Across Her Table Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -An interview-based podcast where I, Mifrah Abid, talk to remarkable Canadian đ women with immigrant roots and how they are enriching the social narrative in Canada.
Join me to hear in-depth conversations with these inspiring women who have stories to tell, values to share and so much to give to their communities.
Also... Season 3 is here! So make sure you subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon apps or wherever to get episode notifications!!
This podcast was conceptualized with my very geeky husband Javed Shaikh, over several cups of chai and the constant din of two yelling children.
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Episode Reshare - Stories Within Us Podcast with Lisa Bush (Season 5 Ep. 2)
March 14, 2022 16:14 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBEpisode Notes : Today I speak with an individual that I have been listening to and learning from for a while now, Mifrah Abid. Mifrah is an activist, advocate of racial equity, and the creator, producer and host of Across Her Table Podcast. In this episode, Mifrah challenges my beliefs on home and identity (and if there is one thing I love, it's a conversation that expands my thinking). We discuss our thoughts on nationalism and Mirfah explains the concept of jingoism and how it relates to...
S3 Ep #07: EXCLUSIVE: Zarqa Nawaz on comedy, sitcoms and pop culture
March 08, 2022 13:58 - 42 minutes - 33.3 MBZarqa Nawaz is a Canadian icon. When she produced the award-winning show âLittle Mosque on the Prairieâ in 2007, the show became a household name. An avowed fan of Nora Efron, Zarqa created an all-Canadian sitcom that had funny and well-rounded Muslim characters. This was a far cry from the stereotypical cookie-cutter Muslim characters that the West had been churning out. And the timing was critical too. In 2007, post 9/11 Islamophobia was at its peak. A Muslim point of view in the arts was ...
Our Desi Ways - Ep 01: Across Her Table Production
February 28, 2022 04:45 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBWhat happens when an Indian and a Pakistani meet in Canada? We discover our Desi ways! Join us as we rediscover our quintessential South Asian roots and explore the question: What does it mean to be a âDesiâ? In this mini- series from Across Her Table, Mifrah Abid and Mehreen Shahid talk about our common connections, laugh (and really laugh) at our shared cultural tropes and dig deep into OUR DESI WAYS! Over the next few episodes, we will talk about Desi culture, the social norms we grew u...
S3 Ep #05: Quebec City Mosque Attack Anniversary: Islamic Relief Canadaâs Reyhana Patel talks about their latest report on Islamophobia in Canada
January 29, 2022 03:31 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBJanuary 29 marks a tragic day. It was on this day in 2017 that a shooter barged into a mosque in Quebec city and massacred 6 worshippers. The shooting left 17 children fatherless, 6 women widowed and one man paralyzed for life. We also lost a first responder to the trauma of this attack. The Govt of Canada declared Jan 29 as the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. The shooter was fueled by Islamophobia and his deep seated hate of Musl...
S3 Ep #04: Dr. Muna Saleh : Confronting the generational violence of Palestine
January 24, 2022 05:54 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBDr. Muna Saleh is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the Concordia University of Edmonton. She is also the author of several academic papers and the book, âStories We Live and Grow By: (Re)Telling Our Experiences as Muslim Mothers and Daughtersâ. Dr. Saleh has long been an advocate for social justice. She talks about âgenerational traumaâ - something her family faced when they were displaced by the âNakbaâ* (or the âCatastrophe)â in Palestine. Muna recalls how her family ...
S3 Ep #03: Asmaa Hussein : Channeling words to process grief and kindle hope
December 19, 2021 06:56 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBAuthor Asmaa Hussein is a very popular writer. When a tragedy unceremoniously killed her husband, Asmaa took to writing to channel her grief. Her raw and candid essays were shared thousands of times the world over, turning her towards writing full time. She is now the owner of the indie publishing house âRuqaya's Bookshelfâ, advocating for authentic representation of story-telling around Muslim children. Asmaa talks about processing grief, about why people insist on her âgetting over itâ and ...
