This Muslim Girl Podcast
This Muslim Girl is an Arab American woman born in Yemen and raised in the Central Valley of California. She shares personal stories and experiences with the aim of empowering women. The podcast explores themes of identity, culture, and faith from her unique perspective. Through her narrative, she seeks to inspire and uplift her listeners.
Episodes
Divorce, Babes. Divorce.
Let’s be honest, breakups happen. But for Muslims, divorce comes with layers that aren't always talked about. In this episode, I sit down with Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, a Muslim woman divorce lawyer who keeps it honest and grounded. We get into what divorce actually looks like: legally, Islamically, and emotionally.
Tahirah has over 16 years of experience in family, civil rights, and corporat
As You Prepare Your Morning Coffee, Think of Palestine
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Heba — a Palestinian woman living with MS, now working in the nonprofit world raising funds for orphans in Gaza and beyond. We talk about what it means to carry grief, live with faith, and still find ways to give back while watching a genocide unfold from afar.
The title of this episode comes from a line by the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Da
Choosing Islam as a Born Muslim
Hello Friends! Here is Part 2 of this episdoe, as promised :). In this episode, Fatima and I transition from talking about the struggle of growing up brown and Muslim to embracing who we are and CHOOSING to be Muslim. Hope you enjoy! Follow my instagram for more content!https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri
Being Brown and Muslim Made Me Depressed
Hello friends! On this part 1 of a 2 part episode, I share the mic with Fatima who is a 20 year old Yemeni-American college student. We go DEEP into the struggle of accepting our identity as kids/teens, dealing with depression from isolation and bullying, and whitewashing ourselves to fit in. Please stay tune for part two that is coming up!Follow my instagram for latest info :)https://www
Some People Don't Deserve Names w/ Marah Siyam
Marah Siyam is a 23-year-old Palestinian American. Marah graduated from Rutgers University- Newark with a bachelor’s degree in English as well as a minor in Fine Art and Art History.Born in Jerusalem and raised in both Palestine and the United States, she has a unique perspective on the struggles of balancing both cultures. Her work illuminates the perspective of the young Muslim American
Recognizing Trauma with Huma Saeedi, Registered Psychotherapist
Hi friends! This episode I am joined with the lovely Huma Saeedi. Huma is a registered psychotherapist and has been in the field for over 18 years and has worked with a diverse clientele. Huma has provided both individual and group therapy to people with primarily PTSD, along with other related mood and anxiety disorders. You asked the questions and we dug DEEP into healing and understand
Say No to Dull Skin and Conversations w/ Flora and Noor founder Jordan Karim
Welcome back everyone! On this episode I am joined by a lovely entrepreneur and founder of Flora and Noor. Flora & Noor was started by Jordan Karim, a mother of two and previous pharmaceutical consultant who created the brand to provide clinically effective skincare and body products without unnecessary harsh ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, halal, and inclusive. Thats right,
From the People: Conversations with Ahlam Said
Grab a drink (if it's after iftar of course) and some tissues because this heartfelt episode will tug at your heartstrings. I sit with the lovely Ahlam Said to talk about mennas, a contribution to Ahlam's mothers legacy of empowering women in Yemen. Mennas partners with female artisans in Yemen and pays them dignified wages for their unique bukhoor blends that are handmade in small batche
Going in Deep with Heba Hyder, Muslim Author of Maymunah's Musings
I catch up with a dear friend of mine Heba Hyder, author or Maymunah's Musings. We go deep into conversations of faith (Iman) and struggle. Hope you enjoy!Hebah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebasubehhyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-
From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 2
Welcome back to part two of my episode with Aaya Al Shamahi. Be sure to check out part one if you havent already!Aaya is an illustrator and aspiring character animator. Through her art pieces and work as a video journalist, she celebrates Yemeni culture as well as exploring issues on identity and conflict. Be sure to check her out below!Aaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaya.al.
