Motivation Catalyst

Noah Mueller and the rest of FDNY are being dispatched daily to respond to COVID-19 house call cases. Many of these individuals are fighting for their last breath and require CPR. It's an unprecedented calling and first responders are risking infection of the deadly virus with limited personal protection equipment available. It is no surprise, Noah and the FDNY, are seizing the opportunity to save lives, regardless of the extreme conditions of this pandemic. A couple years ago, I remember asking Noah to share a hero story from his 10+ years as a NYC firefighter. True to the firehouse culture,  refused to accept recognition of heroism and   instictually responded  with a sarcastic story about saving a cat. Firefigthers run towards danger which is an admirable testimant to these brave Frontliners during this pandemic. Mahera and I would like to collaborate on a  fundraiser  where all contributions go to Noah's firehouse "nosh fund" (firehouse meals su...

In my last post , we honored the Frontline Workers for their call of duty. Today, we pay respect to their significant others on the "Backline" that have to keep it all together at home. These individuals are forced to maintain work responsibilities remotely while homeschooling their kids, cooking, cleaning and somehow managing to stay sane with out complaining. Theses individuals are the foundation for our brave Frontline Workers and deserves an applause for stepping up. Mahera and I were bewildered by our neighbor who is juggling the Backline responsibilities with 3 kids, while his spouse is working at the hospital.  We couldn't help but recoginize his circumstances. In order to alleviate their burden of weekend meal prep, the Khanshab family put our chef hats on and made homemade pizzas. It felt great to get the kids involved and contribute to our community. It only took a few ingrediants and some helping hands to make someone's day that much better. In...

On April 8, 2017, my son Ilyaas Khanshab, was born. No one could predict my family would be celebrating his 3rd birthday via a virtual hangout. It's a strange new world we live in.  In the middle of singing "Happy Birthday" along with our quarantined family, I looked up and  saw my brother, covered in personal protection equipment from the clinic, my first thought was nuclear warfare. I t was at this moment I internalizd the severity of my brother treating COVID-19 patients at a Garwood, NJ Urgent Care. Frontline workers have been unexpectedly drafted 'to war' and are risking their lives to protect humanity from this deadly virus. I'm deeply proud and appreciative of my brother, Ali Asgher Khanshab, and all other essential workers for their selfless contribution in fighting     COVID-19. My wife, Mahera Khanshab, and I felt the urge to show our appreciation to my brother and all his collegues at the UCHA Care Center. With support and contribution fro...

Robert, our family tailor in India, provides a service that leaves a lasting impression. When it comes to sewing, he can fix anything within a quick turnaround and for a fair price. He makes the customer feel like his top priority and every interaction is complimented with a genuine smile. Robert is the kind of worker that I admire, embodying characteristics of passion, work ethic, mastery and simplicity. Robert has a moderate workshop, crammed behind a stairwell in a building lost in a non-commercial gully off the main road. His business stood the test of time and has grown organically through word of mouth of his superior craft. While in India, Mahera Khanshab and I felt the urge to provide Robert with some unconditional recognition, so we made him a sign for his store, simply because we thought he deserved it. I’m sharing this story with the intent to be a motivational catalyst for others to provide good deeds. If this story has inspired you to do a good deed, I want to know and...

Friends and family I need your help! I'm raising awareness and fundraising for an amazing charity organization called Culture Relay by running the NYC Marathon. Please contribute to this great cause my clicking the donation link on my video and reposting. Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to me. Fundraiser Motivation Catalyst Outcome: Fundraised $3K for charity Inspired others to run marathon

I want to thank everyone who participated in the fundraiser for  Christina Saragaglia . It has been an amazing effort that we should feel proud of.  I remember waking up in the middle of the night  staring at the ceiling thinking about  Christina and her family.  I  was apprehensive to the idea of reaching out to the community in search of support for this cause.  I went with my gut feeling and the community response was an overwhelming positive energy during a time of unexplicable grief. In just a few days, together we raised a total of $6,571 for the Saragaglia Family. It is evident how much Stina is loved and also how much she will be missed. God bless America. I miss your laugh. Motivation Catalyst Outcome: $6K Donated to Family United community for a positive contribution