The Central Florida Muslim Women’s Summit 2025

Cultivating Sisterhood and Rising Stronger

You're invited for a day full of sisterhood and strength. Our Summit theme is "Cultivating Sisterhood and Rising Stronger." We know we cannot create a perfect world or community, but by coming together, we can create a community where women rise stronger and are not alone on their journeys.

Why join us? 

  • SELF-CARE: Spend a day focusing on your own well-being so you can be reenergized to care for those you love

  • SUPPORT: Find resources to support your healing and growth because we all need some guidance and care.

  • SISTERHOOD: Connect with other Muslim women because we are stronger together.

Schedule

The Here's how the day will go. Get tickets for the Full day or One Part!   

  • PART 1:

    • 9:30am - 2pm --> Visit our wellness vendors, enjoy breakfast and lunch or grab a specialty coffee from @barakahbeans

    • 10am - 3:30pm --> Attend 3 different interactive wellness workshops led by local women we know and love. Mix and match between 4 different tracks.  You'll have 12 session to pick from throughout this part of the program (details below)

  • PART 2:

    • 3:30 - 6PM --> A conversation with special guest Cadar Mohamud, Founder of The Digital Sisterhood podcast, and a celebration of the women who have graduated from our Hakima Program!

This program is implemented through a City of Orlando Community Investment Program grant, and through the generous contributions of our sponsors The Bismillah Institute, Guidance Residential and Muslim Memories along with our beloved donors who make every event possible.

The Program

WELLNESS BREAKOUT SESSIONS + WELLNESS EXPO | 9:30am - 3:30pm

We'll have 3 breakout sessions throughout the first part of the day, and you can pick between 4 parallel Wellness Tracks for a program that meets your unique wellness needs.  Before and between sessions, you can visit vendor tables to find wellness products and services. 

  • EXPO BREAKFAST BEGIN at 9:30AM

  • GENERAL SESSIONS BEGIN at 10:15AM

  • PHYSICAL WELLNESS

    •  [10:45am] Healing Through Breathwork and Movement

      • Facilitator: Odessa Churchill, RUKA

      • Learn simple breathing techniques and chair exercises that bring calm and healing into your everyday life.

    • [12:00pm] The Healing Power of Mindful Eating

      • Facilitator: Dr. Dominique DiLorenzo, ZamZam Wellness

      • Learn practical ways to promote healing and recovery through mindful eating and nutrition.

    • [2:15pm] Essential Oils for Healing

      • Facilitator: Ann Bondi, Young Living Essential OIls

      • Safely using essential oils in everyday life to promote relaxation, reduce pain, improve sleep, sharpen focus, and deepen spirituality.

  • MENTAL WELLNESS

    • [10:45am] Rise from the Ashes: Reclaim Your Life After Crisis

      • Facilitator: Vjolca Capri, Bismillah Institute

      • Strategies for healing after experiencing the devastation of violence, abuse or divorce, so you can not just survive, but rebuild, heal, and thrive. 

    • [12:00pm] Decoding Teenagers: A Guide to Understanding, Connecting, and Thriving as a Parent

      • Facilitator: Maia Zock, Bismillah Institute

      • Gain actionable tips and tools to parent teens with confidence, reduce conflict and keep your sanity intact.

    • [2:15pm] Graceful Transitions: Mastering the Art of Caring for Aging Parents

      • Facilitator: Sabrina Rahimi, Bismillah Institute

      • Discover how to provide exceptional care for your aging loved ones while protecting your own wellbeing.

  • SOCIAL WELLNESS

    • [10:45am] Sisterhood as Strategy:  Faith, Struggle, and Collective Care 

      • Facilitator: Rasha Mubarak, Florida Palestine Network

      • Centering sisterhood as a form of commitment, protection, and resistance: from the labor of care to the frontlines of social change.

    • [12:00pm] Helping Your Sister Shine: Countering Mean Girl Culture

      • Facilitator: Rasheedah Muhammad, Haya Fashions

      • Ways we can counter “mean girl” culture by seeing the light in others, and uplifting them so they can see it in themselves.  

    • [2:15pm] Moving Beyond Fake Happy: Wellness in the Age of Social Media

      • Facilitator: Natasha Zaletel, Namika Collective

      • Building meaningful and authentic connections online, and how to make sense of the messages we receive in our world filled with curated social media lives.

  • SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

    • Facilitator: MWO Hakima "Wise Woman" Amany Shalaby

    • [10:45am] Healing: Tending to our Wounds 

      • Spiritual exercises to help in healing our pain, expressing our emotional wounds and identifying our moral injury. 

    • [12:00pm] Hope: Holding Together to the Rope of Allah 

      • How our faith can provide us with hope, balance, and accountability, to nourish our souls and care for ourselves with gentle compassion.

    • [2:15pm] Resistance: Carrying the Light Inwardly and Outwardly

      • Brainstorming beneficial strategies and insights to help us bring wisdom and strength to our resistance.

THE DIGITAL SISTERHOOD  + HAKIMA GRADUATION | 3:30-6pm

The second part of the Summit we will all gather together for our Hakima Training Program Graduation to celebrate the commitment of the women who have completed four units.  We'll conclude the day in conversation  with our very special guest, Cadar Mohamud, founder and host of The Digital Sisterhood podcast to understand the ways we can help women feel heard and supported by creating space for them to share their stories.

