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Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 8: Cross My Heart and Hope to PodRaise Your Words Host Amani sits down with BookTok creator Ashley from @wickedreads on IG/TikTok to chat about their mutual love of reading, Ally Carter books, writing, and Ashley's content creation advice. Ashley also shares news about her podcast, If It Was a Book.2025-05-1250 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 7: Much Ado about UzmaIn this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani’s favorite Muslim romance authors.2024-12-1440 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 6: I Know Aristotle ft. Writing Advice from Write C.J.!"You know how to ball, I know Aristotle." -T.S. Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with writer C.J. to discuss writing advice and how to pitch to literary agents.2024-07-2937 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 3: The Lasting Legacy of Your First Crush with Author Kristin NilsenRaise Your Words is officially back from hiatus!! Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Kristin Nilsen to chat about her book, Worldwide Crush and the joys of experiencing a first crush. Her book is a coming of age YA novel that anyone who's had a real or fictional crush will enjoy. You can find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.nilsen.writer. This episode was prerecorded early this year and is being released now that Amani is back from her hiatus.2024-06-1418 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 5: The Ballad of Morgan & AmaniIn this month's episode of Raise Your Words, your host Amani sits down with author Morgan Matson to discuss The Ballad of Darcy & Russell. Morgan is also known for her book, Take Me Home Tonight. You can find her on IG @morgamat. You can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod and you can find Amani on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks.2024-06-0723 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 4: Middle-Grade Fun with Author Hena Khan!Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Hena Khan to talk about writing books for young readers. Hena Khan is the author of Zara's Rules, Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, and other books. You can follow Hena on Instagram @henakhanbooks. Follow Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod! Stay tuned for more!2024-06-0344 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 3 Episode 1: The Blonde Supremacy (with Ally Carter)In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani sits down to chat with NYT- Best Selling author Ally Carter to talk about her newest Adult rom com, The Blonde Identity. Thank you to Valerie on Twitter for coming up with the episode title. You can buy Ally’s books wherever you by books and find her on IG @theallycarter. You can find Raise Your Words podcast on IG @raiseyourwordspod.2024-01-1223 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 25: How to Help the People in Gaza ft. Dr. AbdelBaset AbdallaIn this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Palestinian American Dr. Abdalla about the genocide in Gaza and how the average person can help out. This episode includes practical tips for Boycotting, analyzing fake news, and the best places to donate to help the people of Gaza. You can donate here.2023-12-0140 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 25: How to Help the People of Gaza ft. Dr. AbdelBaset AbdallaIn this episode of Raise Your Words your host Amani sits down with Dr. AbdelBaset to talk about Gaza and how to help. Dr.AbdelBaset is a Palestinian American Muslim who has consistently advocated for Palestine. If you are able to please donate to PCRF to help those in need in Gaza. You can donate here. Raise Your Words can be found on IG @raiseyourwordspod 2023-11-2041 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 24: So Let There Be Chaos with Author Kamilah ColeRaise Your Words host Amani chats with debut author Kamilah Cole about her book, So Let Them Burn. You can find Kamilah on Instagram @wordsiren and you can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod. Kamilah Cole was a writer and entertainment editor at Bustle for four years, and her nonfiction work has also appeared in Marie Claire and Seventeen. A graduate of New York University, Kamilah lives on the East Coast, where she’s usually playing Kingdom Hearts for the hundredth time, quoting early SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, or crying her way through Zuko’s redemption arc in Avatar: The Last...2023-10-0948 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 23: Ayyantu's Tips & Tricks to a Good RoutineRaise Your Words host Amani sits down with Ayyantu Ahmed: a stay at home mom and Habits Consultant to talk about the best way to achieve your goals. Ayyantu is a stressed out startup co-founder whose life changed after becoming a mom of two kids under 3. After 10 years of using habits to transform her life, she started trying to figure out the multiple life-changing events that have broken her down to my core. And ultimately decided there must be a method through “this madness called life”. Ayyaantu is now sharing these method.2023-09-2629 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 22: Interview with Author Neely on Love BuzzIn this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Neely on Love Buzz. You can find Neely on IG @neelyalexanderwrites. Don't forget to get your copy of Love Buzz wherever you buy books from or request it at your local library. You can find me on IG @meetcuteromancebooks and the pod on IT @raiseyourwordspod .2023-06-1627 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 13: November New & Recent ReleasesIn this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does her first solo episode where she gushes about new book and recent book releases and is completely uncensored! To contact Amani you can go to @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram.If you like this episode or one of the other episodes feel free to rate this podcast wherever you’re tuning in from! Stay tuned for more.2023-06-0630 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 20: Spring Releases and Recent Reads to Put on Your RadarIn this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does a short episode on books she’s excited for this Spring. Raise Your Words will be on hiatus for the entire month of Ramadan. Raise Your Words will be back during the last week of April/first week of May. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating Ramadan ✨2023-03-2009 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 19: The Retro ChallengeIn this month’s episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews authors Jarrod Shusterman & Sofía Lapuente on their debut book, Retro. You can find them on Instagram @sofiaandjarrod. