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Aug. 27, 2021

The Whole Muslim with Tania Ahmed: Mistress of Her Craft

This week I interview Tania Ahmed, an art and craft video content creator on her journey to how she got to where she is now and how that shattered all expectations, including her own! Tania Ahmed creates online arts and craft...

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Aug. 12, 2021

Season 4 Is Here! (How did THAT Happen?!)

I'm BAAAACK! And it feels so good! I'm bringing for you this season more episodes, more interviews and a brand new segment! You can hear all about it in this episodes (and my unbridled rant about the pandemic! :D) I've also u...

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May 28, 2021

Beginning of Summer (End of the Season!)

Y'all the best for staying with me all this time, BUT it's Summer and children are at home and there is literally no way I will have any shred of sanity throughout these two months :D So, Imma take a short Summer vacation and...

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May 12, 2021

Ramadan is Over (But I Was Not Prepared!)

Ramadan 2021, this year brought with it many new experiences including new Muslim neighbors, tons of iftar and my feeble attempts at holding a kids' party! Listen to this week's episode for the unexpected madness that was Ram...

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April 29, 2021

The Whole Muslim: A Coversion Story With Imam Tom Facchine

Being born into a Muslim family is something that even a lot of Muslims see as a default and a lot of times take for granted as well. But what is the journey of someone who converts to the Faith? Imam Tom Facchine shares his ...

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April 15, 2021

It's Ramdan! (Again?!)

Guess who's fasting (again!)? Yup, it's that time of year for Muslims, and for me it might not be a big deal to fast in Ramadan since I've been doing it for some time now. BUT this year I might just have teeny tiny person TRY...

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April 1, 2021

The Whole Muslim: Taimur Kouser

Mental health is an integral topic for any community. In the Muslim community until now, the topic has been largely taboo. This week I have the great pleasure of interviewing Taimur Kouser, Founder and Director of Nafs. Nafs...

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March 18, 2021

Ask a Muslim! (Part Two)

At the end of part one of my "Ask a Muslim!" segment, I ran out of time to answer all the questions sent to me. So, here they are in part two! Thank you to everyone who sent me these questions and if you as a listener have an...

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March 5, 2021

Ask a Muslim! (Part One)

It's back! Last year's popular segment, where you ask me, your resident Muslim, any and every question you may have about Islam and being Muslim! Now, I'm not a scholar of Islam but that doesn't mean I can't give you the ever...

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Feb. 21, 2021

The Whole Muslim: An Adoption Story with Natasha, Sikandar and baby Z…

This week on "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)", I continue with my "The Whole Muslim" interview segment. My guests are an inter-racial, Muslim couple who go against social norms not just in their marriage but in their decisio...

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Feb. 5, 2021

A Year And Season 3! (OMG!)

I'm here! You're here! OMG!! Y'all are the best for sticking with me through this year. This episode is my thank you to all of you who have been there for me for this past year AND my step towards a new year! I'm here with al...

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Dec. 31, 2020

Year End Roundup with Ami!

Even if I can't be with her, I'm still gonna rant and rave with my friend Ami about what a dumpster fire the year 2020 has been! So join me and Ami, for some venting and some laughs about the year we would all love to forget!...

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Dec. 11, 2020

PSA Episode: The Pandemic Isn't Over (But There Is Hope!)

It's the holiday season but we can't afford to be careless now. The vaccine for COVID 19 is just beyond the horizon, we just have to be careful for a little while longer! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shehla-fai...

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Nov. 27, 2020

(Special Segment) The Whole Muslim: Zaakirah Nayyar

In this special interview segment I call, "The Whole Muslim", I interview professional photographer, published author and Retinoblastoma cancer survivor, Zaakirah Muhammad. We talk about how despite losing her right eye and h...

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Nov. 13, 2020

You Voted And America Won!

A Cliffhanger of an election! But with the victory of President Elect, Joe Biden and the first female Vice President in American history, Kamala Harris, at least SOMETHING good came from 2020! --- Support this podcast: https:...

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Oct. 30, 2020

It's Halloween (Time For Some Spooks!)

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 powe...

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Oct. 16, 2020

(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Tina Coo…

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 ...

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Oct. 2, 2020

(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Marria K…

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 ...

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Sept. 18, 2020

(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Natalie …

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 ...

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Sept. 4, 2020

(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Sabaa Af…

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"! Jo...

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Aug. 21, 2020

(Special Segment) Some Of The Most Interesting Women I Know: Becky Ka…

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 o...

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Aug. 14, 2020

I'm On Season Two! (And That's Okay! ;D)

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 the...

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May 22, 2020

End Of Ramadan (End Of A Season!)

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 pod...

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May 15, 2020

It's Ramadan: Time To Pray (If The Kids and Cats Will Let Us!)

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 ...

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