From the US to UK: Our Yemeni Woman Experience in the Diaspora with Aaya Al Shamahi PART 1
Welcome back to a new episode! On this episode, the US meets the UK as I am joined by Aaya Al Shamah. Aaya is an illustrator and aspiring character animator. Through her art pieces and work as a video journalist, she celebrates Yemeni culture as well as exploring issues on identity and conflict. Be sure to check her out below!Aaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaya.al.shamahi/?hl
Healing After Divorce and Heartbreak with Self Love
Welcome Back! On this episode I sit with Sabriah Bilal who is an American born Muslim from Philadelphia. A seasoned teacher of 19 years, public speaker, author and community activist. She is the founder and CEO of breebreespeaks which is a faith based organization that aims at empowering women to love themselves through trauma healing, life coaching and forgiveness. Sabriah began this org
How Much Does Allah Love Me and What Did He Create For Me? Conversations with Children's Author Heba Hyder
Hey I am back with the beautiful Heba Hyder, author of the series Maymuna's Musings and my good friend! Heba was on a previous episode some years ago (check it out if you haven't already) and I wanted to have a check in to see what she has been up to. She is smart, she is inspirational and she sits with me to discuss her book journey, perspective on 2020, experience with plagiarism and mu
Alaa Balkhy, From Jedda to New York
A passionate people connector bridging continents with her work, Alaa is a Serial Entrepreneur from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who works as a Cultural Consultant, Art Director, and Illustrator. Her work focuses on brand development, art direction, business development, and design strategy. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/
Muslim Women and Professional Lives: Allies, Community and Islamaphobia w/ Sofia Haq
Sofia Haq was born and raised in Southern California to a Pakistani and Arab father and Mexican and Spanish mother. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from UCLA in 2015 and participated in an International Business study abroad program at The London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2018, she graduated from the Riordan MBA Fellows and Forté Foundation MBAL
Going Rogue with the Rogue Muslim
This episode is with The Rogue Muslim Podcast host, Samiyyah. Listen in on our conversation about friendships, social media engagement, and politics. Make sure to check out the continuation of our conversation on her podcast @theroguemuslim!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Art of Association: "...but my other Muslim friend does that"- Conversations with Tara Ashraf
Tara Ashraf is an international communications and media professional. She is a staff writer for Brown Girl Magazine and owns her own blog, In Between American. She has a master’s degree in International Media from American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in Communication, Spanish, and English from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Join us on the conversation abou
What's all this fuss about Hijab? Conversations with Yasmeen Sheikah from She Speaks Diversity
Yasmeen, from the blog and podcast She Speaks Diversity, joins me to to discuss and answer some questions sent via Instagram on hijab & the recent conversations surrounding it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Muslims of the World Book with Coauthor Iman Mahoui (Part 2)
In this episode, Iman Mahoui, coauthor of the Muslims of the World Book, and I continue our conversation from the last episode on how she got involved with the founder of the social media platform, Sajjad Shah, and ultimately coauthored the book. She gives us insight to the process, growth and experience she had while working on this project. As always, enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https:/
Post Grad Struggles, What's Next? Conversations with Iman Mahoui (Part 1)
This episode is part one of a two part series. For this episode, I am joined with Iman Mahoui, a pre-med undergraduate student and one of the co-authors for Muslims of the World. We discuss what most students face when approaching graduation - what do you do next? Jump straight into graduate school, join the workforce, or take a year out of academia to work on other projects?We also talk
A Resort in the Americas with Halal Food and Private Pools for Women Only? Sign Me Up!
Rebecca is an aspiring writer and marketing executive at Grand Medina Resorts. She lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband, stepdaughter and 2 year old son. Rebecca converted to Islam in 2014 and has since spent her time navigating the world as a Muslim, seeking knowledge and beauty in her faith. Enjoy this episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy
Are you hot in that? Yes, I'm Hot In This - PART 2
Huda Fahmy is the creator and illustrator behind the successful webcomic series, Yes, I’m Hot in This. With almost 170k followers on Instagram, Huda’s comics follow the misadventures of her eponymous character and give perspective on the life of a slightly sweaty American hijabi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n
Are you hot in that? Yes, I'm Hot In This - PART 1
Huda Fahmy is the creator and illustrator behind the successful webcomic series, Yes, I’m Hot in This. With almost 170k followers on Instagram, Huda’s comics follow the misadventures of her eponymous character and give perspective on the life of a slightly sweaty American hijabi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n
The Bond Between a Father and His Daughters
In this episode I am joined by a special guest...my brother Ali! Ali is 30 years old and the father of two beautiful girls. We sit down to talk about his paternal approach to raising young girls and the importance of nurturing their Islamic education, independence, and sense of confidence from a young age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht
Lets Talk Mental Health and Stigmatization in Middle Eastern, North African, and Muslim Communities
Lets Talk Mental Health and Stigmatization in Middle Eastern, North African, and Muslim CommunitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brenda Alemin: A Muslim Convert's Side of the Story
On this episode I am joined with Brenda Alemin, a convert to Islam since 1986, who shares her journey and experience of conversion, interracial marriage, and leading a support group for converts she organizes out of her own home. She hopes that sharing her story can bridge the gap between born Muslims and converts so that we may build a better, united and inclusive community.See Privacy P
"My Father was Accused of Being a Terrorist"
In January 2004, Mariam Mohamed was in school when her father was arrested, while taking his oath of citizenship, for suspected terrorist activities. She joins me to share the story of how this travesty played out and why her father had to ultimately self deport. Mariam is a 24 years old a Somali-Canadian-American who has faced a unique set of challenges growing up from her father’s depor
Veganism, Social Media and Education with my sister Hana
In this episode I invite you into a conversation between my sister Hana and I. Hana is 19 years old and a Junior in University studying English and Sociology. In her early teens, Hana surprised us all by becoming a vegetarian. In a Middle Eastern household, this was very different and she stuck with it for 4 years before transitioning later into a vegan. She holds interesting perspectives
Islamic Feminism, interracial marriage and MS with Heba Hyder
Heba, as you will find listening to this episode, is an exemplary Muslim woman who is not letting cultural and erroneous religious barriers stop her, or her daughters, from the pursuit of happiness - and it shouldn't stop you. In this episode we sit down and talk about (1)Islamic Feminism, (2) interracial marriage in Muslim communities, and (3) normalizing conversations about chronic illn
Meet Jehan Hakim: Yemeni American Community Advocate
In this episode I sit with Jehan Hakim, a San Francisco native, whose involvement in her community is changing the perception of the Muslim female contribution to society. In this episode we discuss (1) the importance of community bonds (2) the different experiences and double standards between male and female community involvement, (3) the importance of the female presence/cultural barri
Meet Anysa Saleh: Yemeni American Artist
In this episode I sit with Anysa Saleh, a California born Yemeni American who is challenging the status quo of what it means to be an Arab American Muslim in a western country. In this episode we learn about (1) her conceptual art and the response to it, (2) balancing between traditionalism and progressivism, (3) women in the public arena, and (4) marriage and age sensitivity. See Privacy
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