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Naptime Is Sacred
by Fousia Abdullahi
In a series of conversations, host Fousia Abdullahi shares stories of Muslim women from all over the world. You'll hear the stories of interesting, accomplished, and amazing Muslim women authors, bloggers, entrepreneurs, nutritionists, and so many more. These stories will give you the tools you need not only to be inspired but to give you tangible steps toward personal and professional growth and development. We may take different paths, with different obstacles we each have to overcome, but our voices, successes, and individual stories are something to CELEBRATE and share.
Episodes
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Episode 73 Podmas day 14 How to start a podcast part 3 What podcasting equipment do you need?
Before you go and spend a pretty penny on equipment, I would consider what you already have for free. Your smartphone has a recording app that you can start with, and there is also an app called anchor that uses your smartphones built-in microphone and records up to 2mins of audio, that you can...
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Episode 72 podmas day 13 How to start a podcast part 2 picking topics
Now that you've figured out who your ideal podcast listener is, in this case, a young practicing Muslim mom 25-34, who is interested in the environment, Community, social change, and healthy lifestyle. She spends a lot of time on Instagram and reading. It's time to think about what your avatar...
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Episode 70 Facing Abuse in Community Environments with Alia Salem
Guest Alia Salem is the Founder and Executive Director of FACE (Facing Abuse in Community Environments), an organization dedicating to helping hold abusive religious and community leaders accountable to the communities they serve. Her professional background is in organizational development,...
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Episode 68 Podmas day 9 Husband and wife How well do you know me?
My husband Omar and I are coming up on a significant anniversary, and we wanted to do a How well do you know me tag for podmas. Here are the questions: 1. What is my favorite food? 2. What is my biggest pet peeve? 3. What's my favorite TV show? 4. If I could travel anywhere, where would I go? 5....
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Episode 67 Podmas day 8 How to set S.M.A.R.T goals
It's that time of year when everyone is planning all their goals. Over the years, I've realized that while these set goals are important, it's even more critical to create a life that allows for goals to be completed. You have things you want to accomplish, that trip to your favorite city. The...
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Episode 66 Podmas day 7 Everything Is Figureoutable
I finally finished listening to Marie Forleo's book, Everything Is Figureoutable, and I loved it. There are multiple reasons, but I think the one that has made the most significant impact on how I see my dreams is OPTIMISM. This book shared stories where Marie and others used everything is...
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Episode 65 Podmas day 6: Podmas day 6 Highlighting philanthropist Asha Farah
In today's episode of podmas, I wanted to highlight an amazing Muslim woman named Asha Farah. I met Asha at the SNABI conference, and unfortunately, the audio during her talk didn't come out properly in the recording, but I wanted to share a little bit of her story today. Asha Farah is a…
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Episode 64 Podmas day 5: Seven things I want to do before I turn 37
So I just turned 36 this week, and I've been going through those 40 things to do before your 40, but they're intense and not aligned with a Muslim lifestyle, so I came up with Seven things I want to do before I turn 37 Go on hajj Visit Somalia Learn a new language Create a show Improve my Arabic...
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Episode 63 Podmas day 4 The importance of representation in media and programming with Amal Mohamud
In this interview episode, we have with us, Amal Mohamud is a Somali Canadian who works as a community producer for Omni Tv in Canada. The program is called Somalis in Alberta. She produces shows in the Somali language under a Canadian multicultural channel, and my goal is to give Somalis a…
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Epsiode 62 Podmas Day 3: How do you find your place in the world?
Do you have any advice for the recently turned 18-year-old about anything? Life advise. Here are his answers Experience: Volunteer for as many different things as you can and take on various jobs. Learn: Take classes on different subjects, read books, watch documentaries, meet people, and try to...
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Episode 61 Podmas Day 2 Cyber Monday, do you really need more stuff?
Cyber Monday Caught between a rock and a hard place. It's hard to pass on good deals, but when do we draw the line at overconsumption. I read in an article from CBS News that "Cyber Monday 2018 hit $7.9 billion in sales across all retailers, making it the biggest online shopping day yet…
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Episode 59: Navigating the workplace as a Muslim Women with Samira Hamana
We have come to the last episode of the Professional Muslim women series, in the previous episodes, we spoke with Deqa Gelle and HR professional and recruiter who shared her tips for finding a job. We also talked to Khadija Khatun from Muslim Women Connect, a networking organization based in...