S3 Ep #02: The Bonn Park Podcast Collab Episode
November 25, 2021 03:35 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBWelcome to our cross over episode with Waterloo Regionâs favorite podcasters Sarah Geidlinger and Marshall Ward. Keep listening to join the discussion, which was both, light hearted and deep. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected]. Don't forget to follow Across Her Table on Instagram @acrosshertable (https://www.instagram.com/acrosshertable) Music credit: Oh My - Patrick Patrikios
S3 Ep #01: Iqra Khalid: Countering hate through political will
November 01, 2021 13:33 - 34 minutes - 28 MBIqra Khalid was a 20 something brown Muslim woman with immigrant parents when she decided to run for the House of Commons in 2015. Even with an exceptional record as a lawyer and a human rights advocate, she put her name on the ballot ânot really expecting to winâ. But she won, not once but twice- from the riding of Mississauga Erin Mills- and she has never looked back since. She introduced for the much debated Bill M- 103- which asked the government to condemn Islamophobia and all forms of...
S2 Ep#11: Uzma Jalaluddin: Retelling cult classics with Muslim characters
April 04, 2021 20:01 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBAcclaimed author Uzma Jalaludin is on a roll! Her first book, 'Ayesha at Last' was a runaway hit and has now been optioned for Hollywood. This 'Muslim edit' of Pride and Prejudice explores the love lives of second generation Toronto Muslims. Her new book 'Hana Khan Carries On' is a retelling of the cult romcom 'You've Got Mail'. Tune in to hear this fun author where she explains the 'Rishta' system of finding a spouse- "the most awkward blind date ever". You will also enjoy listening about he...
Brewing Ideas Episode 1: Libraries & The Multicultural Narrative
March 28, 2021 21:54 - 35 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Across Her Table podcast has always been committed to telling authentic stories of women and their immigrant experiences. For two seasons we have talked to remarkable women and heard their inspiring stories. Now we would like to add MORE to the conversation. Brewing Ideas will explore ideas, trends, and topics that are relevant to people of color in Canada. YOU may be an immigrant, or not, but if you are a person of color, this series is for you. On our first episode, we talk about lib...
Brewing Ideas Pilot Episode: Libraries & The Multicultural Narrative
March 28, 2021 21:54 - 35 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Across Her Table podcast has always been committed to telling authentic stories of women and their immigrant experiences. For two seasons we have talked to remarkable women and heard their inspiring stories. Now we would like to add MORE to the conversation. Brewing Ideas will explore ideas, trends, and topics that are relevant to people of color in Canada. YOU may be an immigrant, or not, but if you are a person of color, this series is for you. On our first episode, we talk about lib...
Brewing Ideas Trailer Episode
March 15, 2021 01:17 - 3 minutes - 5.6 MBThe scoop on Brewing Ideas - our upcoming podcast miniseries.Â
Introducing Brewing Ideas (Trailer Episode)
March 15, 2021 01:17 - 3 minutes - 5.6 MBThe scoop on Brewing Ideas - our upcoming podcast miniseries.Â
S2 Ep#10: Womenâs Day Special | Two women, two generations: how a mother and daughter became each otherâs strongest ally
March 08, 2021 06:13 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen we talk about mothers and their teenage daughters, we think of typical tropes: the constant arguments, the difference in world views, and diametrically opposite opinions. But what if it doesnât have to be that way? What if mothers and daughters sat down to listen to what the other has to say? What if, they could become each otherâs strongest allies? This Womenâs Day join us as we talk to mother-daughter duo Abiha and Madiah Syed as they share how they made a conscious effort to overcome ...
S2 Ep#09: Raufikat Oyawoye-Salami: A techie whips up a sugar storm at the Great Canadian Baking Show (2021)
February 28, 2021 17:49 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBRaufikat Oyawoye-Salami arrived in Canada in November 2017 in the town of Milton, Ontario. In less than 3 years she had been selected to be on the Great Canadian Baking show- TWICE. With the fourth season now in full swing, Raufikat is all charged up, rediscovering her love for baking. Listen in as she talks about her experience as a newcomer to Canada, her Nigerian heritage, her baking journey, and of course, the defining moments in that iconic TENT! Tune in to hear her also talk about Nige...
S2 Ep#08: EXCLUSIVE: Ginella Massa, Host, Canada Tonight on CBC News talks about her journey & Afro-Latina-Muslim roots
February 20, 2021 14:20 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBGinella Massa is an award-winning journalist, who is also the first hijab wearing one ever to host a prime-time TV show in North America. Her daily CBC show âCanada Tonightâ is changing how we consume news in the country today. But was it all easy? Ginella talks to Mifrah Abid about: Her Latino-Afro roots and journey to Canada, The scrutiny she faces for her clothing choices, The struggle of picking the right âHijabâ friendly outfit, The seemingly âstrangeâ way of her arranged marriage, Her ...
