Zahra talks about the struggles she faced at a very young age, how wearing a Hijab has impacted her international career, the sacrifices her parents have made in supporting her dreams and more.
Jun 2024
Beyond the Veil with Melanie Elturk
Today, we delve into the world of Melanie Elturk, a beacon of innovation and strength in the face of adversity. From a biracial upbringing caught between the worlds of Islam and Christianity, to the highs of fashion entrepreneurship and the lows of personal and professional trial ... Show More
52m 49s
Aug 2021
Stay Out of My Hijabi Business
The choice to wear hijab is a personal one, but oftentimes, it's also something you need to square with the people in your life. The Cut producer Noor Bouzidi talks with Maryam Jones about being a hijabi influencer and then removing hijab, and with Radiolab's Sarah Qari about the ... Show More
30m 34s
Oct 2019
Removing the Hijab, Connecting With God Spiritually and Ritualistically and Losing a Parent with Alia Taha
In Episode 31, Alia Taha joins us as she shares her take on the current state of the hijab. As a hijabi, Alia offers some insight on the battle most women are dealing with; the struggle to keep it on. As we have seen an influx of women deciding to remove the hijab, it’s Alia’s fa ... Show More
1h 54m
Mar 2019
3 lessons on success from an Arab businesswoman | Leila Hoteit
<p>Professional Arab women juggle more responsibilities than their male counterparts, and they face more cultural rigidity than Western women. What can their success teach us about tenacity, competition, priorities and progress? Tracing her career as an engineer, advocate and mot ... Show More
13m 47s