Grief & Growth ft. Aishat Adesanya

Quickstart & Q&A

“Every ‘No’ is one step closer to a ‘Yes’.”   Welcome back to season 3 of the Sister Station Podcast! In this episode, I did a short Q&A, mainly chatting about poetry, writing, and trying to stay positive in the face of rejection, before sharing a short poem at the end. Thank you to everyone who sent in a question. Don’t worry if you missed your chance to send in one this time; inshaAllah, I’ll be doing more Q&As like this one in the future! As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought! _________________ Resource Round-Up: * The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris  [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-other-black-girl-the-bestselling-book-behind-the-major-2023-tv-series-zakiya-dalila-harris/6cbbbf084fd168ca?ean=9781526630360&next=t] * Somebody Give this Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/somebody-give-this-heart-a-pen-sophia-thakur/7022905?ean=9781406388534&next=t] * David Larbi (@davidlarbi) on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/davidlarbi/] * Rakaya Esime Fetuga (@rakayaesime) on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rakayaesime/] * Please donate and share this fundraiser for Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH): https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep [https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep]  * Visit the MYH website [https://myh.org.uk/] to find out more about the work that they do: https://myh.org.uk/ [https://myh.org.uk/]  _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation [https://linktr.ee/sisterstation]    And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram, Substack & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings [https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings]   For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/] or visit our website [http://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/]. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Refresh & Reflect

Welcome back to the Sister Station Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing some reflections I’ve had during Ramadan related to habits, laundry, and community. I also talk about some of my motivations for fundraising for Muslim Youth Helpline. As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought! _________________ Resource Round-Up: * Please donate and share this fundraiser for Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH): https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep [https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep]  * Visit the MYH website [https://myh.org.uk/] to find out more about the work that they do: https://myh.org.uk/ [https://myh.org.uk/]  _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation [https://linktr.ee/sisterstation]  And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram, Substack & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings [https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings] For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/] or visit our website [http://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/]. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Deen & Design ft. Salamat Yusuf

For today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Salamat Yusuf! We explore Salamat’s journey as a design entrepreneur and discuss how faith, culture, and community have helped her navigate the challenges of a creative career. We also share our writing origin stories and compare how our families have reacted to our writing pursuits. Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought. _________________ Salamat Yusuf is an award-winning multi-disciplinary designer based in London who focuses on neurological and sustainable design. Her talents transcend beyond the field of design as she’s also a writer and architecture enthusiast. You can find her on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/salamat-yusuf-8ba402153], Instagram & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@peacefullysal_]: @peacefullysal [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNSUn9wM2Dw/]_, Youtube [https://youtu.be/lMrb2cqAWvM?si=M3DoAH2pPowIh7nq] (Peacefully Sal Interiors) and X [https://x.com/peacefullysal?s=21]  _________________ Resource Round-Up: * Black Girls Write Too [https://www.instagram.com/bgwritetoo/] * dRMM Architects [https://drmmstudio.com/]  * Muslims in Construction UK [https://muslimsinconstruction.uk/about-us/] * The Sisters Design Space [https://www.instagram.com/thesistersdesignspace/] * Intermezzo by Sally Rooney [https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571365487-intermezzo/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJuVK9g4CbbPYfqNbRPwpFrzj8yhqLQd2re0N3rBKavnNX3d48] _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation [https://linktr.ee/sisterstation]  And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings [https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings] For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/] or visit our website [http://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/].

Grief & Growth ft. Aishat Adesanya

In this episode, I am joined by Aishat Adesanya, whom I met through a mutual friend. We discuss her experience of losing someone close and how grief impacted her life and writing. We also explore Aishat’s approach to dealing with writer’s block since her debut, and close the episode by sharing a brief excerpt from her book. Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought. _________________ Aishat is the author of Funerals and Firecrackers (March 2025) [https://www.waterstones.com/book/funerals-and-firecrackers/aishat-adesanya//9798317083946], her debut short story collection. A Yoruba hijabi who began as an artist before turning to writing, she published her first story at 17. Her work has since appeared in journals and anthologies, earning her a Best of the Net [https://bestofthenetanthology.com/]nomination and a role as a 2024 JAY Lit Awards [https://www.writingafrica.com/journal-of-african-youth-literature-prizes-2024-winners-announced/] judge. She writes from the West Midlands, exploring stories of identity, resilience, and memory. You can find her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishat-adesanya/] & Instagram: @aishatade_ [https://www.instagram.com/aishatade_/]. _________________ Resource Round-Up: * The Novelry Writing Competitions [https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/writing-competitions] * Funerals & Firecrackers by Aishat Adesanya [https://www.waterstones.com/book/funerals-and-firecrackers/aishat-adesanya//9798317083946] * Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/honey-spice-the-heart-melting-tiktok-book-club-pick-bolu-babalola/7307623] _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation [https://linktr.ee/sisterstation]  And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings [https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings] For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/] or visit our website [http://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/].

Business & Bambara ft. Habibah Sangare

In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely friend Habibah Sangare! We discuss how we met through the organisation Muslim Women Connect (MWC) and share our experiences as Black Muslim women navigating career changes and migration. We also reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the cultural and linguistic diversity present in West Africa.  Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought. _________________ Habibah is a Malian-Italian self-worth coach and founder of Femora, who helps Black Muslim women and women of colour build confidence by valuing themselves from the inside through self-worth coaching and from the outside through feminine products. You can find her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/biba-sangare-877942298], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_habibaa] & Instagram: @coach_habibaa & [https://www.instagram.com/coach_habibaa/]@femaura.co [https://www.instagram.com/femaura.co/]. _________________ Resource Round-Up: * Muslim Women Connect [https://muslimwomenconnect.com/] * The Art of Possible by Alexandra Stoddard [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-the-possible-alexandra-stoddard/952f988795b22819?ean=9780380726189&next=t&] * Bambara [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambara_language] * Yoruba Diaspora [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Yoruba_diaspora] * The Mind Workout by Mark Freeman [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-mind-workout-twenty-steps-to-improve-your-mental-health-and-take-charge-of-your-life-mark-freeman/1970739?ean=9780349414539&next=t] _________________ You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation [https://linktr.ee/sisterstation]  And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings [https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings] For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bethechangemedianetwork/] or visit our website [http://www.bethechangemedianetwork.com/].