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In this episode, we sit down with Margari "Aziza" Hill, founder of MuslimARC, to explore the inspiring journey of building an organization rooted in education, community, and purpose. From conducting one of the first quantified studies on intra-Muslim ethnic relations to creating impactful anti-racism initiatives, MuslimARC's story is filled with lessons for anyone seeking to start or strengthen a nonprofit.
Margari shares why a needs assessment was the turning point in shaping MuslimARC's vision, how leadership capacity must be developed before scaling impact, and what emotional resilience really looks like for founders navigating challenges.
Whether you're a community builder, nonprofit leader, or simply someone passionate about justice and growth, this conversation is full of practical insights and inspiration.
🎧 Tune in and don't forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts. 📌Connect and Follow Dr. Tayyab Yunus: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tayyabyunus/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tayyabyunus YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@tayyabyunus 🔗 Connect with Margari "Aziza" Hill: Website: https://muslimarc.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/margari_aziza/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margari-hill/
00:00 – Introduction & guest welcome 01:12 – The vision behind MuslimARC 03:25 – Why education is central to anti-racism work 05:40 – Early collaborations and the first Twitter campaign 07:15 – Conducting a groundbreaking needs assessment 09:02 – Lessons learned from community input 11:08 – Avoiding "reinventing the wheel" in Muslim nonprofits 13:00 – Developing a strategic plan & leadership growth 15:20 – Building resilience through emotional state management 17:45 – Closing reflections & advice for future changemakers 19:05 – Outro & farewell
The journey of MuslimARC reminds us that real, lasting change begins with listening to the community, grounding ourselves in intention, and building capacity with patience and resilience. May this story inspire us to lead with wisdom, collaborate with sincerity, and commit to growth that uplifts our ummah and humanity as a whole.
#MuslimARC #IslamicLeadership #AntiRacism #NonprofitJourney #CommunityBuilding #MuslimVoices #LeadershipGrowth #FaithInAction #ResilientLeadership #UmmahStrong
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