Episode 7: ‘Far Away from Here’ with Ambata Kazi

🎙️Episode 7: ‘Far Away from Here’ with Ambata KaziIn this episode, I sit down with writer and editor Ambata Kazi, whose debut novel Far Away from Here has been described as a powerful exploration of identity, community, and faith.Set in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, the novel follows the lives of three young Black Muslims as they navigate love, loss, grief, and the search for belonging. Ambata shares her reflections on:✨ What it means to live with homesickness and longing✨ How faith and community can anchor us through trauma and change✨ The importance of giving voice to Black Muslim experiences✨ Why storytelling matters for identity, belonging, and owning our narrativesThis conversation is moving, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant for anyone passionate about identity, community, and creating spaces of connection.📖 Far Away from Here is available now wherever books are sold.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations.👇 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Share it with someone who needs to hear this✅ Follow us on Instagram @thecoachingchapters#farawayfromhere #ambatakazi #podcastepisode #bookstagram #blackmuslimvoices #identityandbelonging #bookcommunity #podcastconversations #communityandconnection