Welcome back! In this episode I was joined by the incredible founder and brain behind Excerise Focus. Imam joins me for an hour long chat to talk about, life, education, faith, culture and so much more. We particularly focus on her desire to help people and how that empowered her to start her own fitness programme. We shared our career journeys, aspirations and setting goals.

Back from a break...let's convince celebrating incredible role models

**Trigger warning episode** 1 in 4 women are survivors of rape or sexual abuse, that’s 8 million women in the UK. Many of this trauma affects children. This episode was outside of the worlf of sports...I set out to shine a light on incredible people, in different life stages but their beginnings are different. In the episode, I am beyond proud and honoured that my dear friend Nadia joined to reflect on her journey. We recorded a previous episode but it had technical error, in that episode Nadia read out her story... In a way I am glad we had a chance to re record because this episode was going beyond the abuse. We just talked...she is inspirational, strong and an incredible teacher/campaigner and world traveller. Her resilience and strength give me hope, I hope it reaches someone who needs a light. I have learnt lessons on patience, the importance of believing in yourself and finding the courage to move forward. Not looking back and allowing the past to impact your future. She is amazing and I adore her. ❤ As always #Listen #Learn #Share 🙏

You thought I was kidding when I said I was spoilt for choice of Star Speakers?!

In this episode, I was joined by the amazing @iqraaismail. Chair & Founder of NUR Womens Football Club, Football Black List Winner, Captain of Somali Women’s National Team, Featured in many media outlets as well as campaigns such as Nike and Adidas. Iqra is also a second year University student and an incredible leader that we greatly admire. Ps she's only 20!! (Say Masha Allah!!) 😅. No, seriously, this episode was extra proud moment for me as a Somali. I started the interview as a host trying to give a platform and shine a light on an inspirational person but by the end I was a proud sister. This episode will teach you age has no factor in the growth, maturity and wisdom of a leader. Iqra is years younger than me but I learnt so much as an individual, including epic Somali phrases! 🙌...so shout out to her parents. She did you proud! ❤

This is one of those episode you need a cup of tea and calm environment. In this episode, I was joined by a wonderful friend who I deeply respect. We speak for over an hour about a plethora of topics and cover everything from Travel, Quarantine, Holocaust Education, Travel, Culture, Health (Mental health and fitness) and so much more! I told you she is epic! I hope you learn something new and #share. DISCLAIMER: My sound was incredibly annoying on my side so there might be a small glitch. #Listen #Learn #Share

5 episodes in and I am still in the in awe fan girl stage.🤦🏽‍♀️ Send me tips on how to be cool when interviewing someone epic please! 👀. I really loved episode 5...This is a very important conversation and it went way past the hour. In this episode, I was joined by the incredible Bhavna Malkani. Who wears multiple hats and has a powerful story to tell in business, passion, goals, aspirationsn sports, hip hop, beauty and so much more! What are you waiting for?? hit play! #Learn #Listen # Share. 🙏

One of the most powerful episodes I've recorded so far. I didn't want the episode to end! Sister Zainab is incredible, as well as the above...she is also the founder of Spuds in the Mud. A project which supports women's Rugby at Grassroots, empowering women and children. She has delivered this campaign in Ghana 🇬🇭 and also plans to work in Morocco 🇲🇦 next. She is a formidable player and is known as the 'BULLDOZER' on the field! In this episode Zainab shares her experiences and future projects. Hit Play! 🙌#Listen #Learn #Share ✅

We continue our BLM series with our amazing guest Idil. She is an incredible voice who is a passionate parent, advocate and sister. In this second episode, Idil shared with us her personal experience with racism in education as a child and later as a parent. Having an uncomfortable conversation around race and identity. Idil also shared with us a harrowing and deeply shocking story involving her brother. The ordeal he went through in a system designed to set him for failure or worse. I was without my cohost Fatma in this one and I didn’t think I could contain my anger but luckily Juweyria was there and we managed to get through it without breaking things!

Welcome to episode 3!! In this deeply insightful episode, I was joined by someone I greatly admire. Fatma shares her experience as a student in the NHS...the steps of becoming a Global Health nurse. She also shares her experience with humanitarian work, charity campaigning. We explored culture, identity, racism within the muslim community and what it means to be a British Muslim. It's an hour long episode! So sit back, grab a snack and enjoy! #Listen #Learn and #Share.

Star Sisters was founded by girls in hijabs who are challenging the expectations and stereotype. In this episode I am joined by my co author Irsha Akbar, an amazing writer who challenged the status quo of the stereotypes in her culture through writing. The message: You have the power to change the narrative. The past is the past, the future depends on the actions of today. If you disagree with the actions of the past, reflect today and change the narrative. #Listen #Learn #Share.