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks! Thank you to Alex on fiverr for editing this episode.2023-03-1127 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 18: Activating Courage with Author Shanita LiuIn this month’s episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Shanita on her debut book, Dear Durga. You can find Shanita @coachshanita on Instagram. You can find Amani on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay Tuned for More!2023-03-0332 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 17: Maiya Spills the Tea on Spice RoadEpisode Title creds to Rameela @stars.brite on Instagram. In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Maiya Ibrahim to talk about Maiya’s debut fantasy book, Spice Road which is perfect for fans of The City of Brass. You can find Maiya @maiya_ibrahim on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab YOUR copy of Spice Road wherever books are sold. You can find Amani on Instagram @meetcuteromancebooks and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. Stay Tuned for More!2023-02-1041 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 16: World-Building and Author Advice with Aamna Qureshi!In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay tuned for more.2023-02-0326 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 15 : Mystery Advice with Author Sarah LyuIn this month’s episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on her upcoming book, I Will Find You Again and gives advice on how to write mystery books.2023-01-2639 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 14: Romance Book Advice with Author Kosoko JacksonIn this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Romance Author Kosoko Jackson on A Dash of Salt & Pepper and other writing advice. If you liked hearing from Kosoko don’t forget to follow him on IG @kosokojackson and you can find Amani on IG @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks! Disclaimer: Thank you to the editor on Fiverr for editing today’s podcast episode.2023-01-1324 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 15: Interview with Author Sarah Lyu on I Will Find You AgainIn this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on Sarah’s recent book, I Will Find You Again & other writer advice. You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahlyu7 on Instagram. You can find me on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks and Raise Your Words can be found on IG @raiseyourwordspod. Note: During the recording Amani was recovering from a sore throat so that’s why her voice sounds a little off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2023-01-1343 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 15 : In Conversation with Aamna QureshiIn this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi on The Man or the Monster and talks about Aamna’s upcoming books. Stay tuned until the end for the Rapid Fire Round!! You can find Aamna @aamna_qureshi on Instagram. You can find me @meetcuteromancebooks and the Raise Your Words Instagram is @raiseyourwordspod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2022-12-3024 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 14: In Conversation with Kosoko JacksonIn this episode Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Kosoko Jackson about his recent book A Dash of Salt & Pepper. You can find Kosoko on Instagram @kosokojackson! Raise Your Words pod is on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. If you like this episode don’t forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you’re tuning in from! Stay tuned for more ✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2022-12-3025 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 12: Miracles in Publishing with Iman Hariri-KiaIn this episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Iman Hariri-Kia on her book, A Hundred Other Girls. You can find Iman @imanharirikia on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab your copy of A Hundred Other Girls wherever you buy books! If you like this episode, don’t forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you’re tuning in from. You can stay updated on upcoming episodes by following Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more!2022-10-1257 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 11: K-Dramas & Seoulmates (with Author Susan Lee)In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Susan about K-Dramas and Susan’s debut novel Seoulmates! Note: This episode was originally recorded a week before Seoulmates was published. Due to personal reasons this episode got pushed back. Stay tuned until the end for the rapid fire round! You can find Susan @susanleewrites on Instagram and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! Stay Tuned for More!2022-09-2928 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 10: Let’s Have A (Book) Talk With Lu!In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Lu from @lluuuuuuu_ on BookTok (Tik Tok) and @lu_reads on Instagram about Bridgerton, Lu’s Muslim book about a grumpy judge and a Muslim chef on a show, romance books, & more!! If you like this episode don’t forget to rate this episode and you can stay updated by following Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod.2022-09-2346 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 9: How To Be a Book Influencer with Maya from @mnmbooks!In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani interviews Maya from @mnmbooks on being a book influencer. Disclaimer: apologies for the background noise in this episode. This isn’t a usual for the pod. If you like this episode please feel free to check us out @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram! Shoutout to Andrea for editing this episode ✨2022-09-0724 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Twenty: I Don’t Know About You But I’m Excited for The Love Match!In this month’s book club chat, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to debut author Priyanka Taslim about her novel, The Love Match and Taylor Swift! Priyanka also gives advice to writers and talks about the writing mentorship program: Avengers of Color.2022-08-2130 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 7: Middle Earth in the Middle EastIn this Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews indie Author Thalib Razi @thalibrazi on IG. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and rate us wherever you’re tuning in from! Follow us @raiseyourwordspod on IG to stay updated on upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for more!2022-08-0830 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 8: Interview with The ZumraWarning: This episode will contain spoilers for Percy Jackson books 1-5 and The Heroes of Olympus series! The Zumra : derived from Hafsah Faizal’s book We Hunt the Flame is a term used to describe “found family.” Meet my Zumra : Melissa from @melireadsandstuff, Elizabeth @swords.and.sweets, Rameela @stars.brite, Basma @bookishbasma, & Callum @callumashfire are all interviewed by Raise Your Words Book Club segment host Amani @meetcuteromancebooks (on IG) on Percy Jackson! If you liked today’s episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and rate us wherever you’re tuning in from. To stay updated, follow us @raiseyourwordspod on IG!2022-08-0843 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episoode 6: Writing Craft & Conversation with Intisar KhananiIn this book club episode, Raise Your Words founder and host Amani sits down with Intisar Khanani (@booksbyintisar) to talk about writing, being an indie author, and other exciting projects! If you like this episode, rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re tuning in from!2022-06-2850 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 5: Pain, Mangos, & Suffering from Sabaa Tahir’s BooksIn this book club episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with bookstagrammer Nahiomy (@strangestarsky) about one of our favorite authors: Sabaa Tahir. This episode contains minor spoilers for An Ember in the Ashes quartet and a spoiler - free chat about Sabaa’s recent book, All My Rage!!2022-03-2347 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 4: Reminiscing with Rima @pardonmywritings!In this month’s book club episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Rima (a bookstagrammer) known as @pardonmywritings on Instagram. They discuss the Princess Diaries, nostalgic books and shows, and their love of Korean Dramas!! You can follow Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more!2022-03-061h 05

