endurance at: Instagram: @spraychan,  @motivoendurance    Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Preview Clips 1:45 New Intro Style 4:39 Ray’s Go-To Coffee Order 9:25 What Makes Safan Hassan Special 10:33 One Thing You Wish Everyone Knew About Endurance Sports 11:28 Why Our Health Lifestyles Reflect Our Sports Career 15:15 Community Is What Wins People Over Into Running 18:45 Environment Influences The Sports/Fitness Lifestyle You Adopt 20:16 Running Is Humbling: EHRC Story 21:32 Consistency ALWAYS beats Genetics 22:55 “The Top Female Runners In Australia Are In Their Late 40s” 25:14 How Our Luxury Lifestyles Reflect The Scales 27:19 “Training Smart Should Be Your Only Option” 31:50 Enjoyment Is All That Matters 34:20 Training Brings More Mindfulness Than You Think 38:08 “Life Of A Professional Athlete Is Not Fun” 42:30 How To Embrace The Pain Cave 44:50 Motivo Endurance: Human Vs AI Coaches 51:40 Easiest Way To Avoid Any Injury Today 1:01:00 First Thing To Focus On With Getting Started (Males And Females!) 1:05:25 Does Running Really Reduce Testosterone?? 1:08:10 Why Stretching Is Overrated 1:11:30 Are Running Events Overpriced?? 1:16:00 Coach Ray Wasn’t Happy With Ali’s Marathon

We sat down with the man himself  @MuhammadAlAndalusi for an absolute banger episode! We delved into all things juggling life, deen, and business! Muhammad also touched on burnout as an entrepreneur and student of knowledge.   Enjoyyy! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow Muhammad and his journey at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muhamad.andalusi?igsh=MWtteTE2Mmw5Mm9nbw== Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual listeners out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Preview 1:54 Intro 2:42 Dealing With Burnout 5:25 Building An Online Business So You Can Study Full-Time 10:20 Spanish World For Muslims Is Not What You Think 14:48 Early Life: Your Environment Shapes The Type Of Muslim You Become 25:33 The Only 2 Actions You Need To Start Studying Today 30:15 Travel Will Rewire Your Brain More Than You Can Ever Imagine! 37:12 How To Travel Like A Secret Agent - Understanding Others 41:14 Most Powerful Habits To Unlock In Your Life 48:10 Allah (swt) Will Test Your Intention Through Your Consistency 56:06 Ask Yourself - How Bad Do You Really Want It? 1:01:58 “You Must, Always, Renew Your Intentions” 1:07:30 Muhammad’s Daily Routine For True Success 1:11:26 What Defines A Man? 1:13:51 Muhammad’s Basketball Coach’s Impact On His Life 1:20:28 Advice For People Who Want More In Life

We sat down with our boy Jake for a chat we can’t wait for you all to hear 🎙️⚽️ We delved into his pro football experience after dealing injuries, his work with Suited and Booted & The Unlaced Podcast. We spoke about how far obsession can take you before it breaks you, why resilience can’t be taught but only lived, and what it means to let go of old identities to find new purpose. Jake also opened up about his professional playing days, the ups and downs of Aussie football, and where he’s taking things next with his creative projects.   Enjoyyy! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow Jake on his journey at: Instagram: jakeybd Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Preview 1:28 Intro 2:25 World Best Barista’s From Brunswick?! 3:17 Do We Buy Food Now For Taste Or Content?? 3:58 No One Can Really Relate To David Goggins 8:45 Why Ex-Military & Athletes Suffer More With Mental Health 10:57 Is Social Media Better Or Worse For Young Athletes? 14:44 How Mental Health Relates To All Sports/Training You Do 16:30 48 Hours Fight Camp With UFC Fighter Jack Jenkins 17:56 Weirdest Podcast With UFC Fighter Alex Pereira 21:13 “I Played In EVERY Youth Level For Australia” 27:50 Waking Up 6AM Daily At 16 Years Old 35:12 Can You Really Develop Motivation & Drive? 49:20 “The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get” 54:25 The Day The World Turned & I Hated Soccer 1:02:30 Faith & Football 1:05:56 “The Man That Chases 2 Rabbits, Catches Neither” 1:09:40 Jake’s Life Lesson After Hosting 100 Podcasts 1:15:40 Suitedandbooted Reviving Jake’s Love For Soccer 1:22:35 Is It Possible For Us To Go To The 2026 World Cup? 1:25:05 GalacticOz Podcast 1:28:00 Why Smaller Content Creators Gain The Most Now 1:30:20 The Unlaced Podcast WILL Continue! 1:31:48 “Stuck In Uruguay With No Phone & It Was The Best Experience Of My Life” 1:34:45 Jake’s Top 3 Countries - Spain Has It All 1:35:41 “I Was In Beijing With A Few Colombians And..” 1:42:30 Crazy Things Only Ppl From Uzbekistan Do

Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode!   This week’s episode features local legend Rayvo from Talking Trophies, and it’s one for the ages. We get into Melbourne’s machete pandemic, the importance of mastering your craft, how AI is reshaping the world, and why real conversation still matters. Plus, Rayvo shares some untold travel stories, lessons from content creation, and thoughts on consistency, creativity, and staying true to your purpose.   Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !   Keep up to date with everyone on Rayvo's podcast at: Instagram:  ⁨@talkingtrophies⁩    Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Preview 1:29 Intro 2:02 Is Travelling Around Australia Even Worth It? The Harsh Truth 15:51 The Hidden Power Behind Mastery 20:03 Talking Trophies — How Rayvo Started Creating Content 25:22 Consistency Over Everything — The Only Thing That Matters 29:20 The Real Art Of Conversation — Why Most People Don’t Get It 32:46 AI Pranks Are Getting Out Of Hand 41:25 The Beauty Of Travel — Why Everyone Needs To Leave Home Once 49:30 What Really Brings Dictatorship To A Country? 53:22 Staying In The West Vs Going Back Home

🌏 Fair Dinkum’s Gone International! This week episodes features Ashraf and Weli touch in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 From the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the streets of China. They unpack why Asia might just be the best continent in the world, what it’s like living out of a suitcase, and how travel forces you to see the world and home differently. Enjoy! ------------- Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share ! Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the audio listeners out there, check us out on all podcasting platforms!   0:00 Sneak Peek — What’s Coming This Episode 👀 1:36 Intro — Hong Kong side quest 2:09 “Japan Is NOT In My Top 5 For Asia” — The Overrated Vs Underrated Debate 11:30 Two Years Living Out Of A Suitcase — What I Learned About Myself 22:00 Over consuming At Home Vs Priceless Experiences Abroad 30:18 “We Really Don’t Understand The Powerhouse Of China” — Weli’s China Experience 36:48 How Your Environment Shapes Your Lifestyle Choices 39:06 What Does Travel Truly Mean To Ashraf? 44:00 “Some People Die To Live & Some People Live To Die”

Yesss people welcome back to another FairDinkum episode! This episode we have Ruz Roslan, founder of AKU, who joins us on the couch to share his journey from working 9–5 for over a decade to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing sportswear brands. We dive into how discipline, patience, and purpose led him to collaborate with major clubs across Futsal, volleyball, and basketball — and even partner with AFC Football and Thailand Futsal. This episode is all about creating culture, building legacy, and betting on yourself. Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !   Follow Ruz on his personal journey at: Instagram: @ruzroslan Keep up to date with all things AKU: @akuaustralia Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the all the visual lovers, check us out on YouTube!   0:00 Preview 1:42 The Story Begins — Welcome To The AKU Journey 2:23 If There Was No AKU… What Would Ruz Be Doing? 4:44 “I Lied About University… Just To Build AKU” 8:14 9–5 Lessons That Built A Million-Dollar Brand 16:35 Going Up Against Nike & Adidas — How AKU Did It 20:16 “It Took 3 Years Before We Went All In Full-Time” 24:08 Non-Negotiables Every Entrepreneur Needs To Win 29:25 Expanding To Asia — How AKU Built Bases In Vietnam & Thailand 36:18 Are Brands Really About Community Or Just Marketing? 43:39 Fighting Imposter Syndrome — The AFC Thailand Story 48:27 AKU’s Dream Sponsorship — Who They’d Love To Work With 54:36 “Sport Is Our Everything” — The Power Of Real Connection 58:55 How To Handle Pressure When Everything’s On The Line 1:03:51 Lifestyle Or Money — Taking A Pay Cut To Bet On Yourself 1:07:11 What Ruz Would Tell His Younger Self?

