Muslim Women Business Owners | Muslim Link

Tagged: Muslim Women Business Owners

StoriesMay 2, 2021
Mompreneurs: How the Pandemic is Leading Some Mothers to Launch and Expand Their Businesses from Home
We have all, directly or indirectly, seen and felt the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global economies and local businesses, from price changes and store closures to mass layoffs. As businesses continue to navigate and evolve through the myriad of changes brought on by the pandemic,…
StoriesApr 12, 2017
Eman Idil Bare: On Faith, Fashion, Racism, and Slaying It as a Muslim in Journalism
Eman Idil Bare is an award-winning Canadian journalist. She is also a fashion designer who recently launched her own brand. Muslim Link had the opportunity to interview Eman about growing up in Saskatchewan and about her work writing, which covers topics as diverse as youth radicalization, modest…
StoriesFeb 4, 2017
Asha Siad – Amplifying Hope through Storytelling
Asha Siad is an award-winning Somali-Canadian journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has reported for Shaw TV, CBC News and Frontiere News. She is the co-founder of Borderless Films, an independent production company.
StoriesJan 5, 2017
Nour Kaiss- Hijabi Blogger & Founder of Tech Startup Souqina
Nour Kaiss Soliman is one of Canada’s top hijab bloggers in the digital space. Currently, she is the CEO of two companies, one of which is a new mobile app company called Souqina, set to launch this May 2016. In the past, Nour has worked as a brand representative, community speaker and…
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Salimah Kassim-Lakha - Founder of YogaVision
Excerpts from a Mindful Conversation with Salimah Kassim-Lakha, founder and director of YogaVision, by writer Saima S. Hussain
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Fatima Omar Khamissa - CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms
For 21 years, Fatima Omar Khamissa was a victim of an abusive marriage which destroyed all the hopes and dreams she had for herself. She took her five children and left that marriage and today, Fatima is the the CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms, leading provider of training and coaching for women who feel…
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Sudduf Wyne – Introducing Lifestyle Boutiques for Muslims
Sudduf Wyne is a the owner of Salam Shop Lifestyle Boutique for Muslims. Prior to starting her business, Sudduf worked as an Engineer for government and in tech/ start up companies in management level positions. Sudduf has an Materials Engineering degree from McMaster University and an MBA from…
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Fatma Nurmohamed – Putting Family First
Interview with Fatma Nurmohamed, director of operations for Modah.
StoriesDec 20, 2016
Motarrazat: Bringing Palestinian Traditional Attire to Ottawa
For many people, the first thought that comes to mind about Palestine is tragic conflict not intricate embroidery. It is an unfortunate reality, but one budding Canadian business is slowly changing that. Motarrazat is an Ottawa based clothing company started by Palestinian Canadian Manal…
StoriesMay 24, 2016
So You Want To Be A Journalist? Oussayma Canbarieh
Montreal-based Syrian Canadian journalist Oussayma Canbarieh has made multiple documentaries exploring the challenges faced by Muslims navigating their identity within North American societies. In particular, her ground-breaking web series for Radio Canada International, “ Me, The Muslim Next Door…
StoriesOct 3, 2014
Al Nisa – Making Challenges Work for Your Business
Nargis Yousuf began her career as a beautician from her small kitchen in a two bedroom apartment. Now her established beauty salon, Al Nisa is the official hair and makeup company for Suhaag's Ottawa Show .
NewsAug 19, 2014
Social Justice and Haute Couture Collide at Toronto’s First Muslim Fashion Festival
Toronto’s Muslim fashionistas will be converging on the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on August 23d and 24 th to take part in the city’s first International Muslim Fashion and Design Festival (IMFDF). Although the event will bring together some of the world’s Muslim fashion royalty with an…
StoriesJul 25, 2014
Grand-Mompreneur: Entrepreneurship at 60
Like any other Muslim mompreneur, Rabiya Moola is energetic, passionate, and inspirational. Her vision is to change the way Muslim women are portrayed, and she’s doing this all in her sixties.
NewsMay 24, 2014
Connecting Muslim Women Entrepreneurs
For the first time in Ottawa, Muslim business women got a chance to come together to network, share ideas and learn about each other. This networking event was organized by the Muslim Women’s Business Network of Ottawa (MWBNO) on Saturday April 12th, 2014. The event was a huge success and was…
StoriesMay 4, 2014
Taking the Creative Leap: Salar Event Planning
Like many of her peers, at 22, Nafeesa Salar had her hands full with her full-time university and a part-time job. But her love and passion for art and design inspired her to take a bold move two years ago and launch her own business, Salar Event Planning, a Montreal-based event planning company.
StoriesMar 17, 2014
Five ways to support your wife's work
As rare as it is to find a practicing Muslimah who is also an entrepreneur, it is rarer still to find a Muslim man who supports his wife in starting and running a home based business.
StoriesMar 15, 2014
The Art of Henna: Profile of Artist Sana Khan
Sana Khan began shadowing experienced henna artists at age 21. Within a few years, she had co-founded a business. Now, at 24, she's launched her solo career and is hoping to profit from increasing demand. Traditionally henna tattoos are worn by women from South Asian, Arab, and African backgrounds…

Upcoming Events in Ottawa

View More Events

Featured Listings in Ottawa

View More Listings

Collaburo - Coworking and Events SpaceBanquet Halls

Featured Articles