Mission Statement
BorderPoint Media is an educational production company dedicated to personal growth training and spiritual development education. Through cutting-edge retreats, coaching, courses, and programs, we make classical and traditional sacred knowledge accessible and practical. Our mission is to cultivate a global community of capable and competent leaders who serve as pillars of faith and exemplars of spiritual excellence, making a tangible impact both locally and globally.
We strive to serve as a bridge between classical and traditional faith practices and the modern world. Our work provides access to sacred wisdom and timeless methods of transmission, empowering individuals to awaken and deepen faith in their hearts and to reclaim their divine purpose amid today’s ocean of materialism.
The BorderPoint platform thus stands as a bridge and portal—linking the old with the new, the East with the West, the material with the spiritual, the outer with the inner, and the temporal with the eternal.
Ihsan
Ihsan (Emil Ihsan Alexander Torabi) is a faith-based life coach dedicated to reintroducing meditative spiritual practices to those seeking a holistic, practical, and balanced approach to faith, religion, and spirituality in today’s modern world.
He is the creator of the Soul of Islam Radio podcast, the Islamic Meditation Program, and numerous other courses, retreats, and programs, including Awakenings Academy. His work empowers believers to integrate the practical and spiritual dimensions of life through a faith-based approach, nurturing a deeper, evolving relationship with our Lord and Creator.
Site
The BorderPoint website is a labor of love and should be fully functional across all platforms, though it is best experienced on a tablet or larger display. While we strive to optimize the site and ensure smooth functionality, occasional errors or oversights may occur. If you come across any issues or have feedback or suggestions to improve the user experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know.
Team
Jonathan Abdus-Samad Nadeau
Jonathan Abdus-Samad Nadeau has been on a lifelong journey of spiritual exploration and transformation. Introspective and contemplative from a young age, he was naturally drawn to silence, stillness, and meditative practices. This inclination led him to become an experienced practitioner and accomplished teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong, disciplines he deeply integrated into his life.
At the age of 34, Jonathan joined a Buddhist organization where he immersed himself in meditation, becoming a teacher and guiding retreats. His quest for deeper understanding took him to Asia, where he received teachings, studied under a Tibetan Lama, and explored various traditions, including Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, Theravada, and Advaita Vedanta. Despite reaching advanced levels in meditation, he felt a lingering sense of dissatisfaction, as if something essential was missing.
This inner struggle culminated in a moment of profound transformation. During a period of deep unhappiness, he prayed to God—something he had not done in years. In his own words:
Suddenly I had a vision where I saw myself sitting among bearded men and I could tell from their appearance that they were clearly Muslims. I felt such peace, as if I could tangibly feel their noble character, and felt strongly that’s where I belong. The vision lasted a few seconds, but when I came out of it, my mind was transformed from depression to hope and joy.
This vision started my investigation of Islam, which I had never dared look into before. Shortly after, I converted to Islam. Then I found Ustadh Ihsan’s content on YouTube, and I instantly felt a strong wish to study with him, and I immediately joined Awakenings Academy.
Since then, I feel that I made more progress in wisdom and understanding in the last couple of years than I did in the previous decades.
Today, Jonathan serves as a dedicated associate, companion and coach within the BorderPoint Platform, drawing on his unique spiritual background and life experiences to support others on their paths of personal transformation and spiritual growth.
Hasnaa Ben-Haddou
Hasnaa Ben-Haddou is a lifelong learner and seeker on the spiritual path, deeply committed to facilitating personal and spiritual growth. With over two decades of experience in personal development, coaching, and meditation practices, she blends methodologies such as NLP, co-active coaching, and positive psychology with spiritual guidance to support holistic transformation.
Passionate about helping others wonder, explore, and grow, Hasnaa combines her personal and professional expertise with deep intuition to create a safe and compassionate space for self-discovery. She helps individuals address limiting beliefs, build resilience, and cultivate self-worth while encouraging growth through meaningful companionship.
As a dedicated team member, Hasnaa has been instrumental in organizing and ensuring the smooth operation of spiritual awakening retreats. She is currently supporting the BorderPoint Education platform as a coach and a community leader within Awakenings Academy, bringing her unique blend of skills and insights to empower others on their journeys.
