Naptime Is Sacred
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn a series of conversations, host Fousia Abdullahi shares stories of Muslim women from all over the world. You'll hear the stories of interesting, accomplished, and amazing Muslim women authors, bloggers, entrepreneurs, nutritionists, and so many more. These stories will give you the tools you need not only to be inspired but to give you tangible steps toward personal and professional growth and development. We may take different paths, with different obstacles we each have to overcome, but our voices, successes, and individual stories are something to CELEBRATE and share.
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Eat Drink Pure With Zeeshan Shah
April 07, 2021 04:53 - 21 minutes - 21.7 MBDisclaimer: The discussion in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes ONLY. This is information should not be understood or construed as a substitute for medical or health advice from a doctor. Please consult your doctor for any medical-related questions and guidance. I'm chatting with Zeeshan Shah, an integrative nutrition health coach and the owner of Eat Drink Pure. She empowers, supports, and guides women to get healthier and happier through long-term and...
Episode 80 Talaal and the Whispering Worrier with Author Shereeza
March 12, 2021 07:52 - 23 minutes - 22.7 MBShereeza is a Muslimah of Guyanese parents and was born and raised in Canada. She is a clinical counsellor within a medical team and offers telephone counselling through her private practice, GTA Wellness Consultation. Shereeza earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in counselling individuals, families, and groups. She has supported her community as a youth leader, community mediator and specialized in working with children to manage var...
Episode 79 With Activist and now Author of We Are Not Here To Be Bystanders Linda Sarsour
August 06, 2020 02:39 - 48 minutes - 67 MBI had the pleasure of reading Linda Sarsour's book. We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders and interview Linda herself about her book and the experiences she shared. I've always admired Linda and her activism, but most of all, her ability to keep going regardless of the opposition and hatred she faces regularly. Linda Sarsour is a Brooklyn-born Palestinian Muslim American community activist and mother of three. She served as the Women's March national co-chair, helping to organize the largest si...
Episode 79 With activist and author Linda Sarsour and her book 'We Are Not Here To Be Bystanders
August 06, 2020 02:39 - 48 minutes - 67 MBI recently had the opportunity to read "We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders" by activist and author Linda Sarsour. In an exclusive interview, we discussed her book and the impactful experiences she shared. Linda's resilience in the face of opposition and constant adversity has always been an inspiration to me. Linda Sarsour, a Brooklyn-born Palestinian Muslim American, is a dedicated community activist and a mother of three. Notably, she served as the national co-chair of the Women's March, ...
Episode 78 In Memoriam: Hodan Nalayeh March 23, 1976 - July 12, 2019
July 12, 2020 09:47 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBIt's been one year since Hodan Nalayeh tragically passed away, alongside her husband, unborn child, and many others. May Allah have mercy on them, grant them Janntul firdose, and provide their families continued comfort. Hodan Nalayeh, founder of Integration TV, an online platform with millions of YouTube viewers, was a prominent social media influencer. She created a substantial platform showcasing pioneering stories from Somali communities and Somalia. Nalayeh revolutionized society by...
Episode 78 In Memoriam Hodan Nalayeh March 23rd 1976- July 12th 2019
July 12, 2020 09:47 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBIt's hard to believe that it's been one year today since Hodan Nalayeh tragically passed away, alongside her husband, unborn child, and many others. May Allah have mercy on them all, grant them Janntul firdose, and give their families continued comfort. She was a hardworking mom and was an example for all of us that you can always change our circumstance, we can become closer to Allah, we can help others as we're picking ourselves up. We can achieve our goals, and that when we pass our leg...
Episode 77 COVID-19: Protecting Yourself and Others, Insights from Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Uzma Syed
March 06, 2020 01:23 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe world has been racing to contain a new virus "The Novel Coronavirus that has at this time spread to 79 Countries as of today. Dr. Uzma Syed, an Infectious diseases specialist, is this week's guest. Dr. Syed is a NY based board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with an Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee position as well as Infection Prevention committee who is well-published in pneumonia-related research. The world is contending with the Novel Coronavirus, which has spread to 79 ...
Episode 77 The Coronavirus: How to Protect yourself and others with Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Uzma Syed
March 06, 2020 01:23 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe world has been racing to contain a new virus "The Novel Coronavirus that has at this time spread to 79 Countries as of today. Dr. Uzma Syed, an Infectious diseases specialist, is this week's guest. Dr. Syed is a NY based board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with an Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee position as well as Infection Prevention committee who is well-published in pneumonia-related research. She teaches students in high school, college and medical school as well as...
