What's Your Hustle

A safer space with allyship for Muslim women and girls. Sister's Dialogue opens its doors creating a environment of creativity, mental health, community, representation and healing. IG: sister.dialogue ; website: HOME

Self-love through therapy, two chairs and one short story. In this episode I am celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Two Times Removed Volume III with this narration of my featured short story, "Fourteen Sessions". Two Times Removed Volume III: https://a.co/d/0slWAsP IG: halima_huss ; @whatsyourhustlepodcast Top 5 Songs: 1) Bigger - Beyonce 2) Miss Independent - Ne-yo 3...

Kev and Liz of Shop Bantu are creating unique pieces, honoring heritage, building their own structure of a greater table and taking care of their own mental health in the quiet of healing. IG: @shop.bantu ; website: shopbantu.com ; Tik Tok: @shopbantu Songs and artists mentioned in this episode: Truc en plus - Jeady Jay Sis - Titilope Sonuga Sanctuary - Titilope Sonuga Peter Gregson All Up In Your...

Food, culture and a history lesson. With guest Rochelle Ignacio, we have a chat about the initiative "Feed The Soul". What started out as a platform that highlights Black and Caribbean restaurants has grown into a fusion of flavors and community. IG: @feedthesoulyeg; @roamwithrochelle Website: feedthesoulyeg.ca Rochelle's Top Songs: 1) Feel A Way - KAYTRANADA, Don Toliver 2) Places T...

Culture, love of books, vulnerability and stepping outside of the box. In this episode I have a chat with Toronto editor, author and blogger Tiara Jade Chutkhan. Tiara and I talk about the inspiration behind the series Two Times Removed and maintaining culture while forging our own paths. IG: @bookwormbabee @browngyaldiary Two Times Removed Series: Volume I: https://a.co/d/bYgy4cl Volume II: https...

In this episode Cheryl-Ann Ramdin and I reflect on being 35 and share our top 5 things we would tell our younger selves. Everything from, confidence, values, family and growing in trying new things. Our Songs: 1) Motownphilly - Boyz II Men 2) Rhythm Of The Night - Corona 3) Lady, Hear Me Tonight - Modjo 4) Points of Authority - Linkin Park 5) Try Again - Aaliyah 6) Thriller - Michael Jackson 7) So...

In this episode I sit down with Shahada of Ethnicity Artistry. We talk about her foundation as a Muslim woman and breaking cultural stigmas and redefining beauty standards through her art. IG: @Ethnictyartistry https://hennaethnicity.wixsite.com/ethnicityhennayeg

In this episode I am joined by the founder of When African Women Talk, Rehana Malik-Mbanga. Rehana and I talk about creating a community of sisterhood, collaboration and uplifting women in phenomenal ways. www.whenafricanwomentalk.com IG: @whenafricanwomentalk FB: When African Women Talk

In this special episode I sit down with Audrey Powell as we have a conversation about her Indigenous roots. We talk about her connection to residential schools, reconciling her own family history and belonging in every space you walk into. #indigenouslivesmatter #everychildmatters #nationaldayfortruthandreconcilation

In this episode I am joined by Podcast Host, Founder and CEO, Lillah Penddah. Lillah and I talk about the creation of Afrofacts, speaking in DEI spaces and setting the standard and ground work for having important and difficult conversations. Contact Lillah: IG: Afrofact_edu LinkedIn: Lillah Penddah | LinkedIn Website:AFROFACTS.ca Afrofacts Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J9wGdtLI...

In this episode I sit down with Darren Jordan, the curator and producer of Edmonton's 5 Artists 1 Love. This exhibit is predominately held at the Art Gallery of Alberta during Black History Month. Darren and I chat creating a space that showcases black excellence, reclaiming power through art and its cultural impact and growth over the last 18 years. Find 5 Artists 1 Love: Website: Black History M...

In this episode, I am joined by Ary, Enoch, Dom, Riwo, Leshan and Nathan from Melafrique. We talk about their journey of becoming a band, finding nourishment through music and sitting at a table that represents diversity. Website: Melafrique Band IG: Melafrique (@melafrique_) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Melafrique | Facebook X: Profile / X Tik Tok: melafrique.band (@melafriqueofficial)...

