Today we have a very interesting and eye-opening episode with Deqa Gelle. Gelle is the founder and owner of One Stone HR and has 10 years of professional experience working in the Recruitment and HR industry and has worked for corporations in London UK, Toronto, and Hong Kong. In this episode, Deqa shares with us very important ideas and tips on job seeking and business startup. Deqa specializes in the hiring process and by connecting all the missing dots in the résumé and most importantly, givi...
Aug 28, 2019•40 min•Ep. 51
Eid Memories Past and Present Multiple guests discuss the importance of Eid and creating memories. Guests Diverse Author Rahma Roodah https://www.instagram.com/rahmarodaah/ The host of the Book Nomad Podcast Amina https://apple.co/2xfQMqA https://www.instagram.com/booknomadpodcast/ Muslim Digital Marketer Kulsum https://www.instagram.com/beingmuslimwoman/ The host of The Rogue Muslim Podcast Samiyyah https://apple.co/2ZKU2q3 https://www.instagram.com/p/BZbnrCjDtQk/ Omar Usman https://www.ibnabee...
Jun 26, 2019•26 min
In this interesting episode we have with us Ustadha Fatima Lette. Fatima is a graduate from Kennesaw State University with a BA in Psychology. Fatima talks in depth about the importance of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and how to prepare and get to that stage easier. She touches on the importance of making Duas for ourselves as well as for others and shares some warm Duas. She also talks to us about her experience at Qalam Insititute and how it makes her a better person. She is currently an Alim...
May 23, 2019•37 min•Ep. 49
Ramadan Mubarak everyone, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ustadha Aatifa Shareef from Qalam Insitute, Ustadha Aatifa just finished her Masters in clinical psychology from the University of Dallas as well as an Alimiyah student at the Qalam Seminary. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, she graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies. She is working to combine her two fields of study by understanding psychology in an Islamic context and providin...
May 16, 2019•32 min
Ramadan Mubarak Joining us today is Zakiya Master. Zakiya was a bio major interested in experiments before she became a spice enthusiast, recipe developer, food stylist and lover of all things food. Zakiya uses her bio chemistry knowledge to combine her East meets West fusions, where mixing her Pakistani heritage with her birth and upbringing in the States gives a fusion of what would normally not be paired. She talks to us about what led her to a food specialist, shares prepping tips for food d...
May 08, 2019•27 min•Ep. 47
Today we talk with Afra. Afra is a Blogger, a Birth Postpartum Doula and soon to be Breastfeeding Educator. She has 3 children 5 and under and is based in California. She loves everything birth, breastfeeding and baby wearing and is a huge advocate for supporting women (especially mothers) and making sure they are supported through their journeys. Whether it’s advice on preparation for baby during pregnancy, to postpartum issues, or just general mental health advice, Afra loves to be there. She ...
May 02, 2019•41 min
Joining us today from Houston, Texas is Sabah Chaudhry co-founder of the organization Moms Matter. A support group that caters moms and helps them in various aspects of motherhood. Sabah grew up in northern New Jersey and got her BS in Engineering from Rutgers University has. She has been an educator and a stay at home mom and talks to us in detail of the support Moms Matter offers and touches on various daily issues moms can have and how to get through them with support groups like MomsMatter. ...
Apr 24, 2019•26 min
In today's episode we are glad to talk with Sudduf Wyne. Sudduf has an MBA and is now a successful business coach and brand strategist. Sudduf I helps Muslim mom entrepreneurs achieve financial independence so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life, while pleasing God, raising good children and helping community. She talks to us about her journey from a store owner to what she is now and shares tips on marketing, learning strategies and how to move forward towards our goals. How Sudduf s...
Apr 18, 2019•33 min
Our guest today is Ayan Hassan. Ayan has a professional background in finance but is also a certified Holistic health and wellness coach who is passionate about helping women focus on their health and well being. Ayan talks to us about how she naturally reversed her hypothyroidism and touches on important aspects on health and wellness giving us eye opening information. Ayan’s passion and enthusiasm to help others started about 8 years ago when she was able to naturally reverse and cure her hypo...
Apr 10, 2019•44 min
Coach Ola is a ACE certified personal trainer and fitness specialist. Ola shares with how she went through hard times and got through mental health problems while trying to fit in to the community starting when she moved from Syria to the US. She explains how she overcame those issues and shares valuable tips on self help, exercise and talks to us about her fitness program that helps bring purpose to life. She also touches on her Ramadan Challenge. Coach Ola is graduated from George Mason Univer...
