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Send us Fan Mail Too Arab for America, Too American for Home? The Story of Arabs Living in the West — SZ.6/EP.8 with Lina Mahmood Real talk on living between two cultures as a Palestinian Muslim woman in the West, with Yemeni hosts. Faith vs. culture, family vs. independence, belonging vs. survival. On this episode of OZ Media's MotivateMe313 Podcast, Lina Mahmood joins our Yemeni hosts to break down what it actually looks like day-to-day to be Arab and Muslim in Michigan — too Arab for school, work, and the neighborhood, too American for home. If you're 25-44 in the 313 and constantly code-switching between masjid, family, work, and American life, this is your episode. IN THIS EPISODE: What Palestinian / Yemeni Muslim life in the West looks like day-to-day — where the split startsA real moment feeling too Arab for America — school, work, airport, neighborhoodFlipping it — feeling too American for home and what family saidPalestinian / Yemeni woman vs. Yemeni man — where expectations and freedom hit differentCode-switching: language, accent, dress, how you carry yourselfFaith vs. culture: what Islam asks vs. what Arab culture expectsFamily pressure: marriage, career, reputation — the #1 clash between our way and my life hereInherited trauma: living normal life in America while Palestine and Yemen survive back homeKeep one, drop one from Arab culture and American life — what stays, what goesMessage to the 16-year-old Arab in Michigan who feels they belong nowhereGUEST: Lina Mahmood  Drop your story respectfully below. Where do YOU feel the split most — at home or outside? Subscribe for weekly real-talk on culture, faith, family, and survival in Dearborn and the 313. More from OZ Media: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google -Detroit Furniture DetroitFurniture.com #MotivateMe313 #Dearborn #ArabAmerican #Palestinian #Yemeni #MuslimPodcast

Send us Fan Mail 5 Candidates, 1 Future: What Dearborn Parents Must Know Before the Vote  SZ.6/EP.7 of OZ Media's MotivateMe313 Podcast II 5 Candidates, 1 Future: What Dearborn Parents Must Know Before the Vote II with Ali K. Bazzi, Nofila Haidar, Mohammed Ali Hammoud, Adel Mozip and Nasri Sobh 5 candidates. 1 future for Dearborn Public Schools. No talking points, no filters — just direct answers on what's broken, where the money goes, and who you can trust with your child's education. In this panel, Ali K. Bazzi Nofila Haidar, Mohammed Ali Hammoud, Adel Mozip, and Nasri Sobh face the questions Dearborn families are actually asking at home, in the masjid, and in the school pickup line. IN THIS EPISODE: What's really broken in Dearborn Public Schools right now — and why each candidate decided to runReading & math proficiency: The 2-year plan to raise achievement, not just graduation ratesBudgets, books & trust: Where does the money go? How to force transparency on spending and contractsParents vs. the district: How to give parents a real voice — not just 3 minutes at the micSafety & discipline: Bullying, building security, and fair discipline that keeps schools safeDearborn's reality: Serving our bilingual, Arab-American & immigrant students with the right curriculum and staffingFirst 100 days: The FIRST vote each candidate will fight for if elected30-second close: Why should a Dearborn parent trust you with their child's future?MEET THE PANEL:  Ali K. Bazzi- Candidate for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education  Nofila Haidar-  Candidate for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education   Mohammed Ali Hammoud – Candidate for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education  Adel Mozip – Candidate for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education  Nasri Sobh – Candidate for Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education All candidates received equal time. OZ Media does not endorse any candidate. Views expressed are the candidates' own. WHY DEARBORN PARENTS CAN'T SKIP THIS: If you have a kid in Dearborn Public Schools, this board decides class sizes, curriculum, budgets, safety policy, and who gets hired to teach your children. Watch before you vote. Drop your questions in the live chat. What do YOU want them to answer? SUBSCRIBE & TAP IN: Subscribe to OZ Media for MotivateMe313 Podcast, school town halls, and Detroit / Dearborn real talk every week. More stories + community coverage: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google -Detroit Furniture DetroitFurniture.com #Dearborn #DearbornPublicSchools #SchoolBoard #DearbornParents #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #Michigan #VoteLocal #ParentVoice

Send us Fan Mail Real talk week 6 fantasy football starts sits — who to start, who to bench, and who wins the key matchups. The Fantasy Guyz II are back SZ.6/EP.7 to get you ready for Week 6: best team in the NFL right now, most surprising and most disappointing teams in the NFC and AFC, can all 4 NFC North teams really make the playoffs, plus full starts/sits breakdowns to help you dominate your league. If you play fantasy football in Detroit and the 313 — this is your 75-minute win plan. IN THIS EPISODE: Who is the best team in the NFL right now?Most surprising and most disappointing team in the NFC and AFCCan all 4 NFC North teams make the playoffs?Live Q&A — we answer your lineup questionsKey NFL Matchups breakdown — starts, sits, and who winsInjury Report presented by FRC Physical TherapyWing Fellas Question of the DayBoom Picks — minimum 3 players who will boom (1.5x their projection)What we're looking forward to most in Week 6GUEST: Sadiq Islam SHOW: SZ.6/EP.7 of The Fantasy Guyz II LIVE: Sunday, October 18th from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM ET Drop your starts/sits questions in the comments. Who are YOU starting that everyone else is sitting? Subscribe for weekly fantasy starts/sits, injury updates, and boom picks to dominate your season. More from OZ Media: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @thefantasyguyz or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc  https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw  https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google -Detroit Furniture DetroitFurniture.com #FantasyGuyz #FantasyFootball #Week6 #StartsAndSits #NFL #DominateYourSeason

Send us Fan Mail SZ.6/EP.6 of MotivateMe313 || Fighting Your Inner Battles: How to Win the War Within || with Haris Vrabac Real talk on the war no one sees — self-doubt, burnout, guilt, ego, and past trauma. Haris Vrabac joins MotivateMe313 for a direct, faith-grounded conversation on how men 25-44 in the 313 can stop fighting themselves and start winning within. If you're carrying family, bills, expectations, and pressure to look strong while silently struggling — this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: What is the #1 inner battle nobody sees you fighting right now?How do you tell the difference between self-doubt and reality — is that voice in your head lying to you or warning you?For men 25-44 carrying family, bills, and expectations — how do you fight burnout without quitting?How much is comparison and social media fueling your inner war?Let's talk faith: when you know what you're supposed to do culturally and spiritually, but you keep falling short — how do you deal with the guilt without giving up?How do past trauma, childhood wounds, and old mistakes keep showing up in your adult decisions?What role does pride and ego play — is trying to look strong making your inner battle worse?Who do you actually talk to when it's getting heavy — and why is it so hard for our community to ask for help? Mentor, imam/pastor, therapist, brother — what does a real support system look like?How do you forgive yourself for the version of you you're not proud of, and move forward without carrying that weight?If someone listening is losing their inner battle today — what's one real step they can take before they go to sleep tonight?Drop your story and questions respectfully in the live chat. This is a space for honesty, healing, and real accountability. GUEST: Haris Vrabac SUBSCRIBE for weekly real-talk on mindset, faith, leadership & survival in the 313! New episodes of the MotivateMe313 Podcast every week on OZ Media. More from OZ Media: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google #MotivateMe313 #InnerBattles #MentalHealth #SelfDoubt #Faith #Detroit

Send us Fan Mail  Week 5 Fantasy Football Starts/Sits that will help you Dominate Your Week Dominate your Week 5 lineup! Join The Fantasy Guyz for live fantasy football starts & sits, key NFL matchup breakdowns, and winner picks for  week 5 fantasy football . Our guest this week is Inspector Wes! Get real-talk lineup advice, injury updates, and boom picks to help you win your week! IN THIS EPISODE: Where should Tyreek Hill sign and will he have an impact on the team? If he signs, was it a good pickup for that team?Should the Lions fire Kelvin Sheppard?Is Baker Mayfield the worst QB in the NFC South?Let's play the "Guess Who Is The Player Game" - I will give you random facts and you guess the playerLive Q&A - Answering your questionsBreak down Key NFL Matchups (Starts and sits and who will win)Injury Report presented by FRC Physical TherapyWing Fellas Question of the DayBoom Phillies - Pick a minimum of three players who you think will boom (score 1.5 times their projections. If a player is projected 10, they would have to score 15 to boom. You pick a player from any skills position)What are you looking forward to the most in week 5?Drop your start/sit questions in the live chat and we'll answer them LIVE! SUBSCRIBE for weekly fantasy breakdowns every Sunday! New episodes of The Fantasy Guyz all season long on OZ Media. More from OZ Media: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @thefantasyguyz or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc  https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw  https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google -Detroit Furniture DetroitFurniture.com #FantasyFootball #NFL #Week5

