Podcasts by Salam, Girl!

Ep. 084: Author Hafsa Lodi Talks Modest Fashion&Influencers from 2020-06-30T10:00

Hafsa Lodi is an accomplished writer for fashion publications in Dubai and her new book is available now! "Modesty, A Fashion Paradox" can be found in your local book store, Barnes and Noble and...

Ep. 083: Illya Yasmeen on HBO Max's "Karma" from 2020-06-22T10:00

Representation is so important to our young people and now more than ever we are looking for representation for minorities and people of color. On this weeks episode we talk with Illya Yasmeen, ...

Ep. 082: Necessary Discussions - TedX Speaker&Author Rahma Rodaah from 2020-06-08T20:40:54

This weeks episode faces several very difficult and necessary discussions. We invited an amazing childrens book author, Rahma Rodaah, who saw the need for diversity in childrens books and took a...

Ep. 081: Keeping Your Head Above Water Post Ramadan- Lobna Mulla from 2020-06-02T09:00

Things can be pretty blue after Ramadan so we love to prepare you to keep your head above water. Today we are talking to Ustadha Lobna Mulla of the Yaqeen Institute about how to maintain the rou...

Ep. 080: "QuarantEID 2020"- Monica's Back!!! from 2020-05-26T00:12:39

Eid Mubarak Ladies!!!! We know your super busy with your families so we are so honored that you take the time to listen to our show during Eid, and we really love doing Eid shows for you!  This ...

Ep. 079: Husband&Wife come to Islam together! from 2020-05-18T09:00

Daniela is a New York native who lives in Florida with her husband and two kiddos. They are a totally adorable family that is also totally unique! Both Daniela and her husband have Puerto Rican ...

Ep. 078: The Question that Changed Her Life- @girlrefurbished from 2020-05-11T15:42:35

Sara grew up Christian but like so many, drifted further from her faith as she entered her adult life. When she met someone special at work, she felt inspired to discover what she truly believed...

Ep. 077: Arabs Got Talent Finalist to Quran Reciter- Jennifer Grout from 2020-05-04T08:00

Not long ago you could see Jennifer Grout as a finalist on Arabs Got Talent, complete with props, stage lighting, special effects and her beautiful voice shining through. Today she tells us abou...

Ep. 076: An American Girl with a Saudi Heart- Hana Nemec from 2020-04-27T23:13:57

It's Ramadan and that means it's time for some heart warming convert stories! We are starting off with a bang, with Hana Nemec, an Ohio girl who lost her Mother at a tender age and came to Islam...

Ep. 075: Innovations for Ramadan Business in Covid19- Days of Eid from 2020-04-20T18:03:31

Ramadan, Covid19 style, is almost here! Today we are talking to Days of Eid creator, Reem Sayes about how she started her successful holiday decor company and how she is creating content for her...

Ep. 074: Holidays and Multicultural Family- Jasmine&Marigold from 2020-04-13T10:00

A Pakistani California girl meets a Macedonian boy in college and they end up raising a Muslim family together? Yes, it so happens cause this is America baby! We absolutely loved talking to Sidr...

Ep. 073: Making Space For Ramadan-With Hello Holy Days from 2020-04-06T10:00

Ramadan is fast approaching and we take it very seriously over here at Salam Girl Podcast, corona epidemic or not!  Today we are talking to Manal Aman, the creator of Hello Holy Days. Manal work...

Ep. 072: Mind&Body Ramadan Ready With Zainab -Fit For Allah from 2020-03-30T13:42:45

Zainab Ismail came to Islam many years ago after being a big time Hollywood fitness trainer, sought after for her nutritional knowledge and fitness abilities. When she came to Islam she brought ...

Ep. 071: Empowering Yourself to Find Love- Zahra Aljabri from 2020-03-23T10:00

It's corona time and your sick of hearing about it so instead lets talk about love and relationships! Zahra Aljabri is a relationship coach along with her husband of 12 years. She talks about fi...

Ep. 070: Mind Your Own Hijab Bro! - Artist, Hafsa Khizer from 2020-03-16T10:00

Canadian artist Hafsa Khizer is our guest today and she tells us all about her super popular t-shirt design that touches on the subject of body policing in the Muslim community. She's an amazing...

Ep. 069: Arm Against Corona Virus with Dr. Uzma Syed- ID Expert from 2020-03-09T10:00

If you want to know how to stay safe from the Corona Virus, who better to ask than a super intelligent expert of infectious diseases!  Oh yeah and she is also a Muslim, hijab wearing woman who d...

