Your happiness shouldn’t amount to the number of checkboxes you tick, but instead the things that truly put your heart and soul at ease. In Ep. 26 of Season 2, we sit down with Shazia Imam to talk about the fear of letting go, cultivating a relationship with ourselves and learning how to let go and put our faith in Allah’s hands. Shazia opens up about a very personal and vulnerable part of her life; moments she thought there was no way she could ever find happiness. She takes us through those da...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Your worth shouldn’t be defined by your bank account balance or your credit score, but that shouldn’t mean you should ignore these figures, either. In Ep. 25 of Season 2, Kenya Imani gives us great insight on how to take control of our finances by creating a budget, investing and tackling our loans. We discuss financial trauma and how the topic of money can be very stressful for many people. It's important to not dismiss the healing portion of the financial process. There’s a lot we aren’t taugh...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 20 min
It’s important to remember that your relationship with God is no one else’s but yours. So learn to leave the judgement, the comparisons and envy at the door. In Ep. 24 of Season 2, we sit down with May Calamawy (again!) to discuss the second season of the Hulu show “Ramy”! Our conversation touches upon faith, creating a personal relationship with God, and as well as our thoughts on the evil eye. Struggling with faith isn’t an uncommon thing to go through. Calamawy discusses the ups and downs her...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min
No one said practicing self-growth was going to be easy, but we can promise you it will be worth it. In Ep. 23 of Season 2 we sit down with Sumayyah Taufique to discuss self growth, learning how to show ourselves compassion and the concept of spiritual bypassing. When you think of your ideal day of self-care, you probably think of a nice long bath, a trip to the spa or a day spent Netflixing surrounded by your favorite food. According to Sumayyah, there’s nothing wrong with that. But she also sa...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but it’s through these ups and downs that we are shaped into who we are truly meant to be. In Ep. 22 of Season 2, we sit down with Hanan Abdel-Khalek to discuss finding happiness post-divorce, learning to honor the hardships we face in silence and how we can take control of our lives and invest in our own selves. Hanan opens up about getting married and ultimately divorced in her early twenties. We discuss many of the things we often overlook when get...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Black Lives Matter isn’t an Instagram trend, it’s a commitment to justice. And it’s not just a moment, but a movement that will never not be important. In Ep. 21 of Season 2, we sit down with Eman Idil Bare to discuss her bouts with racism beginning at such a young age, anti-blackness in the media and what we can do to help push the BLM movement beyond our dinner table discussions. Micro-aggressions are more than just insults or insensitive comments. They are the thinly veiled, everyday instance...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min
How can you tell if it’s your nafs or the Shaytan luring you away from Allah? How many times should you ask for forgiveness for the same sin? What are the differences between a hypocrite and a believer? In Ep. 20 of Season 2, we sit down with Hosai Mojaddidi to discuss the diseases of the heart, dealing with our nafs and how to view hardships as blessings in disguise. Our hearts are vessels that carry all that we consume. And while we allow ourselves to over-indulge without a second thought, it’...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Your voice is your power. Use it to speak up against any injustices you may see, and fight for what you truly believe in. That’s our duty as Muslims. In Ep. 19 of Season 2, we sit down with Jael Kerandi to discuss the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, how she used her voice to push her University to adjust their relationship with the Minneapolis Police and encourage change nationwide. After news broke of Floyd’s death, Jael says she knew she had to do something to protect her fellow students. ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 20 min
As Muslims, we have no other choice but to stand alongside our Black brothers and sisters. In Ep. 18 of Season 2, we sit down with Remaz Khalaleyal to discuss the recent murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police, stereotypes and racism that exist within our own non-black community and the absolute need to go beyond the hashtags to actually make a difference. George Floyd wasn’t the first Black man to be murdered at the hands of police brutality, but we are calling for his dea...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Finding your tribe is important. That group of women who you can turn to for help, to have a good time with or seek advice from. But we all know, making friends as adults doesn’t come easy. In Ep. 17 of Season 2, we’re joined by Fariha Rub, aka The Doctor Mommy, to talk about self-worth, cultivating friendships and finding purpose through pain. Self esteem isn’t something they teach you in school, neither is it something instilled in us from birth. But building up our self-esteem allows us to re...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 20 min
What goes on in your mind has the power to change your life. But when you have a million thoughts racing through your head all at once, it’s hard to focus on the present moment. In Episode 16 of Season 2, we are joined by Iman Boundaoui to discuss mindfulness, cherishing the essence of time and how to better make sense of our mental chatter. One of the hardest quests in life is finding your life’s purpose. When it comes to choosing a career path, many of us just settle. Iman says the journey isn...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Whether you think time is flying by or it's stuck at a standpoint, we’ve made it to the final ten days of Ramadan, alhamdillah! In Episode 15 of Season 2, we are joined by Youssra Kamel Kandil to talk about how to make the most of the time we have left of this Holy month. In these last Ten Nights of Power, also known as Laylatul Qadr, our reward for good deeds like prayer, charity and reading Quran are multiplied. Now is the best time to form and strengthen our bond with Allah (subhanu wa ta'ala...
May 13, 2020•58 min
Unfortunately, Muslims are used to being on the opposite end of racism and inequality. What’s even more disappointing than that, is when at times that intolerance may also be coming from our own Ummah. In Ep. 14 of Season 2, we sit down with Ayesha Jihad to talk about her experiences as a black Muslim woman and the struggles she has faced. Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Ayesha explains her first bouts with racism and the effect it has had on her relationship with her identity. At a young age, she b...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min
The goal isn’t to just make it through this month, but it’s to leave it a better person than when we had entered it. In Episode 13 of Season 2, we’re joined by Fatima Shendy to talk about purifying our intentions, understanding Allah’s infinite mercy and all things in-between. When Ramadan comes around most of us expect a miracle to occur. We suddenly expect our connection to God and to our prayer to strengthen overnight, but when that doesn’t happen we’re left feeling empty and disappointed. Fa...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min
With Ramadan on the horizon, most of us are wondering how we’ll survive the coffee-withdrawals, thirst and random hunger pains. In Ep.12 of Season 2, Zainab Ismail aka Zainab Fit For Allah gives us some insight on how we can achieve a healthy and successful month of fasting. Prepping, both mentally and physically, for Ramadan is crucial. When it comes to our bodies, what we put in it affects our overall mood and well-being. Zainab suggests trying to limit “junk foods” and cutting down on caffein...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min
We have waited all year for this month: Taraweeh prayers, azumas surrounded by loved ones and the chance to bond with family and friends! But this year we’ll forgo the gatherings for our own safety and this Ramadan will definitely be one to remember. In Ep. 11 of Season 2, we sit down with Saja and Suha, the women behind Amasi Decor, to talk about celebrating the holy month while social distancing. Just because this Ramadan doesn’t look like any others that we’ve participated in, it doesn’t mean...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
*TRIGGER WARNING*: In this episode we discuss mental illness, suicide and self-harm in length. If you feel the content discussed may be triggering, please either proceed with caution or feel free to listen to any one of our previous episodes. We have also provided a list of credible resources below. In Ep.10 of Season 2, we are joined by psychotherapist Berak Hussain as we dive deep into mental illness and self harm in the Muslim community. We discuss ways we can emerge out of this sea of sadnes...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 22 min
We often hear stories about why people decided to convert to Islam, but what’s life like after taking the shahada? In Ep. 9 of Season 2, Rebecca Khan shares with us her journey to becoming Muslim and what attracted her heart to the religion. A change of diet, new wardrobe and a flip in lifestyle, Rebecca opens up about her struggles with her identity post-converting. She explains adjusting to the change and how she managed not to lose sight of herself throughout it all. While some who are new to...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min
There’s no set guideline on what to do when it comes to helping your child through their mental illness and no such thing as a perfect parenting plan. In Ep. 8 of Season 2, we sit down with Summer Shatat and her 17 year-old daughter, Bayan Rafati, to talk about their journey to mental wellness. You probably remember Summer who joined us back on Ep. 5 of Season 1, where she opened up about her personal struggles with mental illness, but in this episode, the conversation shifts over to her kids an...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 46 min
We’re done with allowing fear to dictate our lives and keep us from truly living out our dreams. In Ep.7 of Season 2, we talk to Malika Bilal about how we can look our fears straight in the eye, and conquer them. When it came to choosing a career, Malika didn’t allow her fears to sway her decision. And yes, she deals with the unknown and the mental chatter in her head from time to time- but Malika explains how she’s able to move past these obstacles. As a black-Muslim-female journalist, Malika i...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
