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			<title><![CDATA[The Maternal Body Through a Doula's Eye]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><br></h3><h3>To be seen, heard, acknowledged and understood is an innate desire that we all crave as human beings.</h3><p><br></p><h3>Statistics have shown that the mortality rate of ''Black'' mothers in the hospital ward is up to 4 times higher than Caucasian mothers in the west. Was it always this way? Are ''Black '' female bodies deteriorating?</h3><p><br></p><h3>''Black'' mothers-to-be are increasingly turning away from a medical system with many disparities present, and resorting to alternative methods for birthing. What other safe and efficient resorts are out there?</h3><p><br></p><h3>In this episode I interview, sister Nicola Mahdiyya and sister Asiila Imani, two sisters in faith each from a different continent and both encounter life situations and circumstances that paves a way to link up via a common mentor in their journeys as an honourable, life- saving, empowering and altruistic profession working alongside mothers-to-be as Doulas. Who are the two sisters? What were those circumstances? What is a Doula? What does it mean? Does it have any negative connotations? And What's the difference between a Doula and a midwife? And what is their role in honouring this sacred stage of women and the new life that she carries?</h3><p><br></p><h3>The answers to all this and more. Listen to find out.</h3><p><br></p><p><em>.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</em></p><p>Contacts:</p><br><p>-Sister Nicola Mahdiyya: <a href="https://redtentdoulas.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">home - Red Tent Doulas</a></p><br><p>-Sister Asiila Imani: Ran a birthing business titled Mothermaid and is now retired.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speak Like an Egyptian 4 - Let's Expat!]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Letting it Flow - My Arabic Learning Journey as a ''Black'' Woman]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h2>Trigger warning!...or as today's guest speaker says ''minefield'' alert! If at any moment in time you need to pause, do take advantage of the pause button, and remember to keep breathing, sister, because I forgot, lol. It takes courage to seek professional help, so if you need it take courage and seek it!</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>There's a lot of hype online about narcissism, and thus it's a term that can be overused and misused due to someone's inappropriate behaviour within a relationship and or within a marriage.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>So what is misbehaviour versus a narcissistic behaviour?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>What does love bombing look like on the receiving end?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>And should the person blame themselves and deserve to be shamed for choosing a life partner that results in an abusive relationship?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>Is the person a victim or otherwise?</h2><p><br></p><h2>How can the person be supported?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>And above all, is healing possible and what things are noteworthy of thinking about when seeking professional help when taking the courageous decision to climb out of the rut, and embark on a life changing and transformational healing journey?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>In this episode, my guest speaker sister - Kaleema Overton Ameen&nbsp;author of 'Hidden in Plain Sight - Are You Being Groomed For Love-Bombing, Spirit-Breaking and Abandonment', and I navigate through the above questions and get insight on an Arabic phrase that she feel gives her power, confidence and more.</h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Biography</strong></p><p>Kaleema is a Federal Policy Analyst specializing in health care policy and disaster relief programs. She has managed programs for the Centers for Disease Control; The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just to name a few. After 23 years she retired from the federal government and is now working as a consultant overseeing research compliance.&nbsp;</p><p>Kaleema has just written her first book, Hidden in Plain Sight. This book was written in real time and became an organic step to healing from the psychological trauma of abandonment.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can reach out to Sister Kaleema's work via:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Official Website&nbsp;</li></ul><p><a href="https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=hidden-in-plain-sight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=hidden-in-plain-sight</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Official Press Release</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.pr.com/press-release/902669" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pr.com/press-release/902669</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorkaleemaovertonameen?mibextid=LQQJ4d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/authorkaleemaovertonameen?mibextid=LQQJ4d</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>TikToc</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddeninplainsight2022?_t=8kJXfE3lLfm&amp;_r=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddeninplainsight2022?_t=8kJXfE3lLfm&amp;_r=1</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Email&nbsp;</li></ul><p><a href="mailto:KaleemaAmeen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KaleemaAmeen@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h2>Trigger warning!...or as today's guest speaker says ''minefield'' alert! If at any moment in time you need to pause, do take advantage of the pause button, and remember to keep breathing, sister, because I forgot, lol. It takes courage to seek professional help, so if you need it take courage and seek it!</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>There's a lot of hype online about narcissism, and thus it's a term that can be overused and misused due to someone's inappropriate behaviour within a relationship and or within a marriage.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>So what is misbehaviour versus a narcissistic behaviour?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>What does love bombing look like on the receiving end?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>And should the person blame themselves and deserve to be shamed for choosing a life partner that results in an abusive relationship?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>Is the person a victim or otherwise?</h2><p><br></p><h2>How can the person be supported?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>And above all, is healing possible and what things are noteworthy of thinking about when seeking professional help when taking the courageous decision to climb out of the rut, and embark on a life changing and transformational healing journey?</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>In this episode, my guest speaker sister - Kaleema Overton Ameen&nbsp;author of 'Hidden in Plain Sight - Are You Being Groomed For Love-Bombing, Spirit-Breaking and Abandonment', and I navigate through the above questions and get insight on an Arabic phrase that she feel gives her power, confidence and more.</h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Biography</strong></p><p>Kaleema is a Federal Policy Analyst specializing in health care policy and disaster relief programs. She has managed programs for the Centers for Disease Control; The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just to name a few. After 23 years she retired from the federal government and is now working as a consultant overseeing research compliance.&nbsp;</p><p>Kaleema has just written her first book, Hidden in Plain Sight. This book was written in real time and became an organic step to healing from the psychological trauma of abandonment.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can reach out to Sister Kaleema's work via:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Official Website&nbsp;</li></ul><p><a href="https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=hidden-in-plain-sight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=hidden-in-plain-sight</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Official Press Release</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.pr.com/press-release/902669" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pr.com/press-release/902669</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorkaleemaovertonameen?mibextid=LQQJ4d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/authorkaleemaovertonameen?mibextid=LQQJ4d</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>TikToc</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddeninplainsight2022?_t=8kJXfE3lLfm&amp;_r=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddeninplainsight2022?_t=8kJXfE3lLfm&amp;_r=1</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Email&nbsp;</li></ul><p><a href="mailto:KaleemaAmeen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KaleemaAmeen@gmail.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Afro-Arab</title>
