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About Mikayel Hussayn

Hey there,

My name is Mikayel Hussayn and I'm a humongous nerd (at least that's what my family tells me). I hold a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) with a focus on political economy and philosophy of race as well as a Minor in Arabic studies from the University of Maryland, College Park.

My are quite varied and some are pretty distinct. They include reading (duh), writing (duh again), anime/manga (but mostly manga these days, to be completely honest), and an avid enjoyer of Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts, and no, I don't just mean the UFC (click here to see a list of my favorite fighters/fights). Honestly trying to brush up on my fight analysis skills, but I am a junior in this at the very best. I also happen to run a podcast with my best friend that you check out here.

By day I'm a Commercial Investment Broker (which has nothing to do with my degrees, trust me, I know lol). If you're interested in any of my services on that end, check me out here.

Interestingly enough though, I think I've been able to find a sweet spot between the skills I learned in undergrad and the career I have now, even though they seem very distinct. There is a dynamism that exists in the economic landscape of real estate (especially commercial) that presents opportunities to apply my analytical and writing skills that I didn't necessarily expect.
Beyond academic and professional pursuits, I'm also on a personal journey of Islamic education with the Mufid Academic Seminary, where I've spent the last three years studying Arabic and other classical Islamic texts.
So, that's a slice of my world – a blend of academia, interests, and personal growth. Join me as I navigate through these diverse facets, always seeking new avenues of exploration and understanding.

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