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The Peacock Unicorn Method: How Muslim Women Are Reclaiming Power | Nausheena Hussain | Episode 9
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What does it take to build a movement that challenges stereotypes and redefines leadership? In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Nausheena Hussain shares her founder journey—from launching Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) to gracefully exiting the organization she built.
She breaks down the Peacock Unicorn Method—a unique strategy that helped her gain credibility, amplify Muslim women’s voices, and lead with humility and collaboration. Whether you’re a nonprofit founder, aspiring changemaker, or leader-in-the-making, this episode offers a bold and deeply insightful roadmap to authentic, impact-driven leadership.
💡 “You don’t need permission to start. Just start—and bring your community with you.”
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📌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 and follow Dr. Nausheena Hussain: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nausheena.hussain/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheenahussain/ Website: https://www.nausheena.com/ 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Nausheena Hussain 01:42 – The Origin of Rise and the Problem It Was Built to Solve 05:00 – Muslim Women & Media Narratives: Breaking the Stereotype 07:11 – Starting With Conversations: The First Steps 09:25 – Discovering the Power of Storytelling (Muslim Sheroes Project) 12:19 – Gaining Credibility Outside the Community: The Peacock Unicorn Effect 15:40 – Why You Don’t Need to Have All the Answers to Start 17:25 – Community-Led Solutions Over Top-Down Leadership 19:31 – Civic Engagement: From Learning to Leading 22:10 – How Muslim Women Bring Their Entire Communities With Them 23:40 – The Founder Exit: Succession Planning Done Right 25:50 – Why Good Leaders Must Eventually Let Go 27:10 – Final Advice: Invest in Your Own Leadership Development
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