Quintessentially Somali

On the second last episode of this season, we talk all things Berlin. 

For the second year of our course, we had the privilege of completing it abroad as part of an exchange programme at our university.

We talk about the application process, interview stage, our expectations before arriving, discussing how we adapted and assimilated into the German culture. We look back in hindsight on how we had to navigate ourselves in a new space, discovering ourselves, making friendships and how we kept up all while studying abroad. 

We end on the feedback we would give to our home university, our host university and advice we would give to people wanting to study abroad. 

I hope you guys really resonate with what is being discussed, I hope this inspires you to pursue what is in your heart of hearts and be fearless in dreaming. 

As always stay blessed and stay safe!!

Love from Yassy Yas and Hani Hans xxx

Welcome back lovelies!

This episode features Qunitessentially's first international guest from new York. Oumy is a 20-year-old student at NYU, who like most of us have experienced from racism and shares her wisdom of overcoming it.  We discuss the NY scene and what it's like to be a black-female-hijabi and the trials and tribulations that come with it. Hope you guys enjoy!!

Oumy's YT: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oumyzoomy 

Hani: @hanihanns 

IG: Quintessentially.somali

Email: [email protected]

Asalamu'alaykum guys,

On the 7th episode, Yasmin had a guest speaker and talked about the never-ending issue of social injustice happening around the world, more specifically in the United States. 

With it being a sensitive topic for black people all over the world, we wanted to be introspective and examine the continuous racial inequalities happening by looking into the triggering of the global protests taking place. 

We openly criticise the Minneapolis Police Department and their lack of holding Derek Chauvin and the other 3 officers accountable. Not enough was done and we encouraged for all forms of protests - passive, peaceful, assertive or aggressive- whichever!!!! 

As a community, we need to come together and fight against any form of injustice and oppression; particularly one done by tyranny governments. We honed in on the teachings of Islam and looked at things from another perspective to help us understand better. 

We welcome all forms of feedback, opinions and discussions. 

Please feel free to contact us via our contact info and as always stay safe my lovelies!!!!

Email: [email protected]

IG: Quintessentially Somali

Twitter: QSpodcaster

Guest Speaker: Warda's IG and Twitter: Onlywxrda_ & @Wardaaaxo

Personal pages: Yas: Yas.doubleu | Hani: Hanihanns 

Hey my lovelies, in the 6th episode of this season we have a catch-up session on what we've been up to during lockdown and give suggestions on new podcasts, shows and good reads; all of which will be listed down below. 

Each of our suggestions covers the concept of sisterhood, mental health struggles, black women empowerment, funny TikTok videos and amazing new reads. 

We pray you guys are doing well and staying safe!!

All recommendations: 

Podcast

- Honest Tea Talks - S2, EP 3

- Pod Save the World

- Untitled Podcast - EP 5

- The VN podcast

- The Elicit Podcast 

Documentary/movie

- Becoming by Michelle Obama

Books

- The End of History and the Last Man - Francis Fukuyama

- How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States - Daniel Immerwahr 

- Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism - Ha-Joon Chang

Hey guys,

Ramadan Mubarak! Today's episode is really informative as we will be unravelling the causes and the issues of the Corona Virus. We look at how the virus has impacted the NHS and the international community as well as critiquing the UK government's response to the outbreak and the ways in which the UK government has failed its health services. Lastly, we will talk about what this means for our future and how we can make the best out of the situation we're in. 

Stay safe and stay healthy!

Email: [email protected] 

IG: @Qunitessetinally.somali

Twitter: @qspodcaster

Hani: @Mushutheedragon

Yas: @Yas.doubleu

Hey my loves,

On the fourth episode, we discuss the taboo of dating, finances and having the 'talk of marriage' in ethnic households. We openly talk about how we would like to be approached by the opposite sex and give confessions/ dilemma's from our listener's to help tackle this. 

Also, we address the pressures of marriage for unmarried women - particularly women over a so-called age limit and encourage them to join the dating game when they are ready. 

I hope you find this to be informative and entertaining!!!!

Our Socials:

Yasmin'S IG - @yas.doubleu

Hani's IG - @mushutheedragon 

Our email: [email protected] 

Welcome back guys,

In today's episode, we discuss our experiences of university life and how it has impacted us. We question the significance of university and to what extent it prepares us for the real world. We also consider how important is university ranking, the worth of a degree and if students should pursue university in general.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Yasmin: @yas.doubleu

Hani: @Mushutheedragon

Hey guys,

In this episode we discuss a recent episode of Love island, where we uncover the issues of racism, colourism, and fetishism. We've attempted to look at the bigger picture of the racial undertones and sentiments of the show and how it affects our society.

What are your thought?

Yas and Hans xoxo