Above And Beyond with Tariq Touré

This episode is a long awaited discussion with Artist Malik Ayyubi @Malikaarts who is a calligraphist bringing an elegant twist to long transition of Islamic calligraphy and mixed-media art. Please tune in and subscribe!

Our first episode from break is a dope interview with my good brother @SwizzysWorld Muqbil Yabarow. His lens and craft as an artist has taken him to literal unimaginable heights as well sat him amongst everyday people trying to make change. He recent feature in @forbes has allowed him to shine a light on some do’s and don’ts for up-and-comers. Please subscribe, follow, and enjoy. @AboveAndBeyondPod #AboveAndBeyondPod

Today’s episode is a late upload. I wanted to have respect for what we’re experience and give people a break from hearing the normal talking heads. @weareleftist is musical group that crosses cultures, diasporas, and sounds to bring the listener a sonic meal that feels like a home we hardly knew exist. Today we talk about their newest album And what it means to finish.

So we’re nearing the end of Ramadan and I thought it be important for us to smile the type of smile that can only come from when we stop to take ourselves a little less seriously. Fuad Saif @homegrownimmigrant has blended fatherhood, Faith, and the everyday trials of life into relatable yet unique style of storytelling that only few can wish to attain. This style is rooted in his ability to draw from the effortless comedic genius of his Ayeeyo (grandmother) and different tools Allah has made manifest throughout his journeys in life.

Today I take a trip home to Baltimore speak with @FMGDink CEO of @MoreLifeSeamoss who after taking methodical steps to learn about the health benefits of Seamoss, has found himself submerged into the world of holistic healthcare. More life is now servicing people he never could’ve imagined and promoting health and wellness for the people he loves the most.

Today Tariq Touré talks with Melise Frazier about her unlikely route to becoming one of the nation’s most effective holistic health practitioners. is a holistic health coach and motivational speaker. Through Love Core Life, Melise teaches women how to love their core by implementing practical strategies of radical self-love every day. Her aim is to inspire women all over the world to replace feelings of fear and self-doubt with love and extreme self worth.

Today Amir Sulaiman @amirsulaiman joins the Above & Beyond Podcast to discuss meeting expectations, the artist’s, growth and what the next generation of poets are capable of. Amir Sulaiman is a poet, recording artist, Harvard Fellow, actor, screen writer and producer born in Rochester, New York. His poems cross subjects of love, tragedy as well as what it means to reconcile humanity with the unprecedented trials of modernity. He has performed his works across the US as well as many other countries including England, Belgium, Senegal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Australia, Iran and the Netherlands, and continues to tour world-wide. His recently published book of poetry, Love, Gnosis & Other Suicide Attempts met with critical acclaim, in addition to his latest album "The Opening," the third in a unique trilogy project, following "The Meccan Openings" (2011) and "The Medinan Openings" (2012). Amir was first introduced to a National audience in 2005 when he was featured for two seasons on Russell Simmons' groundbreaking series Def Poetry Jam on HBO. | #AboveAndBeyondPod

Nesima Aberra is a writer, storyteller, and audience engagement strategist based in Washington D.C. She is currently an assistant editor at The Atlantic. In her spare time, she writes poetry, is working on a novel, and enjoys improv, music and traveling. She also has a weekly newsletter, Noted by Nesima, on media, arts & culture and social impact: notedbynesima.substack.com

Zaineb Hassan is a certified yoga specialist (RYT-500 HR) and regional Lululemon ambassador that specializes in sports performance yoga and works with several elite athletes worldwide. Understanding the importance of yoga and mediation in all kinds of situations, Zaineb started focusing on dynamic, static movement, and mindfulness meditation. Zaineb, now dedicates time to helping the elite prepare for competition and everyday life, focusing on physical and mental strength facilitated through yoga and meditation.

Today I speak with Rapper, actor, songwriter, and activist Ramey Dawoud, who’s work I came across during the height of the revolution in Sudan in January of 2019. Ramey is Sudanese American of Nubian descent and his family originates from the ancient Nubian town of Wadi Halfa, Sudan. Ramey Dawoud's music is known for its lyrics highlighting life in the diaspora. He is perhaps best known for his starring role in the award winning short film Faisal Goes West (2013)