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 3: The Royal Treatment, Love Advice, & The Euphoria ExperienceIn today’s Valentine’s Day episode Raise Your Words Hosts Amani & Andrea talk to Amaly about their reaction to Netflix’s The Royal Treatment. Follow Amaly @amalyelm on Instagram. You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! Happy Valentine’s Day and stay tuned for more.2022-02-1736 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 2: New Year’s Edition and Life RamblesRaise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea share their goals for this year. They also talk about shows and webtoons (and other things that they love) that they’re excited for this year! Don’t forget to follow us on our IG page @raiseyourwordspod to stay updated when there’s a new episode out. If you like our podcast, don’t forget to like and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re tuning in from! Stay tuned for more.2022-02-1132 min

Raise Your WordsSeason 2 Episode 1: Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words with Annika SharmaRaise Your Words Host Amani interviews the author of Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words Annika Sharma in this month’s book club chat.2022-02-0231 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Twenty-One: Swipe Right or Left on Netflix’s Love Hard!In this episode, Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Amaly about Netflix’s Love Hard! Should you swipe right or left on this cheesy rom-com?2021-12-1614 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Nineteen: A First Time Watcher’s Reaction to The Nightmare Before ChristmasIn this Halloween Special, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back for their second Halloween Special. This time, Andrea interviews Amani on her first time watching the classic Disney movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas! If you like our content, don’t forget to like & rate us wherever you’re tuning in from! You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod!2021-10-1432 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Eighteen: In Conversation with Sami from @samisbookshelf!In this month’s book club segment Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to BookToker Sami from @samisbookshelf about her favorite books and what it was like planning the BookTalk convention!2021-10-1239 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Seventeen: Guess That Book Title!Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea play a game of “Guess That Book Title” where Andrea guesses the plot of some of the books on Amani’s TBR pile (and also books that she’s read). Stay tuned until the end to hear this year’s Halloween special and an upcoming book club episode with a special guest at the end of the episode.2021-09-1951 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Sixteen: The Kissing Booth 3 and Other Shitty Movie TropesRaise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back with another episode to talk to Amaly about The Kissing Booth 3 and shitty overhyped movie tropes for the one year anniversary of Raise Your Words!2021-08-2544 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Fifteen Grace & Maggie; Readers, Booktokers, & Future NYT Best-Sellers!In this episode of the Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Amani interviews A Very Bookish Podcast hosts Grace & Maggie. You can follow Grace @read.w.grace and Maggie @afictionalgal on IG. You can also follow their podcast IG page @averybookishpodcast! For more information on Raise Your Words follow us @raiseyourwordspod_ . Stay tuned for more!2021-06-251h 19

