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In BalanceSeason 2 Episode 4｜Should we really be working as women?Sharing with you all a few reflections I've been having on our fitrah as women, whether or not we're made to be working and how work can only be positive for us if we keep one specific thing in mind! Please leave a review as it helps the podcast to be discovered by likeminded sisters who are navigating life as Muslimas! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for tuning in this season, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed working on it...2025-05-2220 min
Musulmane en Chemin36 - Assia Boukrouh - Les rappels précieux d’une créatrice de contenu Muslim Lifestyle, engagée et passionnée d’entrepreneuriat à impactBienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’interview d’une musulmane en chemin !Vous allez découvrir le parcours inspirant d'Assia Boukrouh, alias Assia Chahinez ou encore The Mizaan sur les reseaux !En plus de nous partager une partie de son parcours de vie en toute transparence, elle nous donne de précieux conseils et rappels pour vivre une vie alignée avec notre belle religion.Dans cet échange, on va parler d'islam évidemment, mais également d'éco-respnsabilité, et du fait que ça fait partie de notre religion, d’entrepreneuriat à impact, d'éthique, et de l'excellent...2025-04-071h 17
In BalanceSeason 2 Episode 3｜From Taking Hijab off to Putting it Back on - Embracing its Beauty again with Subhi Bora, MotherThis one is for the sisters who struggle with what is probably one of the biggest blessings Allah has decreed for women. In this episode, Subhi shares with us her journey with hijab: how she started wearing, how she drifted apart from it before deciding to take if off, only to re-embrace it again a few years later Alhamdulillah. A beautiful message of hope, proving that faith is a journey and a sign for whoever is listening, that nothing is worth compromising it for. ...2025-03-211h 17
In BalanceSeason 2 Episode 2｜The Transformative Power of Gratitude with Roedah Mansour, Author of Blessings in the Little ThingsThis Ramadan, I'm partnering with MyTenNights to encourage you to automate your donations. Learn more here: https://mytennights.com/partner/assia-boukrouhAllah said in the Quran "If you are grateful, I would certainly give you more.” (14:7) We often fail at noticing the simplest blessings in our life, but for some reason, it required personal development gurus for people to realize the transformative power of gratitude. In this episode, we're diving into this topic with Roedah Mansour who wrote a book completely dedicated to it: "Blessi...2025-03-111h 22
In BalanceSeason 2 Episode 1｜Am I really a righteous person?Alhamdulillah, we're back for a second season of In Balance! In this first episode, I give you a little update on what's happened since the last episode aired a year ago and my reflections on what being a righteous person actually means. Please leave a review as it helps the podcast to be discovered by likeminded sisters who are navigating life as Muslimas! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for tuning in this season, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I...2025-03-0324 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP3 | Getting through our 20s | Heartbreak, Destiny and Purpose w/ The MizaanOur 20s are a crazy time 🎢We try to map out what we’re going to do for the rest of our lives, start thinking about marriage and have to deal with the emotional rollercoaster as things don’t always go to plan🗺️From our studies, to our jobs, to our relationships and more…How do we deal with ourselves when things don't work out? Are others having it as tough as we are? Do things really get better when it doesn’t feel that way? 🤔Cosy up and hear the jou...2024-04-0752 min
In BalanceEpisode 12 ｜ Does Age Really Mean Anything? Being 30, Being 40 and Life Talk With Sumayyah Nasaruddin, Founder of OlloumHow does it feel to be 30 and not married? 40 with no kids?
What about starting new projects or a new fitness journey at this age? Does age truly mean anything?
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Sumayyah for the big sister talk you didn't know you needed. In a society that always makes women feel like their prime is at a certain age and that their worth decrease with time, we thought we would show you that the Qadr of Allah is greater than everything and that age doesn't in...2024-03-081h 33In BalanceEpisode 11 ｜ Cherishing The Blessings in our Period with Hind Al Khatrash, Founder of LEAP PeriodWhy is there so much taboo around our period? Why are we not embracing the beauty of something Allah chose for us?
In today’s episode, I’m having a great conversation with Hind Al Khatrash, founder of sustainable period care LEAP on how she started this wonderful brand in Kuwait, broke stigmas and learnt to make period something to cherish and be proud of.
I hope you find this conversation as uplifting as I did!
My Book ‘The Winds of Change’ is now available...2024-03-021h 11In BalanceEpisode 10 ｜ Climbing Kilimanjaro & Everest BC : the Power of Determination with Noor Al Mandhari, Social Entrepreneur and AthleteIn this episode, I am joined by Noor Al Mandhari, a remarkable social entrepreneur and athlete from Oman who shatters stereotypes and defied expectations by climbing Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp.
Through her extraordinary journey, she shares the profound physical, mental, and spiritual lessons she gained. Discover how Noor's resilience, faith, and determination are not only reshaping perceptions but also breaking down barriers for hijabis in sports and society at large.
I hope you find this conversation as uplifting as I did!