Send us Fan Mail SZ.6/EP.5 of MotivateMe313 || Black & Arab Tensions in Metro Detroit: What's Really Happening? II with Khalil Muminun, Minister Freedom, Michael Evans  Real talk on the allegedly growing tension between African/Black Americans and Arab Americans in Dearborn & Metro Detroit. After a widely shared reported car accident incident involving a Black woman in Metro Detroit, the community is asking tough questions. Is this isolated, or part of a deeper history? We bring together Khalil Muminun and Minister Freedom for a direct, balanced, and solution-focused conversation. IN THIS EPISODE: What do we actually know about the reported car accident incident vs. what's gone viral? How does this woman get justice?Is this an isolated incident, or a symptom of a deeper history between Black and Arab communities in Dearborn & Metro Detroit?Real Talk on economics, stores & neighborhoods — business ownership, customer treatment, and hiring in majority-Black areas. Where is the friction really coming from?Are media and social media making this worse by only covering conflict?Where do Black Muslims stand in all of this?Where is leadership right now — imams, pastors, city council, and police in Dearborn and Detroit?Holding both truths: Black residents who feel disrespected or unsafe, and Arab residents who feel stereotyped — how do we hear both without dismissing either?What does moving forward look like — beyond a panel discussion?Final CommentsDrop your questions and experiences respectfully in the live chat. This is a dialogue for understanding and accountability, not hate. All incidents discussed are alleged/reported. GUESTS: Khalil Muminun & Minister Freedom SUBSCRIBE for weekly real-talk on culture, community, leadership & survival in the 313! New episodes of the MotivateMe313 Podcast every week on OZ Media. More from OZ Media: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ -Haus of Brunch https://www.thehausofbrunch.com/?utm_source=google #MotivateMe313 #Dearborn #Detroit #MetroDetroit #BlackAndArab #CommunityDialogue

Send us Fan Mail LIVE Sunday, September 20th from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM ET with Fud Naji Week 2 is in the books — but did it tell us the WHOLE story? The Guyz are breaking down everything you need to set the perfect Week 3 lineup, avoid the busts, and find the booms. In this episode:      Why are so many injuries happening in the NFL?     Which 2-0 teams are for real? Who will win the NFC North and the NFC West?     Live Q&A - Get Your Start/Sit Questions Answered     Key NFL Matchups Breakdown - Starts, Sits, and Who Wins     Injury Report presented by FRC Physical Therapy     Wing Fellas Question of the Day     BOOM PHILLYs - Our guys pick a minimum of 3 players who will score 1.5x their projection (Ex: projected 10, must score 15 to BOOM) from any skill position     What are you looking forward to most in Week 3? Drop your Starts/Sits questions in the live chat and we’ll answer them on air! SUBSCRIBE to OZ Media for weekly fantasy football, NFL breakdowns, and Detroit sports real talk  More content: Ozmedia313.com  From the Motivateme313 Podcast Network Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @thefantasyguyz or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw  https://www.atlawgroup.com/ #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #StartsAndSits #Week3Fantasy #NFLWeek3 #FantasyGuyz #DetroitSports #Lions #NFLInjuries #FantasyBooms #49ers #chiefs #cowboys #ravens