Episode 76 Boundary setting with Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf, a counselor, and mental health educator
January 02, 2020 01:57 - 58 minutes - 38.8 MBWelcome to the first episode of 2020. Since this show is all about personal and professional development, I wanted to start the year from a mental health perspective. This episode is about boundary setting. Dr. Anjabeen Ashraf is a counselor, educator, and champion boundary setter living in Oregon with her impressive collection of raincoats and coffee mugs. Her goal is to help everyone live their most authentic lives by setting better boundaries. Part of this work is examining sys...
Episode 75 Goodbye 2019 a look back and hopes for the future.
December 31, 2019 23:34 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThis year has been such a journey, full of wins and fails. I'm so glad to have been able to continue to share so many stories of amazing Muslim women who taught us so much about personal and professional development. We'll be working hard this new year to bring you consistent and relevant episodes. Thank you for your continued support, keep sharing the podcast with your friends and family so we can grow our Naptime Is Sacred family. I hope and pray that Allah gives you the ability to...
Podmas day 15 How to start a podcast part 4 How to start a podcast part 4 Podcast Media hosting, RSS feed and submitting to iTunes.
December 15, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBThis is the part where things get technical but like Marie Forleo said Everything Is figureoutable. You’ll have to think about media hosting some of the popular ones are Soundcloud, Anchor, Libsyn, WordPress, podomatic, speaker, etc Next is RSS Feed, RSS feed means Really Simple Syndication. First, you have to have a website where you will host your feed. I use WordPress then you set up an RSS feed, by using a built-in plugin like Blubrry. It is a protocol that automatically sen...
Episode 74 Podmas day 15 How to start a podcast part 4 How to start a podcast part 4 Podcast Media hosting, RSS feed and submitting to iTunes.
December 15, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBThis is the part where things get technical but like Marie Forleo said Everything Is figureoutable. You’ll have to think about media hosting some of the popular ones are Soundcloud, Anchor, Libsyn, WordPress, podomatic, speaker, etc Next is RSS Feed, RSS feed means Really Simple Syndication. First, you have to have a website where you will host your feed. I use WordPress then you set up an RSS feed, by using a built-in plugin like Blubrry. It is a protocol that automatically sen...
Episode 73 Podmas day 14 How to start a podcast part 3 What podcasting equipment do you need?
December 14, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBBefore you go and spend a pretty penny on equipment, I would consider what you already have for free. Your smartphone has a recording app that you can start with, and there is also an app called anchor that uses your smartphones built-in microphone and records up to 2mins of audio, that you can directly post in the app. It has features like commenting and different people that you can follow and build an online community. If the phone isn't your thing, I would say get a mic that you plug i...
Podmas day 14 How to start a podcast part 3 What podcasting equipment do you need?
December 14, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBBefore you go and spend a pretty penny on equipment, I would consider what you already have for free. Your smartphone has a recording app that you can start with, and there is also an app called anchor that uses your smartphones built-in microphone and records up to 2mins of audio, that you can directly post in the app. It has features like commenting and different people that you can follow and build an online community. If the phone isn't your thing, I would say get a mic that you plug i...
podmas day 13 How to start a podcast part 2 picking topics
December 13, 2019 18:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBNow that you've figured out who your ideal podcast listener is, in this case, a young practicing Muslim mom 25-34, who is interested in the environment, Community, social change, and healthy lifestyle. She spends a lot of time on Instagram and reading. It's time to think about what your avatar wants to hear. Is it an interview-style podcast, solo shows, will you have different segments than comes the topics For example, a podcast about Ethical Living so you would create episodes on -Ethi...
Episode 72 podmas day 13 How to start a podcast part 2 picking topics
December 13, 2019 18:00 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBNow that you've figured out who your ideal podcast listener is, in this case, a young practicing Muslim mom 25-34, who is interested in the environment, Community, social change, and healthy lifestyle. She spends a lot of time on Instagram and reading. It's time to think about what your avatar wants to hear. Is it an interview-style podcast, solo shows, will you have different segments than comes the topics For example, a podcast about Ethical Living so you would create episodes on -Ethi...
Episode 71 Podmas day 12 How to start a Podcast Part 1 Finding your ideal listener
December 13, 2019 05:10 - 3 minutes - 5.41 MBSo you want to start a podcast, but you don't know where to start? In the next four podmas episodes, I will teach you how to start planning your podcast. Let's jump right in before you start thinking about the fun stuff like podcast name and album art. We need to think about who the podcast is, for we call this person an avatar or your niche. So, here we need to get super specific, is it a male or female, is it parents, kids, how old are they? What shows do they watch? Is it a show for...
