Faith, Family, and Career Out of Balance?

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

I’m Dr. Qaali Hussein — a double board-certified trauma surgeon, mom of six, and founder of Defiance Academy.

Throughout my journey — from surgical training while raising six children to breaking barriers in some of the most unwelcoming professional spaces — I was constantly told to follow the rules:
Work harder. Be quieter. Fit in. Wait your turn.

But I refused to sacrifice my faith, my family, or my future to survive a system that was never built for women like me.

That’s when I realized:

     You already have power

     The power to challenge what’s broken

     The power to reject rules that don’t serve you

     The power to redefine success on your own terms — rooted in your faith, your purpose, and your values.

I created the Defiant Career Strategy™ not just for myself — but for every Muslim woman who’s tired of being told she has to choose between her career, her family, and her deen.

At Defiance Academy, we teach you how to stop surviving systems that weren’t built for you — and start leading with balance, purpose, and strength.