Amani Salahudeen
Raise Your Words
‘Raise your words’ is the first half of a Rumi quote that emphasizes the power in word choice over the volume someone uses to get their point across – and now, it’s a podcast! Hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw this show will dive into topics that center around pop culture and career/life advice. Episodes will be dropping bi-monthly, including dope interviews and virtual book club sessions. Stay tuned for more!
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Amani Salahudeen
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Apr 24, 2026
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Episodes
Season 2 Episode 7: Middle Earth in the Middle East 07.08.2022 30:28
In this Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews indie Author Thalib Razi @thalibrazi on IG. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and rate us wherever you’re tuning in from! Follow us @raiseyourwordspod on IG to stay updated on upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for more!
Season 2 Episode 8: Interview with The Zumra 07.08.2022 43:07
Warning: This episode will contain spoilers for Percy Jackson books 1-5 and The Heroes of Olympus series! The Zumra : derived from Hafsah Faizal’s book We Hunt the Flame is a term used to describe “found family.” Meet my Zumra : Melissa from @melireadsandstuff, Elizabeth @swords.and.sweets, Rameela @stars.brite, Basma @bookishbasma, & Callum @callumashfire are all interviewed by Raise Your Words B...
Season 2 Episoode 6: Writing Craft & Conversation with Intisar Khanani 28.06.2022 50:21
In this book club episode, Raise Your Words founder and host Amani sits down with Intisar Khanani (@booksbyintisar) to talk about writing, being an indie author, and other exciting projects! If you like this episode, rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re tuning in from!
Season 2 Episode 4: Reminiscing with Rima @pardonmywritings! 06.03.2022 1:05:00
In this month’s book club episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Rima (a bookstagrammer) known as @pardonmywritings on Instagram. They discuss the Princess Diaries, nostalgic books and shows, and their love of Korean Dramas!! You can follow Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more!
Season 2 Episode 3: The Royal Treatment, Love Advice, & The Euphoria Experience 17.02.2022 36:41
In today’s Valentine’s Day episode Raise Your Words Hosts Amani & Andrea talk to Amaly about their reaction to Netflix’s The Royal Treatment. Follow Amaly @amalyelm on Instagram. You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! Happy Valentine’s Day and stay tuned for more.
Season 2 Episode 2: New Year’s Edition and Life Rambles 11.02.2022 32:05
Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea share their goals for this year. They also talk about shows and webtoons (and other things that they love) that they’re excited for this year! Don’t forget to follow us on our IG page @raiseyourwordspod to stay updated when there’s a new episode out. If you like our podcast, don’t forget to like and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re tuning in from...
Season 2 Episode 1: Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words with Annika Sharma 02.02.2022 31:07
Raise Your Words Host Amani interviews the author of Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words Annika Sharma in this month’s book club chat.
Episode Twenty-One: Swipe Right or Left on Netflix’s Love Hard! 16.12.2021 14:41
In this episode, Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Amaly about Netflix’s Love Hard! Should you swipe right or left on this cheesy rom-com?
Episode Nineteen: A First Time Watcher’s Reaction to The Nightmare Before Christmas 14.10.2021 32:02
In this Halloween Special, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back for their second Halloween Special. This time, Andrea interviews Amani on her first time watching the classic Disney movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas! If you like our content, don’t forget to like & rate us wherever you’re tuning in from! You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod!
Episode Eighteen: In Conversation with Sami from @samisbookshelf! 12.10.2021 39:43
In this month’s book club segment Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to BookToker Sami from @samisbookshelf about her favorite books and what it was like planning the BookTalk convention!
Episode Seventeen: Guess That Book Title! 19.09.2021 51:34
Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea play a game of “Guess That Book Title” where Andrea guesses the plot of some of the books on Amani’s TBR pile (and also books that she’s read). Stay tuned until the end to hear this year’s Halloween special and an upcoming book club episode with a special guest at the end of the episode.
Episode Sixteen: The Kissing Booth 3 and Other Shitty Movie Tropes 25.08.2021 44:51
Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back with another episode to talk to Amaly about The Kissing Booth 3 and shitty overhyped movie tropes for the one year anniversary of Raise Your Words!