S2 Ep#07: Sheba Siddiqui - A radio journalism pro on diversity in newsrooms, pandemic parenting and restarting her career
February 13, 2021 17:03 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBSheba Siddiqui is a woman with many roles. A journalist, Global News Radio producer, columnist, Â host, and most importantly - a mom of four. She is also a great conversationalist. Being a second generation Canadian helps her look at the two cultures that define her - with some level of neutrality. Listen to our latest episode as we discuss: The culture of stigma in South Asian communities (i.e. âLog Kya Kahenge?â) The need for change in mental health conversations in immigrant families (â...
S2 Ep#07: Sheba Siddiqui - A radio journalist on diversity in newsrooms, pandemic parenting and restarting her career
February 13, 2021 17:03 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBSheba Siddiqui is a woman with many roles. A journalist, Global News Radio producer, columnist, Â host, and most importantly - a mom of four. She is also a great conversationalist. Being a second generation Canadian helps her look at the two cultures that define her - with some level of neutrality. Listen to our latest episode as we discuss: The culture of stigma in South Asian communities (i.e. âLog Kya Kahenge?â) The need for change in mental health conversations in immigrant families (âStop...
S2 Ep#06: Zena Chaudhry - âThe more we talk about abuse, the more power we give to the victimsâ
February 06, 2021 17:17 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBZena Chaudhry likes breaking hijabi stereotypes. She loves the outdoors and is passionate about camping, kayaking, hunting, sailing, and fishing. She has won several fishing tournaments and proudly states that she has never been âskunkedâ- i.e., come back from a fishing trip without catching any. (She has been at it since she was 3!) But Zena is also the founder and CEO of Sakeenah Homes- a network of transitional homes and shelters for those who desperately need it. She recognized gaps in ...
S2 Ep#06: Zena Chaudhry: âThe more we talk about abuse, the more power we give to the victimsâ
February 06, 2021 17:17 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBZena Chaudhry likes breaking hijabi stereotypes. She loves the outdoors and is passionate about camping, kayaking, hunting, sailing, and fishing. She has won several fishing tournaments and proudly states that she has never been âskunkedâ- i.e., come back from a fishing trip without catching any. (She has been at it since she was 3!) But Zena is also the founder and CEO of Sakeenah Homes- a network of transitional homes and shelters for those who desperately need it. She recognized gaps in ...
S2 Ep#05: Fauzia Mazhar - A pathfinder reflects on Islamophobia, Bill 21 and Cancer
January 30, 2021 17:46 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBThe federal government declared January 29 as the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec city Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. That doesn't mean that Islamophobia is a thing of the past. Fauzia Mazhar ,the executive director of the Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener Waterloo, points out the different ways it still manifests itself and asks some tough questions: -Is Islamophobia only a "Muslim" problem? -What does Quebec's Bill 21 mean for the Muslim woman on the street...
S2 Ep#04: Kanwal Ahmed - A talk show host challenges societal norms
January 17, 2021 04:49 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBIn a world where everyone wants to be heard, Kanwal listens. Kanwal Ahmed was already a household name in Pakistan when she launched her web talk show âConversations with Kanwalâ. The show was a massive hit- not because of any celebrity presence, but because of the stories. Raw, unfiltered stories of everyday people and their struggles. Stories that need to be heard, stories that make you cry, stories that compel you to think. Kanwal probably knows that just telling these stories may be s...
S2 Ep#04: Kanwal Ahmed- A talk show host challenges societal norms
January 17, 2021 04:49 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBIn a world where everyone wants to be heard, Kanwal listens. Kanwal Ahmed was already a household name in Pakistan when she launched her web talk show âConversations with Kanwalâ. The show was a massive hit- not because of any celebrity presence, but because of the stories. Raw, unfiltered stories of everyday people and their struggles. Stories that need to be heard, stories that make you cry, stories that compel you to think. Kanwal probably knows that just telling these stories may be s...
S2 Ep#03: Uswah Ahsan - A 21-year-old seeks to create allyships through her nonprofit
January 10, 2021 06:09 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBAs we talk more and more about race relations, there are some questions that often come up: What is an ally? Can anyone become an ally? Or do you have to be from a dominant group to do so? Do organizations need to have minority âquotasâ to be seen as inclusive? Or is that just token allyship? Can newcomers to Canada and Indigenous people have something in common? What does it mean when a person of color (POC) is asked: âWhere are you *really* fromâ? And most importantly⌠What should y...
