Contributors

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Host

Hawa Sylla

Hawa Sylla is not just your average host; she's a passionate advocate for diversity, empowerment, and career advancement. As a software engineer with a plethora of technical and non-technical skills under her belt, Hawa brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to the podcasting world.


As the driving force behind "Muslimahs in Motion: Professional Pursuits," Hawa is committed to shining a spotlight on the dynamic careers of young Muslim women. With a keen eye for uncovering inspiring stories and a knack for facilitating engaging conversations, she ensures that each episode leaves listeners feeling informed, inspired, and empowered.


Beyond the mic, Hawa is a baker, a cat mom, and an Arsenal Fan(Go Gooners!). Whether she's exploring new cookie recipes, sharing personal advice, or connecting with others on and offline, Hawa's passion for uplifting others shines through in everything she does.


HTTP://www.HMSDev.co

Guests

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Ayah Abdeldayem

Ayah Abdeldayem is a cybersecurity student, certified cloud developer, and international speaker passionate about making tech safer and more inclusive. She’s currently studying Computer Science with a Math minor at the University of Kentucky, where she supports the cybersecurity team in assessing and responding to real-world threats.

She holds certifications from AWS, TEEX, and ISC2, and interned at Lexmark as a SOC Analyst, building her first security automation with their Security Architecture Team. Her work spans C++, Python, mobile app dev, and proactive cyber defense.

Outside of tech, she mentors students in the NALA STEM program and speaks at global events like Cybercon and SECON 2024. She’s also the co-founder of AFO Cyber—a scam-analysis service helping seniors and homeowners protect themselves. Ayah isn’t just studying cybersecurity. She’s reshaping it.

https://ayahs-personal-site.webflow.io/about
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Rukaiah Edhah

Everyone wants to build a startup.
Few actually execute.

I’m in the early stages of building mine. Figuring things out, iterating, and sharing everything I learn along the way. 

Most people wait until they “make it” to share their journey. I’m doing it differently. 

Who am I?
I launched my first business at 17 during my gap year and learned one thing: execution beats overthinking. 

Since then, I’ve: 
✔️ Built multiple AI & software projects. 
✔️ Scaled a product to 1,000+ users in weeks. 
✔️ Led teams, managed projects, and brought ideas to life.

Now, I’m building my startup and documenting the real lessons. What works, what doesn’t, and what I wish I knew earlier. 

DM me if you’re building, always down to connect. 

Business inquiries & collaborations: 𝘳𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘢𝘩.𝘦𝘥𝘩𝘢𝘩@𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩.𝘤𝘰𝘮

https://masaritech.com/