Beyond Stereotypes: A Muslim Leader's Journey to Foster Understanding in Atlanta with Soumaya Khalifa

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⭐ Featured Guest: Soumaya Khalifa

Soumaya Khalifa is a prominent community leader in Atlanta and founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). For over 20 years, she has worked to foster understanding between Muslim communities and diverse civic and faith-based groups. As President & CEO of Khalifa Consulting, she also advises corporate and nonprofit organizations on cross-cultural operations. In 2023, Georgia Trend Magazine named her one of the 500 Most Influential Georgians.

✍️ In this episode, Soumaya shares insights from her interfaith work, including the evolution of ISB, navigating Muslim-American identity, and the importance of building genuine connections. The conversation also explores the impact of global events on interfaith relations and the role of AI in religious communities. The episode concludes with a reflection on passing values to future generations and an interfaith prayer for peace.
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