We recently connected with Halima Hussein and have shared our conversation below.
Halima, so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Short answer…therapy. It was around the end of 2021 and in the middle of the pandemic so you can imagine that everything felt heavy and hopeless. And on top of navigating the pandemic in a single household I felt so lost and alone which led to a feeling of being unworthy. So after a literal breakdown I signed up for therapy. During the fourteen sessions my therapist walked me through exercises to find my inner strength and help me understand that I am more than enough and talking to my inner-self as if I were my own best friend. Through the year long sessions I was able to wake up the parts of me that are confident, beautiful and fearless. The parts of me that encompass all of who I am.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am the creator and host of What’s Your Hustle Podcast. Which for now, is based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I started this podcast in 2019 and it has become platform aimed at addressing various aspects of life, including mental health, ambition, and happiness, amidst the hustle and noise of everyday existence. By creating a safe space for guests to share their stories of overcoming challenges and finding resilience, the goal of the this platform is to provide inspiration but also fostering a sense of community and connection among listeners.
The most exciting thing about creating your own platform is the opportunity to build your own seat at table that I may not have necessarily seen myself at in the past, and the places it can take my audience, guests and myself. Through the inspiring storytelling I hope to continue.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Patience, ask questions and don’t be afraid to just start. For those who are early in their journey the most daunting thing you can do with anything that scares you (especially with a new venture) is just start. Whether it is half an hour of research, sending that one email or buying the equipment…just take the leap and start. The other side of fear can lead to the a path of empowerment and so many life changing moments and lessons. Be patient. It will not click right away, but consistency in anything that is on your path will be rewarded.
There will so many moments on your journey where you are going to be uncertain about which choice to make, my advice would be to ask the question. Whether it a seminar, coffee with a peer or even google ask the question. There are resources and people in your life that are always will to share their expertise; be open and willing to receive what they have to offer.
If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?
I would spend it by having as many experiences and adventures as possible with my loved ones. I would live a full life of travel, good food and deep love.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @halima_huss and @whatsyourhustlepodcast
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xmtOKDJzGc9ynjvmJi3HO
Image Credits
Photographer: Sheriza Hussein
