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Apr 2019
47m 9s

Overcoming the Fear of Hijab with Nilly ...

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In Episode 6, we are joined by the lovely Nilly, who is behind the Instagram page  @wordsbehindasmile , to discuss all things hijab related! She shares her story behind the first moments in her life where she decided to put the headscarf on. Nilly gives us tips on how to take this next step and gives us insight on overcoming the fear of becoming a hijabi. We touch upon how one defines what the hijab means to them and we also dissect the struggles that hijabis + non hijabis face in today’s world. 

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