Quintessentially Somali

Welcome back!

We're joined with Hana Addow, a Cambridge student that we recently connected with on Tik Tok. We ask Hannah questions about her life, what influences her creativity and her experience in Cambridge. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to send a message, feel free to DM us<3 

Ig- Quintessentially.Somali

Ig- Hanaaddow

Hi guys,

This episode Hani and I hit the Stu!!!

We look back at our experience over the summer as Radio co-hosts and draw from what we've learnt and things we've taken from it. We also talk about the inevitable process of maintaining and losing friendships in your 20's. We wouldn't be Hani and Yas if we did not share anecdotal tales of our friendships over the years and share a few words of wisdom. 

 Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. 

As always, stay blessed and in good health x 

- Y

Welcome back to another episode! What did you guys think about the intro?  This episode focuses on why we experience rejection, how it's affected us academically and personally, as well as discussing solutions. We offer advice not only from our personal experience but also from drawing on Islamic teachings. Please feel free to contact us if you want further elaborations on any of the points discussed, and we'll get back to you soon.

 Hadith narrated by Umar Ibn Khattab: 'What has come to you could not miss you and that what has missed you could not come to you'. Sunan Abi Dawud 4699 N.B. A common quote known is 'What is destined for you will reach you even if it is beneath two mountains. What isn't destined for you won't reach you even if it is between your two lips' however, this is neither a Quranic ayah nor is it a Hadith. Simply a quote. Apologies for stating it as a Hadith! In Islam, it's important to show daleel (source) when quoting from the Quran or Hadith. This was an error on my part—apologies for that. Nonetheless, the Hadith corrected above still stands in what I was trying to articulate. 

Hani's fav:

Hey, lovelies! 

It's your girl Hani-Hanns, in this episode, I discuss the ongoing occupation of Palestine and the international communities response. I talk about Isreal strategic use of propaganda and how this has assisted their illegal occupation without any accountability. 

I talked about the important life lessons I've learnt since turning 21:

1. it's okay to be alone

2. Celebrate your achievements 

3. Roam the streets 

4. Don't be hostile 

5. Take a genuine interest in others

6. Romanticise your life 

I also share my monthly favourites:

- Poetry unbound (Spotify and apple podcast)

- Mrs Arris goes to Paris (Vummoo)

-Shadow and Bone (Netflix)

Hey, lovelies! 

Long time no see! In this episode, I discuss the challenges of 2020 as well as the silver linings. I talk about what I've been obsessed with, as well as reaffirming our commitments to the pod. 

Thank you for listening! 

Hani's list of favs

- Alias Grace (Netflix)

- James Baldwin, Another Country