It's been a while since I went solo! And for this episode I did something that I've been wanting to do for a while; make it a video episode too! So, now you want listen and watch this episode where I show off my mug collection and how it got…
In this episode of GOG I have with me therapists in training, Sobia Saleem and Sadie Hernandez and we talk about the mental health risks faced by members of the Queer. We discuss the stigma that Queer youth face, especially if they are from Faith-based backgrounds, and for the need…
October is "Domestic Violence Awareness" month and I talk to the powerhouse that is Khalidah Bilal, a domestic abuse survivor and who now helps other domestic abuse victims through Huma-Faith and her DAAWN (Domestic Abuse Against Women Nullified) initiative. This is a raw conversation about some of her own experience…
In this week's 'Gift of the Gab!', I invite the host of the podcast, "The C Word" and cancer survivor, Helen King. I talk to Helen about the impact of cancer on not just people's bodies but their personal lives as well. We delve deep into the raw parts of…
This week I bring you a brand new segment called "Gift of the Gab!". I've noticed that a lot of times people are not sure how to have good, solid, eye-opening conversations with other people. With this segment I hope to encourage thought provoking discussions and bring to light unique…
This week I interview Tania Ahmed, an art and craft video content creator on her journey to how she got to where she is now and how that shattered all expectations, including her own! Tania Ahmed creates online arts and crafts videos (and teaches her craft live as well!), you…
Being born into a Muslim family is something that even a lot of Muslims see as a default and a lot of times take for granted as well. But what is the journey of someone who converts to the Faith? Imam Tom Facchine shares his incredible journey of how a…
Mental health is an integral topic for any community. In the Muslim community until now, the topic has been largely taboo. This week I have the great pleasure of interviewing Taimur Kouser, Founder and Director of Nafs. Nafs is an organization that hopes to elevate the voices of young Muslims…
This week I interview an inter-racial, Muslim couple who go against social norms not just in their marriage but in their decision to adopt! Hear their remarkable story about love, life and the joys of parenthood in the most unconventional way!
In this special one-off interview segment I call, "The Whole Muslim", I interview professional photographer, published author and Retinoblastoma cancer survivor, Zaakirah Muhammad. We talk about how despite losing her right eye and hearing in both ears because of her cancer, she has always lived her best life and established…
