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#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

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#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

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#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

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

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#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

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/mecacollectivePanellists:Zain Kazi, co-founder of MECA CollectiveZulfiye Tufa, founder of Mod MarkitCalisha Bennett, founder of Developing DiamondsPeter Gould, founder of Gould Studio and ZileejTalal Yassine, founder of Crescent Wealth#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim #islamiceconomy #womenentrepreneurs

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#startup #entrepreneurs #muslim

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

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.

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.