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Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq
We are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review. Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we…
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Episode 57: Connect with and nurture the next generation of Muslim women with Khadijah Khatun from Muslim Women Connect.
We have with us Khadijah Khatun director of communications for Muslim Woman Connect. Muslim Women Connect is a London based nonprofit organization, comprised of dedicated professionals who saw a need for these services and decided to deliver. The sole purpose is to aid the growth and development…
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Episode 56 SNABPI Conference 2019 Creating a community through photography with Yasin Osman
Yasin is an award-winning Toronto-based photographer and visual storyteller who specializes in capturing evocative images of the living world. Raised in Regent Park (Toronto, Canada), Osman began to take photos to document his rapidly changing neighborhood. In 2015, Osman founded...
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Episode 55 SNABPI Conference 2019 Fuad Saif shares a part of his pilot Surviving The Cycle
Fuad Saif is a Cyber Security Consultant by day and by night an aspiring writer looking to illustrate his life stories and experiences through writing and film. Having grown up in Egypt, Kenya, and the US, his travels have helped shaped his outlook on life and encouraged him to put his observant...
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Episode 54 SNABPI Conference 2019 Find what you're passionate about quickly, and be the best you can at it with Eman Idil Bare
Multi-faceted and on a mission, Journalist, Fashion Designer and Writer, Eman Idil Bare, aims to change the world through fashion. Her brand, Eman Idil, debuted at the New York Fashion Week. Eman Idil is an ethical fashion brand, that brings together storytelling and ethical fashion. Each piece…
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Episode 53 SNABPI Conference 2019: How to leave a legacy using your skills, talents and blessings with Sh. Abdirahman Kariye.
In this session Sh. Kariye spoke about the need for us to use our blessing and leave a legacy in your community. Sh. Abdirahman Kariye was born in Somalia & came to Seattle, WA at a very young age. Growing up he was never exposed to active community organizations that catered to youth with an...
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Episode 52 SNABPI Conference 2019 Mental Health and Addiction in the Somali Community with Yussuf Shafie and Khadar
About SNABPI and the event SNABPI (Somali North American Business and Professionals Inc) is a member of SomaliPN (SPN), a worldwide professional platform with branches in Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Eastern Africa, Europe, and North America with branches in Australia, Southeast Asia,...
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Episode 51 Insider tips on landing your dream job with international HR industry and recruitment expert Deqa Gelle
Today we have a very interesting and eye-opening episode with Deqa Gelle. Gelle is the founder and owner of One Stone HR and has 10 years of professional experience working in the Recruitment and HR industry and has worked for corporations in London UK, Toronto, and Hong Kong. In this episode…
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Episode 50 Eid Memories
Eid Memories Past and Present Multiple guests discuss the importance of Eid and creating memories. Guests Diverse Author Rahma Roodah https://www.instagram.com/rahmarodaah/ The host of the Book Nomad Podcast Amina https://apple.co/2xfQMqA https://www.instagram.com/booknomadpodcast/ Muslim Digital...
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Episode 49 How to amplify the blessings of the last 10 nights of Ramadan with Ustadha Fatima Lette
In this interesting episode we have with us Ustadha Fatima Lette. Fatima is a graduate from Kennesaw State University with a BA in Psychology. Fatima talks in depth about the importance of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and how to prepare and get to that stage easier. She touches on the importance...
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Episode 48: How can you fulfill your spirituality during Ramadan when you can't fast or pray? with Ustadha Aatifa Shareef
Ramadan Mubarak everyone, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ustadha Aatifa Shareef from Qalam Insitute, Ustadha Aatifa just finished her Masters in clinical psychology from the University of Dallas as well as an Alimiyah student at the Qalam Seminary. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, she...
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Episode 47 Delightfully combining eastern and western recipes with Zakiya Master ( Blend Of Spice)
Ramadan Mubarak Joining us today is Zakiya Master. Zakiya was a bio major interested in experiments before she became a spice enthusiast, recipe developer, food stylist and lover of all things food. Zakiya uses her bio chemistry knowledge to combine her East meets West fusions, where mixing her...
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Episode 46 Afra, Mom blogger turned Doula shares the importance of supporting women through birth and postpartum.
Today we talk with Afra. Afra is a Blogger, a Birth Postpartum Doula and soon to be Breastfeeding Educator. She has 3 children 5 and under and is based in California. She loves everything birth, breastfeeding and baby wearing and is a huge advocate for supporting women (especially mothers) and...