Raise Your WordsEpisode Fourteen: A Young Muslim Journalist’s Perspective on PalestineIn this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview a young journalist named Mariam Nouser (@mariamnouser on IG) on Palestine.2021-06-2544 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Thirteen: Unprecedented Times with Lorena LiMatoIn this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Lorena LiMato, a Music Education Teacher on the struggles of being a teacher during covid.2021-05-2843 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Twelve: The Importance of Good Muslim rep in Books with Azanta!In this book club episode , Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Azanta from @azantareads on the importance of good Muslim representation in books, favorite bookish related things, and kdramas! They also play a quick game of rapid fire. You can follow Azanta on Tik Tok and Instagram @azantareads. Raise Your Words episodes drop on a monthly (sometimes bi-monthly basis). You can stay updated by following the pod @raiseyourwordspod!2021-04-1233 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Eleven: How to Grow Your Brand and Makeup Advice w/ Maha from @mahacosmeticssIn this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview Maha from Maha Cosmetics! They talk about what it’s like to be a makeup influencer, what it takes to get on the ColourPop cosmetics PR list, and how to grow a following on Instagram ! Episodes drop on a monthly basis! Stay tuned for more. You can follow Maha’s store on IG @mahacosmeticcs and her personal makeup page @makeupbymaha._ on Instagram (IG). You can follow us @raiseyourwordspod.2021-04-0515 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Ten: An Ode to Fictional OTPs (One True Pairings) Part TwoIn this episode Amani and Andrea talk to their friend Amaly as they react to Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Andrea also shares the perfect movie night snack recipe: chocolate covered strawberries!2021-02-1723 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Nine: An Ode to Our Fictional OTPs (One True Pairings) Part OneIn this Valentine’s Day Special; for the book club segment your host Amani talks to her friend, Latesha about some of the most swoon-worthy fictional crushes including To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Make Up Break Up, Reaper of the Souls, and We Free the Stars. Stay Tuned for Part Two where Amani and Andrea react to the Always & Forever, Lara Jean movie!2021-02-1229 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Eight: Rendezvous with Brown Girls ReadAmani and Andrea (the hosts of Raise Your Words) interview Daman and Khyati from Brown Girls Read. They talk about what it’s like to start a podcast and advice for those who want to start their own podcast. They also talk about mocktail & cocktail recipes that you can try at home to ring in the new year!2021-01-1137 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Seven: Three Gals Hanging OutIn this career episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw talk to Amani’s high school friend, Ayesha Durrani about applying to a fulbright scholarship and how being a paralegal isn’t as glamorous as it might seem in Suits. They also discuss The Queen’s Gambit and other quarantine favorites. You can follow Ayesha @amdurrani on Instagram and you can follow us @raiseyourwordspod also on IG.2020-12-1743 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Six: Scriptwriting Advice and Amaly’s Marriage to Harry StylesDear Harry Styles, Amaly wants you to know that she’s not that crazy and we’d love to be friends with you! In today’s episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea interview Amaly; a student teacher and scriptwriter. They also talk about Amaly meeting Cameron Dallas and Ramy Youseff. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!2020-11-041h 00

Raise Your WordsEpisode Five: The Halloween SpecialAmani and Andrea talk about Halloween traditions , who celebrates it , and react to Twitches and an old Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode (Contains spoilers for both). Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!2020-10-2943 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Four: Interview with the author of The Khorasan Archives and a Fall Cooking Segment !On this week’s pop culture episode of Raise Your Words, Amani interviews Ausma Zehanat Khan; the author of The Khorasan Archives about her last book: The Bladebone and they talk about her writing process! Stay tuned until the end where Andrea has another cooking segment. This week it is Red Pepper Flake Broccoli!2020-10-1244 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode Three: Dear Martin Discussion,Chadwick Boseman, & Chemical HeartsIn the book club episode, Amani and Latesha discuss Dear Martin and topics centered around diversity in books. Amani and Ali talk about Chadwick Boseman and their favorite Black Panther moments. Finally, Andrea and Amani talk about Chemical Hearts!2020-09-261h 07

Raise Your WordsEpisode Two: K-Pop, Diversity, and The Tempest Fellowship AdviceAmani and Andrea interview Ahlam, The Head of the Video Department from The Tempest. They talk about being a Muslim in film and Kpop bands.2020-09-0132 min

Raise Your WordsEpisode One: An Uncensored PilotRaise Your Words is a show hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw. In this pilot episode, the two friends talk about different segments for the show. They also talk about Avatar: the Last Airbender, the Korean Drama It’s Okay Not to Be Okay, book recommendations, representation, and what it takes to start a podcast. You’ll also get to hear some bloopers from the trailer and some other exciting news! Instagram page: @raiseyourwordspod! We hope you’ll tune in for the next one.2020-08-1438 min

Raise Your WordsRaise Your Words TrailerHosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw. The two friends introduce their new show and share some exciting announcements - including a virtual book club!2020-08-1001 min