Episode 70 Facing Abuse in Community Environments with Alia Salem
December 12, 2019 00:11 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBGuest Alia Salem is the Founder and Executive Director of FACE (Facing Abuse in Community Environments), an organization dedicating to helping hold abusive religious and community leaders accountable to the communities they serve. Her professional background is in organizational development, community organizing, and communications with a particular focus on the intersections of institutionalized racism and the push towards an equitable pluralistic society. Alia and her team help communiti...
Episode 69 Podmas day 10 Muslim family Winter traditions
December 11, 2019 06:12 - 7 minutes - 11 MBSo the Christmas season is in full swing here in the states, and I usually have two thoughts that come into my head this time of year As Muslims do, we create a sprite of celebration for our families for Eid? One that is memorable for our kids without making it all like Christmas in terms of decor and gifts. I feel like in the age of small Muslim business, and we can go a little crazy in buying Muslim decorations, games, books, and toys because those of us who didn't grow up i...
Episode 68 Podmas day 9 Husband and wife How well do you know me?
December 10, 2019 06:17 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBMy husband Omar and I are coming up on a significant anniversary, and we wanted to do a How well do you know me tag for podmas. Here are the questions: 1. What is my favorite food? 2. What is my biggest pet peeve? 3. What's my favorite TV show? 4. If I could travel anywhere, where would I go? 5. What are my long-term goals? 6. What is one of my best childhood memories? Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review
Episode 67 Podmas day 8 How to set S.M.A.R.T goals
December 09, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 5.79 MBIt's that time of year when everyone is planning all their goals. Over the years, I've realized that while these set goals are important, it's even more critical to create a life that allows for goals to be completed. You have things you want to accomplish, that trip to your favorite city. The degree you want to finish, the book you want to write, the course you want to create, but you don't know where to start. That's where S.M.A.R.T. goals give you a defined method to...
Episode 66 Podmas day 7 Everything Is Figureoutable
December 08, 2019 03:25 - 5 minutes - 7.18 MBI finally finished listening to Marie Forleo's book, Everything Is Figureoutable, and I loved it. There are multiple reasons, but I think the one that has made the most significant impact on how I see my dreams is OPTIMISM. This book shared stories where Marie and others used everything is figureoutable to get jobs, start a business, overcome a hardship. Whenever I read books or blogs posts about just working through a problem and taking a leap, I realize how important it is to believe in ...
Episode 65 Podmas day 6: Podmas day 6 Highlighting philanthropist Asha Farah
December 07, 2019 04:27 - 4 minutes - 6.59 MBIn today's episode of podmas, I wanted to highlight an amazing Muslim woman named Asha Farah. I met Asha at the SNABI conference, and unfortunately, the audio during her talk didn't come out properly in the recording, but I wanted to share a little bit of her story today. Asha Farah is a corporate Real Estate Manager at Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Washington. She Has over 18 of experience in corporate America. Tune in tomorrow for another episode and don't forget to subscribe. ...
Episode 64 Podmas day 5: Seven things I want to do before I turn 37
December 06, 2019 03:16 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBSo I just turned 36 this week, and I've been going through those 40 things to do before your 40, but they're intense and not aligned with a Muslim lifestyle, so I came up with Seven things I want to do before I turn 37 Go on hajj Visit Somalia Learn a new language Create a show Improve my Arabic reading Read a hundred books Learn to bake better These are my short term bucket list items for the next year, hope that I am inshaAllah able to accomplish them and much ...
Episode 63 Podmas day 4 The importance of representation in media and programming with Amal Mohamud
December 04, 2019 23:50 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this interview episode, we have with us, Amal Mohamud is a Somali Canadian who works as a community producer for Omni Tv in Canada. The program is called Somalis in Alberta. She produces shows in the Somali language under a Canadian multicultural channel, and my goal is to give Somalis a better image in the media. Amal and I had a great and detailed discussion about her work on Omni TV and the importance of positive representation in media and programming of Muslims and in this cas...
Epsiode 62 Podmas Day 3: How do you find your place in the world?