			<itunes:title>Afro-Arab</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:59:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>Afro-Arab tribes?! A centuries old route between the African continent and the then Arabian peninsula?</h3><h3>Just how old is the connection between the many inhabitants of Africa and the Arabic language? </h3><h3>Stagnancy is not the nature of this world and so its people too are of a dynamic nature. The formation, the re-shaping of and a change in the demographics of a nation or tribe through its intermingling of its individuals with other ethnic groups is a world wide phenomena.</h3><h3>In this episode I zoom in on a specific African tribe that has dispersed into various places both within and outside the African continent including within the Arab world. Another rhetoric, however has it that they originally came from Iraq and migrated to West Africa.</h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>Afro-Arab tribes?! A centuries old route between the African continent and the then Arabian peninsula?</h3><h3>Just how old is the connection between the many inhabitants of Africa and the Arabic language? </h3><h3>Stagnancy is not the nature of this world and so its people too are of a dynamic nature. The formation, the re-shaping of and a change in the demographics of a nation or tribe through its intermingling of its individuals with other ethnic groups is a world wide phenomena.</h3><h3>In this episode I zoom in on a specific African tribe that has dispersed into various places both within and outside the African continent including within the Arab world. Another rhetoric, however has it that they originally came from Iraq and migrated to West Africa.</h3><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Letting it Flow - Remembering Fatima Al-Zahra </title>
			<itunes:title>Letting it Flow - Remembering Fatima Al-Zahra </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 19:29:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>I'd been observing an energy block, recently.</h3><p><br></p><h3>A lot of clutter.</h3><p><br></p><h3>Whilst doing a lot of decluttering and engaging more in activities that replenish me, I was listening to an African melody, and thought how can this be changed in a way that resonates with me and my remembrance of a lady that I held dear. This is the result. It doesn't sound like the original attempt, but close enough to share with you*.</h3><p><br></p><h3>What are some ways that you can do to declutter to help your energy flow before you bid 2023 farewell?</h3><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>Let's hear you in the comments</h3><p><br></p><h3>*[As we are approaching the Christmas season, I remember Lady Mariam (virgin Mary) a.s, Lady Aasiya (Pharoah's wife), Lady Khadija a.s and Lady Fatima al-Zahra a.s whom, are highly revered in my faith, Islam.]</h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>I'd been observing an energy block, recently.</h3><p><br></p><h3>A lot of clutter.</h3><p><br></p><h3>Whilst doing a lot of decluttering and engaging more in activities that replenish me, I was listening to an African melody, and thought how can this be changed in a way that resonates with me and my remembrance of a lady that I held dear. This is the result. It doesn't sound like the original attempt, but close enough to share with you*.</h3><p><br></p><h3>What are some ways that you can do to declutter to help your energy flow before you bid 2023 farewell?</h3><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>Let's hear you in the comments</h3><p><br></p><h3>*[As we are approaching the Christmas season, I remember Lady Mariam (virgin Mary) a.s, Lady Aasiya (Pharoah's wife), Lady Khadija a.s and Lady Fatima al-Zahra a.s whom, are highly revered in my faith, Islam.]</h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Anti-Racist Educator - How to Be an Anti-Racist</title>
			<itunes:title>The Anti-Racist Educator - How to Be an Anti-Racist</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:18:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>39:01</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>Obstacles to establishing social cohesion, and empathy amongst the various communities within a society are numerous.</h3><h3>Some may only have in view the differences that exist between communities, and render it something to fear rather than a beauty to embrace.</h3><p><br></p><h3>''If you are not like me, then you are the other, and so I shy away in an attempt to erase you from my world of familiarity, or I fight it in the an attempt to protect the safety box that I live in, in the guise of hatred, animosity, micro-aggressions, passive aggressiveness, overt and covert racism.''</h3><p><br></p><h3>In this episode of the new season, we'll be navigating through one of the things that I believe can be a glue that bears the fruit of connecting communities together, but may require facing some hard truths...racism.  </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>How would you define racism?...and is it enough to say ''I'm a nice person, I'm not racist?'', ''I'm a spiritual person, I'm not racist?'' or I'm religious, I'm not racist?''</h3><p><br></p><h3>Join the discussion with Parenting Educator, School Counsellor and Ati-Racism Educator Nykesha Geeter in the comments.</h3><p><br></p><h3>If you'd like to learn more from Nykesha, she can be reached at:</h3><h3>IG: @TheAntiRacismEducator_</h3><h3>Website: Linktr.ee/NykSage</h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>Obstacles to establishing social cohesion, and empathy amongst the various communities within a society are numerous.</h3><h3>Some may only have in view the differences that exist between communities, and render it something to fear rather than a beauty to embrace.</h3><p><br></p><h3>''If you are not like me, then you are the other, and so I shy away in an attempt to erase you from my world of familiarity, or I fight it in the an attempt to protect the safety box that I live in, in the guise of hatred, animosity, micro-aggressions, passive aggressiveness, overt and covert racism.''</h3><p><br></p><h3>In this episode of the new season, we'll be navigating through one of the things that I believe can be a glue that bears the fruit of connecting communities together, but may require facing some hard truths...racism.  </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>How would you define racism?...and is it enough to say ''I'm a nice person, I'm not racist?'', ''I'm a spiritual person, I'm not racist?'' or I'm religious, I'm not racist?''</h3><p><br></p><h3>Join the discussion with Parenting Educator, School Counsellor and Ati-Racism Educator Nykesha Geeter in the comments.</h3><p><br></p><h3>If you'd like to learn more from Nykesha, she can be reached at:</h3><h3>IG: @TheAntiRacismEducator_</h3><h3>Website: Linktr.ee/NykSage</h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Speak Like an Egyptian - 3 - Imani & Eman Make-up ]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Speak Like an Egyptian - 3 - Imani & Eman Make-up ]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Giving orders & saying please]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>In this 3rd episode of Speak Like an Egyptian, the fictitious ''Black'' characters Imani &amp; Eman had fallen-out for about 3 days now. It was the weekend &amp; Eman decided to pop-over to her bestie of 15 years &amp; make peace.