Apr 03, 2019•26 min•Ep. 42
Today’s episode is a solo one. I get asked tons of questions about podcasting and I thought why not get a few more by asking on Instagram, and I added some of those questions to this podcast as well as others I’ve gotten over the years. I was inspired to start a podcast after listening to a few podcasts and falling in love with that method of storytelling, and it resonated with me because that’s how I grew up listening to my parents, aunts, uncles share stories, poetry etc. Its been important to...
Mar 27, 2019•16 min
Joining us today is award-winning author Na'ima B. Robert. Na’ima is the author of the best seller “From My SIsters Lips” and founding editor of 'SISTERS', the magazine for fabulous Muslim women. Na’ima shares her story of her early stages of writing up to how she became a coach offering world class writing courses that focus on helping others develop their writing skills. She shares tips on how to release mindset and be a successful writer and touches on how to overcome fear by believing and va...
Mar 20, 2019•38 min•Ep. 40
In this episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast we talk with Hafsa Rana. Hafsa is a mom that foun a way to succeed from home using the internet. Hafsa is a blogger and content creation strategist. She focuses on sharing content that helps moms be happy, love themselves and also leverage the power of content creation to serve others and transform lives. Hafsa talks about how she started writing and blogging, touches on the challenges an ordinary mom faces in order to overcome difficulties and su...
Mar 13, 2019•42 min
Today our guest is 25 year old convert to Islam Kaya Gravitter. Kaya is a writer and is currently working on publishing her first novel. Kaya also writes poetry and has written articles published on The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, and Muslimgirl.com. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Studies and is an activist for change, in hopes of a better world. Kaya touches on her early experiences when converting from Christianity to Islam and talks about some of the stru...
Mar 10, 2019•28 min
Sabrina is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vaginal Steam Facilitator based in Wisconsin. After going through her own journey of fertility issues, menstrual cycle issues and postpartum anxiety, she decided to further her studies in women's health so that she could help others witness their own healing naturally as she did. Her in-person and online practice is dedicated to women's health, specifically menstrual health and wellness. She offers holistic health coaching services as well as education bo...
Feb 20, 2019•47 min
On this episode, I'm joined by my husband Omar to answer the questions you've sent in regarding interracial marriage We talk about Cultural compatibility Things to consider about interracial marriage Dealing with challenges Raising kids ...and much more You can see Omar's work at http://ibnabeeomar.com #naptimeissacredpodcast #muslimpodcast #podcasthost #muslimmom #interracialmarriage #interracialfamily #mixedkids #muslimcontent #naptimeissacred #blackpodcaster #sharedexperience #muslimpodcast #...
Jan 17, 2019•40 min
Spending time with the people who actually matter. I think as a teen or a young kid your friends can become your life and building a relationship with your sibling goes on the back burner. I get it your young and free and you think you have all the time in the world, but think about all the years you will miss out on with your siblings. I know now that I'm married and have my own kids, I feel like I missed out on a lot of time with my siblings I only realized after I moved away from home that my...
Oct 05, 2018•5 min
This is one of the new segments I’m working on for you guys throwback Thursday audio thoughts to my younger self. Today’s throwback thoughts are to my younger self a young Fousia who was always an anxious child I think anytime when you immigrate from your own country at a young age and there’s a lot of uncertainty about your life you kind of have to in away reinvent your new normal. So to that little girl who came from a very warm country and to snow and I am learning a new language making new f...
Sep 28, 2018•5 min
Topic: Why it is important to identify limiting beliefs, become confident and comfortable with yourself prior to getting married. The main idea is that you have to BECOME the person that you want to marry so focus on that and marriage will eventually happen. * Community and Societies impact on the Single Muslim women mental and emotional health. * Becoming the best version of yourself before you look for the “perfect guy" * How to become confident by turning negative affirmations into positive a...
Jun 27, 2018•26 min
Idil Farah is a Nutritionist who is passionate about helping women focus on eating nourishing and regenerating foods that promote health. Her approach is not confined to food and is more of a holistic one. "I try to help my clients reach optimum health by bringing balance back to all the different areas of their life." Idil Farah Idil and I discussed her holistic lifestyle and how she learned to heal her gut with nutrients. Ramadan Is here and she shares how she has prepared for it a month in ad...
