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227. Building Leaders: Momin Ahmed on Empowering 18,000 Students Through Model UN Academy
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Meet Momin Ahmed, Forbes 30 Under 30 02:19 - Getting started with Model UN in 6th grade 03:10 - University of Chicago conference turning point 05:16 - Writing educational guides 06:10 - Building Model UN Academy nonprofit 06:53 - Impact: 18,000 students, 101 countries, 104 languages 07:45 - Fox News, Forbes & UN partnerships 08:26 - Why age shouldn't limit leadership 10:07 - The power of saying no 11:36 - Overcoming imposter syndrome 11:54 - Being the youngest at UN events 13:32 - Advice for kids afraid to speak up 15:19 - Biggest mistake: hiring the wrong people 16:59 - Message to young listeners 18:09 - Connect at modelunacademy.org 19:15 - Episode recap   In this inspiring episode of The Holistic Kids Show, hosts Zane, Abdula, and Iman sit down with Momin Ahmed, one of the youngest people ever named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of Model UN Academy—a revolutionary platform providing free leadership education to over 18,000 students across 101 countries in 104 languages. Discover how a reluctant middle schooler transformed his frustration with inaccessible Model UN resources into a global movement. Momin shares his journey from typing guides on Google Docs to building a nonprofit organization featured in the Chicago Tribune and recognized by Forbes, the United Nations, and Fox News. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why age is NOT a limitation when it comes to making an impact The power of saying "no" to stay laser-focused on your goals How to overcome imposter syndrome when you're the youngest in the room The importance of building the right team to amplify your impact Why trying different things until you find your passion is crucial Featured Guest: Momin Ahmed Founder, Model UN Academy Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree United Nations Association Global Goals Impact Ambassador Youth Service America's Everyday Young Hero Award Recipient Whether you're a young person looking to make a difference or a parent supporting the next generation of changemakers, this episode proves that with focus, passion, and the right people around you, anyone can change the world—one student at a time. Connect with Momin: modelunacademy.org --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD
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