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An Ordinary LifeEpisode 5: Racism/Colourism within the UmmahThis one’s honest. We’re talking about the things that don’t get said enough: – Racism within the Ummah – Colourism and its roots – The silence Black Muslims are asked to maintain – And why accountability isn’t an attack — it’s love Personal stories, real talk, and a call to do better — together. 🎧 Now streaming on all platforms. 🔗 Link in bio. Join the conversation ⤵️ Instagram- www.instagram.com/extra.ordina... #BlackMuslimVoices #MuslimPodcast #UncomfortableButNecessary
2025-06-1513 minAn Ordinary LifeEpisode 5: Racism/Colourism within the UmmahThis one’s honest. We’re talking about the things that don’t get said enough: – Racism within the Ummah – Colourism and its roots – The silence Black Muslims are asked to maintain – And why accountability isn’t an attack — it’s love Personal stories, real talk, and a call to do better — together. 🎧 Now streaming on all platforms. 🔗 Link in bio. #BlackMuslimVoices #MuslimPodcast #anordinarylife # extraordinarypod #UncomfortableButNecessary
2025-06-1512 minAn Ordinary LifeSolo Episode - Faith, Finances & Finding My Feet AgainIn this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I’ve never told in full before—my journey to spiritual awakening and financial independence. Born into Islam but finding my way to Allah as an adult, I reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped my faith—from the comfort of community to the solitude of motherhood and migration. And when life threw me the hardest test—divorce after 14 years of marriage—I was left with £7 in my account. This episode is about survival, sincerity, and what it really means to trust Allah when the rug is pulled f...
2025-06-0113 minAn Ordinary LifeGuest Rapid Fire Q&A and final thoughtsIn this bonus episode Nurah and I have a fun rapid fire session where we get to know a bit more about her personally and her financial habits. I also leave you with a few final thoughts of my own and I hope it helps. Thank you for your support so far. Love, Saara
2025-05-2411 minAn Ordinary LifeEpisode 3: Nurah - Serial Entrepreneur, Straight-talkerMuslim Women, Money & the Business of Building Wealth In this episode, Nurah and I are unpacking the layered, often unspoken relationship Muslim women have with money, work, and self-worth. From childhood memories to stealth wealth and side hustles, we explore the shame, the hustle, and the hope that comes with earning and building. We ask: •Why are so many Muslim women turning to business? •Where does our money mindset come from? •And how do we make peace with ambition in a world that sometimes shames it? This one’s for the working...
2025-05-0836 minAn Ordinary LifeEpisode 3: Nurah - Serial Entrepreneur, Straight-talker and Wealth Advocate for Muslim womenMuslim Women, Money & the Business of Building WealthIn this episode, Nurah and I are unpacking the layered, often unspoken relationship Muslim women have with money, work, and self-worth. From childhood memories to stealth wealth and side hustles, we explore the shame, the hustle, and the hope that comes with earning and building.We ask:•Why are so many Muslim women turning to business?•Where does our money mindset come from?•And how do we make peace with ambition in a world that sometimes shames it?This one’s for the working...
2025-05-0537 minAn Ordinary LifeOrdinary Moments: Bloopers and MilestonesA short collection of some of my candid struggles, frustrations and amusements, to mark our first big milestone- One hundred streams! Thank you for listening! - Saara
2025-05-0106 minAn Ordinary LifeFaatimah pt 2 - Pioneer, Outlier and Hall-of-FamerEpisode 2 of ‘An Ordinary Life’ - A continuation of my conversation with Faatimah; Founder of Recite and Ascend Academy. In this episode we discuss her marriage and motherhood journey, her decision to pursue Islamic Knowledge, homeschooling and the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey.This episode was sponsored by Joyful Kids An inclusive play centre in Abuja, Nigeria.For more exclusive content, a longer form version, our quick-fire round and other amazing premium content, consider becoming a Patreon member here at An Ordinary Life Podcast
2025-04-2046 min
An Ordinary LifeFaatimah pt 2 - Pioneer, Outlier and Hall-of-FamerEpisode 2 of ‘An Ordinary Life’ - A continuation of my conversation with Faatimah; Founder of Recite and Ascend Academy. In this episode we discuss her marriage and motherhood journey, her decision to pursue Islamic Knowledge, homeschooling and the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey. This episode was sponsored by Joyful Kids- An inclusive play centre in Abuja, Nigeria.For more exclusive content, a longer form version, our quick-fire round and other amazing premium content, consider becoming a Patreon member here https://patreon.com/AnOrdinary...
2025-04-2046 minAn Ordinary LifeFaatimah - Pioneer, Outlier, Hall-of-Famerad- This Episode was sponsored by Recite and Ascend Academy- Empower your Quranic JourneyFaatimah shares her story; from birth to the period of her spiritual awakening that saw her become the first student in the history of University of Lagos to wear the Niqab, get married and have her first child whilst completing her degree in Cell Biology and Genetics. She talks about the role her parents played in this and her personal determination to make a drastic positive change in her life. In the second part of this interview, Fatimah talks about her early m...
2025-04-0650 minAn Ordinary LifePodcast TrailerSalam and Hello! I'm Sara and this is 'An Ordinary Life' - conversations about the incredible lives of ordinary people.
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