Raise Your Words

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with poetry writer and teacher Khalfani Jabari to discuss his latest book, Black Ink. You can find Mr. Jabari on Instagram @ib_theword. If you liked today's episode of Raise Your Words rate the podcast wherever you're tuning in from. Stay Tuned for more exciting guests this season!

This is a Teaser episode for Episode 10 , Season 3 of Raise Your Words. Raise Your Words Host Amani chats with Muslim matchmakers Amaney Kazlak and Sara Wada about finding the right spouse, Hulu's Matchmaking show, and marriage in Islam.

In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with author S.K. Ali about her books, writing advice, favorite stationery, and her next book!

Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with BookTok creator Ashley from @wickedreads on IG/TikTok to chat about their mutual love of reading, Ally Carter books, writing, and Ashley's content creation advice. Ashley also shares news about her podcast, If It Was a Book.

In this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani’s favorite Muslim romance authors.

"You know how to ball, I know Aristotle." -T.S. Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with writer C.J. to discuss writing advice and how to pitch to literary agents.

Raise Your Words is officially back from hiatus!! Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Kristin Nilsen to chat about her book, Worldwide Crush and the joys of experiencing a first crush. Her book is a coming of age YA novel that anyone who's had a real or fictional crush will enjoy. You can find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.nilsen.writer. This episode was prerecorded early this year a...

In this month's episode of Raise Your Words, your host Amani sits down with author Morgan Matson to discuss The Ballad of Darcy & Russell. Morgan is also known for her book, Take Me Home Tonight. You can find her on IG @morgamat. You can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod and you can find Amani on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks.

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Hena Khan to talk about writing books for young readers. Hena Khan is the author of Zara's Rules, Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, and other books. You can follow Hena on Instagram @henakhanbooks. Follow Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod! Stay tuned for more!

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani sits down to chat with NYT- Best Selling author Ally Carter to talk about her newest Adult rom com, The Blonde Identity. Thank you to Valerie on Twitter for coming up with the episode title. You can buy Ally’s books wherever you by books and find her on IG @theallycarter. You can find Raise Your Words podcast on IG @raiseyourwordspod.

In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Palestinian American Dr. Abdalla about the genocide in Gaza and how the average person can help out. This episode includes practical tips for Boycotting, analyzing fake news, and the best places to donate to help the people of Gaza. You can donate here.

Raise Your Words host Amani chats with debut author Kamilah Cole about her book, So Let Them Burn. You can find Kamilah on Instagram @wordsiren and you can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod. Kamilah Cole was a writer and entertainment editor at Bustle for four years, and her nonfiction work has also appeared in Marie Claire and Seventeen. A graduate of New York University, Kamilah liv...

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Ayyantu Ahmed: a stay at home mom and Habits Consultant to talk about the best way to achieve your goals. Ayyantu is a stressed out startup co-founder whose life changed after becoming a mom of two kids under 3. After 10 years of using habits to transform her life, she started trying to figure out the multiple life-changing events that have broken her dow...

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Neely on Love Buzz. You can find Neely on IG @neelyalexanderwrites. Don't forget to get your copy of Love Buzz wherever you buy books from or request it at your local library. You can find me on IG @meetcuteromancebooks and the pod on IT @raiseyourwordspod .

In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does a short episode on books she’s excited for this Spring. Raise Your Words will be on hiatus for the entire month of Ramadan. Raise Your Words will be back during the last week of April/first week of May. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating Ramadan ✨

In this month’s episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Shanita on her debut book, Dear Durga. You can find Shanita @coachshanita on Instagram. You can find Amani on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay Tuned for More!

Episode Title creds to Rameela @stars.brite on Instagram. In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Maiya Ibrahim to talk about Maiya’s debut fantasy book, Spice Road which is perfect for fans of The City of Brass. You can find Maiya @maiya_ibrahim on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab YOUR copy of Spice Road wherever books are sold. You can find Amani on Instagram @m...

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay tuned for more.

In this month’s episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on her upcoming book, I Will Find You Again and gives advice on how to write mystery books.

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Romance Author Kosoko Jackson on A Dash of Salt & Pepper and other writing advice. If you liked hearing from Kosoko don’t forget to follow him on IG @kosokojackson and you can find Amani on IG @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks! Disclaimer: Thank you to the editor on Fiverr for editing today’s podcast episode.

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Iman Hariri-Kia on her book, A Hundred Other Girls. You can find Iman @imanharirikia on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab your copy of A Hundred Other Girls wherever you buy books! If you like this episode, don’t forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you’re tuning in from. You can stay updated on upcoming episodes by following Raise Your Word...

In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Susan about K-Dramas and Susan’s debut novel Seoulmates! Note: This episode was originally recorded a week before Seoulmates was published. Due to personal reasons this episode got pushed back. Stay tuned until the end for the rapid fire round! You can find Susan @susanleewrites on Instagram and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raise...

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Lu from @lluuuuuuu_ on BookTok (Tik Tok) and @lu_reads on Instagram about Bridgerton, Lu’s Muslim book about a grumpy judge and a Muslim chef on a show, romance books, & more!! If you like this episode don’t forget to rate this episode and you can stay updated by following Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod.

In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani interviews Maya from @mnmbooks on being a book influencer. Disclaimer: apologies for the background noise in this episode. This isn’t a usual for the pod. If you like this episode please feel free to check us out @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram! Shoutout to Andrea for editing this episode ✨

In this month’s book club chat, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to debut author Priyanka Taslim about her novel, The Love Match and Taylor Swift! Priyanka also gives advice to writers and talks about the writing mentorship program: Avengers of Color.