S2 Ep#02: Filiz Ozmisir - A woman on a mission to help refugee girls
January 02, 2021 16:22 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBFrom the land of Ertugrul - a 24-year-old Turkish woman came to Toronto to learn English. The rest, as they say, is history. Filiz Ozmisir is a registered nurse, who also happened to co-found Refugee Girls Worldwide. Why did she start this initiative? Filiz challenges us to rethink when we hear the word ârefugeeâ. With over 30 million refugees on the planet today (and 17 million of them being only underage girls), she wants you to understand the lived experience of those on the receiving ...
S2 Ep#02: Filiz Ozmisir : A woman on a mission to help refugee girls
January 02, 2021 16:22 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MBFrom the land of Ertugrul - a 24-year-old Turkish woman came to Toronto to learn English. The rest, as they say, is history. Filiz Ozmisir is a registered nurse, who also happened to co-found Refugee Girls Worldwide. Why did she start this initiative? Filiz challenges us to rethink when we hear the word ârefugeeâ. With over 30 million refugees on the planet today (and 17 million of them being only underage girls), she wants you to understand the lived experience of those on the receiving ...
S2 Ep#01: Two besties look back at how this podcast began
September 09, 2020 21:16 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSeason 2 begins with a VERY special guest- Anjum Mukadam from Across the Atlantic! What prompted the creation of this podcast? Which episodes really clicked with the audiences? And of course, listener feedback! Two close friends chat, laugh and look back at Season 1 and how it all began. Tune in to join the light hearted banter as we look ahead to more engaging episodes coming up.
Ep#12: Rabia Khedr - "Being blind, I see things differently"
June 28, 2020 16:39 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRaw, inspiring, and humbling- Rabia Khedrâs story is something we would like to make recommended listening for everyone.  Rabia Khedr has been blind since birth but that has not stopped her from becoming a super-achiever. She has spent the better part of her life advocating for people with disabilities and for racial equity. She has founded Diversityworx and DEEN Support Services- both that help her serve the people she represents. She is also a founding member of CAM-D- the Canadian Ass...
Express Episode with Shanze Sial - NASA's newest intern
June 24, 2020 18:13 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSchanze Sial has just turned 17 and has already earned a prestigious NASA internship. Tune in to listen how this high school student from Milton, Ontario bagged this opportunity, how other students can plan their careers and what Gen Z thinks about older generations! Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected]  or send us a voice message at http://www.anchor.fm/acrosshertable/message Don't forget...
Express Episode #01 with Shanze Sial - NASA's newest intern
June 24, 2020 18:13 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSchanze Sial has just turned 17 and has already earned a prestigious NASA internship. Tune in to listen how this high school student from Milton, Ontario bagged this opportunity, how other students can plan their careers and what Gen Z thinks about older generations! Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected]  or send us a voice message at http://www.anchor.fm/acrosshertable/message Don't forget...
Ep#11: Habon Ali - A youth icon talks about being on PM Justin Trudeau's advisory team
June 21, 2020 22:08 - 32 minutes - 30 MBHabon Ali has accomplished much at her young age. This child of Somali refugees recently graduated from the University of Toronto and was the valedictorian for the class of 2020. But thatâs not where her major breakthrough lies. She was selected to be on Prime Minister Justin Trudeauâs first-ever youth council to advise him and his government on issues that matter to the youth. She has for long been a very vocal advocate for racial and economic equity in society. She recently earned an inter...
Ep#10: Amira Elghawaby - An award winning journalist deconstructs racism and Islamophobia
June 13, 2020 18:37 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBHow does one talk to children about racism? Is Canada free of systemic racism? Is there racism within the Muslim community? And was journalism always an obvious career choice for this award winning journalist? Amira Elghawaby has worked with major news networks like the CBC and the Globe and Mail. She is now a contributing columnist for the Toronto Star. Wait, thereâs more! This daughter of Egyptian immigrants is also the founding board member of Anti hate Network Canada and the Silk ...