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>As in the previous story of Speak Like an Egyptian, here's a mini take-away task. Listen out for these 3 things in Egyptian Arabic. It may be useful to have a pen &amp; paper to hand. Remember, you can always take advantage of and resort to the pause, stop and replay buttons:</h3><h3><br></h3><ol><li>Who is it?</li><li>Please?</li><li>Instructing someone in an impolite way/ polite way</li></ol><p><br></p><p>******</p><br><p>For courses &amp; resources/ Interactive journals ( coming soon, God willing ), &amp; Afro-Arabic designs go to my<a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> site</a> .</p><br><p><br></p><p>******</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>In this 3rd episode of Speak Like an Egyptian, the fictitious ''Black'' characters Imani &amp; Eman had fallen-out for about 3 days now. It was the weekend &amp; Eman decided to pop-over to her bestie of 15 years &amp; make peace.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>As in the previous story of Speak Like an Egyptian, here's a mini take-away task. Listen out for these 3 things in Egyptian Arabic. It may be useful to have a pen &amp; paper to hand. Remember, you can always take advantage of and resort to the pause, stop and replay buttons:</h3><h3><br></h3><ol><li>Who is it?</li><li>Please?</li><li>Instructing someone in an impolite way/ polite way</li></ol><p><br></p><p>******</p><br><p>For courses &amp; resources/ Interactive journals ( coming soon, God willing ), &amp; Afro-Arabic designs go to my<a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> site</a> .</p><br><p><br></p><p>******</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bridging Between Deen & African Culture]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Bridging Between Deen & African Culture]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 14:38:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><br></h3><h3>In this episode, my guest speaker sister Kendell (Umm Iman) &amp; I will be navigating through the representation &amp; expression of the African identity amongst Muslims of the African Diaspora &amp; analysing the stereotypes that break community building both within the Muslim community on one hand, &amp; between the ''Black'' Muslim &amp; ''Black non-Muslim community on the other hand.</h3><h3>Who is she &amp; what does she do? Tune in to find out.</h3><p>------------------------------</p><br><p><strong> Kendell A. | Umm Iman can be reached at:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ummiman.org</a></li><li>Instagram: @ummimanorg</li><li>YouTube: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIVVX_SFJEcA4cuyokzjPQ</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Umm Iman's Reflections: For the Everyday, Spiritual Mom • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters</a></li><li>Etsy: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UmmImanOrg - Etsy</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------</p><br><p><strong>For Afro-Arabic design purchases that represent you as a ''Black'' woman/</strong></p><p><strong>For language services go to</strong>: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>-------------------------------</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><br></h3><h3>In this episode, my guest speaker sister Kendell (Umm Iman) &amp; I will be navigating through the representation &amp; expression of the African identity amongst Muslims of the African Diaspora &amp; analysing the stereotypes that break community building both within the Muslim community on one hand, &amp; between the ''Black'' Muslim &amp; ''Black non-Muslim community on the other hand.</h3><h3>Who is she &amp; what does she do? Tune in to find out.</h3><p>------------------------------</p><br><p><strong> Kendell A. | Umm Iman can be reached at:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ummiman.org</a></li><li>Instagram: @ummimanorg</li><li>YouTube: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIVVX_SFJEcA4cuyokzjPQ</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Umm Iman's Reflections: For the Everyday, Spiritual Mom • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters</a></li><li>Etsy: <a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UmmImanOrg - Etsy</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------</p><br><p><strong>For Afro-Arabic design purchases that represent you as a ''Black'' woman/</strong></p><p><strong>For language services go to</strong>: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>-------------------------------</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>8 Small Steps to Reach Further in Your Arabic Learning Journey</title>
			<itunes:title>8 Small Steps to Reach Further in Your Arabic Learning Journey</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:15:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>Arabic. I want to, but I don't want to do an extensive course. I want to get on top of it, but my current course or previous learning experiences have left me feeling deflated. I got you, sister. In this come back, I share with you a suggestion of 8 small steps that you can take in order to move further in your Arabic learning journey.</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><p>The resources talked about are downloadable <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong>.</a> Let me know how you get on.</p><br><p><strong> Enjoy!</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>Arabic. I want to, but I don't want to do an extensive course. I want to get on top of it, but my current course or previous learning experiences have left me feeling deflated. I got you, sister. In this come back, I share with you a suggestion of 8 small steps that you can take in order to move further in your Arabic learning journey.</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><p>The resources talked about are downloadable <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong>.</a> Let me know how you get on.</p><br><p><strong> Enjoy!</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[''Black'' Mumpreneurship - How to Let Go to Move Forward]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[''Black'' Mumpreneurship - How to Let Go to Move Forward]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:48:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong>The early stages of mumpreneurship. What could it look like? What other stages may one go through or experience? How can unresolved issues from our past be an obstacle to manifesting our aspirations to create a better future, and what can we do about it? Is there a positive representation of ''Black'' mumpreneurs &amp; ''Black'' Muslimah mumpreneurs being depicted in mainstream media? Tune in as my guest speaker Michelle Shipp an Online Business &amp; Mindset Coach for new MOMpreneurs and I talk about ''Black'' mumpreneurship &amp; letting go to move forward.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>**************</p><p><br></p><ul><li><em>You can reach out to Michelle's services via</em>:</li></ul><p>-Instagram @michelleeshipp</p><p>- Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichelleEShipp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/MichelleEShipp</a></p><p>- website: <a href="http://www.michelleeshipp.com/membership?fbclid=IwAR1_iyrJXQsrUXT4YiBHENZl8kkGkx30I1EfEGdZJAYzhUDUjn43ESqPIdg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.michelleeshipp.com/membership</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li><em>For Afro-Arabic designs go to: </em><a href="https://binthwaa-designs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">binthwaa-designs.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><em>My courses &amp; resources for ''Black'' women at the start of their learning journey go to</em>: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong>The early stages of mumpreneurship. What could it look like? What other stages may one go through or experience? How can unresolved issues from our past be an obstacle to manifesting our aspirations to create a better future, and what can we do about it? Is there a positive representation of ''Black'' mumpreneurs &amp; ''Black'' Muslimah mumpreneurs being depicted in mainstream media? Tune in as my guest speaker Michelle Shipp an Online Business &amp; Mindset Coach for new MOMpreneurs and I talk about ''Black'' mumpreneurship &amp; letting go to move forward.