[0:00] (upbeat music) (children chattering) [0:04] - A lot of young kids around the community [0:06] know me as Coach Muna. [0:07] Anything that I do, [0:08] it's an opportunity to become a representation [0:10] for those who look like me. [0:11] I think it's really important for young Black Muslim girls [0:14] to be able to see themselves as business leaders, [0:16] as athletes. [0:17] Hi, my name is Muna Mohamed. [0:18] I'm the CEO and founder of Kalsoni. [0:21] Kalsoni in my language means confidence, [0:23] and what I do is I create culturally inclusive activewear [0:26] for those looking for a modest fit. [0:27] Did y'all knows 65% of women avoid the gym [0:31] due to fear or judgment? [0:32] I realized that Muslim women are not the only ones [0:34] who are lacking resources to fitness, [0:36] and there are other women just like you who may fear the gym [0:39] because someone next to them is fit, [0:41] and you may feel like, "Oh, I don't look the part, [0:44] therefore I'm not gonna go to the gym." [0:45] There's all these barriers that prevent a lot of women [0:47] from hitting the gym. [0:48] I entered the Hatch Bloomington competition [0:51] because I wanted to have an opportunity to grow my business. [0:54] I was able to bring my products over into REI, [0:57] but a really important aspect of myself [1:00] is to be able to have that connection with customers. [1:03] My goal here in Bloomington is to create a retail store [1:05] not only sells my activewear, [1:07] but also has a space for all ages of women to come together [1:10] and to be able to do workout classes, learn about nutrition, [1:14] just have a space that's focused on women's health [1:16] and women's bodies, [1:17] and create that opportunity [1:18] for communities to come together. [1:20] I am a big advocate for women and girls sports. [1:23] I coached youth basketball for about 11 years [1:25] and did my undergrad and master's in kinesiology [1:29] with the hopes of getting more folks, [1:31] especially those in my community, [1:33] any young Muslim girl, Black Muslim girl, [1:35] to be able to be more active. [1:37] I always ask myself, "What's my why?" [1:39] And my why is finding my passion for basketball [1:42] and creating into an opportunity for folks who look like me [1:45] to be able to get more women [1:46] and girls out there just living a healthy [1:48] and active lifestyle. [1:49] If you're an advocate for women and girl's health, [1:52] women and girls and being in sports, vote for me, [1:54] and allow folks to be confident in who they are [1:57] and be able to bring that opportunity [1:58] to Bloomington, Minnesota. [2:00] (upbeat music continues)