The Gathering Spot with Halima

They didn't tell you about this in health class. In this episode, Maurea and I welcome the big age of 37, with a pre-mid life crisis, but we are figuring it out along the way. Songs from this episode:How to Love - Lil WayneBank On It - Burna BoyYaya - Beyonce Let Em' Know - T.I.Hardest Ese Ever - That Mexican O.T. Papaoutai - Stromae & Mikeeysmind, Chill77, UnjapsTip Toe - Tierra WhackArtists:Connor PriceAkon/Fabulous

Mo' Money, Mo' Money, Mo' Money. In this minisode, Ayanna and I chat about our Ramadan's, favorite Eid moments and big back activity.

All the cats! In this episode, I am joined by Sheriza and Ayanna as we talk about our most memorable moments of our Umrah 2024 trip - from the gummy candies to the symphony of coughs.

Not quite a Jet2Holiday. In this episode Anne Marie talk about our meeting in the corporate world and graduating from corporate girlies to corporate baddies. Songs mentioned in the episode: 1) No Hands - Strings from Paris2) Energy - Drake 3) Express Yourself -NWA4) Lemonade - Gucci Mane

Tyriq Withers is so tall! In this episode Sydney and I close out 2025 with what brought us joy. From the movies, music and holiday traditions. Songs mentioned in this episode: 1) Medicate Me - Rain City Drive, Dayseeker2) Sportscar - Tate McRae3) How Bad Do U Want Me - Lady Gaga4) This Is What It Sounds Like - Huntr/x, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami5) Oh Holy Night 6) Mary Did You Know7) Breath of Heaven8) Ava Maria9) Let it Snow - Boyz II Men10) Luther -Kendrick Lamar, SZA11) Devotion - Justin Bieber, Dijon12) Someday at Christmas - Andra Day, Stevie Wonder13) Lightyears - Nao

Did Ryan Coogler direct a musical?As Cheryl-Ann dubbed it my "Mad Max" of movies, we discuss 2025's five time Grammy nominated Sinners. We discuss our favourite moments, cultural significance, of course the music and wonder what happened to little Lisa. Top Songs:Bottom Of The River - Delta RaeOil & Water - Davis ChrisShort Change Hero - The Heavy Voodoo - GodsmackDon’t Say Goodbye - SWAMP!Smokestack Twins - Ludwig Goransson Last Time (I Seen The Sun) - Alice Smith Miles CatonHustlin’ - War & TreatyBlack Leaves - Kirby Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson #sinners #grammynominated

"Was I ugly or was a brown in an all white school" ...In this episode Hilda and I have coffee at La Bosco and chat about culture, walking in multiple worlds, love and so much more. Hilda's Top 5 Songs: Make Me Feel - Oscar Med KWicked SoundtrackNuevayol - Bad BunnyBanderalla - Kerwin Du BoisLagos Love Story - Ayra Starr Halima's Top 5 Songs:Nani Whine - CrazyLa Mudanza - Bad BunnyIt's Gotta Be You - Backstreet Boys Be Your Girl - Kaytranada, Teedra Moses Salsa & Dancehall - Kybba and Ash

In this episode I sit down with two participant's of the Sisters Dialogue series Same, Same But Different. In this conversation with Ameera and Shafia, we talk about the inspiration behind their pieces, the diversity of Muslim women, exploring art and culture and so much more. Join Sisters Dialogue on October 11th at Edmonton's City Hall from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for the closing celebration of Same, Same but Different: Exploring Our Shared Worth.This special event will feature an engaging art and photo exhibition with a film screening.Come celebrate the journeys, voices, and creativity of the participants who have shared their stories and shaped this powerful project.With special performance by Thirdspace Playback Theatre.Halal refreshments and childminding provided.Get your tickets here

Those conversations that happen around the table, right here in your ear..Join me and various guests once a month as we eat, tell stories and share a song or two. IG: @thegatheringspotwithhalimaProduced by: Amilah Media