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>**************</p><p><br></p><ul><li><em>You can reach out to Michelle's services via</em>:</li></ul><p>-Instagram @michelleeshipp</p><p>- Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichelleEShipp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Facebook.com/MichelleEShipp</a></p><p>- website: <a href="http://www.michelleeshipp.com/membership?fbclid=IwAR1_iyrJXQsrUXT4YiBHENZl8kkGkx30I1EfEGdZJAYzhUDUjn43ESqPIdg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.michelleeshipp.com/membership</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li><em>For Afro-Arabic designs go to: </em><a href="https://binthwaa-designs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">binthwaa-designs.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><em>My courses &amp; resources for ''Black'' women at the start of their learning journey go to</em>: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Self-Worth, Mindfulness & Transformation]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Self-Worth, Mindfulness & Transformation]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:38:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong>What shapes self-worth? Is it inherent or acquired, and which seat do we position ourselves in when we have a lack of a sense of self-worth in the vehicle of our lives? What is mindfulness &amp; is there a relationship between mindfulness &amp; making transformational changes in our lives as we aspire to be the better versions of ourselves? Tune-into this episode as Nigerian born TCK Bemene Piaro shares with us how she navigated through self-doubt as a ''black'' bodied woman on her way to being a transformational life coach.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><em>Bemene Piaro is the founder of the Wholeness Center. Through the Wholeness Center she works to increase access to transformational coaching to women of color in the United States. Bemene creates a safe space that centers her clients’ values and place them in the driver’s seat of their own coaching experience. In addition to coaching, Bemene has her Master’s in Public Health. She has worked as an epidemiologist, a health educator, as well as managed a team to teach healthy relationship skills to families across 5-counties. As part of her current day job, she manages a racial equity task force and enjoys the opportunity to continuously think about how to create a space where each person can show up as her true self and thrive. Bemene is an avid meditator and yoga practitioner and credits both as well as life coaching for changing her life for good.</em></p><br><p>********</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>********</p><ul><li>If you’d like a free coaching consultation, visit:<a href="https://calendly.com/thewholenesscenterva/coachingconsultation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/thewholenesscenterva/coachingconsultation</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>You can also e-mail Bemene at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bpiaro@thewholenesscenterva.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bpiaro@thewholenesscenterva.com</a>&nbsp;or visit the Wholeness Center's FB page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088367351036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088367351036</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewholenesscenterva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thewholenesscenterva.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>IG: @the.wholeness.center</li></ul><p><br></p><p>*********</p><ul><li>For more info on my courses &amp; workshops /</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A ''black'' woman's one stop safe space - a companion on her Arabic learning journey:<a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>*********</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong>What shapes self-worth? Is it inherent or acquired, and which seat do we position ourselves in when we have a lack of a sense of self-worth in the vehicle of our lives? What is mindfulness &amp; is there a relationship between mindfulness &amp; making transformational changes in our lives as we aspire to be the better versions of ourselves? Tune-into this episode as Nigerian born TCK Bemene Piaro shares with us how she navigated through self-doubt as a ''black'' bodied woman on her way to being a transformational life coach.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><em>Bemene Piaro is the founder of the Wholeness Center. Through the Wholeness Center she works to increase access to transformational coaching to women of color in the United States. Bemene creates a safe space that centers her clients’ values and place them in the driver’s seat of their own coaching experience. In addition to coaching, Bemene has her Master’s in Public Health. She has worked as an epidemiologist, a health educator, as well as managed a team to teach healthy relationship skills to families across 5-counties. As part of her current day job, she manages a racial equity task force and enjoys the opportunity to continuously think about how to create a space where each person can show up as her true self and thrive. Bemene is an avid meditator and yoga practitioner and credits both as well as life coaching for changing her life for good.</em></p><br><p>********</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>********</p><ul><li>If you’d like a free coaching consultation, visit:<a href="https://calendly.com/thewholenesscenterva/coachingconsultation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/thewholenesscenterva/coachingconsultation</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>You can also e-mail Bemene at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bpiaro@thewholenesscenterva.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bpiaro@thewholenesscenterva.com</a>&nbsp;or visit the Wholeness Center's FB page:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088367351036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088367351036</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewholenesscenterva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thewholenesscenterva.com</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>IG: @the.wholeness.center</li></ul><p><br></p><p>*********</p><ul><li>For more info on my courses &amp; workshops /</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A ''black'' woman's one stop safe space - a companion on her Arabic learning journey:<a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>*********</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Art Therapy & Activism]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>What makes art therapeutic? How can it help express the things that are unsaid be it dismissed, suppressed or unacknowledged? How can it help undo the harm that society can often inflict on itself? Listen in on this episode with Olatunde Spence- Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist as we navigate through a range of topics from the ''black'' autistic child in school, to issues in the mental healthcare system to art as a means of therapy.</h3><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>******</p><br><p>More about Olatunde's work: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fakomahealingharts.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1UnwQCIIoHRD1hPdnnQmGPQl2Th59Rax6eSUUDeUayaPsQzYMvrnDFItg&amp;h=AT3G4Psu0Lb717S8M9hIoi_l4Ie8nzcIxixXRbZZp2OQnNS5ra-1ZLs6URbucWgW04IVwYFsRYXKIbrzdKXV9t_YJL0bS0n8t8SVTFVsKyaFyg4tgphl0iLrAhnuVpxX9N9l-w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://akomahealingharts.com/</a></p><br><p>*******</p><br><p>More about Afrabics: Arabic With a Splash of Africa go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p>*******</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>What makes art therapeutic? How can it help express the things that are unsaid be it dismissed, suppressed or unacknowledged? How can it help undo the harm that society can often inflict on itself? Listen in on this episode with Olatunde Spence- Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist as we navigate through a range of topics from the ''black'' autistic child in school, to issues in the mental healthcare system to art as a means of therapy.