Amani and Andrea (the hosts of Raise Your Words) interview Daman and Khyati from Brown Girls Read. They talk about what it’s like to start a podcast and advice for those who want to start their own podcast. They also talk about mocktail & cocktail recipes that you can try at home to ring in the new year!

In this career episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw talk to Amani’s high school friend, Ayesha Durrani about applying to a fulbright scholarship and how being a paralegal isn’t as glamorous as it might seem in Suits. They also discuss The Queen’s Gambit and other quarantine favorites. You can follow Ayesha @amdurrani on Instagram and you can follow us @raiseyourwordspod also on IG.

Dear Harry Styles, Amaly wants you to know that she’s not that crazy and we’d love to be friends with you! In today’s episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea interview Amaly; a student teacher and scriptwriter. They also talk about Amaly meeting Cameron Dallas and Ramy Youseff. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

Amani and Andrea talk about Halloween traditions , who celebrates it , and react to Twitches and an old Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode (Contains spoilers for both). Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!

On this week’s pop culture episode of Raise Your Words, Amani interviews Ausma Zehanat Khan; the author of The Khorasan Archives about her last book: The Bladebone and they talk about her writing process! Stay tuned until the end where Andrea has another cooking segment. This week it is Red Pepper Flake Broccoli!

In the book club episode, Amani and Latesha discuss Dear Martin and topics centered around diversity in books. Amani and Ali talk about Chadwick Boseman and their favorite Black Panther moments. Finally, Andrea and Amani talk about Chemical Hearts!

Amani and Andrea interview Ahlam, The Head of the Video Department from The Tempest. They talk about being a Muslim in film and Kpop bands.

Raise Your Words is a show hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw. In this pilot episode, the two friends talk about different segments for the show. They also talk about Avatar: the Last Airbender, the Korean Drama It’s Okay Not to Be Okay, book recommendations, representation, and what it takes to start a podcast. You’ll also get to hear some bloopers from the trailer and some other exciting news! Instagram page: @raiseyourwordspod! We hope you’ll tune in for the next one.

Hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw. The two friends introduce their new show and share some exciting announcements - including a virtual book club!

What is Raise Your Words? Hosted by Anum Ahmed and Amani Salahudeen