A Picture Paints A Thousand Words, But A Video Shows A Thousand Pictures
TEDxEdina 2019 - Not About Us without Us
When Muslim women don't tell their own stories, others do. And stories told about Muslim women too often promote negative stereotypes: dehumanized, stigmatized, marginalized, oppressed. Nausheena Hussain is working to amplify the voice and power of Muslim sisters, and changing negative perceptions one changemaking and trailblazing story at a time.
GIH Annual Conference 2021 - Quick Take: Shifting From Hate to Health
The current social and political context fosters hate speech and acts of hate against Muslims and Jews. Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and white nationalism are weapons of racism promoting fear and isolation- putting individuals and entire communities at risk for stress, trauma, isolation, and poor health. By investing in organizations led by communities under attack, through robust, genuine, and reciprocal relationships, grantee partners are shifting the focus from hate to health.
The Peacock Unicorn Method: How Muslim Women Are Reclaiming Power
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.
Ignite Minneapolis 2015 - RISE
Nausheena Hussain giving her talk, "RISE - Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment" at Ignite Minneapolis 9 on November 18, 2015 at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis.
Headwaters Tributary Talk 2021: Radical Rest and its place in our movements for justice.
Panelists included Headwaters President Maria De La Cruz, Executive Director of Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment Nausheena Hussain, Signe Harriday founding member of The Fields at Rootsprings, and Marie Michael founder of Embodied Coaching and Consulting. Videography: Free Truth Media; event support: Claim Our Space.
Cimpatico Studios 2022 - Amplifying the Voice and Power of Muslim Women
Cimpatico Studios Hosted by Mike DiGirolomo. Next-generation media company producing live-stream talk shows about complex global challenges with professionals from around the world who are working on these issues.
AMCF #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast - 2022
Listen to the Executive Director Nausheena Hussain as she talks about her journey to founding RISE. RISE is one of several organizations American Muslim Community Foundation has highlighted during Women's History Month.
Alliance for A Better Minnesota featuring Nausheena Hussain 2019
Check out Nausheena, Executive Director & co-founder of Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment, talking about empowering Muslim women to take positions of leadership and make their voices heard.
Normandale Community College 2019 - Power of Storytelling
Changemakers Alliance (CALL) with Amra Advic. 2022
Why it has been important to connect Muslim women in Minnesota in civic engagement, and how politics is personal, from the founder of Revivingsisterhood.org. Part of a Women in Politics series conducted by Bosnian journalist Amra Advic with Minnesota Women's Press in a global Community Solutions fellowship program in Fall 2021.
Reclaiming our Philanthropic Legacy - American Muslim Women’s Giving Circle
Listen to Nausheena talk about the 5Ts of Philanthropy and the legacy of Muslim women philanthropists.
Tea with Tina 2022 - Muslim & Jewish Women of Minnesota
Nausheena and Beth, as faith leaders, share how they bring communities together to create more equitable public policy. A conversation with Senator Tina Smith.