For seven years, I've done grassroots outreach in this community — the kind that doesn't show up on camera, helping people rebuild their lives one conversation at a time. That work taught me something: everyone has a story worth telling, and most of them never get told.
That work eventually led me to found The Rise Community Care, helping people rebuild their lives through community-based support — and it's the same belief driving this project.
I started documenting that journey — first just for myself, then for whoever wanted to watch. That became Nayem's Journey, and somewhere along the way, people started showing up.
Not because I chased numbers, but because people care about real stories, told honestly.
I also host The Sacramento Seat, where I sit down with the people shaping this region — founders, leaders, and everyday people with something to say.
What's Good Sac is the next chapter of that same belief. I'm here to find the people behind Sacramento's storefronts, tell their story, and bring this community back to the ones who make it.
If the track record matters to you — that's it. If not, the work will speak for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is MD Nayem Islam?
MD Nayem Islam, known as Nayem, is a Sacramento-area content creator, community advocate, and the founder of What's Good Sac. He also hosts The Sacramento Seat and creates Nayem's Journey on YouTube and TikTok.
What is What's Good Sac?
What's Good Sac is a community media project that tells the stories of the people behind Greater Sacramento's local businesses — through founder interviews, hidden gem features, and community recommendations.
Where can I watch Nayem's Journey?
Nayem's Journey is available on YouTube at @NayemsJourney (59.4K subscribers) and TikTok at @nayemsjourney (35.5K followers).
What is The Sacramento Seat?
The Sacramento Seat is a podcast and interview show hosted by MD Nayem Islam, featuring conversations with founders, leaders, and everyday people shaping the Sacramento region.