Hearts Connect

I’m your host, Sekinat Yakub, and in Episode 07 of The Hearts Connect Podcast , I sit down with Asiyah for a deeply reflective and eye-opening conversation on what it truly means to consume —not just physically, but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. “You Are What You Consume.” What are you feeding your soul… and where is it leading you? In this episode, Asiyah shares a powerful perspective o...

Senaman Tua finess Instructor Nusaybah (Nina Alexia Brazzo) shares her insights into her experiences of travel, her connection within through meditation and her relationship with God (Allah) leading to her conversion to Islam.

Expert youth mentor from the Mentoring Lab, Elaine, shares her journey of finding faith, overcoming loss of her child and dealing with prejudice all the while shining her light as a beacon of hope for others.

Entrepreneur and founder of the innovative Hijabipop brand, for the modest woman, Asma Beebe, shares how she designs for comfort, confidence and staying covered.

What happens when the loudest voice you hear… is your own? In this episode, Aziza explores the inner dialogue that shapes our emotional world—how our words can either heal or harm, bring peace or create inner conflict. Through vivid contrasts like peace vs war and heal vs harm, she gently unpacks the reality that not every thought we have is true, and not every feeling needs to be believed. We div...

Kareema shares her journey as a child of Converts to Islam.

Blogger Kareema shares how engaging deeply with her inner emotions — and staying true to herself — brings clarity. She also opens up about her most defining moment whilst journaling, which inspired her blog, “The Misunderstood AfroMuslimah.”

In the last episode of season 1, Ustadh Ramiz unpacks his journey with ADHD and Hijama, the blessings and simplicity that can come with marriage and ways we can be of benefit to the community.

Ustadh Ramiz shares his insights on self development and intention purification

University life was the beginning for Nadia, where everything first unfolded.

Imam reflects on those who mentored him on his journey to faith

Imam Adeyinka Mendes recounts his first trip to Palestine and shares the steps that led him into Islam. Please note: This episode was recorded before October 2023 and the genocide Gaza.

Patsy talks through her journey from teaching to Islam

Sidi Hassan looks forward to his goal setting and intentionality

Sidi Hassan finds his passion in the arts, one step that had to be taken. (Part 3 of 4)

In Senegal, Sidi Hassan deepens his reflections and begins to find peace in his evolving understanding of purpose and direction. (Part 2 of 4)

Hassan tells us of the catalyst that led him from the quiet suburbs of South Carolina, USA to the spiritual sands of Nouakchott, Mauritania. (Part 1 of 4)

Zara shares more of her transformation

Zara reveals the early days of her new found identity