Rooted Black Girls

This week, Afnan and Farah are taking a deep dive into what makes clear communication so important. They share their tips on what practices helped them make communicating and setting healthy boundaries a breeze.

2:37 Importance and Impact of therapy

15:20 Setting boundaries inclusively

19:02 Identifying subtle tensions

23:00 The role of expectations in communication

25:35 Denying requests: Breaking it down

33:33 Checking up while respecting boundaries

38:43 Clear communication between partners

45:16 Dealing with being let down

48:43 Wrapping it up

Salam Collective Gear In This Episode: https://bit.ly/3mMI24G

In this episode Afnan and Farah discuss the aging of millennials and how we have developed between our 20's into our 30's.   

2:03 Millennials Are Big Ass Kids 

4:08 Born in Chaos  

14:42 We Aren't Building Traditionally 

20:44 Us vs Gen X and Gen Z Marriages

In this episode, Afnan and Farah discuss how their female friendships have been developed and deconstructed as they themselves learn and grow in their self discovery journey. 

00:38 Changing Friendships

8:07 One Ride or Die vs Gang Gang

18:11 Breakups

25:33 Values and Vulnerability

32:10 Evaluating Relationships

36:59 Friendships and Business

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 

https://amzn.to/2ZuzlDS

Welcome Back! 🌱   

In this conversation Farah and Afnan explore different work ethics and how work culture is being redefined, reflecting on their personal experiences in their respective fields and  the growth they have experienced.    

4:13 Grind culture is toxic 

9:10 Generational definitions of productivity 

15:26 Resting in today’s work culture  

16:28 Customer service expectations 

21:28 POC mentorship in the workplace 

24:35 Finding black and brown healthcare providers       

Nap Ministry: https://instagram.com/thenapministry?utm_medium=copy_link

And we're back! After a much needed break Farah and Afnan are back with a new season AND a new set! In this conversation we talk all things Money Adab (Arabic for behavior or etiquette).   

04:37 Money Adab  

06:29 House Guests 

13:15 Restaurant Etiquette  

19:32 Sharing Food 

25:06 Bougie or Basic 

46:45 Marriage and Finances   

Book we mentioned:

I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3k525Lh

This week we discuss the rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S since 2020, why people are asking for Black solidarity, and how we can use an intersectional lens to coalition build.

are you the oldest daughter? maybe the third parent? join us as we discuss and unpack the skills we've acquired and what we may need to let go! 

This week we reflect on life one year post COVID, states lifting mask mandates, as well as sharing our experience and thoughts on getting the vaccine.

Vulnerability is associated with risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure but it's, also, the birthplace and source of deeper spiritual and loving lives, says Daring Greatly author Brene Brown. Tap in with us as we explore this topic and ask, "do we really want vulnerable men in our lives?"

In this episode, Farah and Afnan talk through their experiences of Black History Month as children of immigrant parents. Sit back and ride out with us.