Ep. 068: Leah V, Marya Bangee, and Spoken Word Poet: LIVE SHOW from 2020-03-03T10:00

Recorded LIVE from the 2020 Change Makers Summit we have brought you 3 amazing talented women all in one episode! We hear from a hollywood cultural consultant, Marya Bangee about her work in the...

Ep. 067: Gender Equity in Islam-Faatimah Knight of Yaqeen Institute from 2020-02-24T11:00

When you think inspiring you have to think Yaqeen Institute and the inspiring researchers and fellows of that establishment. We were honored to talk all things gender based with Faatimah Knight ...

Ep. 066: Galentines Gals Supporting FACE from 2020-02-17T11:00

FACE stands for Facing Abuse in Community Environments and the organization was founded by social justice advocate, Alia Salem in 2017 to protect victims from people of power in communities who ...

Ep. 065: Industry secrets from entrepreneur, Zobaida Falah from 2020-02-10T11:00

Zobaida grew up watching her Grandmother mix spices and black seed together for a healthy snack. Who knew she would one day be able to continue her legacy with "Cure Bar", a health bar that pack...

Ep. 064: Under the Influence from 2020-02-03T11:00

It happens ever so often that we engage in a modern day form of idolatry without even realizing it. We can spend years attaching ourselves to celebrities and influencers, following their every m...

Ep. 063: World Hijab Day is Feb 1st! from 2020-01-27T11:00

Arkansas native, Ashley Pearson came to Islam during Ramadan just recently and is already active in her Muslim community, wearing hijab and telling others about World Hijab Day as an ambassador ...

Ep. 062: Run Like a Hijabi- Rahaf Khatib from 2020-01-20T11:00

Rahaf Khatib is one in a million. Shes an amazing Mother, wife, daughter and when her child asked her to run in the school 10k, she went for it and never looked back. Rahaf has completed all 6 w...

Ep. 061: Salam Talk Series 3- Online dating and raging hormones! from 2020-01-13T11:00

In this third episode of "Salam Talk" series, we dive into the subject of being a western convert to Islam, looking for a husband. A lot of times it's a very difficult task to find a good trust ...

Ep. 060: DIscovering Your Identity with Dina Ghaznavi from 2020-01-06T11:00

Nicole met Dina Ghaznavi while in Abu Dhabi and instantly knew there was something special about her. Today Dina shares her story of growing up in Australia and her own parents struggles as Afgh...

Ep. 059: Global Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi from 2019-12-30T11:00

Nicole returned, not long ago, from a trip to Abu-Dhabi. She was invited as a moderator and organizer for the Global Youth Forum. It was so exciting to learn from so many different Muslims from ...

Ep. 058: What About Christmas? from 2019-12-23T11:00

It's that wonderful time of year again and for those who don't celebrate Christmas, or used to, it can be somewhat difficult to manage this time of year.  Should you throw everything to the side...

Ep. 057: Table Talk with Lauren Booth, Lisa Vogle&Nicole Queen-Three Converts to Islam from 2019-12-16T11:00

Nicole was invited to a conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE and while there she was able to record a wonderfully inspiring interview and table talk discussion with well known convert, Lauren Booth as w...

Ep. 056: Reality TV Star-Fashion Designer-Asma Bibi from 2019-12-02T11:00

Asma Bibi grew up in a tight knit Muslim community in Philadelphia. Her parents were both talented sewers and when she got older and couldn't find the type of clothing she wanted, as a Muslim hi...

Ep. 055: Alhamdulillah For Everything! from 2019-11-25T11:00

It's that grateful time of year, with Thanksgiving fast approaching here in the US. We decided a show about all the things we say "Alhamdulillah" for would be appropriate for this weeks episode....

Ep. 054: Salam Girl + Chai Talks LIVE from Pink Coffee! from 2019-11-18T11:00

We celebrated our 1 year anniversary at the adorable Pink Coffee venue with popular Muslim women's social group, Chai Talks.  We invited a few of the members to join us in talking about how we s...

Ep. 053: Salam Girl First Anniversary Special! from 2019-11-11T11:00

Happy 1 year anniversary Salam Girl family! We are so excited to celebrate the whole month of November with you! Today's episode features a montage of some of our favorite and most memorable mom...

Ep. 052: Your Desire to Pray - TEDX Speaker Nilly Naseer-Farooqui from 2019-11-04T11:00

Nilly Naseer-Farooqui is a TEDX Speaker and the face behind the platform @wordsbehindasmile . She is a professional speaker and corporate trainer and on today's show we discuss the struggles and...

