Our Story
Born from a belief that wholeness and high performance belong together
The modern world has created a quiet crisis. People are productive but purposeless, successful but unwell, and constantly busy — yet somehow still feeling like something is missing. Conventional productivity systems optimise for output. Wellness programs treat symptoms. Neither addresses the root.
The Barakah Life was founded on a different conviction: that when you align your inner world — your purpose, your faith, your daily rhythms, and your relationships — with how you live, lead, and work, everything changes. Not just what you achieve, but how whole you feel while achieving it.
Rooted in timeless Islamic wisdom and informed by modern performance science, we partner with individuals and organisations on the journey toward a life and work culture that is genuinely flourishing.
The word behind our name
بركة
What is Barakah?
Barakah is a divine blessing. When it flows through your life, it brings abundance, growth, ease, and deep contentment — not as a reward to be chased, but as a quality to be cultivated through intention, faith, and sincere action.
At The Barakah Life, Barakah is not a metaphor. It is our foundation. We believe that true well-being and sustainable high performance are not in tension — they are, in fact, the same thing. And Barakah is what connects them.
Meet the Team
Nurhayati Sabandi
Founder & Principal
Trainer
Nurhayati has navigated through a vibrant career path that included consulting with world-renowned brands, mentoring social enterprises, and setting up companies (all while being a mother of four!).
Previously a full time hustler in corporate MNCs and top consulting firms, she now runs The Barakah Life. With her experience and knowledge in productivity and faith-based practices for holistic wellness, she is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself.
She understands the challenges of women professionals who strive to do it all and aspire to help others live to their potential, with intentionality.
She is the first Certified Trainer & Partner with The Productive Muslim Company, in South East Asia; having received in-person training by Mohammed Faris, founder of The Productive Muslim Company in 2023.
Elisa Bakri
Partner & Trainer
Elisa brings over 20 years of corporate experience in multinational and local firms where she has had global, regional, and local portfolios. Her background is diverse, including human resources, learning & development, employee engagement, marketing and communications, branding, and more.
She’s passionate about integrating faith, well-being, and sustainable business impact, and is an advocate for purpose-driven, well-being approaches for individuals and organisations.
Elisa is a Certified Trainer with the Productive Muslim Company, and a Certified Nutrition & Wellbeing Coach & Trainer. She also holds MBA and MHRM degrees from Murdoch University.
