EmpowerHer Play Podcast

In this hilarious and light-hearted episode, the gang gets a bit delirious and dives into a fun, random chat about everything from family life to juggling motherhood. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they discuss the chaos of being Bengali mums in 2024, including the back-to-school rush, raising older kids, and the joys (and struggles!) of cooking for the family. And yes, they even humorously wo...

In this special birthday episode, the gang is celebrating Big Shaf—aka Shafia's—birthday! 🎂 Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia share laughs as they teasingly pick on Shafia for turning 50, even though she’s actually 48! Join in on the fun as they reflect on what they’ve been up to over the past few weeks, from attending the Sporting Equals Awards and Women for Women events to celebrating grassroots footb...

In this special episode, the gang welcomes a very inspiring guest—NeuroSpicy Nas! Nas is an advocate for long-distance running and a proud champion of raising awareness for autism and ADHD. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they dive into an important conversation with Nas about living with disabilities, including hidden disabilities like autism and ADHD, and how these challenges have shaped her...

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of our podcast! This week, the gang tackles a variety of hot topics and news stories. Join Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they dive into the latest accusations against P Diddy, chat about Phillip Schofield's new Channel 5 show "Cast Away," reflect on the accusations about former Harrods owner Al Fayed, and weigh in on the Huw Edwards controversy. Of course, the...

In this powerful episode, our hosts Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia are joined by special guest In this lively episode, we’re celebrating victories and milestones! Salma proudly shows off the winning boat race trophy, and the team shares all the exciting things they've been up to lately. From Yashmin’s incredible achievement of graduating with her maste...

In this powerful episode, our hosts Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia are joined by special guest Dilwara, an expert in fostering, to discuss a crucial yet often overlooked topic: the importance of fostering within the British South Asian community. Dilwara breaks down the taboos, challenges, and lack of education surrounding fostering, while offering ins...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of our podcast! This week, we’re joined by the talented Hashi, a well-known makeup artist, who sits down with our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Hashi shares her unique journey, from growing up in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s to thriving as a modern woman in 2024. This episode offers an in...

In this episode, we’re excited to have a special guest, Hannah from FLYP UK, who joins our amazing hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Hannah is passionate about empowering young people with real-life financial advice, and she shares her journey into financial education, her experiences working in schools, and how her career in banking inspired h...

Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast! This week, we’re joined by the talented Hashi, a renowned makeup artist, as she sits down with our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. In this episode, Hashi shares her inspiring journey into the makeup industry, her experiences raising two kids, and her unique perspective on growing up...

Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of our podcast! This week, our hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia dive into some critical topics and share their personal experiences from an exciting day out. From discussing the controversial Olympic hijab ban to Shafia’s first-ever live football game, this episode has it all! In This Episode: Olympic...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! In this episode, our hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia take on the state of the UK with a fresh perspective. Salma steps into the spotlight with a powerful and inspirational speech outlining her vision for the country—could she be our future Prime Minister? The episode also features some l...

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of our podcast! This week, our insightful hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia tackle some heavy topics that have everyone talking. They dive into the recent shooting attempt on Donald Trump, speculating whether it was an inside job, and also discuss the current state of education in the UK. In This...

Welcome back to another captivating episode of our podcast! This week, our amazing hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia take you on a delightful journey into the world of modern Bangladeshi weddings. Get ready for an entertaining and insightful discussion filled with comical anecdotes and personal stories about their own wedding experiences. In Thi...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! In this episode, our dynamic hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia dive into the Euro 2024 tournament. They discuss Spain's thrilling victory over England, highlight standout players, and share a funny moment of mispronouncing Lamine Yamal's name as "Yemmy."In This Episode:Eu...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of our podcast! This week, our fantastic hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia discuss the significant topic of South Asian role models in the UK. They delve into the stories of influential figures and explore whether Rishi Sunak, the current UK Prime Minister, can be considered a role model. In This Episode...

Welcome back to another powerful episode of our podcast! In this episode, we dive into a highly controversial topic: the banning of religious headscarves, including the hijab, at the Paris Olympics 2024. Join our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia as they discuss the implications of this decision and share their personal thoughts on th...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of our podcast! This week, we tackle an important and often misunderstood topic: menopause. We are honoured to have a special guest, Hafiza Patel, join our fantastic hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Hafiza shares her personal journey through menopause, discussing its impact on her daily life and wor...

Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of our podcast! In this episode, we bring you a hilarious general knowledge quiz with our fantastic hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Get ready for a lot of laughs, surprising answers, and a bit of competitive spirit! In This Episode: The Big Quiz: Join us as the girls tackle a variety of general knowl...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of our podcast! In this episode, we dive into some hot topics and have a lot of fun along the way. Joining us are our incredible hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia. Get ready for an episode filled with political news, hilarious impersonations, and a recap of some unforgettable moments. In This Episode: UK...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our first special guest, the incredibly talented Farhana Ali from Farhana Ali Music. Joining our wonderful hosts Yashmin, the founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), Salma, and Shafia, this episode dives into Farhana's inspiring music career and her journey of breaking down British Asian and...

Welcome back to another delicious episode of our podcast! This time, we’re joined by the amazing Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), along with our fabulous co-hosts Salma and Shafia. In this special episode, the girls share their love for Bengali cuisine, reminiscing about the mouth-watering dishes they grew up with. They also discuss the recent MSA heritage event, which wa...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of our podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Yashmin, the inspiring founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), alongside our dynamic co-hosts Salma and Shafia. Join us as we delve into a range of compelling topics, from the aftermath of the monumental 10-year MSA event to the issue of the "Halal police" – those who are overly critica...

Welcome back to our podcast! In this exciting episode, we are joined by the incredible Yashmin, founder of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), along with our wonderful co-hosts Salma and Shafia. Get ready for a fun-filled session as the girls take on the ultimate best friend test, revealing how well they really know each other. They also dive into a lively discussion about their biggest pet pee...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the "EmpowerHer Play Podcast," titled "The Chuckle Sisters: Choomin To You." Buckle up for a laughter-packed episode with your hosts Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they blend nostalgia, cultural insights, and their infectious humour. In this episode, the trio shares their love for the iconic UK kids' comedy duo, the Chuckle Brothers, and how their tim...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the "EmpowerHer Play Podcast," titled "Man (Your) United." Join your hosts Yashmin, Salma, and Shafia as they share another engaging episode filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of sports talk. This episode kicks off with a humourous twist as Shafia accidentally mispronounces "Manchester United" as "Man (Your) United." This sli...