THIS EVENT IS FOR WOMEN ONLY.  To create a space where women can focus on themselves, be brave, and vulnerable, we want to remind you that the sessions and conversations are not meant for young ears.  Additionally, the venue is full of art and is not meant for small children.

We also understand that we sometimes do not have caregiving help as women.  We are gathering a list of potential babysitters for you to explore your options (we don't endorse any of them and will leave it to you to conduct your research). If you are a babysitter or know a babysitter, please submit this form.  For information about the list, email Amani at directory@mwo-orlando.org.  Finally, if you are breastfeeding your child or are unable to leave your littlest ones home, you can bring them in their strollers and we have a designated space for you to care for their needs yourself throughout the day.

Registration Information

REGISTER TODAY! NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Limited space with regular price sales ending on 8/17. Our beautiful venue can only accommodate the first 200 women who register. If we have not reached capacity, on 8/18 prices go up until we’re sold out.
$50 for Full Day ($40 until Aug. 3rd, $60 after Aug. 17th)
$30 for Partial Day ($40 after Aug. 17th)
10% Discount for MWO Paid Members! (Email info@mwo-orlando.org for discount code!)

Registration includes access to the event, food, and valet parking.

To support this program or get more information, please visit www.mwo-orlando.org/summit or email us at info@mwo-orlando.org

We also understand that life can be difficult with the financial burdens many of us carry, and do not want the cost to make it hard for anyone to attend.  If the registration fees are beyond your means at the moment, please fill out this form to get a scholarship to attend at low or no cost: https://forms.gle/hTxzRwevompxaLaZ8

Special Guest: Cadar Mohamud (the Digital Sisterhood)

Cadar Mohamud is the founder and host of The Digital Sisterhood, a groundbreaking podcast and platform amplifying the voices of Muslim women worldwide. Since its launch, the podcast has reached over 16 million+ streams, resonating with listeners across 100+ countries and building a powerful global sisterhood.

With a deep passion for storytelling, faith, and digital culture, Cadar curates honest, heart-centered conversations that explore the intersections of identity, womanhood, and spirituality. As a visionary leader and community builder, she brings together diverse voices to spark healing, reflection, and connection.

Praised for its authenticity and impact, The Digital Sisterhood has become a trusted space for Muslim women navigating both online and real-world challenges. Through this work, Cadar continues to challenge norms, center untold narratives, and empower a generation of women to thrive unapologetically.

VENUE: Eola View

 

This year’s Summit is taking place at the beautiful Eola View venue in the heart of Central Florida. We will be spending the day surrounded by light and warmth! Complimentary valet parking will be provided to all attendees.

About the Summit

As women, we spend our lives caring for everyone around us, but do we care for our own wellness? When we experience challenges in life, women need to know they are not alone, and they can turn to someone who understands what they are going through and will respond with compassion and empathy. At this year’s Summit, we will focus on how we can come together as women, and as a community, to provide support and healing through community care. We know we cannot create a perfect world or community, but by coming together, we can create a community where women rise stronger and are not alone on their journeys.

This year’s Summit theme, therefore, focuses on holistic health and wellbeing, with the following outcomes:

  1. Increased recognition and acknowledgement of the common struggles Muslim women experience. This includes mental illness, social isolation, physical illnesses, caregiving burnout, and spiritual crises.

  2. Increased connections to other women who have been through similar experiences. This will be through facilitated conversations and circles of support where women can share stories and learn from others’ experiences.

  3. Increased awareness about different types of resources available within and outside the local Muslim community of Central Florida. This will be through our 2nd Annual Muslim Women’s Expo hosted on-site throughout the event.

  4. Decreased feelings of loneliness. Women will leave the summit knowing individuals and organizations that can be with them moving forward.

To join the planning committee, please reach out to MWO's Sadaf Saied at Sadaf@mwo-orlando.org

 

PARTNER WITH US!

We believe that our community needs to come together to create the change we hope to see; none of us can do it alone. It requires recognizing and supporting the individuals and institutions that have been saving the lives of women in our own community. It also requires investment from generous funders and community partners who are aligned with our vision of a community where all women are safe and healthy. Regardless of whether you are a business owner, a foundation, a service provider, a professional, or a nonprofit organization, you have the opportunity to invest and engage in the Muslim Women’s Summit in meaningful ways.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner organizations and funders provide vital financial support in exchange for an opportunity to engage with the Muslim women of Central Florida, the organizations that serve them and their networks. All levels include at least 2 attendees for the Summit. All sponsors get social media shout outs.

Vendor Opportunities

Businesses and organizations that are focused on the health, safety, and wellness of Muslim women are invited to share their products and services with our attendees as vendors. Vendor tables will be located throughout the venue and attendees will be able to stop by between sessions from 10:00am through 2:30pm. Vendors are welcome to participate in sessions throughout the morning. All vendors receive ONE free registration, one 6 ft rectangle table, and one chair.

The following vendor levels are available, depending upon the size of your business:

There are a limited number of vendor spots, we will close sign-up when we reach capacity, so register as a vendor early!

Partnership/Sponsorship Form: https://form.jotform.com/mwo/partnership

Deadlines

  • July 25, 2025: Last day to be included in printed marketing materials.

  • August 10, 2025: Final sponsorship and partnership Deadline

Contact Information

We understand the needs and aspirations of each funder and partner are unique. Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need to personalize your partnership in any way. For more information call 407-821-0770 or email: