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Builders of the Broken Bazaar

Builders of the Broken Bazaar

by Dr. Tabish Zaman

Entrepreneurship Non-Profit

Season 1

Palestine bleeds for you. Why it changes everything?

We are told that the conflict in Palestine is "complicated," a series of religious debates and territorial claims. But for Ramsey Hanhan, the reality is far more direct: it is a system engineered to make an entire people feel disposable, and forgettable In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Ramsey Hanhan, a former physics professor who walked away from the ivory tower of science to become a witness. Written from the front lines of Ramallah, Ramsey’s work serves as an archive for a people whose future is being systemically obstructed by military checkpoints, digital algorithms, and the weaponization of faith. Together, they dismantle the fiction that the conflict began on October 7th, exploring instead the long continuity of the Nakba and the "poison pill" questions used by media to silence the Palestinian voice. This is a conversation about the moral necessity of speaking out and the endurance required to insist on life, history, and the right to remain human in a world organized around selective empathy. Because in a broken system, neutrality always belongs to those least affected by injustice. It’s time to find our voices. 🎙 “Witnessing creates responsibility... the people who are silent, who are looking away, are hurting themselves more than they know.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Ramsey Hanhan (Author & Public Speaker) Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman

Why small businesses matter? The migrant business myth.

We are often told that the backbone of the British economy is its small businesses, yet we systematically ignore the one-fifth of those firms owned by migrants. We label them as "unconventional" or treat them as economic "peccadillos," failing to see the sophisticated networks of care and innovation that keep our neighborhoods alive. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Prof. Monder Ram, Founder-Director of CREME at Aston University. Drawing on over 30 years of research and his own lived experience in a family business in Wolverhampton, Monder dismantles the "migrant business myth." Together, they discuss the power of "mixed embeddedness," the strategic value of informal management, and why the "everyday economy" of our high streets is often far more resilient than the polished models of Silicon Valley. This is a conversation about respecting the lived reality of builders who don't just build for profit, but for dignity, identity, and the communities they serve. 🎙 “Entrepreneurship isn't just about high-growth startups; it’s about people building stability for their families and a foothold in an economy that didn’t always make space for them.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Prof. Monder Ram, (Founder-Director of CREME at Aston University). Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman.

Why People Have Stopped Trusting Politics? The Story that Broke Britain

Episode 27: Why people have stopped trusting politics? The story that broke Britain. We treat politics as a rational exercise, a matter of choosing between competing policy lists and economic models. But while the "leadership elite" reads from autoprompters, millions of people are living in a "fog of despair," feeling the weight of a system that has fundamentally abandoned them. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Jeremy Clancy, a filmmaker and narrative strategist whose work has been at the center of Britain's most viral political movements. Jeremy shares his journey from the deindustrialized ruins of Bolsover to the inner circles of political campaigning, offering a raw look at why the standard "startup fairy tales" of progress have left a bitter taste in the mouths of the majority. Together, they discuss the importance of "emotional resonance," the systematic erasure of working-class identity, and why the most radical act for a storyteller today is to stop manipulating and start listening. This is a conversation about making hope normal again—not through empty slogans, but by providing a mirror for people to see themselves and their power once more. Because before a system collapses, the story we tell about how the world works usually fractures first. It’s time to tell a better story. 🎙 “We are the clay and the world is the kiln. It takes a long time to recognize how you've been baked by your experiences.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Jeremy Clancy, (Narrative Strategist, Writer & Filmmaker). Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman.

Refugees are not a burden. Broken systems are.

We treat integration as a policy problem to be solved with checklists and funding lines. But for the 82,000 people currently waiting for asylum decisions in the UK, integration isn't a government program, it’s a daily struggle for survival and dignity. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Severine Kipili, the founder of Bora Shabaa. Severine shares her profound journey from fleeing war and spending seven years in a Zambian refugee camp to becoming a pillar of support in her UK community. She challenges the narrative that refugees are a "burden," reframing them instead as highly skilled individuals, teachers, doctors, and innovators, who are often silenced by the systems meant to protect them. Together, they discuss the power of informal community spaces, the "healing" found in sewing circles and ESOL classes, and why the most vital part of rebuilding a life isn't just finding a house, it's finding a place to belong. This is a conversation about the bravery required to start over and the collective strength found when we choose solidarity over statistics. Because in a broken system, the most radical act is refusing to let a neighbor rebuild their life alone 🎙 “Dignity means beyond charity. We don’t just provide services; we empower people to lead, volunteer, and contribute.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Severine Kipili, (Founder of Bora Shabaa). Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman.

Some People Measured. Others Are Filtered

Episode 25: Some people are measured, others are filtered! Description: We treat the global digital economy as a level playing field, yet geography still dictates who is allowed to participate. What happens when world-class talent is trapped behind concrete walls and arbitrary blockades? In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Kathrine Tinggaard Nicolaisen, the founder of Olives & Heather, a Palestinian marketing agency connecting local talent to global impact businesses. Kathrine challenges the standard "charity" narrative, arguing that Palestinians don't need more pity-based training—they need the same access to clients and trust as any other founder in the West. Together, they discuss the reality of leading a team where personal lives are defined by war and checkpoints, why professional rigor is a vital form of resistance, and how digital work has become the ultimate bridge into a world that often tries to filter Palestinians out. This is a conversation about work as dignity and building infrastructure that refuses to accept exclusion as inevitable. Because in a broken bazaar, some people are indeed measured, while others are simply filtered out—it’s time to change who gets to do the measuring. 🎙 “Solidarity opens doors, but it doesn't close deals. At the end of the day, work must be measured by excellence, not just sympathy.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Kathrine Tinggaard Nicolaisen (Founder, Olives & Heather) Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officers: Mohammad Alauthman & Sanskriti Sharma.

Gaza Bridge: The Logic of Survival!

What does it mean to be a "winner" in a situation where you have lost everything? For Mohammad Helles, it means turning systemic frustration into a roadmap for community survival. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Mohammad Helles, a software engineer in Gaza who transitioned from construction labor to global tech with nothing but a basic laptop and an iron will. Mohammad exposes the harsh reality of the digital economy in Gaza—a place where payment gateways like PayPal are blocked, and remote workers are forced to pay exorbitant fees just to access their own salaries. Together, they discuss Mohammad’s latest venture, Gaza Bridge, a platform designed to provide a dignified, direct link between global support and the families in Gaza who remain unreachable by traditional aid. This is not just a story about surviving a war; it is a conversation about the bravery required to build a new infrastructure of hope when the old one is in ruins. 🎙 “If I just drop my dreams, no one will come and achieve them for me. I have to keep trying until I make an impact.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman. Guest: Mohammad Helles (Founder of Gaza Bridge & Software Engineer) Editor: Liam Gadsby. Research and Impact Officers: Mohammad Alauthman & Sanskriti Sharma.

We have built a system that hides truth

Episode 23: We have built a system that hides truth! Description: We are surrounded by more information than any society in history, yet we have never felt further from the truth. Complex global events are stripped of context, corporate influence is hidden in plain sight, and trust in traditional institutions has evaporated. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Connor (Riverwand), a digital educator and investigative storyteller who is reclaiming the art of deep-dive research for the social media age. Connor dismantles the "myth of neutrality" in technology, exploring how Big Tech and state power have fused to create a system of techno-nationalism. Together, they discuss the power of "slow storytelling," the "Donation a Day" initiative for global mutual aid, and why digital literacy is now a vital form of civic self-defense. This is a conversation about moving from being a passive consumer of information to an active builder of understanding. Because in a world of 10-second clips, the most radical act is to stay in the conversation until you see the structure behind it. 🎙 “Before a system collapses, something else usually fractures first: the story we tell about how the world works.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Riverwand (Systems Storyteller & Digital Activist) Editor:Liam Gadsby Research and Impact Officers: Mohammad Alauthman & Sanskriti Sharma.

Culture is Infrastructure Not A Checkbox

Episode 22: Culture is Infrastructure, Not a Checkbox! Description: We treat Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a compliance exercise—a set of optics to be managed in annual reports and strategy decks. But while the language of inclusion has become familiar, trust in our institutions is at an all-time low. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Sunaina Kohli, a Global Inclusion Strategist who has lived and worked across six countries and four continents. Sunaina challenges the standard DEI narrative, reframing culture not as a benefit, but as the essential infrastructure of any sustainable organization. Together, they discuss the Zulu philosophy of Ubuntu ("I am because you are"), the reality of the "trap door" for women in leadership, and Sunaina's unique "Professional Auntie" approach to radical truth-telling. This is an invitation to move beyond checkboxes and toward a leadership style grounded in humanity, safety, and the courage to unlearn the narratives of power. 🎙 “Organizations don’t have a diversity problem; they have a leadership and cultural problem.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Sunaina Kohli (a Global Inclusion Strategist) Editor: Liam Gadsby Research and Impact Officers: Mohammad Alauthman and Sanskriti Sharma

War Broke the Country. Not the People.

When war collapses a country, the systems fail, but the people remain. What happens when a high-level business leader is forced to become a "refugee," trading a boardroom for a production line in a salad factory? In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman sits down with Hanna Morozova, an Ecosystem Builder & Entrepreneur who is redefining what it means to rebuild after a catastrophe. From her background building Ukraine’s national garlic cooperative to her current work supporting over 600 refugee entrepreneurs and 120 veterans, Hanna shares the raw, human reality of displacement. Together, they discuss the psychological power of building a business to regain agency, the shift from competition to collaboration within displaced communities, and why the world needs to stop seeing refugees as victims and start seeing them as vital economic contributors. This is a conversation about the bravery it takes to start from zero—and the resilience that ensures you never really have to. 🎙 “Entrepreneurship isn't just making money, it's about having control again.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Hanna Morozova (Ecosystem Builder & Entrepreneur ) Editors: Liam Gadsby Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman Keywords Ukrainian resilience refugee entrepreneurship veteran SMEs ecosystem building agency and identity economic assets collaboration over competition builders of the broken bazaar Dr Tabish Zaman

Ep 20: The Problem Isn't Chaos. It's Normalised Chaos

The world hasn't simply become more unstable; it has become normalized in its instability. We are told that global crises are being "managed" through summits, panels, and statements, yet 5 billion people have become poorer while displacement reaches record heights. In this episode of Builders of the Broken Bazaar, Dr. Tabish Zaman is joined by Dominic Morgan, the voice behind "The Human Promise." Together, they sit with a question most institutions avoid: What does responsibility look like when the harm is systemic and power is unequal? Dominic dismantles the idea that geopolitics is too "complicated" for the average person to understand, reframing the crisis as a moral misalignment. He introduces a simple but radical five-point commitment designed to act as a mirror and a compass for humanity. This is not a conversation about fixing the world through external power, but about moral alignment as the first step toward cultural change. It is an invitation to stay in the present longer than the system requires and to refuse to let responsibility dissolve into procedure. 🎙 “Outrage spreads faster than understanding... and opinion is loud, but responsibility is really quiet.” 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildersofthebrokenbazaar Host: Dr. Tabish Zaman Guest: Dominic Morgan (co-founder of the Authentic Leaders initiative) Editors: Liam Gadsby Research and Impact Officer: Mohammad Alauthman

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