Send us Fan Mail A 19-year-old from Dearborn Heights accepted to 65 law school at 63 wayne state university ? Rami Hemes did exactly that — and it's almost unheard of. In this real-talk conversation, Rami breaks down how he skipped the normal 4-year path, what it took to get accepted so young, how he handles being the youngest in the room, and what Arab and Muslim parents in the 313 need to know if their kid wants to move fast. IN THIS EPISODE:  Who is Rami Hemes and when did 65 law school become the plan? Exact timeline: How he got to 63 wayne state university at 19  The moment he decided not to do the normal path  The grind: dual enrollment, AP, early college and summer classes  What he sacrificed — social life, sleep, and what locked-in really meant  Youngest in the classroom: respect, pressure, and proving himself  Culture & community: How  dearborn heights michigan pushed him forward  Faith, discipline, and family structure behind the success  What kind of law he wants to practice and how he wants to serve  Advice for parents: How to support a gifted kid in any profession Drop your questions in the live chat! SUBSCRIBE to OZ Media for MotivateMe313 Podcast, Detroit real talk, and 65 applying to law school + 68 lsat tips mindset stories. More: Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/

Send us Fan Mail  FROM REELS TO REAL LIFE - ABOUXJOUNI IS HERE!  The duo behind your favorite Reels is pulling up to Motivateme313! Join us Saturday, September 12th at 12:00 PM EST for SZ.6/EP.2 of OZ Media's Motivateme313 with viral comedy creators Abou and Jouni (@abouxjouni) - LIVE in studio! We go beyond the 30-second clips to the REAL story. How two friends turned inside jokes into a viral brand, a business, and a community that has the entire 313 laughing.  SUBSCRIBE & TAP THE BELL - SET YOUR REMINDER FOR SATURDAY AT NOON! Drop a  in the comments if you're pulling up LIVE! GUESTS: Abou x Jouni | @abouxjouni Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/abouxjouni Detroit's funniest duo is breaking down how they built AbouxJouni from the For You Page to real life. IN THIS EPISODE:  Who Are Abou & Jouni OFF Camera? - The real story when the phone stops recording  The Origin Story - How they linked up and if comedy was ever the plan  Before The Followers - What they were doing for work/school before going viral  The Creative Lab - From idea to finished Reel - who does what & how long it REALLY takes  When Viral Gets Awkward - Getting recognized at family events, work, and the grocery store  From Page to BUSINESS - The moment they realized AbouxJouni was a brand  Staying Authentic vs. Getting Paid - How to work with brands without selling out  Never-Before-Told Story - A story they've NEVER told on a podcast  DAD JOKES FACE-OFF! - Abou vs. Jouni - who cracks first? You decide the winner!  Real Talk for The Next Creator - Their advice for that kid in Dearborn/Detroit scared to post and look "cringe" WHO WON THE DAD JOKES FACE-OFF - ABOU OR JOUNI? Vote in the comments and tell us your favorite joke from the episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro - AbouxJouni Takes Over Motivateme313 02:00 Who Are Abou & Jouni When The Camera Is OFF? 05:30 How They Linked Up - Was Comedy The Plan? 09:15 Before The Followers - Work, School & The Turning Point 14:20 The Creative Process: Idea to Viral Reel 19:45 When Going Viral Makes Real Life Awkward 24:30 When AbouxJouni Became a BUSINESS 29:10 Authenticity vs. Brand Deals - The Real Balance 33:00 Story They've NEVER Told Before 36:30 DAD JOKES FACE-OFF - Abou vs. Jouni 42:00 Advice For The Next Detroit Creator Scared To Post 45:00 Final Words & Where to Follow AbouxJouni  MORE OZ MEDIA: Website: https://Ozmedia313.com Subscribe for SZN 6: https://www.youtube.com/@OZMedia313 Follow on IG/TikTok: @OzMedia313 Follow Abou x Jouni: https://www.instagram.com/abouxjouni Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ #AbouxJouni #AbouAndJouni #DetroitComedy #Dearborn #Motivateme313 #OZMedia #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #InstagramReels #ViralComedy #ArabComedy #CreatorEconomy #DetroitCreators #DadJokes #ReelsToRealLife

Send us Fan Mail LIVE Sunday, September 20th from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM ET with Mo Soofi Week 1 is in the books — but did it tell us the WHOLE story? The Guyz are breaking down everything you need to set the perfect Week 2 lineup, avoid the busts, and find the booms. In this episode:    Does Week 1 tell you the whole story of how the NFL/Fantasy season will go?    Are these teams FOR REAL: Giants, Cardinals, Jets, Raiders?  Should Lions fans be worried about that second half comeback by the Saints?    Live Q&A - Get Your Start/Sit Questions Answered    Key NFL Matchups Breakdown - Starts, Sits, and Who Wins    Injury Report presented by FRC Physical Therapy    Wing Fellas Question of the Day    BOOM PHILLYs - Our guys pick a minimum of 3 players who will score 1.5x their projection (Ex: projected 10, must score 15 to BOOM) from any skill position    What are you looking forward to most in Week 2? Drop your Starts/Sits questions in the live chat and we’ll answer them on air!  SUBSCRIBE to OZ Media for weekly fantasy football, NFL breakdowns, and Detroit sports real talk  More content: Ozmedia313.com  From the Motivateme313 Podcast Network Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @thefantasyguyz or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw  https://www.atlawgroup.com/ #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice #StartsAndSits #Week2Fantasy #NFLWeek2 #FantasyGuyz #DetroitSports #Lions #NFLInjuries #FantasyBooms

Send us Fan Mail Two Schools. Two Principals. One Mission. In this powerful Season 6 installment of the Muslim Women on a Mission series, OZ Media sits down with two Muslim women who aren't just leading classrooms - they're leading entire schools. Dr. Alia Hamka and Abeer Thabet pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run a school in 2026 as a Muslim woman in leadership. This isn't the LinkedIn version. This is the operational reality - staffing crises, culture building, discipline vs. nurture, and what success actually looks like beyond test scores. If you're an educator, parent, future leader, or a young Muslim woman wondering if you can lead unapologetically - this is your playbook.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: The real path from teacher to principal - and the moment they knew they wanted to leadThe #1 daily headache principals solve that parents never seeHow to build school culture and accountability without breaking trustLeading While Muslim & Female: The double standards no one talks aboutWhat they intentionally model for the next generation of girls in the roomHard leadership failures, and the real playbook for a 22-year-old who wants their job in 10 years QUESTIONS WE ASK: 00:00 - Intro: Who Are You Beyond The Title "Principal"? 01:45 - The Real Path to the Principal's Chair 06:20 - The #1 Operational Headache You Solve Every Day 11:10 - Disciplinarian vs. Nurturer: Building Culture Without Breaking Trust 16:40 - What Does a SUCCESSFUL Graduate Actually Look Like? 21:30 - Leading While Muslim & Female: What Double Standard Do You Still Navigate? 27:15 - What Do You Model For Young Girls Watching You Lead? 32:00 - The Leadership Mistake That Made You Better (No Perfect Stories) 37:40 - The REAL Playbook: "I Want Your Job in 10 Years" - Now What? 42:50 - Legacy Question: How Will Your Students Describe You in 20 Years?  MEET THE GUESTS: Dr. Alia Hamka & Abeer Thabet - Principals and educational leaders dedicated to building schools that center faith, excellence, and the next generation. Part of OZ Media's ongoing mission to spotlight Muslim women leading with impact in the 313 and beyond. ABOUT MOTIVATEME313: MotivateMe313 is OZ Media's flagship podcast - Real Talk on Culture, Faith, Leadership & Career. We go inside the systems - from mosques and school boards to city hall - to give you the operational truth and insider knowledge. CONNECT WITH OZ MEDIA: Website: Ozmedia313.com Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OZMedia?sub_confirmation=1 New Episodes Every Week | Season 6 Out Now YOUR TURN: What was the biggest takeaway from Dr. Hamka & Abeer? Are you an educator or aspiring leader? Drop your #1 leadership challenge in the comments - we read every one. Enjoyed this conversation? LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the BELL so you never miss a Mission. Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw https://www.atlawgroup.com/ #MuslimWomenOnAMission #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #MuslimWomenLeaders #IslamicSchool #WomenInLeadership #SchoolPrincipal #EducationLeadership #DetroitPodcast #MuslimLeaders #WomenInEducation #LeadershipPodcast #Dearborn #Hamtramck

