There’s a world just beyond the veil, where shadows linger and whispers echo, where a flicker of doubt or fear can pull us into places we’d never thought we’d go. For Aliatou, the allure of this world wasn’t born of fear, but of curiosity—a desire to reconnect with her ancestral roots. In her search for deeper meaning, seeking to understand the traditions of ... Show More
Sep 9
Podcast Update: New Season is in Bloom 🌸
🌸 PODCAST UPDATE 🌸 Asalamu Alaykum besties! ngl I miss you guys and I pray you had a fantastic summer. I cant wait back and share what we have cooking this season! Until then, here are our updates: 1. Get ready—Lovetember is almost here! This fall, we’re celebrating love, growt ... Show More
5m 50s
Oct 2024
A New Era of Female Leadership EP26
Let’s go back to a place that shaped me profoundly—sitting in the pews of my childhood church, eyes tracing the stained glass, inhaling the scent of incense, and feeling a sense of peace and unity. It was a time of innocence and connection, where rituals felt sacred, and everythi ... Show More
23m 26s
Sep 25
S5E2. Tatreez, Intifada, and Teta’s Wisdom with Maryam
MARYAM IS A TATREEZ ARTIST AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER BASED IN NYC (@MARYOOMAISTATREEZING). From her family’s village of Ein Yabroud in the Ramallah district to Venezuela to New York City, she shares how her early connection to Palestine came through political news on Al Jazeera bef ... Show More
42m 31s
Mar 2025
Imran Khan: The People's Champion or a Populist Illusion? with Professor SherAli Tareen
Pakistan is an enchanting country, fertile and vast, with a talented young population and, at least on paper, all of the ingredients of a regional powerhouse. But the country is experiencing a tumultuous time. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan languishes in prison while the countr ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 31
S4E10. Tatreez as a Builder with Amal Ali
AMAL IS A BUILDER, TATREEZER, AND EXPLORER (@amalalii). Amal begins by recounting her upbringing in Deir Dibwan, a village near Ramallah, where tatreez was ever-present—in homes, on clothing, and as part of daily life. Inspired at a young age by her aunt’s embroidered Qur’anic ve ... Show More
39m 56s