Listen "#234 Reimagining Stress for the Next Gen | Maimuna Rashid"
Episode Synopsis
Your impact matters—but not at the cost of your wellbeing. The Scorecard shows you how to optimise stress so you can achieve more without burning out 👉https://bit.ly/4gdCF9QThe youth are under more pressure than ever. But what if stress could be reimagined—not as a burden, but as a foundation for purpose and resilience?In this episode, Maimuna Rashid—Forbes 30 Under 30 changemaker and co-founder of Pupilar—shares how she’s building the UAE’s first skill-based career community while navigating the realities of stress, generational shifts, and bold leadership at just 20 years old.From what’s really stressing youth today, to how technology is shaping wellbeing, to the role of faith, values, and purpose, Maimuna opens up about the challenges—and the opportunities—facing the next generation.If you’ve ever wondered how to better support young people, connect across generations, or reimagine the future of work and wellbeing, this conversation will leave you inspired.About Maimuna Rashid: Maimuna is a youth strategist, creative director, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. As co-founder of Pupilar, she connects 70,000+ young people each month to real-world opportunities, proving that purpose-driven ecosystems can rewrite the future of work and wellbeing.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What’s really stressing the next generationWhy stress compounds—and how to address itThe role of tech in shaping youth wellbeingHow faith, values, and community build resilienceWhy purpose-driven ecosystems matterHow leaders can support youth mental healthThis episode reminds us: youth stress is real. But with the right systems, support, and vision, it can be reimagined for growth, resilience, and purpose.Time Stamps00:00-03:28 Meet Maimuna Rashid03:28 - 07:40 Balancing Multi-Generations07:40 - 08:50 Generational Shifts 8:50 -12:40 Reconnecting with Younger Generations12:40 - 18:30 What’s stressing the youth out18:30 - 19:37 Stress Performance Pyramid 19:38 - 24:40 How Tech is Shaping Wellbeing of the Youth24:40 - Maimuna’s way to deal with stress28:25-29:55 - Stress Compounding29:56 - 34:28 How can we support the youth stress and mental health better34:29 - 35:09 Well-Working Ecosystems35:10- 36:15 Surrounding yourself with the right people36:16-37:02 Long Term Thinking37:03 - 40:39 Importance of Connection and Community 40:40 -41:23 The Role of Faith in Stress, Values and Healing41:24 - 48:54 Purpose Driven Missions and Businesses48:54 - Final Thoughts Be sure to follow Maimuna’s work here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/maimuna-rashid/https://pupilar.ae/about-us/
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