Ep. 051: Salam Talk Episode 2- Difficult Relationships from 2019-10-28T10:00

We absolutely love doing "Salam Talk" because we get to hear directly from you and give your personalized, tangible advice for the struggles and challenges you might be facing. Everyone has such...

Ep. 050: Speaking Her Truth About Race in Islam-Nadirah P. from 2019-10-21T10:00

We dove into a very deep topic when we asked Nadirah P. to talk to us about race and the Muslim community. We talk about responsibility to make change and my favorite, "What not to say to Me".  ...

Ep. 049: Taking A Stand- Nahela Morales from 2019-10-14T10:00

Nahela Morales is a Mexican American convert to Islam, a single Mother, and a marching, shouting, oppression fighting activist.  Listen as she walks us through her conversion to Islam after 9/11...

Ep. 048: Setting Yourself Apart- Nominal founder Lena Sarsour from 2019-10-07T10:00

When she was in high school, Lena Sarsour alway knew she wanted to be a designer. Her parents pushed her to pursue a more lucrative career path but that creative gene never burned out. Now along...

Ep. 047: Crowdfunding 101 with Launchgood COO and Founder Amany Killawi from 2019-09-30T10:00

Crowdfunding sites are the new norm when it comes to getting started for some in the business, arts, and even charity sectors. LaunchGood is a niche crowdfunding platform for the Muslim communit...

Ep. 046: Salam Talk Series 1- Halal Relationships from 2019-09-23T10:00

We asked you to send us your most intimate questions and challenges so we can discuss possible solutions and we absolutely loved the turn out. Today is our first segment of "Salam Talk" and we h...

Ep. 045: Coming Back After Baby - With Icon Yaz the Spaz from 2019-09-16T10:00

Yaz the Spaz is one of the most well known names if your a Muslim girl, which ummm most of you are. She's the YouTube hijab tutorial OG and has created a name for herself with her upbeat positiv...

Ep. 044: Not Without My Hijab - Halimah DeOliveira from 2019-09-09T10:00

Coming to Dallas, Sept. 29th, the play "Not Without My Hijab" is a can't miss event for all Sisters in Islam and women who are just curious to learn more! Todays episode dives into the struggles...

Ep. 043: Creating Sweet Success With Muslim Girl Boss, Yasmeen Tadia from 2019-09-02T10:00

LIVE recording from ISNACON2019

Yasmeen Tadia is an entrepreneur who left her corporate life to follow her dreams in the sweetest way possible.  As a single Mom who wanted to pro...

Ep. 042: Entrepreneurship, Success and Ending Domestic Abuse- With Lisa Vogl from 2019-08-26T10:00

Verona Collection is the first modest clothing line created by Muslims and sold in major department stores like Macy's and ASOS. Lisa Vogl is piloting that ship and while she was paving the way ...

Ep. 041: Building a Hijab Empire - With Melanie Elturk from 2019-08-19T10:00

Today we are talking to none other than #girlboss Melanie Elturk, the founder of Haute Hijab, the nations top hijab brand. Melanie along with her husband built a hijab empire, in the empire stat...

Ep. 040: Conquering Body Image With Lasting Change- With Posifitivy from 2019-08-12T10:00

Body image consumes us all. We all have something that we want to change about our bodies whether its being more healthy, being more trim, or having glowing healthy skin. Sara Zayed, of the plat...

Ep. 039: Holistically De-Stress Your Life - With Dr. Maisam Hasan from 2019-08-05T10:00

We are joined by Dr. Maisam Hasan, a Doctor of Holistic Medicine, who gives us her 5 east steps for lowering the massive amount of stress in your life and how it can effect your over all health....

Ep. 038: The 5 Best Hajj Hacks - With Dina AlQaysi from 2019-07-29T10:00

Your leaving soon for Hajj and your not quite sure what to expect! No worries girls, weve got an innovator behind the brand, Fej Gear, who along with her Brother and Father, is changing the way ...

Ep. 037: Avoid Hijab Burnout! from 2019-07-22T10:00

In part 2 of our two part series on wearing hijab we dive into 5 easy steps to help you avoid hijab burnout! For real girls, this is a real thing and we have definitely been there so listen up f...

Ep. 036: 5 Steps to Start Wearing Hijab! from 2019-07-15T10:00

You have always wanted to do it, and now we are giving you the tools you need to become a successful Hijabi! We are just talking about "why" you should take this leap. No girls, this show is dif...

Ep.035: 5 Muslim Summer Traveling Hacks from 2019-07-08T10:00

After visiting more than 20 countries, this Insta blogger has a few notches in her belt when it comes to traveling smart and safely. Alaa from the IG handle, @thetravelinghijabista, is sharing h...

