Greetings Reader,

September 20th is always an exciting time for me. It's a reminder that there are 90 days until my birthday and 98 days until the last major holiday season of the year from a corporate/business/retail/marketing standpoint. These last 90 days are a reminder to push hard so you're set up for your definition of success!

At the time of this message, I am on a plane, beginning my journey. I've officially left Tulsa and am heading to Tampa, my second home, where I spent middle school and part of high school. I'll be there for a month. Despite moving 14 times in my life, this time feels different. It's our first time without a set plan or destination, just going with the flow. For the first time, my mom and I will adapt as we explore various places.

Have you ever procrastinated because something holds sentimental value? That was me when packing up the kitchen, the place where I spent most of my time. I don't enjoy cooking, but I love eating, so I'm all about electronic appliances. As I packed, I kept thinking about the uneaten food we had to dispose of, knowing there are people who need it more than my neighbors or me. A few money mindset blocks had to be overcome to make this travel possible.

On August 20, 2021, my parents and I visited Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time. Prior to, they asked where I wanted to go on a road trip out west, and inspired by the 100-year commemoration of the race riots at the original Black Wall Street I saw on social media, I chose Tulsa. It was an unforgettable experience. There are many milestones I'll detail in a YouTube video once I’m settled.

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I am so excited to be presenting at Johnson and Johnson’s 10th Anniversary #HealtheVoices24 conference about building your personal brand using AI on Saturday September 27! Although my breakout session will not be livestreamed, you can watch the main sessions for free by visiting:

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I'm speaking at World Eye Cancer Hope's 7th One Retinoblastoma Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii on the adult survivors panel, Tuesday, October 15 10:30 AM HST. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Watch sessions virtually and become an advocate for the rare childhood cancer that I have been thriving with for the last three decades. Get your ticket to watch virtually: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-retinoblastoma-world-2024-tickets-642440084587​

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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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