Hi! I'm Zaakirah (zaa-key-ra) I help you Go from where you are (stuck, stagnant, scared) and where you want to go in your business and life (freedom). I provide Black and Indigenous creatives with strategies that empower them to achieve their goals through branding and storytelling, and marketing.For the last 20 years, I've been storytelling by any creative means necessary; photography, writing, film, and podcasting.I check all the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility boxes.I’m a visually impaired, hard of hearing, cancer survivor, chronically ill Muslim Woman. Knowing your history helps you propel and prepare for your future. Entrepreneurship is ownership, and flexibility is key. Sign up for my semi-weekly newsletter!
From Magazines to Podcasts: Your story has the power to move people
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Greetings Reader, September is a month of many beginnings. Every season has reinforced that storytelling — in all its forms, is what connects us, heals us, and creates impact. This month has been such a reminder of why I do what I do. I’ve been reflecting on my last nine years of work including but not limited to:
Storytelling is more than just sharing words — it’s how we inspire change, connect across cultures, and build brands that last. This week on my podcast, I’m sharing my 2023 See Life Different Virtual Summit session, where I taught how to build your brand around storytelling. If you’re ready to align your personal journey with your professional mission, this one’s for you. Listen Here: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/38101670 Article Feature You Should Read (warning it is brutally honest):https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-zaakirah-muhammad-highlight I was interviewed by Nashville Voyager Magazine — marking my 5th “Voyage” magazine feature! You may know me as a storyteller, creative, and survivor… someone who sees life through a different lens. But in this article, I’m stepping a little deeper into what life has been guiding me toward all along... I joined the Global Youth Forum’s Ordinary Voices Series with young African changemakers to talk about how we can be more inclusive of those with disabilities and be a better advocate, watch or listen on YouTube: When you are ready for your voice to be heard, you are in the right place, simply reply to this email to work with me.
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Hi! I'm Zaakirah (zaa-key-ra) I help you Go from where you are (stuck, stagnant, scared) and where you want to go in your business and life (freedom). I provide Black and Indigenous creatives with strategies that empower them to achieve their goals through branding and storytelling, and marketing.For the last 20 years, I've been storytelling by any creative means necessary; photography, writing, film, and podcasting.I check all the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility boxes.I’m a visually impaired, hard of hearing, cancer survivor, chronically ill Muslim Woman. Knowing your history helps you propel and prepare for your future. Entrepreneurship is ownership, and flexibility is key. Sign up for my semi-weekly newsletter!
Greetings Reader, Can you believe it's the Final Friday of December? We’re standing at the edge of the year now. Not fully finished, not yet begun — just aware. This is the time of year I pay attention to what’s still echoing: the conversations, the risks, the places that stretched me, and the ideas that refused to let go. Sitting with what actually happened for me this year? What changed me and shaped me? What am I no longer forcing and letting it just flow? After three decades on this...
Reader, Twas' the day before my birthday and it is always a private party. It’s a pause — a moment to look behind me before launching forward. While I get ready to celebrate with cake slices, sparkling juice and rom coms, I wanted to send a snapshot of the stories, work, the stories, and the threads I’ve been holding over the last 350 days. So here are things to watch, listen to, take action on, and read. If you want to read: My year-end recap is now live on Substack — a five-minute read...
Reader, We’re officially 8 days until my birthday, and this year feels… different. Some years/birthdays ask you to celebrate. Others ask you to lock down and lock in because change is coming. This is one of those years. The last two times I felt this exact shift were both seasons that transformed me: 2011, when I was temporarily living with my uncle in the Washington D.C. area, grounding myself before stepping into photography school and a new creative identity. 2022, when my parents took...