December 03, 2019 22:16 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBDo you have any advice for the recently turned 18-year-old about anything? Life advise. Here are his answers Experience: Volunteer for as many different things as you can and take on various jobs. Learn: Take classes on different subjects, read books, watch documentaries, meet people, and try to learn from their experience. Relationships: Spend time with family and relatives as much as possible. It invents time to cultivate good friendships. I'll add Spirtuallutly to this list,...
Episode 61 Podmas Day 2 Cyber Monday, do you really need more stuff?
December 02, 2019 20:48 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBCyber Monday Caught between a rock and a hard place. It's hard to pass on good deals, but when do we draw the line at overconsumption. I read in an article from CBS News that "Cyber Monday 2018 hit $7.9 billion in sales across all retailers, making it the biggest online shopping day yet, according to an estimate from Adobe." You've got Target, Walmart trying to outperform Amazon this year so likely the number will be higher than 7.9 Billion. No, don't get me wrong I love a good deal...
Episode 60 Podmas Day 1: The Different jobs I've had over the years.
December 02, 2019 02:31 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBHi guys, welcome back I hope you guys have had a great thanksgiving break whether you celebrate it or not. Ours was great; we had a burger night with the family at our house instead of doing turkey because well, we're not turkey ppl, and it turned out fun. Speaking of fun this December 2019, I'll be uploading a new episode every day. I hope to share some great stories of Muslim women and the work they do but also touch on some other topics and even share more about myself with you guys. ...
Episode 59: Navigating the workplace as a Muslim Women with Samira Hamana
October 30, 2019 22:25 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWe have come to the last episode of the Professional Muslim women series, in the previous episodes, we spoke with Deqa Gelle and HR professional and recruiter who shared her tips for finding a job. We also talked to Khadija Khatun from Muslim Women Connect, a networking organization based in London. Then in episode 58, we chatted with Sofia Haq, Founder of Muslim women Professionals in California. They each discussed the purpose behind their organizations and how they help to empower an...
Episode 58: Empowering Muslim Women by creating networking events and resources with Sofia Haq
October 23, 2019 07:40 - 41 minutes - 65.7 MBWe are back with another episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast. I hope you benefit from this episode, don't forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or Google Podcast and leave a review. Our guest Sofia Haq graduated from UCLA in 2015 Sofia founded Muslim Women Professionals, which is what we will be talking about today. Muslim Women Professionals is an organization that strives to elevate, empower, and mobilize a global network of Muslim women. And the organization itself strives to build...
Episode 57: Connect with and nurture the next generation of Muslim women with Khadijah Khatun from Muslim Women Connect.
September 25, 2019 18:55 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBWe have with us Khadijah Khatun director of communications for Muslim Woman Connect. Muslim Women Connect is a London based nonprofit organization, comprised of dedicated professionals who saw a need for these services and decided to deliver. The sole purpose is to aid the growth and development of our sisters. Khadijah talks to us about the services of MWC bringing together Muslim women from a broad range of careers and different walks of life in order to network, connect with and nurture...
Episode 56 SNABPI Conference 2019 Creating a community through photography with Yasin Osman
September 17, 2019 04:42 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBYasin is an award-winning Toronto-based photographer and visual storyteller who specializes in capturing evocative images of the living world. Raised in Regent Park (Toronto, Canada), Osman began to take photos to document his rapidly changing neighborhood. In 2015, Osman founded [ShootForPeace](http://yescene.com/shootforpeace), a photo mentorship program in Regent Park, blending his background in early childhood education and passions for youth empowerment and photography. The program has ...
Episode 55 SNABPI Conference 2019 Fuad Saif shares a part of his pilot Surviving The Cycle
September 17, 2019 00:50 - 6 minutes - 8.36 MBFuad Saif is a Cyber Security Consultant by day and by night an aspiring writer looking to illustrate his life stories and experiences through writing and film. Having grown up in Egypt, Kenya, and the US, his travels have helped shaped his outlook on life and encouraged him to put his observant nature into action. Dealing with life’s many struggles can be quite hectic, and when he’s not at work halting cyber threats, he is building his craft and uses writing as a much needed therapeutic out...
Episode 54 SNABPI Conference 2019 Find what you’re passionate about quickly, and be the best you can at it with Eman Idil Bare
September 17, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBMulti-faceted and on a mission, Journalist, Fashion Designer and Writer, Eman Idil Bare, aims to change the world through fashion. Her brand, Eman Idil, debuted at the New York Fashion Week. Eman Idil is an ethical fashion brand, that brings together storytelling and ethical fashion. Each piece is handmade by women from all over the world and comes with their story. In three years, the young brand has worked with women in Nepal, Bangladesh, Somalia, Morocco, Malaysia, New York and throughout...
