In this episode, I reflect on moments, big and small, joyful and challenging-that have shaped who I am

today. From unexpected lessons to quiet realizations, explore how growth isn't linear, how identity is complex, and how our past experiences quietly guide the way we move forward.

As we step into the new year, I invite you to consider not just what you want to achieve, but who you want to be. Let your intentions, not just your goals, guide your path.

Full Poem:

days will come

and you will ask“who am i?”

years will pass

and you will ask”where am i going?”

you’ll ask in mistakes and failed affiliations 

you’ll ask in regret and anticipation 

when all is said and done

you will see yourself in the mirror that is passion

and in what lies your satisfaction 

maybe your identity even lies in your contradictions

sometime,somewhere,somehow

your eyes will see this journey 

for what it truly is

no destination exists 

if the ride is ordinary 

so drive slowly on this path

before you’re done and it breaks your heart 

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this episode is a reflection on one of my favorite poems, exploring what it means to be allowed to exist as you are, without pressure or perfection. Just listening, noticing, and letting the words sit with me.

Full Poem:

Wild Geese, by Mary Oliver

“You do not have to be good.

You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.

You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.

Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.

Meanwhile the world goes on.

Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers.

Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again.

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting-over and over announcing your place in the family of things.”

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💓 YouTube video mentioned:

bitterness as a crutch

In this episode, I talk about what it’s been like finding inspiration again in the smallest things, in curiosity, in myself.

I’ve realized that inspiration can be a form of self-care; it’s how we reconnect with who we are and what we love.

This is a soft reminder to create your own lane, be your own aesthetic, and love the process of becoming.

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With faith in where you’re going,

Karima💓

welcome to season 2 of Where Am I Going💓

In this episode, I talk about the shift that happens when you stop seeing yourself only as a victim of your circumstances and start recognizing your own power in shaping your life. 

We'll explore what it means to accept your flaws, take responsibility for your actions and reactions, and begin the real work of change.

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With all the love and light in this world,

Karima💓

In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable, often unspoken side of growth the identity shifts, the loss, the insecurity that lingers even when you're doing everything “right.”, we reflect on how growth isn’t always pretty, but it’s necessary. Join me and the amazing, intelligent Fareedah Ajibola on this episode
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💓Books mentioned:
– The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
– Atomic Habits by James Clear
💓Youtube Video mentioned:
The Persistence of Insecurity 

 We are too scared to admit that sometimes we are not enough.

Sometimes we need a shoulder 

or a conversation 

Sometimes we need a tribe

To keep us grounded in times of adversity and to applaud us in times of celebration 

In this episode, we explore not only the importance of community, but also the role of self-evaluation and self-discovery in finding sustainable ones.

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With all the love in my heart,

Karima💓💓💓

On this episode, Asma’u and I discuss the in’s and out’s of selflove and social media.

She was honestly the best possible partner for this topic being a content creator for 4 years, a feeler and ofcourse— a thinker.

In my opinion, this is not just a good podcast, it’s a deep and important (and entertaining🙈) 

conversation that every girl needs to tune into.

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With all the love in this world and the next,

Karima💓

We tell ourselves that we’re over it because we don’t think about it anymore, but that does not equate to healing.

Truly letting go includes constantly revisiting a topic, as many times as you need to.

And trying to learn lessons from situations that left you scarred.

That’s okay.

This is where I’ll be posting about the book I mentioned (In Shaa Allah) 

I hope this episode was of benefit to you.

Love,

Karima💓

As we step into 2025, let’s carry this mindset with us: that Allah’s tests are never random, His rules are filled with wisdom, and every struggle we face is seen and known by Him. This year, let’s trust in His ability to guide us through every moment and believe that our challenges are shaping us into better versions of ourselves. Here’s to a year of faith, hope, and embracing the beauty of Allah’s perfect plan.

May Allah guide us through every test, grant us strength in our struggles, and fill our hearts with peace and trust in His perfect plan. Ameen

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Love,

Karima:)