On today’s episode we had the esteemed Abdullah Taywani A Taiwanese born Muslim who is now one of the active Imams at Taipei Grand Mosque. Abdullah spent most of his younger years abroad, learning languages and gaining his education in countries Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Turkey and then finally heading back home to Taiwan. This episode delves deep into muslims in the east, it challenges the perspective of Hijra and living in a Muslim country, we delve into the similarities between the muslims in the east and west, moving abroad and how being exposed to new cultures can mold you into being a leader and visionary.   We hope you all enjoy the episode!   Follow Abdullah's journey at: Instagram: @at_Taywani   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For the audio listeners out there, check us out on all podcasting platforms!   0:00 Intro 0:39 Preview 2:31 “Learning a New Language Will Change The Way You Think of The World” 10:03 The Power of Environment: Taiwanese High Academic Standards 14:55 Friends in Your Life Can Bring You Closer and Further to Islam 20:18 Does Living in a More ‘Practicing Place’ Make It Easier To Study Islam? 29:14 “We Are Creating a New Identity with Muslims in Taiwan” 30:15 Building a Personal Brand - Putting Muslims in Taiwan On The Map

Grab your box of tissues guys… this one’s a real tear jerker 😢🥹 In this weeks episode, we had the honour of hosting The Founder of The Egyptian Orphan Fund Australia Sherine Elfakahani! We discussed all things TEOFA; Sherine shared some amazing stories about orphans lives being transformed and some heartbreaking insights from her work on the groundin Egypt. An amazing episode… not to be missed! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !! If you want to learn more about TEOFA or Donate to one of their Amazing Programs visit their website below 👇  https://theegyptianorphanfund.org.au Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau For the audio listeners out there, check us out on all podcasting platforms!

Yess people, welcome back to another episode! The man behind the success of Sahara yoghurt and Sahara fresh! Building success in THE hardest business industry going around, dairy products Ibrahim, aka the yoghurt man joins us on the couch this week! We speak about what a person MUST have to be successful, conquering fear of doubt to build your personal passion into a reality & being a master of making mistakes to build your dream life! Enjoyyy!   Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow Ibrahim on his journey at: Instagram: @theygrtman   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For our visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Intro 0:35 Preview 2:12 Rapid-Fire Questions! 3:15 Question 2 6:27 Why Work In The Dairy Industry? 8:55 When Does Risk Tasking Begin in Life? 10:07 Competing in THE Hardest Market! 13:32 What Builds The Drive To Be Ambitious & Successful 17:52 “You NEED To Have An Online Brand For Your Business” 21:24 If You’re Not Disciplined, You Won’t Be Successful In Anything 25:07 Life Balance Doesn’t Exist with Entreprenuership 28:24 “There’s No Harm with a 9-5 Job” 30:27 When To Make Big Decisions For Growth 38;46 Is Success More From Hard Work or Luck?? 43;28 “I Am a Master of Mistakes” 45;50 Best Hack to Dealing with Daily Life Stress 56:30 Importance of Focus 1:02:00 If Ibrahim was 21 Today, What Would He Do Towards His Dream Life? 1:05:35 Ibrahim’s Travelled To 60 Countries?! 1:08:30 5 Books You MUST Read Today! 1:13:45 The Beauty of Being a Young Parent