</h3><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>******</p><br><p>More about Olatunde's work: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fakomahealingharts.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1UnwQCIIoHRD1hPdnnQmGPQl2Th59Rax6eSUUDeUayaPsQzYMvrnDFItg&amp;h=AT3G4Psu0Lb717S8M9hIoi_l4Ie8nzcIxixXRbZZp2OQnNS5ra-1ZLs6URbucWgW04IVwYFsRYXKIbrzdKXV9t_YJL0bS0n8t8SVTFVsKyaFyg4tgphl0iLrAhnuVpxX9N9l-w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://akomahealingharts.com/</a></p><br><p>*******</p><br><p>More about Afrabics: Arabic With a Splash of Africa go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p>*******</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Yoga, ''Black'' Woman, & Anxiety]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Yoga, ''Black'' Woman, & Anxiety]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:45:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>So you've been triggered.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Multiple times &amp; only in certain settings.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>You're about to enter such a setting again.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>The previous experiences of the silent unwelcoming undertone, &amp; passive aggressiveness is already on replay.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>In this episode, Mental Health Pharmacist &amp; Yoga Teacher Christa Daboiko shares a practical exercise that you can do beforehand, that only takes about 2 min &amp; requires no equipment that can help you to touch base with yourself &amp; show up in those type of settings more in alignment with who you are.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>We navigate through anxiety types under different circumstances &amp; highlight how the ''Black'' woman's experience of anxiety many-a-time can be overlaid due to the racism of its many shapes and forms.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>**************</h3><h3>CONTACTS:</h3><h3>**************</h3><h3>&gt;&gt;You can enquire about Christa's services via:</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Instagram - @seolachris__</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Facebook - Seola Yoga (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086453520294" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086453520294</a>)</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>&gt;&gt; Are you a ''Black'' woman at the start of your Arabic learning journey? Join the supportive community &amp; learn how to design your own Afro-Arabic affirmation: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><br></h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>So you've been triggered.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Multiple times &amp; only in certain settings.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>You're about to enter such a setting again.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>The previous experiences of the silent unwelcoming undertone, &amp; passive aggressiveness is already on replay.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>In this episode, Mental Health Pharmacist &amp; Yoga Teacher Christa Daboiko shares a practical exercise that you can do beforehand, that only takes about 2 min &amp; requires no equipment that can help you to touch base with yourself &amp; show up in those type of settings more in alignment with who you are.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>We navigate through anxiety types under different circumstances &amp; highlight how the ''Black'' woman's experience of anxiety many-a-time can be overlaid due to the racism of its many shapes and forms.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>**************</h3><h3>CONTACTS:</h3><h3>**************</h3><h3>&gt;&gt;You can enquire about Christa's services via:</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Instagram - @seolachris__</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Facebook - Seola Yoga (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086453520294" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086453520294</a>)</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>&gt;&gt; Are you a ''Black'' woman at the start of your Arabic learning journey? Join the supportive community &amp; learn how to design your own Afro-Arabic affirmation: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><br></h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[''Black'' Art, Niqab & Well-Being]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[''Black'' Art, Niqab & Well-Being]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>''Black'' Art, Niqab &amp; Well-being is the first topic for season two of the ''Black'' Woman Speaks Arabic podcast.</p><br><p>With whom?</p><br><p>About two years back, I decided to take on a course in drawing characters for beginners. It helped ground me and give me direction as I was exiting a toxic situation. There was something about the way she drew her faceless characters. You could fill it in with your own imagination, and not be confined by the projection of how one is dictated to look.</p><br><p>Her name is sister Ameenah Abdus-Samad. A children’s book illustrator, art instructor and maker of digital resources over at Mariam Poppins.</p><p>The development of something profound can start from a place of discomfort. Listen in to discover how she navigated through that discomfort and emerged empowering others through her art.</p><p>****************************************************</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><br><p>Sister Ameenah's services at Mariam Poppins can be reached via:</p><br><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mariampoppins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mariampoppins.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariampoppins/reels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mariampoppins</a></p><br><p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MariamPoppins2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MariamPoppins2/</a></p><p>***********</p><br><p>For Afro-Arabic design purchases do visit: <a href="http://binthwaa-designs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://binthwaa-designs.com/</a></p><p>Are you a ''black'' sister at the start of your Arabic learning journey? Want a safe and supportive space to learn Arabic &amp; design your Afro-Arabic affirmation? Stop by:<a href=" bint-hwaa-arabic-english.teachable.com/p/arabic-letter-pronunciation-through-english2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p>***********</p><br><p>Want to speak like an Egyptian in an intensive 3 month programme? Book a FREE Arabic coaching call.</p><p>***********</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>''Black'' Art, Niqab &amp; Well-being is the first topic for season two of the ''Black'' Woman Speaks Arabic podcast.</p><br><p>With whom?</p><br><p>About two years back, I decided to take on a course in drawing characters for beginners. It helped ground me and give me direction as I was exiting a toxic situation. There was something about the way she drew her faceless characters. You could fill it in with your own imagination, and not be confined by the projection of how one is dictated to look.</p><br><p>Her name is sister Ameenah Abdus-Samad. A children’s book illustrator, art instructor and maker of digital resources over at Mariam Poppins.</p><p>The development of something profound can start from a place of discomfort. Listen in to discover how she navigated through that discomfort and emerged empowering others through her art.</p><p>****************************************************</p><p>CONTACTS:</p><br><p>Sister Ameenah's services at Mariam Poppins can be reached via:</p><br><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mariampoppins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mariampoppins.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariampoppins/reels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mariampoppins</a></p><br><p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MariamPoppins2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MariamPoppins2/</a></p><p>***********</p><br><p>For Afro-Arabic design purchases do visit: <a href="http://binthwaa-designs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://binthwaa-designs.com/</a></p><p>Are you a ''black'' sister at the start of your Arabic learning journey? Want a safe and supportive space to learn Arabic &amp; design your Afro-Arabic affirmation? Stop by:<a href=" bint-hwaa-arabic-english.teachable.com/p/arabic-letter-pronunciation-through-english2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p>***********</p><br><p>Want to speak like an Egyptian in an intensive 3 month programme? Book a FREE Arabic coaching call.</p><p>***********</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Speak Like an Egyptian! Ep.2</title>