Ep. 034: "Yes I'm Hot in This!" Creator Huda Fahmy from 2019-07-01T10:00

Huda Fahmy joins us today to talk about her amazing comic series, "Yes I'm Hot in This". We learn how she broke into the comic genre and developed her skills as an artist. She reveals her inspo ...

Ep. 033: Overpowering Community Stigmas- With Ayah Sayyad from 2019-06-24T10:00

When Ayah and her husband learned they were expecting a third baby, they prayed hard for it to be a girl. Allah blessed them with everything they could dream of when they had beautiful Sabeel. A...

Ep. 032: Living with Intention through Journaling- Rola Ghasani from 2019-06-17T10:00

Shes known on Instagram as @thegiftstylist but you have never heard this side of Rola Ghasani. She walks us through how she began her interest in journaling and how she has harnessed that power ...

Ep. 031: Owning Your Life After Divorce-With Yasmeen Rolland-Part 2 from 2019-06-10T10:00

Yasmeen Rolland guides us through taking ownership of your life after facing difficult situations such as divorce or separation.  Inspired by her love of Islam, Yasmeen shares stories of the Sah...

Ep. 30: The Eid Show! from 2019-06-04T10:00

Eid Mubarak Girls! It's "The Eid Show" and we are so excited to share with you our favorite Eid traditions that we enjoy with our families. We also take you back to the first Eid we had as conve...

Ep. 029: Owning Your Life After Divorce-With Yasmeen Rolland from 2019-05-27T10:00

Yasmeen Rolland guides us through taking ownership of your life after facing difficult situations such as divorce or separation.  Inspired by her love of Islam, Yasmeen shares stories of the Sah...

Ep. 028: I Chose Islam- Nicole Queen's Convert Story from 2019-05-20T10:00

In this episode, Nicole Queen shares her journey to Islam.  Come along on the ups and the downs she faced during her transition into Islam. This episode is full of useful advice for people who m...

Ep. 027: I Converted To Islam - Monica's Story from 2019-05-13T10:00

Ramadan Mubarak girls! We promised to spend this month delivering reflective stories that would give you "all the feels" about Islam and we are serving it up first with Monica's journey into Isl...

Ep. 026: Coming To Islam&Creating Space For Girls from 2019-05-06T10:00

Ramadan Mubarak Girls!!!

Valeria came to Islam in a small south Texas town and saw a huge need for support for the girls in her Muslim community. So of course she got to work and founded,...

Ep. 025: Ramadan Resolutions from 2019-04-29T10:00

In this episode we talk about the things we want to improve upon this Ramadan, and things we want to avoid. One of which is #FOMO and how we sometimes allow that "fear of missing out" to hijack ...

Ep. 024: Ramadan Meal Prepping with the Catastrophic Cook from 2019-04-22T10:00

This week we are talking about planning for iftars, feeding picky eaters and what to take to those iftar invitations that we all dread, the potluck! Noor from the hit food blog, The Catastrophic...

Ep. 023: Not Your Mothers' Ramadan Decor! from 2019-04-15T10:00

Back in the day there wasn't a whole lot to choose from when time to decorate for Ramadan. Today is totally different and we talk to Star Paper Moon and Kanzi Store about their favorite Ramadan ...

Ep. 022: Time Manage Your Ramadan - With Bridge by Mona from 2019-04-08T10:00

Ramadan is coming fast and we are spending this month preparing you for success and the Ramadan of your dreams, InshAllah.  Time management is a key component of achieving the results you are lo...

Ep. 021: We Love You, We're Sorry from 2019-04-01T10:00

This is one of the hardest shows we have ever produced.  We love each one of you girls and hope you will stay tuned until the end for a BIG announcement.

PS: We are so immature...

Ep. 020: Owning Your Modest Style - With Hakeemah Cummings from 2019-03-25T10:00

We all go through it on a daily basis. It's time to get out the door and your rushing through trying to find a scarf that doesn't stink or have makeup lines on it, and your clothes are a whole o...

Ep. 19: Pioneering The First Muslim Sorority - With Samira Maddox from 2019-03-18T10:00

Samira Maddox saw a massive void in representation, when she enrolled full time at her university. She is not the type of woman to let that void remain, and her actions sparked a movement that w...

Ep. 018: My Phone is Ruining My Life. from 2019-03-11T10:00

Scroll, scroll, scroll we all do it. Have you ever really thought about the effects of how much time you spend on your phone and the toll it takes on your life in "real time". In today's show we...

