Episodes
Gift of The Gab: Discussing Mental Health Awareness in BIPOC Communities
May 19, 2023
May is 'Mental Health Awareness' and there could be no better time for me to have a discussion with the Director of Mental Health Equity at the non-profit organization, Mental Health America (MHA)! We talk about the stigma a…
Gift of the Gab: Discussing the Importance of Minorities Being Bone Marrow Donors
May 5, 2023
I welcome my guest, Saira Sufi, to take a deep dive into the discussion of how one of her twin son's diagnoses of a rare bone marrow disorder, Aplastic Anemia led her and her remaining son to become staunch advocates for bon…
Solo Episode: Ramadan, Eid and Everything In-between!
April 21, 2023
Happy Eid to my Muslim listeners and to EEEEVVERYONE! Even though Ramadan is over but with my kids fasting this time I learned some new lessons from the month and by the end of it we will be celebrating Eid! This episode is …
Solo Episode: Ramadan Nostalgia
April 7, 2023
It is that time of year again! Ramadan and all the Muslims be fasting from dawn to dusk! And my kids doing it too (Bless them!) Watching my kids I suddenly realized how different it is being a Muslim kid celebrating Ramadan …
Solo Episode: The 'M' Word
March 3, 2023
*TRIGGER WARNING*: Episode speaks of suicide and suicidal ideation. Listener Discretion is advised. This episode is a tough one because life threw a curve ball and it hit me square in the face. I discuss everything from majo…
Gift of the Gab with Evelyn Alsultany: Discussing Muslim Representation in the U.S. Media
Feb. 17, 2023
Sometimes your ideal guest just falls into your lap in the form of a book! That's exactly what happened when I was sent a copy of, "Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion" , by one of the leading experts on the histo…
Solo Episode: Season 7 is Here!
Feb. 3, 2023
I know the Winter was hard without me! But I am back and bringing to you season 7 of "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)", with all new solo episodes, interviews and the crowd favorite 'Ask a Muslim' segment. So, if you have an…
End of the Year Roundup!
Dec. 23, 2022
The end of 2022!!! How did that happen?? I mean, it started off with my 2 year, 50 episodes celebration giveaway. But the rest of the year...it's been a tricky, y'all, lots of things happened for me and for America. Some goo…
The Whole Muslim: Re-Writing Perspectives with Leah V.
Dec. 9, 2022
In this episode I have the incredible opportunity to interview author, body-positivity activist and the first International plus-sized model, Leah V! We talk about how her passion for writing gave way to her starting her mod…
Gift of the Gab!: Discussing Religious Diversity Equity and Inclusion with Rahimeh Ramizany
Nov. 25, 2022
In this episode of my 'Gift of the Gab' segment, I interview DEI Practitioner, Rahimeh Ramizany, and we discuss the importance of being inclusive in the workplace to the religious needs of practicing minority groups. Specia…
Gift of the Gab!: Examining the Foster Care System from the Inside with Nahela Morales
Nov. 11, 2022
In this episode of the Gift of the Gab, I interview, Nahela Morales, well known in Muslim circles as a public speaker, humanitarian and co-founder of the Muslim convert organization, EMBRACE. But what most people don't know …
Global Spookies!
Oct. 28, 2022
You know I'll never miss a chance to share a good, spooky story! And this year, for Halloween, I decided to do a little bit of online hunting for some ghostly tales from other parts of the world! From Venezuela to Myanmar, …
The Whole Muslim with Dr. Sameena Zahoor: Fostering Change
Oct. 7, 2022
This week I interview foster parent and co-founder of the Muslim Foster Care Association, Dr. Sameena Zahoor. We talk about how she went into fostering and how that led to the creation of the MFCA and delve into the real nee…
The Whole Muslim with A'isha Saleh: Hijab Friendly Cosplay
Sept. 23, 2022
Calling all my fantasy nerds!! I'm so happy to have on this "The Whole Muslim" episode fantasy cosplayer and Tiktoker, A'isha Saleh! Join us as we talk about her inherited passion for all things fantasy and how that and the …
Gift of the Gab!: Talking About Podcasting, Sobriety and the Importance of Emotional Wellness in Men with RJ Zimmerman
Sept. 9, 2022
In this episode of Gift of the Gab, I interview fellow podcaster, RJ Zimmerman, who documents his journey of sobriety in his podcast "Untapped Keg". Me and RJ discuss all that he has learned on his journey and how that has a…
Gift of the Gab!: Talking About Combating Sexual Assault Towards Children with Shariea Shoatz
Aug. 26, 2022
*TRIGGER WARNING* : Sexual Assault Discussion. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. In this episode of Gift of the Gab, I interview founder and CEO of the Buddy Speaks Foundation, Shariea Shoatz, and how she works to raise awaren…
The Whole Muslim with Chaplain Sondos Kholaki: Healing the Spirit
Aug. 12, 2022
My very first "The Whole Muslim" segment for Season 6 and I am overjoyed to have with me Chaplain Sondos Kholaki! Join me in my conversation with Sondos and how chaplaincy became a part of her life and how she helps to bring…
Solo Episode: 'Tis The Season 6!
Aug. 5, 2022
I never left over the Summer, but I'm back anyway! An intro to what has conspired this past Summer, in terms of surprise episode releases and new video segment and what's coming up! And if you have any suggestions for guests…
Gift of the Gab!: Talking About Moving Away from the Conservative Right with Michael Rose
July 8, 2022
I'm still on vacation and I don't work on vacation! But sometimes some interviews happen that are timely and the discussion is important. That was the case with this "Gift of the Gab" with fellow podcaster, Michael Rose. Lis…
Gift of the Gab!: Talking About "Orphan Cancers" with Madeleine Kanai
May 27, 2022
LAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON! That's right I'll be taking a break for the Summer and be back in August. BUT that doesn't mean I'm gonna leave y'all empty handed! In this episode of Gift of the Gab, I interview a dear mom-frien…
Gift of the Gab!: Talking About Living with a Chronic Illness With Julianna Coughlin
May 13, 2022
In this week's episode of "Gift of the Gab!" I talk to I talk to fellow podcaster, dietitian, and marathon runner, Julianna Coughlin, who also happens to live with the chronic illness, Ankylosing Spondylitis. We banter a lit…
Let's Talk About Ramadan: The Prayer
April 29, 2022
Almost to the end of Ramadan! And here it is the final episode for this month which delves into some of the prayer practices of Muslims during the Holy month. I hope this series has given y'all a little deeper insight into R…
Let's Talk About Ramadan: The Practice
April 15, 2022
In the second part of this year's Ramadan episode I go into some of the practices of charity, and prayer Muslims do in Ramadan as a means of earning greater good deeds. A look at how Ramadan is more than just fasting from f…
Let's Talk About Ramadan: The Purpose
April 1, 2022
It's that time of year again! Your friendly, neighborhood Muslims are gonna start fasting again! Although, I've had Ramadan episodes every year, for two years now, but I don't think I've every talked about WHY we fast. So, t…