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Episode 45 Why it's important to take time for yourself as a mom with Sabah Chaudhry
Joining us today from Houston, Texas is Sabah Chaudhry co-founder of the organization Moms Matter. A support group that caters moms and helps them in various aspects of motherhood. Sabah grew up in northern New Jersey and got her BS in Engineering from Rutgers University has. She has been an...
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Episode 44 How Muslim women entrepreneurs can achieve financial independence with Sudduf Wyne (Salam Sudduf)
In today's episode we are glad to talk with Sudduf Wyne. Sudduf has an MBA and is now a successful business coach and brand strategist. Sudduf I helps Muslim mom entrepreneurs achieve financial independence so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life, while pleasing God, raising good…
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Episode 43 The importance of mindset and mental state on health and wellness with Ayan Hassan
Our guest today is Ayan Hassan. Ayan has a professional background in finance but is also a certified Holistic health and wellness coach who is passionate about helping women focus on their health and well being. Ayan talks to us about how she naturally reversed her hypothyroidism and touches on...
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Episode 42 Fitness, Mental Health and building a platform for those who need it with coach Ola (befit4akhirah)
Coach Ola is a ACE certified personal trainer and fitness specialist. Ola shares with how she went through hard times and got through mental health problems while trying to fit in to the community starting when she moved from Syria to the US. She explains how she overcame those issues and shares...
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Episode 41: AMA How do you start a podcast and is it hard?
Today's episode is a solo one. I get asked tons of questions about podcasting and I thought why not get a few more by asking on Instagram, and I added some of those questions to this podcast as well as others I've gotten over the years. I was inspired to start a podcast after listening to a few...
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Episode 40: How to become a writer, and help other women achieve their goals with Na'ima B. Robert
Joining us today is award-winning author Na'ima B. Robert. Na'ima is the author of the best seller "From My SIsters Lips" and founding editor of 'SISTERS', the magazine for fabulous Muslim women. Na'ima shares her story of her early stages of writing up to how she became a coach offering world...
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Episode 39 Creating and sharing content that can bring community closer with Hafsa Rana
In this episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast we talk with Hafsa Rana. Hafsa is a mom that foun a way to succeed from home using the internet. Hafsa is a blogger and content creation strategist. She focuses on sharing content that helps moms be happy, love themselves and also leverage the…
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Ep 38 Writing about marginalized communities with Kaya Gravitter
Today our guest is 25 year old convert to Islam Kaya Gravitter. Kaya is a writer and is currently working on publishing her first novel. Kaya also writes poetry and has written articles published on The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, and Muslimgirl.com. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political...
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Episode 37 What is vaginal steaming and how can it improve feminine health with Sabrina
Sabrina is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Vaginal Steam Facilitator based in Wisconsin. After going through her own journey of fertility issues, menstrual cycle issues and postpartum anxiety, she decided to further her studies in women's health so that she could help others witness their own…
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Interracial Marriage - Husband/Wife Episode
On this episode, I'm joined by my husband Omar to answer the questions you've sent in regarding interracial marriage We talk about Cultural compatibility Things to consider about interracial marriage Dealing with challenges Raising kids ...and much more You can see Omar's work at...
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#TBT Spending time with the people who actually matter
Spending time with the people who actually matter. I think as a teen or a young kid your friends can become your life and building a relationship with your sibling goes on the back burner. I get it your young and free and you think you have all the time in the world, but think about all the years...
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#TBT Thoughts to my younger self
This is one of the new segments I'm working on for you guys throwback Thursday audio thoughts to my younger self. Today's throwback thoughts are to my younger self a young Fousia who was always an anxious child I think anytime when you immigrate from your own country at a young age and there's a...
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Episode 35 With Guest Kulsoom Kazim- Life Coach Identifying limiting beliefs
Topic: Why it is important to identify limiting beliefs, become confident and comfortable with yourself prior to getting married. The main idea is that you have to BECOME the person that you want to marry so focus on that and marriage will eventually happen. * Community and Societies impact on…
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Episode 34 with Idil Farah Nutritionist Fast Don't Feast
Idil Farah is a Nutritionist who is passionate about helping women focus on eating nourishing and regenerating foods that promote health. Her approach is not confined to food and is more of a holistic one. "I try to help my clients reach optimum health by bringing balance back to all the…
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Episode 33 with Roun Said: Positive and Gentle Parenting
Episode 33 with Roun Said Positive and Gentle Parenting Whether you're a parent now or inshaAllah will be one in the future Roun shares her advice and tips on how to have a great impact on our children's life now so that they are resilient Positive adults later. * What Is positive/gentle…
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Episode 32 With Guest Nobera Chowdhury Counsellor and Life Coach: Emotional Self-care.
