Episodes
It's Halloween (Time For Some Spooks!)
Oct. 30, 2020
Ghost, Ghouls and Jinns! Oh, My! I love me a good ghost story and in today's episode I share a few I've heard when I was growing up in Pakistan. But remember, no ghostly tale could be scarier than having actual demons in pow…
(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Tina Cooke
Oct. 16, 2020
In the last episode of "Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know" I interview a longtime mom-friend and Technical Consultant for a Federal firm, Tina Cooke! And we talk about everything from raising three daughters to being…
(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Marria Khan!
Oct. 2, 2020
In this week's interview, I introduce you all to a woman close to my nerdy heart, Marria Khan. She and I take a trip down memory lane and we discuss everything from growing up and finding it hard to find illustration mentors…
(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Natalie Quli
Sept. 18, 2020
What do you get when you put a Muslim and a Buddhist on a podcast? A whole lot of conversation about why we need to stop relying on "Karma"! This week I interview my dear friend, Natalie Quli, an academic scholar on Buddhism…
(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Sabaa Afzal
Sept. 4, 2020
This week I interview Happiness Co. counselor, Sabaa Afzal! I was taken by surprise the first I had encountered her on Instagram, because this old goat came from a generation that didn't believe in "dealing with feelings"! J…
(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Becky Kallen
Aug. 21, 2020
Welcome to the very first interview episode of "Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know!", where I feature some of the most remarkable I have the pleasure of knowing.This week it is Becky Kallen! This gorgeous lady is the …
I'm On Season Two! (And That's Okay! ;D)
Aug. 14, 2020
Wooooooooo! What a Ride! After season 1, you guys are still with me for season 2! I'm so humbled and grateful! In Season 2 I'll have a whole segment of interviews with some of the wonderful women in my life, and as always th…
End Of Ramadan (End Of A Season!)
May 22, 2020
Ramadan comes to a close and so does the very first season of "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)". Come join me in some Eid nostalgia and I hope to see you again at the end of Summer, when I'll be launching season TWO of my po…
It's Ramadan: Time To Pray (If The Kids and Cats Will Let Us!)
May 15, 2020
It's the last 10 days of Ramadan and we're really trying to pray as much as we can, but the distractions are a little too cute! :D--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't…
It's Ramadan! (Time to Contemplate!)
May 8, 2020
What does the lockdown and Ramadan have in common? It gives us time to re-evaluate our lives.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on soci…
It's Ramadan! (Bring On The Food!)
May 1, 2020
This week's episode I'm delving a little bit into Pakistani Muslims' unhealthy obsession with food! Especially the three staples Pakoray, Chaat and Samosay! And if you wanna try these out with us here are some links to their…
It's Ramadan! (Time To Breakup With Food!)
April 24, 2020
Ramadan is here and Muslims all over the world will be fasting from dawn to dusk for a month! But don't worry, we still binge eat at night! ;D--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show …
Special Episode: Ask A Muslim! (Part Two)
April 17, 2020
Here it is! More answers from the Muslim round the corner! For now this concludes my special podcast segment. But if you have any more questions you always wanted to #askaMuslim you can send them to me at shehla.faizi01@gmai…
Special Episode: Ask A Muslim! (Part One!)
April 10, 2020
I had all my friends gather around the Facebook campfire and ask me all sorts of questions! In this two part special segment I call, "Ask a Muslim!", I'll attempt to answer as best as I can. **DISCLAIMER** I'm NOT a Islamic …
PSA Episode: Look Around You (Someone Definitely Needs Help!)
April 7, 2020
Do everything you can to help all the wonderful medical professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. But don't forget the everyday people affected by it too!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-fa…
Social Isolation: Check On A Muslim (We're NOT Doing Okay!)
April 3, 2020
Extroverts and Muslims don't do social isolation! Help!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click the links to keep up w…
Quarantine and Card Games (So That We Don't Completely Lose Our Minds!)
March 27, 2020
Yeah, the kids are home and they are running amok! I don't care how fancy your daily charts are they won't work on my kids. So, I'm doing the next best thing: teaching them card games!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor…
I Could Tell You About Myself (But It's Complicated) Pt. 2
March 20, 2020
Part 2 about me and my families story (Spoiler: There is an elaborate wedding involved!)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social me…
PSA: COVID 19 (It's Not Just About You Anymore)
March 16, 2020
It's hard being stuck indoors but don't be THAT jerk that spreads the virus.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click t…
I Could Tell You Where I'm From (But It's Complicated) (Pt 1)
March 13, 2020
I get told a lot that my "English is real good!"... I dunno what to say to that most of the time, but in this episode you'll find out a little about my weird and wonderful past. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sh…
Be Nice (And Go Vote!)
March 6, 2020
The Primaries came. I voted and became emotional about it! Because people need to learn to disagree and still be nice!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to f…
It's Friday! (And not a moment too soon!)
Feb. 28, 2020
It's been a loong week and Imma be sitting in a corner stuffing my face with fries, if anyone needs me!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here a…
Introduction to The Crazy Cat Lady!
Feb. 24, 2020
It's a Monday! This episode was supposed to go out Friday! I blame my cat!😄--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-faizi/support Support the show Please don't forget to follow me here and on social media! Click th…
I'm a Muslim (And That's Okay!)
Feb. 21, 2020
Welcome to the world of this cat loving, crazy little Muslim lady, who just wants to show you that we as Muslims are everyday people, with a slightly unhealthy obsession with food!😂--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm…