As the founder and CEO of Power Of Voice Academy, the world’s first public speaking academy for Muslims, Khalila is transforming the way Muslims communicate and share their stories. Her career began after graduating from stage school and studying storytelling at Goldsmiths, University of London, but it was her journey into entrepreneurship as a Muslim revert that gave her the platform to combine her training with her Islamic values.

Khalila has spoken at TEDx events and now coaches speakers for the TEDx stage as a licensed curator of TEDx Bethnal Green Road. She has trained under leading public speakers but, dissatisfied with approaches that conflicted with her beliefs, she created her own successful method

Her approach is empowering Muslim entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and professionals to use their voices to increase impact and success, while staying true to their Islamic principles.

A recipient of numerous accolades, Khalila was named in the Top 50 Most Influential Muslims in Europe 2023 and 2024 and is a winner of the She Awards’ Glass Ceiling Breaker award. She has also been recognised as one of the Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs in the world by Global Women, a platform founded by Mirela Sula. Khalila’s mission is to empower Muslims, especially women, to excel in entrepreneurship and public speaking without compromising on their Islamic values.

In 2025 she was featured in FORBES amongst the top 50 women CEOs globally

Through Power Of Voice Academy, she has impacted thousands of Muslims, helping them share their ideas and stories confidently on a global scale. Her journey from a single mother of four to a serial entrepreneur running an incredible team of 6 stands as a testament to her resilience, belief in her faith, and the power of her voice. Khalila continues to inspire Muslims worldwide, advocating for underrepresented voices to take their rightful place in the global narrative.