Ep#09: Reem Ahmed - A MasterChef Canada contestant talks about being on one of TV's favorite shows
June 06, 2020 22:59 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat does it take to beat THOUSANDS of contestants and get in the MasterChef Canada kitchen- one of the most beloved food show franchises on the planet? How do you compete on a cooking show when your faith mandates certain diet restrictions? Is Egyptian cuisine more than just Shawarma and Falafels? And why does no one ever talk about postpartum depression?! Reem Ahmed came to Canada as a high school student 11 years ago. She navigated her cultural identities to find who she was. Â After comple...
Ep#09: Reem Ahmed - A MasterChef Canada contestant talks about being the first hijabi on the show
June 06, 2020 22:59 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat does it take to beat THOUSANDS of contestants and get in the MasterChef Canada kitchen- one of the most beloved food show franchises on the planet? How do you compete on a cooking show when your faith mandates certain diet restrictions? Is Egyptian cuisine more than just Shawarma and Falafels? And why does no one ever talk about postpartum depression?! Reem Ahmed came to Canada as a high school student 11 years ago. She navigated her cultural identities to find who she was. Â After c...
Ep#08: Huda Idrees - A young tech CEO looks to transform Canada's health systems
May 30, 2020 20:41 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB"What does your Ontario health card do for you? Does it REALLY have all your health data? Is Canada more ready for health data reform than its neighbor? Could Toronto become the next Silicon Valley? Will the pandemic change workspace culture forever? Are tech companies inclusive enough?" There are so many questions that we have and so we invited Huda Idrees, CEO, DotHealth, and she had some really interesting answers! Huda came to Toronto as a student from Saudi Arabia. She is now a...
Ep#07: Nada Khatib - A viral artist talks about her art, her success and her Syrian roots
May 25, 2020 21:47 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBNada Khatib did not always plan on becoming an artist, but once she did, there was no looking back. Within 2 years of starting she has amassed a fan following of 97000+ on social media. Her videos of her art process have been viewed several million times. Â Although born in Canada, she is deeply connected to her Syrian identity- her parents came as refugees in the late 80's. Listen to her talk about the impossible challenges faced by refugees and how she thinks the current crisis in Syria com...
Eid message for all our listeners!
May 25, 2020 02:25 - 1 minute - 2.89 MBWishing all our listeners Eid Mubarak!! A special short episode to convey greetings on a the occasion of Eid or Cov-eid. Credits: Storybook by Scott Holmes
Ep#06: Tabassum Wyne - An Instagram food blogger now championing interfaith outreach and diversity
May 16, 2020 09:37 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBTabassum Wyne is an Instagram star with 14k followers under her Instagram handle @Kashmirifoodie. Her recipes and cookbooks have won her thousands of admirers. She has collaborated with big brands like KitchenAid USA, Nando's, Mellisa and Doug, Chapters Indigo, and Wilton (among others) as a content creator and recipe developer. But there's more to Tabassum. She is now the founder and executive director of the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada- a nonprofit organization that aims to build brid...
Ep#06: Tabassum Wyne - An Instagram food blogger talks about her roots and social entrepreneurship
May 16, 2020 09:37 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBTabassum Wyne is an Instagram star with 14k followers under her Instagram handle @Kashmirifoodie. Her recipes and cookbooks have won her thousands of admirers. She has collaborated with big brands like KitchenAid USA, Nando's, Mellisa and Doug, Chapters Indigo, and Wilton (among others) as a content creator and recipe developer. But there's more to Tabassum. She is now the founder and executive director of the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada- a nonprofit organization that aims to build brid...
Ep#06: Tabassum Wyne - An Instagram star now championing interfaith outreach and diversity
May 16, 2020 09:37 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBTabassum Wyne is an Instagram star with 14k followers under her Instagram handle @Kashmirifoodie. Her recipes and cookbooks have won her thousands of admirers. She has collaborated with big brands like KitchenAid USA, Nando's, Mellisa and Doug, Chapters Indigo, and Wilton (among others) as a content creator and recipe developer. But there's more to Tabassum. She is now the founder and executive director of the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada- a nonprofit organization that aims to build bri...
Episode 05: A biochemistry major finds her true calling in writing & illustrating children's books
May 09, 2020 09:41 - 24 minutes - 46.8 MBTasmea Mahmud is a Bangladeshi-Canadian who majored in biochemistry from the University of Toronto. Listen to her talk about finding her passion for writing and illustrating children's books. She now owns her own company wishuponmystory.com- serving the niche market of personalized storybooks for Muslim kids. Hear her talk about how necessary representation in literature is for children of visible minorities. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acro...