Send us Fan Mail  THE FANTASY GUYZ ARE BACK! SZN 6 PREMIERE | Fantasy Football Starts & Sits That Will DOMINATE Your Season Season 6 starts NOW. If you want to win your league in 2026, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. Coach Hussein Ali Baydoun is back in the lab with OZ Media’s The Fantasy Guyz to give you the REAL TALK on who will win you weeks, who will bust your roster, and how to set your lineup to dominate from Week 1. IN THIS EPISODE - WE BREAK DOWN:  Fantasy Football Intel You Need: • 3 Players We LOVE in Fantasy This Year (League Winners) • 3 Players We HATE in Fantasy (Bust Alerts - Avoid at All Costs) • 3 SLEEPERS Nobody is Talking About (Late-Round Steals)  NFL Big Picture Predictions: • Detroit Lions Season Prediction - Are the Lions Super Bowl Bound? • Super Bowl Predictions for the 2025 Season  WEEK 1 START/SIT BREAKDOWNS & WINNER PICKS: • Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots - Who Do You Start, Who Do You Sit & Who Wins? • Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers - Who Do You Start, Who Do You Sit & Who Wins?  WING FELLAS QUESTION OF THE DAY! - we ask it, you answer it LIVE. Whether you're drafting this week or setting your Week 1 lineup, Coach Baydoun is giving you the insider starts/sits strategy to outsmart your league. GOT A START/SIT QUESTION? Drop it in the LIVE CHAT or comments and we'll answer it on air! SUBSCRIBE & SET YOUR REMINDER SO YOU DON'T MISS KICKOFF: Subscribe to OZ Media for weekly Fantasy Football dominance all season long. https://www.youtube.com/@OZMedia313 Guest: Coach Hussein Ali Baydoun | The Fantasy Guyz FOLLOW OZ MEDIA: Website: Ozmedia313.com Instagram / TikTok / Facebook: @OzMedia313 Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @thefantasyguyz or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -Family Rehab Care Physical Therapy https://familyrehabcareexpertintaylormi.org/ -Atlaw  https://www.atlawgroup.com/ #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026

Send us Fan Mail Season 6 kicks off with a conversation that matters to every Dearborn parent, teacher, and taxpayer. New Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Mike Esseily sits down with OZ Media to talk straight about where the district stands, what's actually broken, and what's on the line when voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026 to decide on a $1.51 billion bond. No spin. No soft PR answers. Just the real operational reality of running one of Michigan's most diverse school districts — and what happens if this bond doesn't pass.  In this episode:  • Who is Mike Esseily outside the title — his own story with Dearborn and whether he came through this district himself  • What his honest read on the district looks like as he steps into the role  • How he's leading one of Michigan's most culturally diverse student populations  • The hard truths on test scores, literacy rates, and chronic absenteeism  • What the district is doing differently for student mental health post-COVID  • Why teachers are leaving — and what's being done to stop it  • A plain-language breakdown of the $1.51B bond: what it actually pays for  • Inside the "transformational" 20-year plan — six new preK-8 buildings, full renovations, air conditioning district-wide  • How the district plans to stay transparent and accountable with taxpayer dollars  • What "success" looks like three years from now — and how parents will actually see it This is Season 6, Episode 1 of the MotivateMe313 Podcast — where OZ Media brings you unfiltered conversations with the people shaping our community, our schools, and our future.  Subscribe for more real talk on the issues affecting Metro Detroit.  More at Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @MotivateMe313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - LinkedIn: ozmedia -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Emari Roast Cafe https://www.emariroastcafe.com/  -FRC Physical Therapy #MotivateMe313 #DearbornPublicSchools #MikeEsseily #DearbornBond #MetroDetroit