Episode 53 SNABPI Conference 2019: How to leave a legacy using your skills, talents and blessings with Sh. Abdirahman Kariye.
September 16, 2019 23:12 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this session Sh. Kariye spoke about the need for us to use our blessing and leave a legacy in your community. Sh. Abdirahman Kariye was born in Somalia & came to Seattle, WA at a very young age. Growing up he was never exposed to active community organizations that catered to youth with an emphasis on East African youth; a luxury he didn't grow up with but continues to ensure it blossoms for the generations to come. Abdirahman Kariye began studying the sacred sciences of Islam aft...
Episode 52 SNABPI Conference 2019 Mental Health and Addiction in the Somali Community with Yussuf Shafie and Khadar
September 16, 2019 22:37 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB< A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Somali North American Business and Professionals National Conference. The purpose of the conference is to bring together a variety of industry experts from the Somali Diaspora to share their experiences and tell their stories. About SNABPI and the event SNABPI (Somali North American Business and Professionals Inc) is a member of SomaliPN (SPN), a worldwide professional platform with branches in Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, ...
Episode 51 Insider tips on landing your dream job with international HR industry and recruitment expert Deqa Gelle
August 28, 2019 04:57 - 39 minutes - 93.5 MBToday we have a very interesting and eye-opening episode with Deqa Gelle. Gelle is the founder and owner of One Stone HR and has 10 years of professional experience working in the Recruitment and HR industry and has worked for corporations in London UK, Toronto, and Hong Kong. In this episode, Deqa shares with us very important ideas and tips on job seeking and business startup. Deqa specializes in the hiring process and by connecting all the missing dots in the résumé and most importantl...
Episode 50 Eid Memories
June 26, 2019 04:29 - 26 minutes - 36 MBEid Memories Past and Present Multiple guests discuss the importance of Eid and creating memories. Guests Diverse Author Rahma Roodah https://www.instagram.com/rahmarodaah/ The host of the Book Nomad Podcast Amina https://apple.co/2xfQMqA https://www.instagram.com/booknomadpodcast/ Muslim Digital Marketer Kulsum https://www.instagram.com/beingmuslimwoman/ The host of The Rogue Muslim Podcast Samiyyah https://apple.co/2ZKU2q3 https://www.instagram.com/p/BZbnrCjDtQk/ ...
Episode 49 How to amplify the blessings of the last 10 nights of Ramadan with Ustadha Fatima Lette
May 23, 2019 01:47 - 37 minutes - 59.6 MBIn this interesting episode we have with us Ustadha Fatima Lette. Fatima is a graduate from Kennesaw State University with a BA in Psychology. Fatima talks in depth about the importance of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and how to prepare and get to that stage easier. She touches on the importance of making Duas for ourselves as well as for others and shares some warm Duas. She also talks to us about her experience at Qalam Insititute and how it makes her a better person. She is currently...
Episode 48: How can you fulfill your spirituality during Ramadan when you can’t fast or pray? with Ustadha Aatifa Shareef
May 16, 2019 06:09 - 31 minutes - 51 MBRamadan Mubarak everyone, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ustadha Aatifa Shareef from Qalam Insitute, Ustadha Aatifa just finished her Masters in clinical psychology from the University of Dallas as well as an Alimiyah student at the Qalam Seminary. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, she graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Religious Studies. She is working to combine her two fields of study by understanding psychology in an Islamic context and prov...
Episode 47 Delightfully combining eastern and western recipes with Zakiya Master ( Blend Of Spice)
May 08, 2019 06:36 - 26 minutes - 43 MBRamadan Mubarak Joining us today is Zakiya Master. Zakiya was a bio major interested in experiments before she became a spice enthusiast, recipe developer, food stylist and lover of all things food. Zakiya uses her bio chemistry knowledge to combine her East meets West fusions, where mixing her Pakistani heritage with her birth and upbringing in the States gives a fusion of what would normally not be paired. She talks to us about what led her to a food specialist, shares prepping tips f...
Episode 46 Afra, Mom blogger turned Doula shares the importance of supporting women through birth and postpartum.
May 02, 2019 17:35 - 40 minutes - 56 MBToday we talk with Afra. Afra is a Blogger, a Birth Postpartum Doula and soon to be Breastfeeding Educator. She has 3 children 5 and under and is based in California. She loves everything birth, breastfeeding and baby wearing and is a huge advocate for supporting women (especially mothers) and making sure they are supported through their journeys. Whether it’s advice on preparation for baby during pregnancy, to postpartum issues, or just general mental health advice, Afra loves to be there....