			<itunes:title>Speak Like an Egyptian! Ep.2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:32:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Shireen & Shivonne - Market & Meals]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Shireen &amp; Shivonne are 2 fictitious ''Black'' British friends who are curious about the Egyptian cuisine. They want to be able to independently shop for their groceries and get a good idea of what meals to expect, &amp; like to try when they travel to Egypt in 3 months. This is an extension of an online interactive speaking taster session &amp; an introduction to a 3 month intensive course titled 'Speak Like an Egyptian'.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*</p><br><p><strong>&gt;&gt; To get updates on interactive workshops be it in speaking or </strong>making your Afro-Arabic design, do join my private group on Facebook ''Black'' Women Learning Arabic: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></p><br><p><strong>&gt;&gt; For Afro-Arabic design purchases</strong>, courses &amp; resources you can go to:<a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Speak Like an Egyptian! Ep.1</title>
			<itunes:title>Speak Like an Egyptian! Ep.1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Evonne &amp; Maymoona are a couple of ''Black'' British friends who, for different reasons, decide to hop on a plane together &amp; travel to Egypt. Why do they want to travel, what are their fears &amp; how do they prepare? Listen to find out.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*</p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;This is episode 1 of a series. An extension of an online interactive speaking session. <strong><em>To find out more, receive updates &amp; get support on your Arabic learning journey</em></strong>, do join the free Faceebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;To <strong><em>purchase Afro-Arabic designs, courses &amp; resources</em></strong> please go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Evonne &amp; Maymoona are a couple of ''Black'' British friends who, for different reasons, decide to hop on a plane together &amp; travel to Egypt. Why do they want to travel, what are their fears &amp; how do they prepare? Listen to find out.</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*.*</p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;This is episode 1 of a series. An extension of an online interactive speaking session. <strong><em>To find out more, receive updates &amp; get support on your Arabic learning journey</em></strong>, do join the free Faceebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;To <strong><em>purchase Afro-Arabic designs, courses &amp; resources</em></strong> please go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[''I Don't See Colour!'' - A Compliment or a an Offense?]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[''I Don't See Colour!'' - A Compliment or a an Offense?]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 20:22:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Navigating Through Our Safe Spaces P1</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>Has anyone ever told you that, ''I don't see colour'', </em></strong><em>or something along the lines? </em><strong><em>How did it make you feel?</em></strong></h3><h3><em>Whilst navigating through how I felt about such a statement , I realised that it's a question that many women of the African diaspora experience, and I was curious to find out as to how other women felt about it whilst also resolving my own position on it. </em></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><em>Through connecting with sisters of the African diaspora and through listening to their responses I found in it a healing. </em></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><em>Whether you identify as ''black'' or ''mixed-race'', I hope that you'll also find a healing and a means of inspiration and motivation through your challenges as author &amp; CEO of Conscious Dreams Publishing, and actress/ creative Zibiah Zoe share their insights on the above statement and comment on a few responses that I got from the women I'd reached out to.</em></h3><p><br></p><h3><em>This has also opened a door of opportunity to understand some of my sister's challenges. As we come from different ethnic backgrounds. Whilst we share a Guyanese father, I alone am a daughter to my late mum who was of Jamaican &amp; Antiguan heritage.</em></h3><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*</p><br><p>Zibiah Zoe has done adverts, short films, corporate roles, feature films, hand modeling and modeling. Her next project is a short film.</p><p>&gt;&gt;For her services she can be reached at via:</p><ul><li>@ Zibiah.Zoe on Instagram</li><li>@Zibiah.Zoe on Twitter.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;For Daniella Blechner's services you can reach out to her via:</p><ul><li>Instagram: @consciousdreamspublishing</li><li>Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com/consciousdreamspublishing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/consciousdreamspublishing</a></li><li>LinkedIn:<a href=" www.linkedin.com/in/daniellablechner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/in/daniellablechner</a></li><li>Twitter: @DreamsConscious</li></ul><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt; Want to learn how to design your own Afro-Arabic affirmation?</p><ul><li>Would you like a support system amongst black sisters exercising self-reflection, connecting to Africa through design all the while learning Arabic? Go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>''Black'' Women Learning Arabic group:<a href=" https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>Has anyone ever told you that, ''I don't see colour'', </em></strong><em>or something along the lines? </em><strong><em>How did it make you feel?</em></strong></h3><h3><em>Whilst navigating through how I felt about such a statement , I realised that it's a question that many women of the African diaspora experience, and I was curious to find out as to how other women felt about it whilst also resolving my own position on it. </em></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><em>Through connecting with sisters of the African diaspora and through listening to their responses I found in it a healing. </em></h3><h3><br></h3><h3><em>Whether you identify as ''black'' or ''mixed-race'', I hope that you'll also find a healing and a means of inspiration and motivation through your challenges as author &amp; CEO of Conscious Dreams Publishing, and actress/ creative Zibiah Zoe share their insights on the above statement and comment on a few responses that I got from the women I'd reached out to.</em></h3><p><br></p><h3><em>This has also opened a door of opportunity to understand some of my sister's challenges. As we come from different ethnic backgrounds. Whilst we share a Guyanese father, I alone am a daughter to my late mum who was of Jamaican &amp; Antiguan heritage.</em></h3><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>CONTACTS:</p><p>*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*</p><br><p>Zibiah Zoe has done adverts, short films, corporate roles, feature films, hand modeling and modeling. Her next project is a short film.</p><p>&gt;&gt;For her services she can be reached at via:</p><ul><li>@ Zibiah.Zoe on Instagram</li><li>@Zibiah.Zoe on Twitter.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;For Daniella Blechner's services you can reach out to her via:</p><ul><li>Instagram: @consciousdreamspublishing</li><li>Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com/consciousdreamspublishing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/consciousdreamspublishing</a></li><li>LinkedIn:<a href=" www.linkedin.com/in/daniellablechner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.linkedin.com/in/daniellablechner</a></li><li>Twitter: @DreamsConscious</li></ul><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt; Want to learn how to design your own Afro-Arabic affirmation?</p><ul><li>Would you like a support system amongst black sisters exercising self-reflection, connecting to Africa through design all the while learning Arabic? Go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>''Black'' Women Learning Arabic group:<a href=" https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>An Arabic Learning Journey - An interview With Sis Asumini Kasule</title>
