Daughters of Diaspora

Twenty years ago, our father walked away from the gates of a stadium he helped build. This year, we walked back in together for the World Cup. A full circle moment that only Allah could've orchestrated so perfectly. But this episode isn't really about football entirely. It's about a promise that took 20 years to fulfill, a stadium that holds more memories than most people will ever know, and why s...

In this episode, we question the expectations surrounding birthdays and why they've become such a performance. From lengthy birthday tributes and social media posts to the idea that your birthday should be treated like a national holiday, we discuss why we think birthday culture has gotten a little out of hand. We also dive into the debate around children's sleepovers, sharing our thoughts on why...

In this episode, we are joined by Bintou Barrow — a community powerhouse, trusted resource, and former Consulate of The Gambia in Canada. As a proud Gambian-Canadian, Bintou has dedicated herself to community work and to amplifying the voices of Gambians in spaces where we are often underrepresented, all while striving to create meaningful impact and walk in her purpose. In this heartfelt conversa...

Salam Everyone! This episode is just as the title states; we give some advice for those in their early 20s- but really all can be applied to whichever chapter in life you are in. ENJOY AND DONT FORGET TO GIVE US A RATING.

In this episode, we share our perspectives on how we deal with difficult circumstances in life, and it becomes clear that we’re both at different stages in our journeys. Khadijah opens up about struggling to stay motivated and find the brighter side of things at times. Meanwhile, Fatima shares her belief that life is ultimately what you make of it, and that we each need to take more control of our...

THOWBACK! This episode is from the archives. We unpack the uncomfortable truths shaping our generation—from the basic life skills many were never taught, to the deeper issues of entitlement, colourism, and identity. We explore how broken value systems—at home and across societies—have fueled gender tensions, inflated egos, and internalized self-hate, especially within Africans. We share our though...

In this episode, Khadijah shares her experience becoming a Jahanka bride, walking us through the traditions and rituals that shaped her wedding day. The conversation then expands into everyday realities in The Gambia — from disappointing restaurant service and a struggling hospitality industry to persistent police bribery and why tipping waiters no longer feels justified, especially in the West.

KHADIJAH IS A BRIIIIIDEE!! This week we give you guys a peak into what we have been busy doing to end 2025; which mostly consisted of celebrating Khadijah's marriage. We talk about her bridal shower, planning and afterthoughts of how the event went. We then dig into lessons we took from the past year and how we are seeking to become better versions of ourselves. We hope you enjoy listening and PLE...

In this episode, we reflect on the comfort of avoiding Islamic knowledge and the false belief that ignorance is bliss. We discuss the shame associated with neglecting secular studies in contrast to the Deen, the fairness of Allah’s judgment for lives lived in disobedience, and why more time would not have changed hearts that chose comfort over growth. We also touch on cultural dynamics—particularl...

Salam friends! This episode is from the DOD archives- recorded back in October. We sat for a chaotic but hilarious episode in which we give our hot takes on a variety of topics. We start by calling out people who pretend to come from the "ghetto" despite a middle-class upbringing. We then joke about the mysterious disappearance of men's Adam's apples, and reflecting on whether chivalry and feminin...

Salams everyone! We are back with another episode featuring MAYO and TATA; our lovely sisters. In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, we unpack our relationship- where we were last year (link for episode is below), how we've grown, and how we see each other now. We get emotional talking about the good we'd want others to remember if one of us were gone, along with sharing ways we can be bett...

You ever feel like you're stuck between having to figure out your own financial path and wanting to build generational wealth , while navigating the cultural expectation of taking care of your parents? In episode 42 we dig into this discussion which has become quite the hot topic on social media. We share our thoughts on breaking generational poverty, financing the lives of those back home and the...

Welcome back listeners. This week is just as the title states: a thought dump. We discuss a few things from self sabotage, our connection with Allah, and dealing with emotions. ENJOY!

*********TRIGGER WARNING: topics such as sexual assault, harassment and bullying are discussed in this episode. BACK TO SCHOOL IS HERE!! As some of us buckle up for another school year, we start our conversation reflecting on the change in routine upon us and the blues that come with summer holidays ending. We then dive into child safety and the concern we have with school systems failing to be sa...

This week we discuss POLGAMY! We start by the sharing a bit of islamic perspective on the matter and the conditions it was once praticed during the time of the Prophet SAW. We then get into why polygamy has become sour and used as a weapon rather than “the sunnah,” in which many claim to be following. Additionally, we talk about the potential repercussions of having multiple wives and how that can...

In this week's episode, we give a recap on the recent Gambian Cultural weekend festivities in Toronto. We reflect on our favourite moments, things we enjoyed and areas that can be improved. We also touch on the importance of having such cultural events as the diaspora community as it brings opportunity for education. Additionally, we touch on the fine line between being proud of one's heritage and...

The art of seduction. In this episode, we discuss the terms jongoma and jongue as how we understand the Senegambians to use it. We share our concerns with how male-centric jongue culture is and how there needs to be a focus on women's pleasure as well. We also talk about the need to increase education for both men and women in preparation for marriage to ensure they can properly cater to one anoth...

Hello dear listeners! In this episode we talk about the sour topic of CHEATING! We start our discussion on the Tea app and the uproar it has caused on social media. We then dive into dissecting what it means to cheat, whether its forgiveable, cultural normalization and whether you can trust someone who has cheated in the past.

Welcome back to another episode! This week we talk about spilling and sipping The Tea (GOSSIP). Although we all fall into it at some point, we reflect on ways to avoid it and things to watch out for in someone who loves to gossip.

In this episode of the DOD Podcast, Fatimah J, a financial coach, shares her journey from studying psychology to helping Muslim women manage their finances. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, particularly from an Islamic perspective, and discusses the unique challenges women face in financial management. The conversation covers essential principles of budgeting, debt management,...

In this episode we talk about the blessed 10 days of Dhul-Hajj- the virtues, Islamic significance and how we have benefited from the duas we made during this time. In an emotional conversation, we share how we have each connected with the day of Arafah and remind ourselves of the importance of really locking in and fixating on dua. We Hope you enjoy! And if so, PLEASE leave a rating and don’t forg...

This week we welcome back Fatima!!! Coming back from her time off, Fatima talks about how her time off was and the things she has been reflecting on. Our conversation steers into the obligation of fulfilling the rights of those in our lives and building quality relationships.

In this week's episode, Khadijah and Tata sit down for a chit-chat to discuss lessons Tata has learned throughout the years. Tapping into her wisdom, Tata advises Khadijah on the importance of sabr (patience) and how she's changed her mentality to help her forgive those around her and move on from things that have hurt her. They also talk about how sabr can look like in different relationships and...

Asalamualykum wr wb friends. In this week's episode, we talk a whole lot of marriage!!!! With over a decade of experience, Tata drops many gems regarding what she's learned over the years. We discuss expectations vs. realities of marriage and the importance of not comparing relationships. There is lots to take from this episode so get ready to take notes and ENJOY!

Welcome back to another episode friends! This week we have our guest co-host (listen to find out who), alongside Khadijah with a Ramadan reflection. They play a card game throughout the episode; asking each other questions about how to strengthen their relationship with Allah, their feelings in meeting Him SWT, the importance of balancing fear and hope and much more.