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I’ve sat down with the amazing Akua, who shared her story with me. From growing up in Africa and trying to fit into UK culture, to never seeing any race other than Black during her childhood, she opens up about it all. She talks about how she dealt with being bullied in school, her mum working hard to provide for her, and how her barbering career put her in difficult situations with men — includin...

I sat down with Fahni, who shared her inspiring story. She talks about her upbringing—growing up feeling unable to speak up or have confidence to stand up to anyone, and how her parents’ divorce shaped her. Fahni also reflects on never having a male figure in the family to provide guidance or protection. Moving away for university exposed her to the wider world, but when she returned home, she str...

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Sophia & Nae as they open up about their real-life experiences growing up. Sophia shares what it was like not knowing her dad, how she eventually crossed paths with one of her sisters in a wild twist of fate. discovering she had a sister she never knew existed, and how her relationship with her mum became her entire world. Nae talks about body image struggle...

Forced marriage at 16, true story of Sumaia, domestic abuse survivor, SA awareness, child marriage story, emotional wedding story, escaping Somalia, survival journey, stolen belongings, toxic in-laws, social services experience, mental health recovery, trauma healing, PTSD/ADHD/other Mental health issues survivor, escaping Somalia and returning to the UK, powerful life story, inspirational comebac...

Aysha Mercedes - Childhood trauma, revert to Islam, Muslim women, racism in Muslim community, makeup in Islam, Islamic therapy, abusive parents, healing journey, mental health, Islam and identity, .I sat down with the incredible Sister Aysha Mercedes as she opened up about her childhood struggles and the trauma of witnessing her father's treatment of her mother. She shared her powerful journey to...

In this episode, I sit down with Sophia as she opens up about her raw and emotional journey with her ex. From how they first met to how things quickly turned serious, Sophia shares how she gave him countless chances — only to be betrayed again and again. She talks about how love, or what she thought was love, made her act in ways she never imagined. Before him, she never saw herself as the “crazy”...

I sat down with the incredible L.A., who holds a degree in Psychology and Criminology, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation. She opens up about her journey to Islam and what led her to take her Shahada. We also dive into deep topics including:•Her experience with the "honey trap" and the advice she gave her son•How three teenagers were charged with M at the school where she taught•The discr...

Reversion to Islam, life before Islam, marriage struggles, manhood, faith, family dynamics, — Abdulmalik shares his raw, inspiring journey in this powerful and honest conversation. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Abdulmalik as he shares his raw and inspiring journey. He opens up about life before Islam, the struggles he faced on the road, and the crucial moment that led to his rever...

Former female prison officer shares real-life experiences working in corrections — from inmate behavior, daily routines, and officer-inmate boundaries to the risks of crossing the line. Discover what life is really like behind bars, including how prisoners react to fair treatment, why some keep to themselves/ some prisoners unaliving themselves...including what happens when a female prison officer...

We sat down with Kidavelly — raised in Brixton, South London. He opens up about his upbringing, including being searched just to get into school, and what it was like growing up in an environment where you had no choice but to sink or swim. Kidavelly shares his journey into music and acting, reflects on fatherhood, and speaks candidly about his relationship with his kids' mother — giving her c...