Senator Fatima Payman - At What cost are you willing to do the right thing

In this episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Senator Fatima Payman, the first Afghan-Australian and hijab-wearing woman in the Australian Senate. Senator Payman’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and determination, shaped by the values her father instilled in her. Senator Payman opens up about the personal values and beliefs she brought to the Labor Party, her late father’s influence, and the challenges she faces in navigating her identity and principles in the senate.

A huge thanks to Senator Fatima Payman for sharing her incredibly valuable time with us. Please make sure to follow her on all socials and read up on her new party: https://australiasvoice.com.au/

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:01 - Immigrating to Australia
00:08:04 - Managing multiple facets of identity growing up
00:10:43 - Deciding to wear the hijab at 11
00:13:23 - Standing up for herself in school
00:15:38 - Never feeling inferior for being a firstborn daughter
00:20:08 - Her father's commitment to serving the community
00:23:24 - Dealing with grief & mental health
00:28:54 - Getting into politics via the Labor Party
00:32:08 - Racism stemming from ignorance
00:38:10 - The struggles of politics as a woman of colour
00:41:57 - Growing Young Labor through inclusive changes
00:43:44 - Becoming a Senator at 27
00:46:39 - Aligning with Labor Party policies
00:51:51 - Going against the tide of the Labor Party
00:53:40 - Making Istikhara & reciting Dikhr
00:58:38 - The repercussions her family faced after October 7th
01:00:03 - Crossing the floor
01:02:14 - Advice for apolitical youth
01:06:14 - Fatima Payman's 'Australia's Voice' Party
01:07:39 - Living to be in service to the community
01:14:00 - Finding courage/ strength to make tough decisions
01:18:21 - Lacking female mentors
01:21:22 - Reaffirming your true intention
01:24:05 - Senator Fatima Payman's "I Am" Statement