My Book ‘The W...2024-02-171h 23In BalanceEpisode 9 ｜ Finding Strength in Divorce with Soumaya Ettouji, Founder of The Healed SisterTrigger Warning : This episode delves into mental health issues such as depression.
Whether you've never been married, are currently married or went through divorce yourself, this episode is going to show you the power of resilience and teach you more than you can imagine about marriage and yourself.
In this episode, I am joined by the beautiful Soumaya Ettouji, founder of The Healed Sisters. We navigate the challenging terrain of marriage and divorce in the Muslim community and reflect upon the touching story and wisdom of Soumaya on how she...2024-02-031h 20In BalanceEpisode 8 ｜ Embracing Islam in your Youth with Husna Jolay, Islamic Lifestyle Content CreatorThis episode is going to blow your mind and soften your heart, no matter how old you are.
Today, I'm joined by the wonderful Husna Jolay, an 18-year-old Islamic lifestyle content creator with over 300k subscribers on YouTube and 250k on Instagram.
In this heartfelt conversation, Husna candidly shares with me her journey of discovering the true meaning of Islam and deepening her connection with Islam at such a young age. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including navigating feelings of loneliness and spiritual distance despite being...2024-01-261h 55In BalanceEpisode 7 | Managing Sexual Desires as a Single Muslimah with Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR and Creator of Sexual Health for MuslimsThere shouldn't be taboos in Islam, especially when it comes to the way Allah created us and taking care of our health, yet sexual education is something that has always been ignored or put to shame in our community.
Today, I am joined by Sameera Qureshi who I discovered a while back through her amazing Instagram page called Sexual Health for Muslims. I was so pleasantly surprised to discover a Muslim woman doing something that was so needed and educational for all of us, so when I brainstormed ideas for the podcast, I knew...2024-01-1249 minIn BalanceEpisode 6 | Discussing Palestine Collective Trauma with Halima Said & Amira Abudiab, LPCC & Founders of AmalyTrigger warning: this episode deals with topics such as depression, ongoing violence, graphic content and trauma.
In this episode, I'm honoured to have a very insightful and deep chat with Halima and Amira, two Palestinian American licensed clinical professional counsellor who founded Amaly.
Amaly's goal is to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health in our communities by providing services and psycho-education through workshops, group sessions, and individual sessions.
2024-01-051h 17In BalanceEpisode 5 ｜ From Ignorance to Clarity: Reverting to Islam with Alizar Tawil, Founder of RuuqSalam loves ☁️
Get yourself ready for some laughs with this heartfelt conversation with the beautiful Alizar, founder of Ruuq - the first hijab bodysuit brand!
In this episode, Alizar shares her journey as an Arab woman who hasn't been Muslim her whole life, what made her take that decision, the struggles she faced along the way, especially with her family and the Ummah online and her advice on how to remain confident and steadfast in your decision of embracing Islam but also.
As usual let me know how...2023-12-231h 47In BalanceEpisode 4 │ Getting out of the Comparison Trap with Ghena Alhanaee, Founder of Deen and ChaiLet's be honest: as much as social media aims to connect people to each other and inspire, it can also be a very toxic space that makes us feel like we're behind and negatively impacts not only our mental health but also our imaan.
In this episode, I am joined by the beautiful Ghena from Deen and Chai, a fellow Islamic Lifestyle content creator who really inspires me and has so much wisdom to share Allahuma barek. We first talk about our journeys on social media, how we personally deal with comparison and finally...2023-12-231h 36In BalanceEpisode 3 ｜ Finding Wellness through Food with Ashiya Mendheria, Nutritional Therapist and Founder of Tayyib WellnessYour body is an amanah from Allah, make sure to take care of it ✨
In this episode which is all about finding wellness through food, I am joined by the lovely Ashiya who is a nutritional therapist and founder of Tayyib Wellness. I discovered her account on Instagram 3 years ago and thought it was a wonderful resource for Muslimas looking to learn about health and wellness.
You’ll first hear Ashiya explain how she got in nutritional therapy and what it is about. We then share our health journeys and t...2023-12-081h 07In BalanceEpisode 2 │ How to Embrace the Beauty of Salah with Lamyaa Khattabi, Founder of MinaraSalam everyone, I hope you're well insha'Allah! Thank you all so much for your support on the first episode, it means more than you can imagine. If you enjoy the podcast, please make sure to leave a 5 star review!
In today’s episode, I am joined by the lovely Lamyaa, the founder of Minara. And if you don’t know what Minara is, it is a new Muslim tech start up completely dedicated to mindfulness and prayer. So of course when I was planning this season and came up with an episode dedicated to Sala...2023-12-031h 18In BalanceEpisode 1 │ IntroductionAfter receiving so many requests for turning my written thoughts into a podcast, I finally did it. However, it didn't feel right for me to launch this new project without a short introduction (I'm saying short because the other episodes are way longer!)
In this first episode, I get personal, tell you about the event that led me to create The Mizaan and share what you can expect from In Balance.
See you next Friday for the second episode but first conversation of the season insha'Allah ☁️
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