Send us Fan Mail Two university boards. One historic moment for Michigan. Amir Makled is running for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Shereef Akeel is running for the Wayne State University Board of Governors. Together, they represent something Michigan has never seen — and the Arab and Muslim community can't afford to sleep on it. These aren't symbolic campaigns. The U of M Board of Regents and the WSU Board of Governors control billions of dollars, set university policy, shape hiring decisions, and determine the future of hundreds of thousands of students across Michigan. And for too long, the people sitting in those seats haven't looked anything like the community that built this state. That changes now. In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, Amir Makled and Shereef Akeel come inside the boardroom and hold nothing back — their origin stories, the moment they decided to run, the pressure to downplay their Muslim identity on the campaign trail, the campus tensions around Muslim students and free speech that a board member can actually address, and the real talk about what these seats can and cannot change. This is the episode every Arab, Muslim, and Michigan voter needs to hear before Election Day.  IN THIS EPISODE: Why most Michigan voters don't even know these board races exist — and why that has to changeThe representation gap: what the absence of Arab and Muslim voices has COST U of M and Wayne StateNavigating Muslim identity, Palestine solidarity activism, and campus free speech from the candidate's seatWhat a board member can ACTUALLY do about tuition, student debt, and DEI — and where the limitations areThe solidarity between two campaigns running at the same time with one shared missionWhat the political process revealed about power in Michigan they didn't expectA direct message to every young Arab and Muslim kid in Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Detroit who thinks the boardroom wasn't built for them Subscribe to OZ Media for more real talk on politics, community, and the stories Michigan needs to hear.  Like this video if you believe Arab and Muslim voices belong in every boardroom.  Drop a comment — who are you voting for and why?  More at Ozmedia313.com Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - Facebook: ozmedia313 -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com -Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com -Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/ -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Royal Kabob https://www.royalkabob.com/ -GEE Preparatory Academy https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #ArabAmericanPolitics #MuslimRepresentation #Michigan #UofM #WayneState #ArabDetroit #Dearborn #Hamtramck #MuslimPolitics #HigherEducation #BoardOfRegents #BoardOfGovernors #AmirMakled #ShereefAkeel #MichiganPolitics #RepresentationMatters #DetroitPolitics #MuslimAmericans

Send us Fan Mail Over 3 million Arab Americans live in this country. Millions more Muslims call America home. So why does it still feel like nobody in power is speaking for us? In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, we sit down with Abbas Alaweih — and we don't hold back. Before the title, before the office, before the campaign — who is this man, where did he come from, and what actually built him into the political figure he is today? We go there. Growing up Arab and Muslim in America. The pressure to downplay your name, your faith, your heritage just to be "palatable" to voters. What it actually costs a community when they have NO seat at the table — in real terms, not talking points. Resources lost. Policies that hurt. Protection that never comes. And we answer the question straight — Who IS speaking for Arab and Muslim Americans right now? And is it enough? From Dearborn to Hamtramck to Bridgeport — this episode is for every Arab and Muslim American who has ever felt invisible in a system that was never built with them in mind. Abbas breaks down what it really takes to win as a Muslim candidate in America today: the money, the coalition-building, the compromises — and the moments where you have to decide what you're NOT willing to give up. This is the real talk your community needs to hear. IN THIS EPISODE: Before the title — who is Abbas Alaweih and what built him?Growing up Arab & Muslim in America — power, politics & who gets heardWhat it REALLY takes to win as a Muslim candidate in AmericaThe pressure to hide your identity to get electedWho is actually speaking for Arab & Muslim Americans right now?What it costs a community with NO representation at the tableBuilding a political bloc without fracturing a diverse communityWhat has disappointed him most about the political processHis message to the young Arab kid in Dearborn watching thisWhat he wants Arab & Muslim Americans who've lost faith to knowWhat he wants to be remembered for when this chapter is done Subscribe so you never miss an episode.  Drop a comment — Who do YOU think speaks for the Arab & Muslim community in politics right now? Follow us on social media: - Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313 - Website: ozmedia313.com - Facebook: ozmedia313 -TikTok: @ozmedia313 -Apple Podcast: ozmedia -Spotify Podcast: ozmedia This show was sponsored by: -The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/ -Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com -Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com -Wingfellas thewingfellas.com -Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com -Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com -Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/ -Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/ -Royal Kabob https://www.royalkabob.com/ -GEE Preparatory Academy https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index #ArabAmerican #MuslimRepresentation #AbbasAlaweih #MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #Dearborn #Hamtramck #ArabPolitics #MuslimInPolitics #WhoSpeaksForUs #Detroit313 #PoliticalPower #IslamInAmerica #ArabAmericanVoices #Representation