Hijabi Culture

In this episode, I speak with Eleeza Khan, the She Referee - the only Hijab wearing Muslim referee in Wales. She talks about her love for the game, her passions, and pursuits at the age of 16. Eleeza and her sisters are setting up the first Muslim football team for girls in Wales to help girls build their confidence and give them a space to play. Eleeza talks about her Hijab journey and what it's...

In this episode, Anna Stishova, a revert Muslim, talks about her life for being outside in nature and on her kayak. Anna talks about her kayaking journey, taking part in the biggest UK kayaking marathon and becoming the first Hijabi to complete the event. Anna's on a mission to get more Muslim women out on the water. I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to let me know your thoughts on instag...

In this episode, Raisah Ahmed - a screen and film director - speaks about her entry into the industry and all that she has achieved. She talks about what it's like being the only hijabi in the room and how she has overcome challenges. Raisah speaks about the industry in a positive light, highlighting how much work is being done to diversify the field and how many more Hijab wearing women there are...

In this episode, Haleema, Creator and Founder of Hijabi Culture answers listeners' questions about her life, job and everything in between. Haleema talks about her favourite Hijab types, her most awkward Hijab moment and all her pet peeves.

Fadumo Olow works as a reporter for Sky Sports News. She talks about interviewing Stormzy and what an average day on the job is like. Fadumo shares her experience in the field and what the best moments in the job have been. Being a black, Muslim, Hijab wearing women in an industry which is slowly becoming more diverse can be challenging but Fadumo talks about how positive her experience has been.

A Gymshark influencer who has taken her social platform to the next level and has managed to remain her authentic self through the journey. In this episode Umaymah Makda aka @maymah.lifts talks about being a weightlifting Hijabi and how she created space for herself in the industry. She talks about her Hijab journey and how important modest fitness wear is.

In this episode, we talk about identity and poetry and how it's important to be your authentic self. Amina Atiq shares her Hijab journey, a shocking moment in her life that changed the way she writes as well as her Hijab Speaks project which brought together Hijab wearing women in Liverpool.

This episode of the podcast is with Misbah Mogradia- a 23 years old entrepreneur and founder of Imaan Active, a modest activewear brand. Misbah talks about her business journey and how she made the decision to quit her corporate job to pursue her dream.

This episode offers an insight into the murder of Mahsa Amini and the protests that have errupted across the Middle East. With my guest Fatimaa Seedat, we delve in to the politics of Iran and how we can be allies in the West. This episode highlights issues that Muslim women in the west are also facing and what happens when Hijab makes national media

In this episode I speak with Selma Bazara about her Nike campaign, meeting the Liverpool players, addressing the Trent meme and going viral. It's an open conversation about Muslim women in the work place and the barriers we face as we shape our identities as Hijab wearing Muslim women

In this episode I speak with Yousra Samir Imran about her Hijab journey. She speaks candidly about living in the conservative society of Qatar before moving back to the UK. Yousra's understanding and acceptance of Hijab evolved as she learned about Islam for herself and moved away from the idea of wearing Hijab as 'protection'.

In this episode, i speak to Emily Horner, a revert who works in local journalism. Emily shares her story and experience of wearing hijab at 24 and marking one year.

In this episode I'll be sharing the story of where Hijabi Culture came from and why i think it's so important. I'll be sharing personal experiences, anecdotes and thr challenges I've faced. Follow the podcast on instagram @hijabiculture_ and email any questions or queries to HijabiCulture@outlook.com.