#70: Meymuna Cattan - The Refugee Crisis, Supporting Displaced People, Healing Through Community

Afro-Indigenous to East Africa and born in a refugee camp. Meymuna Hussein-Cattan is an executive, entrepreneur, and world traveler. For the last decade, Meymuna has been the CEO of The Tiyya Foundation, an award-winning grassroots organization that supports families of immigrants, refugees, and displaced Americans. In her work, she has been helping to transform sentiments and narratives around refugees in Southern California. A creative visionary with a solutions-oriented mindset, Meymuna led the way on record-breaking initiatives including the creation of innovative programs and services that impacts nearly 1,000 people a year. This includes increases in job creation, entrepreneurship opportunities, and recreational sports inclusion for children from low-income immigrant households. Meymuna has also spearheaded fruitful partnerships with global organizations. Locally, she has been recognized by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, was a PBS/ KTLA Local Hero nominee, and was selected Woman of the Year by Congressman Adam Schiff. Notably, she established Flavors from Afar, a social enterprise that employs former-refugee chefs in Orange County and Los Angeles. Today, the restaurant is located in Little Ethiopia on Fairfax. Meymuna on Instagram: @meymunacattan Meymuna's Website: www.meymuna.com _____ YOU ARE LOVED. Helen's Instagram:@helendenham_ Helen's Website: www.helendenham.com Meditate with me on Sundays @ 8pm PST! > www.unplug.com/class-schedule 1:1 6-Week Mentorship Series Cultivating Confidence - A Self Mastery Course