Shared Diversity Podcast

As minorities, marginalized communities, we all seek to thrive for the better, to become the best at what we do, however, we want the same #equal opportunities that everyone else has. This episode we discuss what is the difference between Kanye and Rihanna and why that even matters. Join the discussion on how to create our own opportunities in spaces, we are not welcomed in. سلام عليكم اخوات

How should I plan my days? How should I prioritise? Time is money. Really? No, time is more valuable than money, because we will never get it back. So how do we decide where to spend it on? This episode discusses how to set priorities and how to make the most out of your day. As Allah swears by time, we are at loss: وَٱلْعَصْرِ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience. [Surah Al-Asr

What is the meaning of value for myself? Something we ask ourselves inevitably in life, career, love and friendship, and they are necessary. It´s not only a need but our obligation to understand and VALUE our worth as women. Don´t offer yourself under value. But how do I understand my self-worth? This episode will discuss how. Inshallah.

We are always taught that motivation and inspiration make successful people. But what if I tell you that we´ve been told nothing but myths? It´s never been about being motivated all the time. It´s about getting things done. You don´t feel like it? Doesn´t matter. You still do it. But how? In this episode we discuss what really makes us create. Inshallah.

In the moments I feel tired, exhausted, like all the energies of others burden my mind and mood. How do I get clear again? After discussions, setbacks and having to defend and explain yourself over an over again. At some point, we need to cleanse ourselves again. From the prejudice, pessimism, the racism, discrimination and ignorance of society. The ignorance of our values and our viewpoints. Just as scholars have explained - the Quran is like rain which pours down the earth and purifies everything it touches. So how do we clean our mind again to regain our energy?

Husband and wife are equal. Equality for unity. Why should a woman not be able to do the same as a man? A healthy relationship works on the ground of equal rights... Theory sounds well, practice.. just look at the divorce rates and you´ll know. Let´s talk about how relationships work and let´s be pragmatic about it: It´s teamwork. And how does teamwork work? Well, ... Like a business. Family, Relationship and love in Islam is all about balancing roles and responsibilities.

Be logic, be realistic, set goals that make sense. But what if my "realistic" mindset just simply means, that I underestimate my abilities? How come others achieve the things that we think are impossible? Today, we are talking about WHY we set goals for ourselves. And HOW we can achieve something great, while we think it is impossible. Deeds are by intentions إنما الأعمال بالنيات PS: The word [impossible] comes from the root [I. M. possible]

Aiming for the best means always to plan next time. But are we approaching this topic of becoming better right? I want to know how we know what is right in the first place. A letter to myself - next time (...) you are honest to yourself. I have to be the best version of myself, not to myself. But to Allah. To reflect only the good values of Muslims. Certainly not to represent Islam. Nore Muslims.

Let´s talk about a widely hated and over-socially-constructed topic. Feminism. Equality of men and women. Is that what is stands for? Well, if that is what it stands for, I am out. Men are superior and that´s why we need to catch up, is it? How about defining your own standards for once? اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يَاۡمُرُبِالۡعَدۡلِ Indeed, Allah orders justice

Struggling to understand whether going the "straight path" is actually a thing. Should we maybe rather go our own path and journey to understand where we came from and more important, where you want to go? What will people say about you in the end? A reflection on a very personal journey of “going my way straight, exactly knowing what I want” and some action steps to look at Your individual path. On distractions, misleading ways and goals. الْهَادِي

Which road should I take? We can choose between short term success and long term impact. The one less travelled? What is my future? We can choose between safety and risk- the one with the most unexpected outcome- high-return uncertainty. We can choose easy and haram or difficult and halal. Apply this to the tiniest thing and it will imply major effects for your future.

Where your focus goes your energy flows. I have to envision every day what I want for my life, to be able to achieve it. Clear goal setting. Allah has divided up among you, your character, the good qualities that you possess. Just as he has divided up among you, the material things that you enjoy. So what do we do with it?

We as women often fall short in prioritizing stuff like wellness, well-being. Because when we are stressed over money, reputation and our future, wellness is out of the window. What we don't realize, if we take care of our wellness, we might not drown in stress. You can't climb a mountain from the top, you have to start at the bottom. Wellness is at the bottom. If you can master the foundation, the climb won´t be as hard in the end. Inshallah