In this episode I sit down with Edmonton's own signer/songwriter, Tea G. Tea and I chat about her journey to music, her inspirations, not conforming to musical genre's and healing through music. Tea's New Single: What's it Gonna Be: https://open.spotify.com/album/1LB69NsfjDVuaZFUvTVpGC?si=3B2Y1HbORFe05RJTyeJR1A Socials: IG @teagtunes FB: Tea G. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teagtunes Spotify:...

In this special episode I am joined by various women in my life as we chat about their Ramadan journey's and how observing the holiday has changed for them over the years.

In this episode, I sit down with Lakeziah Bey of Manestay Studio as we take the conversation from her salon chair to the podcast world. We chat up being born Canadians to Caribbean parents and learning to navigate our paths in an environment where not a lot of people looked like us. We talk about everything, from traditions to mental health and finding our worth along the way. IG: @manestay.studio...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ally Stone, the founder of Inspired Leader. Our conversation delved into Ally's remarkable journey towards becoming an inspired leader herself and her mission to empower women in discovering their passions while emphasizing the importance of aligning those passions with their core values. IG: @allystone__ @theinspiredleader__ https://the...

Get to know your host and creator of What's Your Hustle a little better. In this episode Sydney Coombs takes her turn to ask me some questions. We talk about the podcast, love and would who I want to be best friends with out of Beyoncé and Rihanna. IG: @whatsyourhustlepodcast Halima's top 5 Song: 1) Hide and Seek - Stormzy 2) Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave 3) LLC - Nicki Minaj 4) All Up In Your M...

In this episode I sit down with Natalie Meyer, an Edmonton Artist and advocate for celebrating the strength of women. Natalie and I talk about about her journey of becoming and artist and never giving up on your dreams; no matter the obstacle. Be sure to check out The Untouchable's Crew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_sQjWx-GEQ&ab_channel=NatalieMeyer%40IndahbyNatalie Natalie's IG: @...

In this episode I have a chat with comedian, Alia Rauf. Alia share's her journey of becoming a comedian and having the confidence in herself to take the leap of creating her own authentic path. Alia's contact: IG @aliasgotjokes Alia's Top 5 Songs: 1) Simple Song - The Shins 2) Jersey Giant - Elle King 3) The Scientist - Coldplay 4) Dial Drunk - Noah Kahan 5) Pretty Girls - Prozzak

In this episode, I have a chat with one of the founders of The Black Teachers Association of Alberta. Andrew Gersham Parker and I discuss the start of a foundation that emphasizes representation, community and collaboration. The BTA strives for the best for their educators and students to ensure they are seen and heard in an ever changing society. Find the Black Teachers Association of Alberta on...

In this episode I sit down with Carnival Spice founder and 2022 Afropolitan Women In Diversity Influencer Award recipient, Shakera. We talk about the gamble she took on herself to start this Toronto based Carribean dance fitness company, and believing in yourself to know you are enough and welcome any challenge that comes your way. Follow Shakera and Carnival Spice on IG @simplyshakera and @carniv...

In this episode, I sit down with Arturo Ramirez, the founder of El Mero Mero. We chat about the inspiration of food and culture that has fed into El Mero Mero's values, the importance of community and giving back; and the authenticity of flavor that keeps customer's loyal. #yeg #food #culture IG: @elmeromerotacotruck. Website: elmeromerotacotruck.com Arturo's Top Genre's Merengue S...

In this episode, Kelsey Steil and I run it back to an era that feeds into the legacy of families. The songs we sing in the shower are brought to us by Motown, a legacy onto its own. These songs remind us our childhoods, that music spans generations and continues to inspire. Songs from this episode: 1) Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes 2) Too Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes 3) Reet Petite...

We are changing things up, we a series of the songs we sing in the shower. I am joined by guest, Sydney Coombs as we run down our list of the songs we sing in our own shower concerts that remind us that we are baddies. These are song that empower us and make us feel like we can take on the world no matter what comes our way. Be sure to add these songs to your spotify list. Halima's Songs: 1) 2...

In this episode guest, Samantha and I talk about starting a business out of the need to take care of her mental health, and to keep going during the start of a pandemic. We talk about taking the time out to focus on aligning mind, body and spirit in order to show up as your best self; and embracing your authentic self in an unapologetic way.  Find Humble Ass Candles on IG @humbleasscandles&nb...