May 16, 2018•31 min
Episode 33 with Roun Said Positive and Gentle Parenting Whether you're a parent now or inshaAllah will be one in the future Roun shares her advice and tips on how to have a great impact on our children's life now so that they are resilient Positive adults later. * What Is positive/gentle parenting * Why is it so important * How to use this method from your toddlers to teenagers. * Rouns tips and advice on becoming a THerapist/ Health Coach. * Bonus Rapidfire * Roun Said, M.S.Ed, LPCC is a licens...
May 07, 2018•30 min
Episode 32 With Guest Nobera Chowdhury Counsellor and Life Coach: Emotional Self-care. Nobera Chowdhury is a Counsellor and Life Coach. She assists stressed, unhappy, burnt out Muslim women who want to discover a way to manage their anxiety, frustration, and feelings of depression by taking charge of their life so they can build a life and the relationships that they dream of. She is also the co-author of an ebook called, "From Burnout to Bliss: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Self Care". She has work...
Apr 20, 2018•38 min
Recently I was able to review 'The Ducktrinors Books 1 And 2 'YA. It was a nice change to read a YA book for Muslims, it had a lot of Islamic history and tradition but also addressed some of the issues that Young Muslims are facing in today's Society. As a mom of pre-teens Its exciting to finally have books for their age group and older. Papatia Feauxzar is an American author, barista, and publisher of West African descent living in Dallas, Texas with her son and husband. She holds a master’s de...
Mar 31, 2018•24 min
Topic: Being honest about motherhood: The good, the bad, and the ugly After 12 years of being a mother, I have realized that society only wants to hear about the ups of motherhood but they could actually care less about it. And as women, we have adapted to it. Our classic answer when asked how we are doing and how motherhood is treating us fine, its great, it's so amazing. but in reality, we haven't gone to the bathroom alone in years, slept for more than 2 hours at a time in ages or had a prope...
Feb 28, 2018•32 min
Saadia Z. Yunus, MA, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional. She earned her Masters degree in marriage and family therapy summa cum laude from Hofstra University in New York. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her passion is to engage with people on a personal level to uplift them into discovering the best version of themselves and living life based on their principles and values. In addition ...
Jan 10, 2018•28 min
Todays Episode Features Guest Aceil Rashid, who is a Client Advocate with Mosaic Family Service. She is a graduated of the University of Texas at Dallas with her Bachelor of Arts in both Biology and Psychology. In this podcast we discussed: What is considered domestic violence? signs and patterns to look out for How can someone leave a domestic violence situation How can we as Muslims create safe spaces for victims Domestic Violence is a Men's issue not a women issue. The National Domestic Viole...
Nov 01, 2017•41 min
We are so happy to share this new episode with you. Todays Show is with Guest Rahma Roodah Author of Muhiima's Quest. Rahma tells us a little about herself and why she wrote Muhiima's Quest. I have always been an avid reader and I wrote stories, poems and journal entries in my spare time. But I never thought being an author was a career choice I could make. But when I became a mother I naturally passed on my passion for books to my children and began to read to them at a very early age. But as t...
Oct 10, 2017•28 min
This week's Episode with Sobia Hussian from The Olive Tree Soap company is unlike the previous episodes of the Muslim Women In S.T.E.M because Sobia is not in a traditional S.T.E.M. field she is a creative entrepreneur and homeschooling mom who loves S.T.E.M. and found her own way to be a part of this movement of Women in Stem. Sobia's soap making takes a lot of knowledge, hard work, and creativity not to mention careful calculations and mixing ingredients to make the perfect all Natural organic...
Aug 18, 2017•31 min
Shoohada Khanom is British Muslim Author and mom. She has four books coming out today and mashallah we got a chance to discuss her First Book 'Kamillah The Butterfly'on the podcast. I got to read Kamillah the butterfly and I really loved the message of the book, that we all look different and change but we are all beautiful and this message was specially sent home for the kids because it tied in how Allah created us all in different colors and sizes. As a Muslim mom always in search of books tha...
Jul 30, 2017•14 min
Thank you tuning into another S.T.E.M. Episode on the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. This is part 4 and Masha Allah it was so fun speaking with Sana Ahmed. We met ages ago when she came to Dallas to take the Bayyinah program and she shared her story with us on the podcast. Sana was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. she has lived there her entire life except for the 10 months that she went to the Bayyinah Dream Program to study Arabic. Sana graduated from Wittenberg University in 2015 with a Majo...
Jul 23, 2017•26 min