Ep. 017: "Blogging Secrets From With Love Leena" from 2019-03-04T11:00

Today we are talking to "With Love Leena" herself, about all things Social Media Influencer. Leena shares all her best secrets about how she climbed to the top of Instagram with her modest fashi...

Ep. 016: Hijabi Jiu Jitsu Warrior- Zana Nachawati from 2019-02-25T11:00

Today we interview a Jiu Jitsu competitor who is a practicing Muslim woman and wears hijab proudly. Because why not? Zana Nachawati tells listeners all about her journey through this male domina...

Ep. 015: Self Care&Me Time from 2019-02-18T11:00

Nicole and Monica continue the series on self care by diving into the topic of "me time". Learn how the girls make time for themselves and what the benefits are and the best ways for you to make...

Ep. 014: The Match Making Queen, Hoda Abrahim from 2019-02-11T11:00

Finding a partner is fulfilling "half our deen" in Islam. Hoda Abrahim is a Love Guru who will show you how to find the right person to say "I do" with, and how to know if your looking for the r...

Ep. 013: Hijab Hair Self Care from 2019-02-04T10:30

Nicole and Monica dive into the subject of self care concerning your hijab and the impact it has on your hair. Nicole visited a dermatologist for helpful tips and advice concerning hair loss fro...

Ep. 012: I Converted For A Man from 2019-01-28T11:00

In this episode of the Salam Girl Podcast, an Islamic podcast for women, we dive into the always occurring questions that people face when coming to Islam.  Nicole and Monica walk you through ho...

Ep. 011: Besties-How Friendships Can Affect Your Faith&Future from 2019-01-21T11:00

In this episode of the Salam Girl Podcast, Nicole talks with her two long-time friends, Elif Kavakci and Nazreen Hassan, about the 30 year friendship they shared. They also dive into the importa...

Ep. 010: The New Muslim's Field Guide With: Theresa Corbin&Kaighla Um Dayo from 2019-01-14T08:22:53

Today we are talking to authors, Theresa Corbin and Kaighla Um Dayo about their new book, "The New Muslim's Field Guide". This book is practical and entertaining advice for anyone who is going t...

Ep. 009: A Salam Girl Reveal All! Get to Know Us! from 2019-01-08T11:00

Which Disney movie scarred Monica for life? Who was Nicole originally named after? What disgusting word does Monica repeat, causing instant cringe worthy images in your head all day?  Tune in to...

Ep. 008: "Breaking Barriers with Filmmaker Ala Hamdan" from 2018-12-31T11:00

Ala Hamdan is breaking barriers and stereotypes as an award winning female Muslim filmmaker who also wears hijab.  Her talents quickly revealed that a women has a place in the film industry and ...

Ep. 007: Being Branded from 2018-12-24T01:32:13

Episode 7 is all about re-branding yourself from the inside out. Change your own ideals about yourself so that you portray the image on the outside that you want people to have when they see you...

Ep. 006: Surviving The Holidays from 2018-12-17T11:00

The Holidays are here and sometimes for us as Muslims this can be a time of struggle. Don't even sweat it girls, we got you! In this episode we share 5 tips to survive "The Holidays" and create ...

Ep. 005: That Time My Parents Became Muslim: With Rebecca Minor from 2018-12-10T11:00

Rebecca Minor found peace and beauty in the religion of Islam and embarked on a journey of self discovery as a teacher in Kuwait.  When she moved back to the U.S., and back into her parents home...

Ep. 004: I Married an Arab from 2018-12-03T11:00

In this episode, Nicole and Monica reveal some of the best and funniest moments from their marriages, both of which are to Arab men.  Get the inside scoop on what life is like in a multicultural...

Ep. 003: High Fashion Career, Baby,&Hijab, Juggling It All: With Sandra Saenz" from 2018-11-26T11:00

Have you ever wondered if being a practicing Muslim would effect your career path?  What about becoming a Mother? Sandra Saenz, a convert to Islam and professional editorial makeup artist reveal...

Ep. 2: Mistakes We Made as New Muslims from 2018-11-19T02:00

In episode 2, Monica and Nicole dive into 5 of the biggest mistakes they made, after first coming to the religion of Islam.  They describe struggles they faced as newbies, sometimes funny, somet...

Episode 001 Muslim Identity Crisis from 2018-11-10T05:24:46

In this first episode we dive into the Muslim Identity Crisis.  What it means to feel disconnected with your identity, how to identify that you may have a problem, and three solutions to help yo...

Salam, Girl! Podcast Preview from 2018-11-09T22:23:19

Tune in to hear what you have to look forward to on the Salam, Girl! podcast.  In this preview we discuss how the idea came about to create this podcast, what types of shows we will produce, and...