Ep#05: Tasmea Mahmud - A biochemistry major finds her true calling in designing children's books
May 09, 2020 09:41 - 24 minutes - 23 MBTasmea Mahmud is a Bangladeshi-Canadian who majored in biochemistry from the University of Toronto. Listen to her talk about finding her passion for writing and illustrating children's books. She now owns her own company wishuponmystory.com- serving the niche market of personalized storybooks for Muslim kids. Hear her talk about how necessary representation in literature is for children of visible minorities. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acros...
Ep#05: Tasmea Mahmud - A biochemistry major finds her true calling
May 09, 2020 09:41 - 24 minutes - 23 MBTasmea Mahmud is a Bangladeshi-Canadian who majored in biochemistry from the University of Toronto. Listen to her talk about finding her passion for writing and illustrating children's books. She now owns her own company wishuponmystory.com- serving the niche market of personalized storybooks for Muslim kids. Hear her talk about how necessary representation in literature is for children of visible minorities. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acr...
Ep#04: Maliha Khan - A woman mobilizes her community towards greater good
May 02, 2020 05:43 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBThe story of how Maliha Khan transformed a Facebook group with nearly 8000 members into a registered non-profit. Â Listen in to know how she uses this platform to mobilize an entire community towards paying it forward. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected] or send us a voice message at http://www.anchor.fm/acrosshertable/message Don't forget to follow Across Her Table on Instagram @acrosshert...
Episode 04: A woman mobilizes her community towards greater good
May 02, 2020 05:43 - 21 minutes - 42.8 MBThe story of how Maliha Khan transformed a Facebook group with nearly 8000 members into a registered non-profit. Â Listen in to know how she uses this platform to mobilize an entire community towards paying it forward. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected] Don't forget to follow Across Her Table on Instagram @acrosshertable (https://www.instagram.com/acrosshertable) Music credit: Â 'Storyb...
Episode 03: The journey from being a new Canadian to Town Councillor
April 24, 2020 17:15 - 23 minutes - 46 MBSameera Ali came to Canada with dreams of a future, very little money and a baby on the way.  Tune in as we talk about her inspiring journey to the Town Council.  Listen to her powerful message to young women of color as they chart their own success stories. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected] Don't forget to follow Across Her Table on Instagram @acrosshertable (https://www.instagram.c...
Episode 03: The journey from being a newcomer to Town Councillor
April 24, 2020 17:15 - 23 minutes - 46 MBEveryday thousands of immigrants land in Canada with humble beginnings. Sameera Ali too came to Canada with dreams of a future, very little money and a baby on the way. Â Tune in as we talk about her inspiring journey from being a newcomer to serving the government as a Town Councillor. Â Listen to her powerful message to young women of color charting their own paths. Music credit: Â 'Storybook' by Scott Holmes & 'Once Upon a Time" by Audiobinger
Ep#03: Sameera Ali - The journey from being a new Canadian to Town Councillor
April 24, 2020 17:15 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSameera Ali came to Canada with dreams of a future, very little money and a baby on the way.  Tune in as we talk about her inspiring journey to the Town Council.  Listen to her powerful message to young women of color as they chart their own success stories. Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected] or send us a voice message at http://www.anchor.fm/acrosshertable/message Don't forget to follo...
Episode 02: A woman's quest to solve hunger across Canada's communities
April 19, 2020 01:19 - 21 minutes - 33.2 MBLaylo Atakhodjaeva is a mom of 4 and the CEO of Road to Zero Waste- an organization she co-founded to tackle food waste and hunger. Tune in to listen about her journey from Uzbekistan to Canada and how she is helping feed one community at a time. If you want to know how you can help this cause check her company website : http://www.roadtozerowaste.org Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected]...
Ep#02: Laylo Atakhodjaeva - A woman's quest to solve hunger across Canada's communities
April 19, 2020 01:19 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLaylo Atakhodjaeva is a mom of 4 and the CEO of Road to Zero Waste- an organization she co-founded to tackle food waste and hunger. Tune in to listen about her journey from Uzbekistan to Canada and how she is helping feed one community at a time. If you want to know how you can help this cause check her company website : http://www.roadtozerowaste.org Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at [email protected] o...