This week we’re joined by Umm Dua and her daughter for a collective story of resilience and strength. This mother-daughter duo are bringing us all the message of a lifetime, including a serious reminder to be prepared for the unthinkable; to always go back to the source, the One and the Only, that sent down to you pockets of refuge amidst the most difficult ... 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
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Sep 20
(#3) Elise’s Top Ten: If I should have a daughter ... | Sarah Kay
"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis — from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery P ... Show More
20m 40s
Sep 15
Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 5
In this lesson, we cover the thrilling conclusion to the Story of Zal in the Shahnameh with Leyla and Dr. Sahba Shayani, where Zal returns with Sam to their palace in Zabulistan, where he enjoys a hero's welcome.
23m 29s
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
Aug 2021
Intergenerational Vision
In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a māmā-daughter duo, and a Māori futurist.In the final episode of He Kākano Ahau, we explore intergenerational visions, whakapapa, and future aspirations with a mā ... Show More
43m 48s
Mar 2021
Myrna Trad Haddad's After Midnights: Fighting Fears and Struggles for a New Tomorrow.
This is the first episode of our brand-new series: “Features by Unlimited” where we present young and emerging talents, giving them a voice and sharing awareness around their stories and enterprises.Today I'm pleased to welcome Myrna Trad Haddad, the author of the new book, After ... Show More
23m 43s
Sep 2024
From Kidnapping to Empowering Youth with Hanin Al Qoreishy
Today, we share the incredible journey of Hanin Al Qoreishy, whose life story unfolds like a tapestry of courage and determination.
Born into a politically and religiously influential family in Iraq, Baghdad, Hanin's early years were shattered by conflict and personal tragedy, i ... Show More
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