			<itunes:title>An Arabic Learning Journey - An interview With Sis Asumini Kasule</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><em>We're now diving deeper! Within this episode, is a topic rarely spoken of when it comes to many of the spaces where ''black'' women are learning Arabic. Youth &amp; Parenting coach Asumini Kasule, a Ugandan-American, drops some gems as she shows us that despite the challenges of bias &amp; racism, she acquired the Arabic language anyway to help equip herself in order to serve others through her profession. </em></h3><p><br></p><h3><strong>To book a Parenting Discovery call with sister Asumini GO TO:</strong></h3><h3><a href="https://calendly.com/asuminikasule/parenting-with-purpose-discovery-call?month=2022-08&amp;fbclid=IwAR31yF5ADQFRc8ikwGSytdOpB_m-CDRpSJq59lm-a6tj7LfrfF75s91XXEc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/asuminikasule/parenting-with-purpose-discovery-call?month=2022-08</a></h3><h3><strong>She can also be contacted for her services via email:</strong> asumini@kasulebalyacoaching.com</h3><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; ------------------------------&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;----------------------------------------</p><h3><br></h3><h3><em>If you are a ''black'' woman looking for a safe space to learn Arabic with a splash of Africa, you can join my Facebook group ''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - For Beginners HERE:</em></h3><h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - Beginners | Facebook</em></a></h3><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt; For Afro-Arabic design, courses and resources GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><h3><br></h3><p><br></p><p>**PREVIOUS EPISODES** :</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP5. Patois is to English as Swahili is to Arabic:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/28oFAQxPAkXDBeOuAmpUUr?si=be60aa63dda742cf</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP4. An Arabic Tour - North East Central Africa:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sBDEB5bSTOA86HkSb03nQ?si=d2d11e4ba6784ea6</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP3. Arabic Dialects - Chadian Arabic:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=7330cf226f4d4a4f</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP2. An Arabic Learning Journey - Interview With Sis Karemah Alhark:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=b6a76d536ce94ec4</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP1. The Arabic Dialects:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=2ca99983ce4c4f9b</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Intro.: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=74471efcb9fa4e6f</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><em>We're now diving deeper! Within this episode, is a topic rarely spoken of when it comes to many of the spaces where ''black'' women are learning Arabic. Youth &amp; Parenting coach Asumini Kasule, a Ugandan-American, drops some gems as she shows us that despite the challenges of bias &amp; racism, she acquired the Arabic language anyway to help equip herself in order to serve others through her profession. </em></h3><p><br></p><h3><strong>To book a Parenting Discovery call with sister Asumini GO TO:</strong></h3><h3><a href="https://calendly.com/asuminikasule/parenting-with-purpose-discovery-call?month=2022-08&amp;fbclid=IwAR31yF5ADQFRc8ikwGSytdOpB_m-CDRpSJq59lm-a6tj7LfrfF75s91XXEc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/asuminikasule/parenting-with-purpose-discovery-call?month=2022-08</a></h3><h3><strong>She can also be contacted for her services via email:</strong> asumini@kasulebalyacoaching.com</h3><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; ------------------------------&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;----------------------------------------</p><h3><br></h3><h3><em>If you are a ''black'' woman looking for a safe space to learn Arabic with a splash of Africa, you can join my Facebook group ''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - For Beginners HERE:</em></h3><h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - Beginners | Facebook</em></a></h3><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt; For Afro-Arabic design, courses and resources GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><h3><br></h3><p><br></p><p>**PREVIOUS EPISODES** :</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP5. Patois is to English as Swahili is to Arabic:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/28oFAQxPAkXDBeOuAmpUUr?si=be60aa63dda742cf</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP4. An Arabic Tour - North East Central Africa:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sBDEB5bSTOA86HkSb03nQ?si=d2d11e4ba6784ea6</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP3. Arabic Dialects - Chadian Arabic:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=7330cf226f4d4a4f</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP2. An Arabic Learning Journey - Interview With Sis Karemah Alhark:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=b6a76d536ce94ec4</p><p><br></p><ul><li>EP1. The Arabic Dialects:</li></ul><p>https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=2ca99983ce4c4f9b</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Intro.: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=74471efcb9fa4e6f</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Patois is to English as Swahili is to Arabic</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>Is Patois an Afro - English language?...and is Swahili an Arabic based language? There are many cases where if you speak a particular language then you are rendered to be of upper class, while slowly degrading the other languages and in turn the people who speak it. In the English speaking Western world, the romantic languages are deemed to be of sophisticated nature. Likewise, in the Arabic speaking world, Egyptian Arabic appears to be deemed like the French of Paris. In this episode, another look at the languages otherwise classified as not so popular....or what do you think?</h3><p><br></p><br><p>**Links**:</p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; ''Black'' Woman Speaks Arabic (group):</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - Beginners | Facebook</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; For Afro-Arabic designs, courses and resources GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>Is Patois an Afro - English language?...and is Swahili an Arabic based language? There are many cases where if you speak a particular language then you are rendered to be of upper class, while slowly degrading the other languages and in turn the people who speak it. In the English speaking Western world, the romantic languages are deemed to be of sophisticated nature. Likewise, in the Arabic speaking world, Egyptian Arabic appears to be deemed like the French of Paris. In this episode, another look at the languages otherwise classified as not so popular....or what do you think?</h3><p><br></p><br><p>**Links**:</p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; ''Black'' Woman Speaks Arabic (group):</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">''Black'' Women Learning Arabic - Beginners | Facebook</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; For Afro-Arabic designs, courses and resources GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>An Arabic Tour - North East Central Africa</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:12:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>How many countries do you know besides Egypt that have pyramids? Listen in as my guest gives us a little tour &amp; we exchange phrases in each other's Arabic dialect.