Be the fix the community needs

Mariam Mohammed has a zest for life that's infectious, as well as
a desire for leading on change that leaves those around her
wanting to also get stuck in.


Having survived an abusive relationship at a young age while
living in Pakistan, the country she grew up in, Mariam arrived in
Australia with just $300 in her pocket. Now, she is driven by her
desire to help women achieve independence, so they can live their
best lives.


"My why is that I want my four nieces to have a better life than
I did,” Mariam tells Shirley Chowdhary in this week’s episode of
The Leadership Lessons.


“I don’t want them to be sexually assaulted. I don’t want them to
date abusive partners and stay in abusive relationships. I don’t
want them to accept abuse at the hands of their fathers and
brothers, because they’ve been taught blood is thicker than water
or whatever the fuck women are taught these days.


“I was constantly straddling that line between security and going
back to a life of violence because I had never learned how the
money system works."


This is a positive and powerful episode that will leave you
knowing that the future really is in excellent hands.


The Leadership Lessons is made possible thanks to the support of
Salesforce. It is produced by Women's Agenda. You can check out
our second podcast, The Leadership Lessons.


Please note, this episode discusses violence and suicide.
If you need help or advice call 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732 or
Lifeline on 13 11 14.





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