Episodes
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Communication Is Key
This week, Afnan and Farah are taking a deep dive into what makes clear communication so important. They share their tips on what practices helped them make communicating and setting healthy boundaries a breeze. 2:37 Importance and Impact of therapy 15:20 Setting boundaries inclusively 19:02...
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I Don't Feel My Age
In this episode Afnan and Farah discuss the aging of millennials and how we have developed between our 20's into our 30's. 2:03 Millennials Are Big Ass Kids 4:08 Born in Chaos 14:42 We Aren't Building Traditionally 20:44 Us vs Gen X and Gen Z Marriages
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Friendship Breakups
In this episode, Afnan and Farah discuss how their female friendships have been developed and deconstructed as they themselves learn and grow in their self discovery journey. 00:38 Changing Friendships 8:07 One Ride or Die vs Gang Gang 18:11 Breakups 25:33 Values and Vulnerability 32:10…
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Black Work Ethic
Welcome Back! 🌱 In this conversation Farah and Afnan explore different work ethics and how work culture is being redefined, reflecting on their personal experiences in their respective fields and the growth they have experienced. 4:13 Grind culture is toxic 9:10 Generational definitions of...
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Money Adab (Etiquette)
And we're back! After a much needed break Farah and Afnan are back with a new season AND a new set! In this conversation we talk all things Money Adab (Arabic for behavior or etiquette). 04:37 Money Adab 06:29 House Guests 13:15 Restaurant Etiquette 19:32 Sharing Food 25:06 Bougie or Basic 46:45...
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Stop Asian Hate
This week we discuss the rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S since 2020, why people are asking for Black solidarity, and how we can use an intersectional lens to coalition build.
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Eldest Daughter or Third Parent?
are you the oldest daughter? maybe the third parent? join us as we discuss and unpack the skills we've acquired and what we may need to let go!
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Covid Vaccine
This week we reflect on life one year post COVID, states lifting mask mandates, as well as sharing our experience and thoughts on getting the vaccine.
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Vulnerability
Vulnerability is associated with risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure but it's, also, the birthplace and source of deeper spiritual and loving lives, says Daring Greatly author Brene Brown. Tap in with us as we explore this topic and ask, "do we really want vulnerable men in our lives?"
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Muslims & Black History Month
In this episode, Farah and Afnan talk through their experiences of Black History Month as children of immigrant parents. Sit back and ride out with us.
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Performing For The Male Gaze
"At one point or another we all prey to it. But choosing to not perform for the male gaze is an active, relentless struggle. Especially when you know it works and you'll be rewarded for it." -Farah
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Intersections of Kamala
This week we discuss the election of Kamala Harris as our first Black, Caribbean, South Asian woman VP. The intersections tho! We look into what she represents and what she doesn't represent.
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Lessons From Lori
We love everything coming from the Lori Harvey camp. we have never heard her utter a word, but there are so many lessons to learn. In this episode we talk about what we as believing women have learned from Lori Harvey.
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Caucasity
Thank you for being patient with us during the break! We have finally reached season 3, episode 1. This week we discuss our goals, I mean intentions, for the new year and the events that took place at the capitol building last week. whew!
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Clubhouse
This week we discuss the new social media platform, clubhouse. Have you joined? What do you think, so far?
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Third Culture Coins
This week Farah and Afnan discuss money lessons from our parents, some that we'll keep, and some that we leave behind. Drip Details: https://www.messinabottle.com/ Have a topic you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected]! Connect with us! Follow us on Instagram: @RootedBlackGirls...
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Red Table Will
This week we talk about Will Smith's Red Table takeover, as he shares the end of a 30 year feud with Janet Hubert. Join us as we share our own personal stories of conflict resolutions and how therapy is helping us grow.
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Halima's Hijab Journey
This week we dive into Halima Aden's instagram story detailing her hijab journey while modeling.
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Positive Vibes Only
This week we discuss baby hairs and afros, the glory that is black women and revisiting affirmations/manifesting.
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Berbere and Ballot Boxes
This week we talk about how to take care of ourselves in the face of a critical election, as well as Beyonce's latest collection with Adidas - Drip 2!
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Freedom Fighters
In this week's episode we discuss Freedom Fighters, explore if voting actually amounts to real change, and Agent Orange contracting COVID.
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War on Women
In this week's episode we talk about about what feels like a war being waged on black women as well as setting healthy boundaries.
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No. Period
In this week's episode we discuss the passing of the legend RBG and explore when someone responds to a question with no. period, with no explanation.
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From Dallas to Atlanta
We've been off for two months, but we're glad to be back! In this week's episode we discuss the new, new (ATL reference) in our life!
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2020 Entanglements
In this week's episode we dive head first into recent current events.
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Manifestation and Law of Attraction
In this week's episode we discuss what we've been doing during COVID.
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Generation Z & Sexual Assault in the Muslim Community
This week we look at Generation Z and how they're getting the name Zoomers. We also take a look at the most recent sexual assault reportings among East African women on Twitter.
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Does sharing political views matter in relationships?
In this week's episode of #RootedBlackGirls, we discuss if you truly need to share the same political opinions with Bae and we touch on the NoName/J.Cole controversy.
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Atlanta is NOT Wakanda
In this week's episode we discuss the murder of Rayshard Brooks, the structural invisibility of black women with the murder of Oluwatoyin Salau and voter suppressive tactics experienced by Farah and Afnan.
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Say Her Name
This week we discuss the structural invisibility of black women and how to navigate discussions with corporate leadership on #blacklivesmatter
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We are not okay - Racial Trauma
As you all know the black community continues to mourn the loss of our black men and women. This week Farah and Afnan check in to see how are holding up following the death of George Floyd, as our country faces a pandemic and record unemployment rates. Please note that this episode contains...
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Black Out Eid
Farah and Afnan discuss Eid traditions, both old and new, on this week's episode.
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Double Consciousness and Black Women are a Love Language
In this week's episode we discuss the need for a double consciousness as black people here in the United States and how we had a community healing space with Erykah Badu and Jill Scott's IG live!
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The Black Agenda and Attachment Styles
In this week's episode we delve into Diddy's tweet about the black vote not being free and discuss attachment styles.
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Ramadan Amid COVID-19
We're in a health pandemic and it's Ramadan! That seems like a lot... We talk with Dr. Christina Marie Douyon / @christina.marie.douyon about ways to care for ourselves during social distancing and also ways to stay connected during Ramadan.
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We talk money w/ Afshan
From paying off her student loans to traveling to 30+ countries, we talk finances with our girl Afshan Qureshi
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all things mehr, dowry and marriage contracts
Our instagram story comments were litty last week. You all had a lot to say about expectations around mehrs/dowrys. This week we discuss your comments and bring on our financial guru friend, Afshan Qureshi, to spit some intel on what's our haqq (right/truth).
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From Drake's Toosie Slide to all these IG Lives
all things ig challenges, lessons from our momma, and tiger king
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Rooted Black Girls: Episode 1
We were previously named On the Move and recently changed our name to better encapsulate who Farah and Afnan are and what to expect from the show. This episode goes through all things twitter-university, my momma said, adulting woes and in my feelings in the coronavirus era!