After the big white dress is taken off, the party planners have packed away all of the decor you spent months going back and forth on and the guests have all gone home - that’s when reality really kicks in. In Ep. 6 of Season 2, we are joined by matchmaker, comedian and all around lovable Yasmin ElHady aka Yasguru to discuss life after the wedding. Marriage is a beautiful thing - it really is! But, it also brings along some not so picture perfect moments such as picking up laundry off the floor ...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Let the zagroutas ring like Shakira at this year’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show! We have a lot to celebrate this week: Our one-year anniversary, International Women's Day and a very special guest! In Ep.5 of Season 2, we sit down with Hassanah El-Yacoubi or as we like to call her: The Woman Of All Trades (mashallah!) A mother, wife, doctoral student and entrepreneur are just a few titles Hassanah holds under her belt and she’s not here to sugarcoat anything. When it comes to life, Hassanah says it'...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Toss out those outdated lesson plans and forget about sticking to the book. In Ep. 4 of Season 2, we are joined by Detroit educator, Bayan Founas, who is truly redefining what it means to be an educator. Teaching is by far one of the most important careers out there. Bayan spends a good chunk of her day shaping the future leaders, doctors, lawyers and artists of our next generation. But as rewarding as this may sound, teaching can also be extremely difficult. With limited resources and disruptiv...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 30 min
We’re flipping the script and rewriting our own narrative! In Ep 3 of Season 2, we’re joined by award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker and producer Samah Safi Bayazid - talk about being a triple threat! Going against cultural norms and paving a way for others to follow, Samah explains her personal journey of finding a career that she is truly passionate about. Samah is fed up with the racial stereotypes and blatant Islamophobia portrayed in movies and on television (as are the rest of us!), but n...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
There are a few things in life that are hard to find: perfectly fitting jeans, eyeliner that doesn’t smudge, and a naseeb. In Ep 2 of Season 2, we’re joined by Suzie, a 26 year old Palestinian-American from the D.C. area, for a much needed girl talk. We discuss the journey of finding the one, and let me tell you the struggle is REAL. All three of us share our very different approaches when it comes to meeting someone and the process of getting to know them. We dive into personal anecdotes of the...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 41 min
* Trigger warning : We discuss domestic violence in length throughout this episode. If you feel the content discussed may be triggering, please either proceed with caution or feel free to listen to any one of our previous episodes.* In our first episode of Season Two, we are joined by an anonymous guest who opens up about her experience with domestic violence and the impact it has had on her life to this day. We respect our guest's decision to remain anonymous due to her children not knowing the...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 57 min
In Episode 40, we’re kissing 2019 goodbye. Ma3a salama! We sit down to answer all of your questions. Some are intense and raw, like “What stands between you and becoming a happier person?” Others are a bit more silly, like “What’s the stupidest thing you’ve been dared to do?” You guys are not going to believe Dounya’s answer! We discuss stress, dealing with conflicts, mistakes we’ve made in the past and all things in between. We laugh, we (almost) cry and we let it all out. In this episode, you’...
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 10 min
In Episode 39, Lina Bettayeb joins us as she dives into the family trip that had completely changed her life. At the age of 16, Lina and her family embark on a journey to Umrah. Her memory jumps from a joyous van full of her loved ones on their way to complete their pilgrimage to waking up in the hospital connected to several life-saving machines. Although, she still can't piece together the memories of what happened that day, Lina tells us that her dad was the one to fill her in: A reckless dri...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In Episode 38, we are joined by our special guest Erim Kaur, the big sister you never knew you needed. Erim opens up about losing her mom at the age of 8, growing up without any sisters and being raised by her father and grandparents. Using her life experiences and her past childhood, Erim is now stepping into the role of big sister, helping those who grew up without a mother or sister, navigate life. She hosts Sister Sundays, which focus each week on different topics like relationships, dealing...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Grab a tissue...no wait, go back for the entire box. Trust us, you'll need it! In Episode 37, Pari joins us for an emotional yet inspirational conversation about infertility and the struggles she had faced, both physically and mentally, as she navigated her way towards motherhood. For years, Pari tried for a baby of her own, but with every step she took to becoming the mother she knew she was destined to be, a tragedy would strike. Three miscarriages, a failed IVF attempt and a few unexpected me...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 32 min