Episode Fifteen Grace & Maggie; Readers, Booktokers, & Future NYT Best-Sellers! 25.06.2021 1:19:50
In this episode of the Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Amani interviews A Very Bookish Podcast hosts Grace & Maggie. You can follow Grace @read.w.grace and Maggie @afictionalgal on IG. You can also follow their podcast IG page @averybookishpodcast! For more information on Raise Your Words follow us @raiseyourwordspod_ . Stay tuned for more!
Episode Fourteen: A Young Muslim Journalist’s Perspective on Palestine 25.06.2021 44:17
In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview a young journalist named Mariam Nouser (@mariamnouser on IG) on Palestine.
Episode Thirteen: Unprecedented Times with Lorena LiMato 28.05.2021 43:15
In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Lorena LiMato, a Music Education Teacher on the struggles of being a teacher during covid.
Episode Twelve: The Importance of Good Muslim rep in Books with Azanta! 12.04.2021 33:45
In this book club episode , Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Azanta from @azantareads on the importance of good Muslim representation in books, favorite bookish related things, and kdramas! They also play a quick game of rapid fire. You can follow Azanta on Tik Tok and Instagram @azantareads. Raise Your Words episodes drop on a monthly (sometimes bi-monthly basis). You can stay updated by foll...
Episode Eleven: How to Grow Your Brand and Makeup Advice w/ Maha from @mahacosmeticss 05.04.2021 15:39
In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview Maha from Maha Cosmetics! They talk about what it’s like to be a makeup influencer, what it takes to get on the ColourPop cosmetics PR list, and how to grow a following on Instagram ! Episodes drop on a monthly basis! Stay tuned for more. You can follow Maha’s store on IG @mahacosmeticcs and her personal makeup page @makeup...
Episode Ten: An Ode to Fictional OTPs (One True Pairings) Part Two 17.02.2021 23:33
In this episode Amani and Andrea talk to their friend Amaly as they react to Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Andrea also shares the perfect movie night snack recipe: chocolate covered strawberries!
Episode Eight: Rendezvous with Brown Girls Read 11.01.2021 37:36
Amani and Andrea (the hosts of Raise Your Words) interview Daman and Khyati from Brown Girls Read. They talk about what it’s like to start a podcast and advice for those who want to start their own podcast. They also talk about mocktail & cocktail recipes that you can try at home to ring in the new year!
Episode Seven: Three Gals Hanging Out 17.12.2020 43:37
In this career episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw talk to Amani’s high school friend, Ayesha Durrani about applying to a fulbright scholarship and how being a paralegal isn’t as glamorous as it might seem in Suits. They also discuss The Queen’s Gambit and other quarantine favorites. You can follow Ayesha @amdurrani on Instagram and you can follow us @raiseyourwordspod...
Episode Six: Scriptwriting Advice and Amaly’s Marriage to Harry Styles 04.11.2020 1:00:51
Dear Harry Styles, Amaly wants you to know that she’s not that crazy and we’d love to be friends with you! In today’s episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea interview Amaly; a student teacher and scriptwriter. They also talk about Amaly meeting Cameron Dallas and Ramy Youseff. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!
Episode Five: The Halloween Special 29.10.2020 43:07
Amani and Andrea talk about Halloween traditions , who celebrates it , and react to Twitches and an old Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode (Contains spoilers for both). Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!
Episode Four: Interview with the author of The Khorasan Archives and a Fall Cooking Segment ! 12.10.2020 44:46
On this week’s pop culture episode of Raise Your Words, Amani interviews Ausma Zehanat Khan; the author of The Khorasan Archives about her last book: The Bladebone and they talk about her writing process! Stay tuned until the end where Andrea has another cooking segment. This week it is Red Pepper Flake Broccoli!
Episode Three: Dear Martin Discussion,Chadwick Boseman, & Chemical Hearts 26.09.2020 1:07:57
In the book club episode, Amani and Latesha discuss Dear Martin and topics centered around diversity in books. Amani and Ali talk about Chadwick Boseman and their favorite Black Panther moments. Finally, Andrea and Amani talk about Chemical Hearts!
Episode Two: K-Pop, Diversity, and The Tempest Fellowship Advice 01.09.2020 32:02
Amani and Andrea interview Ahlam, The Head of the Video Department from The Tempest. They talk about being a Muslim in film and Kpop bands.
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