Greetings Reader

I returned from Houston earlier this week. As I've shared before, I miss my late dad, who always drove me to speaking events. Interestingly, upon my arrival, I sensed his presence, realizing he's always been there, working as a Del Monte truck driver.

Ask and You Shall Receive.

Indeed, things fell into place. During my stay with a cousin from my mom's side, I met her three sisters - more cousins to celebrate! Not only did she chauffeur me to the conference, but she also arranged for her friend, an Uber Black driver, to transport me on the day of my speech.

This experience painted a clear picture of my future as a traveling speaker, a dream I've nurtured since my teenage years. When was the last time you vocalized your aspirations and appreciated them when they materialized right before your eyes?​
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Moderated by Chaste Inegbedion, Chief Period Officer at Sanicle, this panel featured Jenna Ritten (who works at IBM), Nimi Bello, Adrian Rashad Driscoll, and Jonathan Exume! We had an insightful session on how AI is transforming workplace community culture while discussing AI's intersection with Digital Entertainment, Branding, AR/VR, and healthtech (I shared my PCOS story).

The Black is Tech conference has such a laid-back atmosphere and personalized touch. I appreciate the smooth check-in process, delicious catering for speakers, and the chance to meet speaker coordinators and other tech gurus. The 1:1 mentorship sessions, especially with attendees who recognized me as a TEDx speaker, were the most enjoyable. I value the intimacy of the conference, providing ample networking chances and would definitely recommend it for next year.

Watch my 10 minute portion of the panel here: https://youtu.be/rSCQzqfyGCs​

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Myspace Users, rejoice!

Now you can add music to your profile. However, please note that the music feature is only visible on the app version, and visitors can listen to the full 30 seconds without needing to click on any posts. I recently updated my app (in case auto-update isn't enabled in your app store) and selected a song from their recommendations. Prior to making my choice, I purposefully researched the lyrics of my top three options to ensure it resonated with me. Let the music set the vibe and speak for your page. This aspect emphasizes why it should create the initial impression for visitors browsing the first 9 grids of your Instagram feed. Stay tuned for more insights on this topic in September.

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I’m the guest of CEO’s Night Out on Zoom

Join me September 14 at 6 pm EST / 5pm CST. Register to watch and interact and build out your personal brand for the rest of the year.

​https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ceos-night-out-live-with-zaakirah-muhammad-tickets-998892623727​

The first See Life Different Monthly Group Call on the topic of branding will be on September 17 at 7pm EST

Sign up here.

​https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOyrqDMuGNGhE3Hm_DkODaQYYsZ5hfN_​

I’m speaking at & attending Johnson & Johnson’s 10th #HealtheVoices24 conference September 27-29! ✨🎉🙌
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I’m grateful to join 100+ other leading online health advocates from around the world and across dozens of health communities for an unforgettable weekend of peer-to-peer learning and connection.
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I'm honored that J&J is covering my travel, food and accommodation expenses to attend and speak in New Jersey. I will be leading a 30 minute AI Workshop called Seeing Life through a New Lens: Building Your Online Advocacy Brand. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The quote above is from my travel to Denver, Colorado earlier this year, which is where I got to meet the team behind World Eye Cancer Hope in person for the first time. I’m speaking at the 7th One Retinoblastoma Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii on the adult survivors panel ,Tuesday, October 15 10:30 AM HST.

Get your ticket to watch virtually: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-retinoblastoma-world-2024-tickets-642440084587​

Speaking at Black Travel Expo

Join me at the Black Travel Expo 2024 at the newly opened Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead on October 18. I’m speaking on the DEI panel about Accessibility. I'll be having a live podcast recording with some of the speakers. This is also a chance to connect with me and learn brand strategy, podcasting and international travel to Africa.

​http://blacktravelexpo.co​

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I am Zaakirah (zaa-key-ra) Muhammad, a deafblind retinoblastoma cancer survivor, creative tech-savvy entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve success. As a brand cultivating strategist, author, and podcaster, I empower you to step outside of your comfort zone, understand your purpose, and show you how to powerfully tell your story through digital marketing. As your brand therapist, I uncover your blind spots showcasing your superpower.​ ​ Book a Discovery Call Need a short dose of inspiration? Purchase my book, Seeing Life Through a Different Lens, for a how to shift your mindset and operate in gratitude while advocating for yourself through adversity and storytelling featuring my mother and I as we grow through our cancer survivor story. Also available in audiobook and ebook: Purchase Book Copy ​ Ready for accountability and a safe space? Join the private creators thought leadership community with monthly mentorship sessions. ​ Join Creative Community ​ ​ Watch My TEDx Talk Was this email forwarded? Subscribe Here ​​​​​​

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