Episode 45 Why it's important to take time for yourself as a mom with Sabah Chaudhry
April 24, 2019 06:55 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MBJoining us today from Houston, Texas is Sabah Chaudhry co-founder of the organization Moms Matter. A support group that caters moms and helps them in various aspects of motherhood. Sabah grew up in northern New Jersey and got her BS in Engineering from Rutgers University has. She has been an educator and a stay at home mom and talks to us in detail of the support Moms Matter offers and touches on various daily issues moms can have and how to get through them with support groups like MomsMatt...
Episode 44 How Muslim women entrepreneurs can achieve financial independence with Sudduf Wyne (Salam Sudduf)
April 18, 2019 19:49 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBIn today's episode we are glad to talk with Sudduf Wyne. Sudduf has an MBA and is now a successful business coach and brand strategist. Sudduf I helps Muslim mom entrepreneurs achieve financial independence so that they can lead a happy and fulfilling life, while pleasing God, raising good children and helping community. She talks to us about her journey from a store owner to what she is now and shares tips on marketing, learning strategies and how to move forward towards our goals. How...
Episode 43 The importance of mindset and mental state on health and wellness with Ayan Hassan
April 10, 2019 15:55 - 43 minutes - 69.9 MBOur guest today is Ayan Hassan. Ayan has a professional background in finance but is also a certified Holistic health and wellness coach who is passionate about helping women focus on their health and well being. Ayan talks to us about how she naturally reversed her hypothyroidism and touches on important aspects on health and wellness giving us eye opening information. Ayan’s passion and enthusiasm to help others started about 8 years ago when she was able to naturally reverse and cure ...
Episode 42 Fitness, Mental Health and building a platform for those who need it with coach Ola (befit4akhirah)
April 03, 2019 19:30 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MBCoach Ola is a ACE certified personal trainer and fitness specialist. Ola shares with how she went through hard times and got through mental health problems while trying to fit in to the community starting when she moved from Syria to the US. She explains how she overcame those issues and shares valuable tips on self help, exercise and talks to us about her fitness program that helps bring purpose to life. She also touches on her Ramadan Challenge. Coach Ola is graduated from George M...
Episode 41: AMA How do you start a podcast and is it hard?
March 27, 2019 22:42 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBToday’s episode is a solo one. I get asked tons of questions about podcasting and I thought why not get a few more by asking on Instagram, and I added some of those questions to this podcast as well as others I’ve gotten over the years. I was inspired to start a podcast after listening to a few podcasts and falling in love with that method of storytelling, and it resonated with me because that’s how I grew up listening to my parents, aunts, uncles share stories, poetry etc. Its bee...
Episode 40: How to become a writer, and help other women achieve their goals with Na'ima B. Robert
March 20, 2019 22:21 - 38 minutes - 63.2 MBJoining us today is award-winning author Na'ima B. Robert. Na’ima is the author of the best seller “From My SIsters Lips” and founding editor of 'SISTERS', the magazine for fabulous Muslim women. Na’ima shares her story of her early stages of writing up to how she became a coach offering world class writing courses that focus on helping others develop their writing skills. She shares tips on how to release mindset and be a successful writer and touches on how to overcome fear by believing a...
Episode 39 Creating and sharing content that can bring community closer with Hafsa Rana
March 13, 2019 21:47 - 41 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this episode of the Naptime Is Sacred Podcast we talk with Hafsa Rana. Hafsa is a mom that foun a way to succeed from home using the internet. Hafsa is a blogger and content creation strategist. She focuses on sharing content that helps moms be happy, love themselves and also leverage the power of content creation to serve others and transform lives. Hafsa talks about how she started writing and blogging, touches on the challenges an ordinary mom faces in order to overcome difficulti...
Ep 38 Writing about marginalized communities with Kaya Gravitter
March 10, 2019 00:23 - 28 minutes - 45 MBToday our guest is 25 year old convert to Islam Kaya Gravitter. Kaya is a writer and is currently working on publishing her first novel. Kaya also writes poetry and has written articles published on The Huffington Post, Yahoo! News, and Muslimgirl.com. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Studies and is an activist for change, in hopes of a better world. Kaya touches on her early experiences when converting from Christianity to Islam and talks about some o...