Episode 15: Empowering small businesses and the beginnings of SalaamFest

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story behind SalaamFest — how it started, what it represents, and the community it’s building. We talk about empowering small businesses, especially those driven by passion and purpose, and explore how events like SalaamFest give them the platform they deserve. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, community collaboration, and the heart behind this growing movement.Follow @salaamfestusa and @thesz.show to stay connected with the journey and upcoming episodes. From helping local coffee and dessert carts make their first big debut at bustling bazaars to mentoring up-and-coming Muslim entrepreneurs, the founders of SalaamFest have worked tirelessly to create opportunities for growth while keeping faith at the center of it all. This episode explores how community leaders and volunteers came together to support initiatives like fundraising for mosques, including partnerships with organizations such as the Ojala Foundation and AmCivic, working toward civic engagement and activism in Chicago’s northwestern suburbs.Featuring the SalaamFest Team: Ather Khan, Rohaan Ali, Ahsan Ahmed, and your favorite podcast host of the SZ Show, Salman Zubairy