Episodes
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14 Piping Hot Chai and Chat with Qaanitah Hunter
Qaanitah Hunter talks about her new book, Why am I Like This. In this episode, Qaanitah Hunter opens up about what inspired her to write Why Am I Like This. As an award-winning journalist who achieved remarkable success at a young age, she reflects on her mental health at the height of her…
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13 Chai and Chat with Tasneem Valley
Faith, Fashion, & Fighting Cancer - Tasneem Valley Gets Real. A Full-Circle Conversation with Tasneem Valley – From Modest Influencer to Skin Guru and Cancer Warrior. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka sits down with long-time friend and guest, Tasneem...
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12 Chai Time with Nadia Adam
Grief, widowhood, and faith. The passing of Ziyad Adam sent shockwaves through the Muslim community. Listen to his wife Nadia Adam talk about his death, dealing with grief, coping with a new normal, and the lessons through it all. Follow Nadia's journey · Listen to the podcast I did with kids at...
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11 Chai and Chat with Ayesha Jakoet
In this episode of The Chai Lounge, host Safeera Kaka sits down with Ayesha Jakoet, a well-known social media influencer and mother of three daughters. Ayesha opens up about her journey from being a mom to becoming a successful TikTok star. She shares insights into her parenting style, especially...
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10 Chai and Chat 2024
Reflecting on 2024 with all the love and lessons learnt. Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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09 The Tawkeel App
Perform Umrah Badal from the comfort of your home with Tawkeel. In this episode of the Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka interviews Mohammed Wadee, Managing Director of Tourizto, about the Tawkeel app which enables Muslims to perform Umrah Badal (proxy Umrah) through a digital platform. You are able to…
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08 Chai and Samoosa Runs
Finding love as a single Muslim woman in the modern world. Finding a suitable marriage partner as a Muslim woman can be quite challenging. On this episode, we look at cultural expectations vs. personal desires, evolving partner preferences with age, and the challenges with the "samoosa run". We...
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07 My very personal experience of the Hajj
Safeera gets real and shares every aspect of her journey to Hajj. The Hajj is a journey every Muslim must endeavour to undergo at lease once in a lifetime. After a 7 year wait, I share my experience of performing Hajj during the 2024/1445 season. I share my journey to Mina, Arafat, and…
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06 Medical Tourism in Turkey | Zuber Sarang & Sauda Baksa
Zuber Sarang and Sauda Baksa from Cayra Clinic discuss the popularity of medical tourism in Turkey. They provide an overview of the clinic, the treatments and procedures offered, including hair transplants, dental work, bariatric surgery, cosmetic procedures, and more. They highlight the…
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05 Ramadaan and Neurodivergent Muslims | Tasneem Abrahams
We discuss coping techniques in Ramadaan for those with ADHD and autism. In this episode, we discuss Ramadaam and how it can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals, how to cope with routine changes, considerations for parents with neurodivergent kids, and the dangers of self-diagnosis.…
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04 Sipping Chai with the South African Muslimah | Shaa'ista Jogee
Get to know Shaa'ista Jogee. It's almost Ramadan, and we delve into reflections on the Quran, navigating grief, preparing for Ramadan, and exciting projects from the @southafricanmuslimah Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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03 Chatting to the Chai Queen of Joburg | Ferzaana Sibda
Heartbreak, chai, the restaurant industry, and spiritual connections. In this episode, Zana gets real with Safeera about developing a spiritual connection with Allah, how to heal from heartbreak, the challenges of running a Halaal restaurant, and how to brew the perfect cup of chai. Visit…
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02 Sipping Chai | Nafisa Grey
Nafisa Grey spills the chai on life and everything in between. On this episode of the Chai Lounge, Nafisa Grey opens up to Safeera about her early struggles with self-confidence, lessons from grief, creating opportunities through mindset, letting go of judgment, and living consciously and...
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01 Something is Brewing | Tayy Kaka
Getting to know Safeera. Why 2024 is a season of blooming, why gratitude is everything and how to brew the perfect cup of chai. Catch up with renowned radio host Safeera Kaka as she debuts her podcast platform creating a space for conversations relevant to Muslim women. Visit Safeera's Website ·...
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Welcome to The Chai Lounge
Sip on soothing conversation A lifestyle podcast for the modern Muslim women that focuses on personal well being, health, fitness, business, food, fashion and spirituality Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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Sip on soothing conversationA lifestyle podcast for the modern Muslim women that focuses on personal well being, health, fitness, business, food, fashion and spirituality.
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