The Inspiration Farmer

Shalwar Kameez Dreams Featuring Fatima Farheen Mirza

We are finally back with a new episode and it is a special one! We have special guest host Zahra Khan interviewing Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of the NYT bestselling novel, A Place For Us, and they have an in-depth conversation about the book, quips about their community, the writing process and so much more! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:25 How Fatima created the community in A Place for Us 05:36 Zahra and Fatima’s conversation on being judged based on appearance and dealing with perceptions on attire selection. 09:55 First Break 10:48 Fatima shares her reasoning behind Amar’s 9/11 experience within the book, and her own personal 9/11 story. 20:34 Second Break 21:26 Fatima and Zahra discuss Hadia’s part of the story in A Place for Us and how it relates to their own lives. 30:13 Final Break 31:08 Fatima talks about her writing process, coming to the realization that she could create characters that are more similar to her, and the responsibility that entails. 40:52 Fatima’s advice for young Muslim writers 46:11 Outro Check out and support Rameez! Some of the music featured on this episode are found on this album below, if you enjoyed what you heard please download yourself a copy! www.amazon.com/Rani-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B07GJD5RLB Tracks featured: ‘Intro’, ’Lullaby’, and ’The Toy Cart’ Follow ModelTown on SoundCloud: @modeltown Follow ModelTown on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0gPKIqZttcFeQEySpoueyn?si=ZNOD0kPQRx-xuyEm1kgjjg Follow Rameez Anwar on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6FzS52u6o0wkxkFqm2OkXn?si=chSXUyfwQpOSEVr36CPQlQ Follow Fatima and get a copy of A Place For Us! fatimafarheenmirza.com www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524763551?tag=randohouseinc8259-20 Read Zahra’s Blogs! bellesandbooks.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellesandbooks Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast

It's About Time

In a time where sororities are met with so many negative connotations and incidents, comes a story of how this band of sisters' effort to not only change that sorority narrative but also overhaul the stigma of what it is like to be a Muslim woman. Mu Delta Alpha is leading the charge with resilience, courage, and persistence! In the first episode of season 3, Ayaz Quraishi has a sit down conversation with Samira Maddox (MDA's National President and Founder), Umaima Nasir (MDA's National Chapter Recruitment Chair) and Aamena Javed (MDA's National Chapter Coordinator Chair) and they talk about: Part 1 - Introduction :24 - Background on this Episode :45 - Ayaz's Understanding of Sororities 3:04 - Our Interviewees Part 2 - The Importance of Legacies 4:29 - Introduction to Sameera and Umaima 4:51 - How it Started 11:22 - Dealing with Red Tape 13:02 - Finding an Identity 15:48 - The Founding Class 18:37 - Beyond the Rubble 24:51 - The Year of Formality Part 3 - Finding Sisters 27:18 - Year Two 29:40 - Relationship with Alif Laam Meme 31:11 - Aamina Javed and the Beta Class 34:30 - Year 3 and Recruitment 38:58 - Jumping the Hurdles 44:35 - Thoughts from Potential Members Part 4 - The Future 47:33 - Beginning this Year 48:46 - Speaker Series 52:18 - Young Muslimah Summit 57:12 - The Need for Support 57:48 - Recruit Projects 1:00:12 - Muslim Women are Awesome Part 5 - Conclusion 1:02:05 - Ayaz's Takeaways on Mu Delta Alpha 1:03:21 - Our Next Episode Enjoy! Check them out! https://www.mudeltaalpha.org/ Help their cause! https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=59cff634c027d84167d52416 Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Robodruma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QZElqa87Sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGFu1RGEwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC3YCcv5MPI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=731X4Y_EBbg

Can't Teach What You Don't Know with Special Guests Brother Ali and Usama Canon

In the tenth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Omar returns and has a conversation with hip hop artist Brother Ali and Sidi Usama Canon, and they talk about how Hip Hop and Islam mix to create a melting pot of culture and beauty. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:18 - Intro 00:55 - About the Guests 02:33 - Meeting "Uncle Usi" 07:25 - The Multi-Directional Influence of Islam and Art 09:02 - Islam and the Inspiration of "All the Beauty in this Whole Life" 13:52 - Finding Islam through Hiphop 17:35 - The Malcolm X Connection 21:40 - Towing the Line Between Islam and Music 29:29 - The Top 5 Hiphop Artists 31:40 - That Time Usama Canon Met Lauryn Hill and Q-Tip 34:57 - Takeaways from this Episode 37:40 - Conclusion and LoveForUsamaCanon.org 38:02 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E

Let's Hear it For the Boys

In the ninth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Mikael Rafiqi is starting his first year in college and has a lot of questions. In this episode he goes through some of his expectations and concerns with a peer of his friends who are also entering college as well. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:35 - Intro 01:27 - Panelist Introduction 02:17 - Emotional Preparedness 06:42 - How High School Prepared Us 10:35 - How High School Failed Us 11:41 - Biggest Fears in Going to College 15:17 - The Things We'll Leave Behind 17:07 - An end to an Era 19:36 - Closing Remarks 21:52 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E

The Inspiration Farmer

In the eighth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Haad Fazlani returns and chats with his good friend, Mahnoor Samana, and they discuss her life as a world traveler and poet. They talk about some of the places she has gone to and the experiences she had from those journeys, and as an added bonus she shares one of her amazing pieces of poetry. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: Part 1 - Getting to Know Mahnoor 00:30 - Intro 01:45 - How She Travels 02:50 - How Poetry Ties into Travels 04:00 - Mahnoor's Poetry Topics Part 2 - Travel Stories 07:15 - Fear and Loathing in Marrakesh 14:10 - Haad's London Mishaps 15:50 - A Brave Trip to Belize 17:30 - Working for an Airline 20:16 - Madrid, Hostels, and Nameless Friends Part 3 - Poetry's Role in Mahnoor's Life 25:19 - The Importance of Travel and Poetry 31:35 - Mahnoor's Inspirations 32:40 - Aspirations to Write a Poetry Book 34:00 - Mahnoor's Proudest Performances 36:15 - Being Featured on Amy Poehler's Channel Part 4 - Conclusion 40:33 - Travel Goals 42:35 - A Poem for Mom 44:55 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Tsxn2PAkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkheOCD1poY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuOuKTsyglA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZChEehSM6rU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oume8M4WsRQ