Episodes

  • 7. "I think this is something for me"

    7. "I think this is something for me"
    Mar 21 2023

    Jonquil Bass is a maths teacher and a parent in a blended family of nine. She talks about what determined her to revert to Islam and her life since.

    You can see her at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbvlSaQrN6I&t=190s
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    18 mins
  • 6. "I love the fact that my children have friends from all over the world"

    6. "I love the fact that my children have friends from all over the world"
    Jan 14 2023

    Tahira Osama originally from Dayton Ohio talks about being raised by 1st generation African American Muslim parents and then raising a 3rd generation herself. She got into fitness and health because of her own struggles and as result transitioned from being a nurse to running and owning a successful fitness studio.

    You can watch her here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHRBxQJ5rG0&t=385s
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    17 mins
  • 5. "I want to help a little me"

    5. "I want to help a little me"
    Jul 28 2022

    Sophia Mela on Rocket Science and Fashion

    Sophia Mela recounts how her  love of maths  grew into space exploration and overcoming hurdles she faced trying to be modest yet fashionable. Her Hijab was also a challenge in becoming a Karate black belt, cosplaying and modeling, which she persevered and conquered.

    on Youtube
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    33 mins
  • 4."From the initial declaration my parents were supportive"

    4."From the initial declaration my parents were supportive"
    Mar 25 2022

    Miriam Colón elaborates about her spiritual search since childhood and eventually finding Islam.  How she has taken her God given heritage and combined it with her faith.

    On Youtube
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    29 mins
  • 3. "As I learn from them, they learn from me"

    3. "As I learn from them, they learn from me"
    Mar 2 2022

    Hijabi Heather Elsayed from Pittsburg talks about her life as she transition into Islam.

    On Youtube
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    23 mins
  • 2. "It gave me courage"

    2. "It gave me courage"
    Feb 21 2022

    Mariam Mizhaji an artist of Syrian descent talks about her journey into art and education.

    You can watch this on YouTube
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    11 mins
  • 1. "We are all humans at the end of the day"

    1. "We are all humans at the end of the day"
    Feb 1 2022

    Zohra Siddiqui a nurse, makeup and henna artist talks about how she started wearing the hijab, the Islamic headscarf, and her experiences 

    You can watch this on Youtube 
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    9 mins