</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><h3>*For a women's only Afro-Arabic learning group, join FREE here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></h3><p><br></p><p>*For Afro-Arabic designs on products GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p><br></p><h3>*For previous episodes go to:</h3><p><br></p><ul><li>Intro.:<a href=" https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=1d86bc368ed641e4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=1d86bc368ed641e4</a></li><li>Ep. 1 ( Arabic Dialects ) -<a href=" https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=74b1bddb46c24a47" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=74b1bddb46c24a47</a></li><li>Ep. 2 ( An interview With Sis. Karemah Alhark ) - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=a2fbf105cabd44d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=a2fbf105cabd44d0</a></li><li>Ep. 3 ( Arabic Dialects - Chadian Arabic ) - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=5330c22433324fb4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=5330c22433324fb4</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><strong><em>How many countries do you know besides Egypt that have pyramids? Listen in as my guest gives us a little tour &amp; we exchange phrases in each other's Arabic dialect.</em></strong></h3><p><br></p><h3>*For a women's only Afro-Arabic learning group, join FREE here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</a></h3><p><br></p><p>*For Afro-Arabic designs on products GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><p><br></p><h3>*For previous episodes go to:</h3><p><br></p><ul><li>Intro.:<a href=" https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=1d86bc368ed641e4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GLSes58TORZoj73M8imH9?si=1d86bc368ed641e4</a></li><li>Ep. 1 ( Arabic Dialects ) -<a href=" https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=74b1bddb46c24a47" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PEuBRam78JONiA8Tp2PQH?si=74b1bddb46c24a47</a></li><li>Ep. 2 ( An interview With Sis. Karemah Alhark ) - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=a2fbf105cabd44d0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WXdO16wcpvg16l5oRVcED?si=a2fbf105cabd44d0</a></li><li>Ep. 3 ( Arabic Dialects - Chadian Arabic ) - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=5330c22433324fb4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJqu8lafO6YDs9rGHujMo?si=5330c22433324fb4</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Arabic Dialects - Chadian Arabic</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>An Arabic Learning Journey - Interview With Sis. Karemah Alhark</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:56:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><em>In this episode, I have a little chat with Author &amp; Entrepreneur Sis. Karemah Alhark. She is also a holder of a degree in Child Psychology &amp; Early Development. The sister drops some gems with her words of advice &amp; encouragement for Arabic learners, as we both share challenges that we faced learning Arabic.</em></h3><p><br></p><h3><em>To know more about Sis Karemah's or her sister's work you can stop by </em><a href="https://islamicphonicsreaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>islamicphonicsreaders.com.</em></a></h3><p><em>﻿If you're a sister looking for a safe space to start learning Arabic with a splash of Africa you can join my Facebook group ''Black'' Women Learning Arabic: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</em></a></p><br><p>More resources, courses &amp; support for Black sisters beginning their Arabic learning journey go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><em>In this episode, I have a little chat with Author &amp; Entrepreneur Sis. Karemah Alhark. She is also a holder of a degree in Child Psychology &amp; Early Development. The sister drops some gems with her words of advice &amp; encouragement for Arabic learners, as we both share challenges that we faced learning Arabic.</em></h3><p><br></p><h3><em>To know more about Sis Karemah's or her sister's work you can stop by </em><a href="https://islamicphonicsreaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>islamicphonicsreaders.com.</em></a></h3><p><em>﻿If you're a sister looking for a safe space to start learning Arabic with a splash of Africa you can join my Facebook group ''Black'' Women Learning Arabic: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</em></a></p><br><p>More resources, courses &amp; support for Black sisters beginning their Arabic learning journey go to: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Arabic Dialects </title>
			<itunes:title>The Arabic Dialects </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:15:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>5:18</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Hassaniya</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3><em>Just how popular is Arabic? Does it have a place in today's modern times? There are about 30 different dialects of Arabic. In this episode, I take you on a brief tour with one of the dialects.</em></h3><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><br><p>Join a group of Black sisters beginning their Arabic learning journey by going to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><br><p>For Afro-Arabic designs on various products GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3><em>Just how popular is Arabic? Does it have a place in today's modern times? There are about 30 different dialects of Arabic. In this episode, I take you on a brief tour with one of the dialects.</em></h3><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><br><p>Join a group of Black sisters beginning their Arabic learning journey by going to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1362856774210091/</p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><br><p>For Afro-Arabic designs on various products GO TO: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><br><p>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Intro. </title>
			<itunes:title>Intro. </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:43:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>0:53</itunes:duration>
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			<acast:episodeUrl>intro</acast:episodeUrl>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA["Black" Woman Speaks What? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h2><strong><em>"Black" Woman Speaks Arabic initially started as bringing to light "black" women speaking Arabic as their native tongue, and then arose to a main theme of bridging between the aforementioned and the ''black'' woman experience.</em></strong></h2><h2><strong><em>Thus breaking the stereotypes &amp; stigmas around ''Black'' women, ''Black'' Muslim Women &amp; ''Black'' native Arabic speaking women. Bringing to the surface the ethnic diversity of the ''Black'' woman, challenges she may face &amp; override, &amp; bringing to the surface the marginalised Arabic dialects that you hardly hear of.</em></strong></h2><p><br></p><p>Want to join the community? Tune in &amp; join the club: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h2><strong><em>"Black" Woman Speaks Arabic initially started as bringing to light "black" women speaking Arabic as their native tongue, and then arose to a main theme of bridging between the aforementioned and the ''black'' woman experience.</em></strong></h2><h2><strong><em>Thus breaking the stereotypes &amp; stigmas around ''Black'' women, ''Black'' Muslim Women &amp; ''Black'' native Arabic speaking women. Bringing to the surface the ethnic diversity of the ''Black'' woman, challenges she may face &amp; override, &amp; bringing to the surface the marginalised Arabic dialects that you hardly hear of.</em></strong></h2><p><br></p><p>Want to join the community? Tune in &amp; join the club: <a href="https://payhip.com/BintHwaaA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bint Hwaa Arabic &amp; English - Payhip</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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