Episode 32 With Guest Nobera Chowdhury Counsellor and Life Coach: Emotional Self-care. Nobera Chowdhury is a Counsellor and Life Coach. She assists stressed, unhappy, burnt out Muslim women who want to discover a way to manage their anxiety, frustration, and feelings of depression by taking…
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Episode 31 with guest Papatia Feauxzar Author of The Ducktrinors (Book I & Book II)
Recently I was able to review 'The Ducktrinors Books 1 And 2 'YA. It was a nice change to read a YA book for Muslims, it had a lot of Islamic history and tradition but also addressed some of the issues that Young Muslims are facing in today's Society. As a mom of pre-teens Its exciting to finally...
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Episode 30 with Sumaira Zaheer: Being honest about motherhood: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Topic: Being honest about motherhood: The good, the bad, and the ugly After 12 years of being a mother, I have realized that society only wants to hear about the ups of motherhood but they could actually care less about it. And as women, we have adapted to it. Our classic answer when asked how we...
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Destigmatizing Mental Health In The Muslim Community
Saadia Z. Yunus, MA, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified clinical trauma professional. She earned her Masters degree in marriage and family therapy summa cum laude from Hofstra University in New York. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples,...
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Episode 28 Domestic Violence Awareness with Guest Aceil Rashid Client Advocate
Todays Episode Features Guest Aceil Rashid, who is a Client Advocate with Mosaic Family Service. She is a graduated of the University of Texas at Dallas with her Bachelor of Arts in both Biology and Psychology. In this podcast we discussed: What is considered domestic violence? signs and patterns...
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Episode 27: Diversity In Children's Books With Guest Rahma Roodah-Author
We are so happy to share this new episode with you. Todays Show is with Guest Rahma Roodah Author of Muhiima's Quest. Rahma tells us a little about herself and why she wrote Muhiima's Quest. I have always been an avid reader and I wrote stories, poems and journal entries in my spare time. But I...
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Episode 26 Muslim Women In S.T.E.M With Sobia Hussain A Creative Entrepreneur
This week's Episode with Sobia Hussian from The Olive Tree Soap company is unlike the previous episodes of the Muslim Women In S.T.E.M because Sobia is not in a traditional S.T.E.M. field she is a creative entrepreneur and homeschooling mom who loves S.T.E.M. and found her own way to be a part of...
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Episode 25 Author Interview with Shoohada Khanom Author of 'Kamillah The Butterfly
Shoohada Khanom is British Muslim Author and mom. She has four books coming out today and mashallah we got a chance to discuss her First Book 'Kamillah The Butterfly'on the podcast. I got to read Kamillah the butterfly and I really loved the message of the book, that we all look different and...
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Episode 24 Muslim Women In S.T.E.M. with Sana Ahmed-Math Teacher
Thank you tuning into another S.T.E.M. Episode on the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. This is part 4 and Masha Allah it was so fun speaking with Sana Ahmed. We met ages ago when she came to Dallas to take the Bayyinah program and she shared her story with us on the podcast. Sana was born and raised in...
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Episode 23 Muslim Women In S.T.E.M. With Reharna Space and Mechanical Engineering
New Episode Part 3 of the Muslim Women in S.T.E.M. Series It was really great to be able to speak with Reharna about her love of Space Engineering. She shared a lot of great tips and advice. Reharna is a graduate of BEng Aerospace Engineering with Astronautics and Space Technology and was awarded…
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In a series of conversations, host Fousia Abdullahi shares stories of Muslim women from all over the world. You'll hear the stories of interesting, accomplished, and amazing Muslim women authors, bloggers, entrepreneurs, nutritionists, and so many more. These stories will give you the tools you need not only to be inspired but to give you tangible steps toward personal and professional growth and development. We may take different paths, with different obstacles we each have to overcome, but our voices, successes, and individual stories are something to CELEBRATE and share.
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