EmpowerHer Play Podcast

In this hilarious and light-hearted episode, the gang gets a bit delirious and dives into a fun, random chat about everything from family life to juggling motherhood. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they discuss the chaos of being Bengali mums in 2024, including the back-to-school rush, raising older kids, and the joys (and struggles!) of cooking for the family. And yes, they even humorously wonder—is Shafia secretly married to Santa?!

In this special birthday episode, the gang is celebrating Big Shaf—aka Shafia's—birthday! 🎂 Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia share laughs as they teasingly pick on Shafia for turning 50, even though she’s actually 48!

Join in on the fun as they reflect on what they’ve been up to over the past few weeks, from attending the Sporting Equals Awards and Women for Women events to celebrating grassroots football at the awards.

In This Episode:Shafia's Birthday Bash: It’s Shafia’s big day! The girls have a playful time poking fun at Shafia’s “50th” birthday, with lots of jokes, laughter, and birthday banter.

What’s Been Happening: The gang catches up on all the exciting things they’ve been involved in lately, from the Sporting Equals Awards recognizing diversity in sports to the Women for Women events and the grassroots football awards. Hear their thoughts on the importance of celebrating women and community in sports.

Reflections & Fun: As always, the girls share their personal experiences, chat about life, and keep the vibes light and joyful in this celebratory episode.

In this special episode, the gang welcomes a very inspiring guest—NeuroSpicy Nas! Nas is an advocate for long-distance running and a proud champion of raising awareness for autism and ADHD. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they dive into an important conversation with Nas about living with disabilities, including hidden disabilities like autism and ADHD, and how these challenges have shaped her incredible journey in running. Nas shares her personal story, discusses her remarkable achievements in long-distance running, and explains how the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA) became her gateway into this rewarding hobby.

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of our podcast! This week, the gang tackles a variety of hot topics and news stories. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they dive into the latest accusations against P Diddy, chat about Phillip Schofield's new Channel 5 show "Cast Away," reflect on the accusations about former Harrods owner Al Fayed, and weigh in on the Huw Edwards controversy. Of course, they also sprinkle in some light-hearted banter about their experiences being Bengali, along with their signature fun and general chit-chat!

In this powerful episode, our hosts Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia are joined by special guest In this lively episode, we’re celebrating victories and milestones! Salma proudly shows off the winning boat race trophy, and the team shares all the exciting things they've been up to lately. From Yashmin’s incredible achievement of graduating with her master’s degree to the team’s holiday adventures in Jordan, this episode is filled with fun stories, personal triumphs, and a bit of friendly competition.

In this powerful episode, our hosts Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia are joined by special guest Dilwara, an expert in fostering, to discuss a crucial yet often overlooked topic: the importance of fostering within the British South Asian community. Dilwara breaks down the taboos, challenges, and lack of education surrounding fostering, while offering insight into how we can create a more supportive and informed environment for both foster children and potential foster families.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of our podcast! This week, we’re joined by the talented Hashi, a well-known makeup artist, who sits down with our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Hashi shares her unique journey, from growing up in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s to thriving as a modern woman in 2024. This episode offers an insightful look into her experiences, challenges, and successes.

In This Episode:Growing Up in the UK: Hashi reflects on her childhood and teenage years, sharing what it was like growing up as a South Asian woman in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. From cultural expectations to societal changes, she gives us a glimpse into her world during that time.

Being a Modern Woman in 2024: Fast-forward to today, Hashi talks about what it means to be a modern woman in the UK. She discusses the balance between her career as a makeup artist, family life, and how societal perceptions of women have evolved since her younger days.

Empowerment and Resilience: Hashi shares how she’s navigated her career in a competitive industry while also staying true to her roots. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and finding success while challenging traditional norms.

Join us for this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Hashi, where past and present meet to showcase the strength and evolution of a woman who has seen it all.

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In this episode, we’re excited to have a special guest, Hannah from FLYP UK, who joins our amazing hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Hannah is passionate about empowering young people with real-life financial advice, and she shares her journey into financial education, her experiences working in schools, and how her career in banking inspired her mission to better equip today’s youth with money management skills.

Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast! This week, we’re joined by the talented Hashi, a renowned makeup artist, as she sits down with our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. In this episode, Hashi shares her inspiring journey into the makeup industry, her experiences raising two kids, and her unique perspective on growing up in the UK during the 1970s.

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of our podcast! This week, our hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia dive into some critical topics and share their personal experiences from an exciting day out. From discussing the controversial Olympic hijab ban to Shafia’s first-ever live football game, this episode has it all!

In This Episode:

Olympic Hijab Ban Double Standards: The girls tackle the ongoing controversy surrounding the hijab ban at the Olympics, highlighting the double standards and the media storm around Imane Khelif. They discuss the broader implications of this ban and how it affects Muslim athletes worldwide.

Community Shield 2024 Experience: The team shares their fun-filled experience attending the Community Shield 2024 match between Manchester United and Manchester City. From the electrifying atmosphere to the thrilling game, hear all about their day out.

Shafia's First Live Football Game: Shafia opens up about attending her first live football match and how she dealt with her anxiety throughout the day. Her journey from nerves to excitement is a must-listen!

Premier League Predictions: The hosts round off the episode with their predictions for the upcoming Premier League season. Who do they think will come out on top, and which teams might surprise us all?