I moved to Canada for three month doing research. I did not expect it to prompt me to do deeper inner work,

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I moved to Canada for three month doing research. I did not expect it to prompt me to do deeper inner work, 

What moving 4000 miles away from my family taught me

'Unmasking' as a neurodivergent can be daunting. Not only do we have to choose to ditch some social norms, but we also have to create our own path and lean into what makes us happy.

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'Unmasking' as a neurodivergent can be daunting. Not only do we have to choose to ditch some social norms, but we also have to create our own path and lean into what makes us happy. 

The Truth Behind Unmasking: Being Neurodivergent As A Black Muslim Woman

So we’ve all seen the overwhelming content on ‘femininity’ and ‘masculinity’ on our feeds. We are constantly bombarded with people telling us how we should act and what we should wear. From frilly dresses to not watching the news because it ‘dampens’ our femininity, many of us are tired!
 
In this episode of The Introspective Diaries Sumaya and I dissect the sudden surge in femininity and masculinity content. From desirability politics to the exclusive nature of the current rhetoric on femininity and masculinity.

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&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Introspective Diaries Sumaya and I dissect the sudden surge in femininity and masculinity content. From desirability politics to the exclusive nature of the current rhetoric on femininity and masculinity. &lt;/p&gt;
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So we’ve all seen the overwhelming content on ‘femininity’ and ‘masculinity’ on our feeds. We are constantly bombarded with people telling us how we should act and what we should wear. From frilly dresses to not watching the news because it ‘dampens’ our femininity, many of us are tired!
 
In this episode of The Introspective Diaries Sumaya and I dissect the sudden surge in femininity and masculinity content. From desirability politics to the exclusive nature of the current rhetoric on femininity and masculinity. 
 

So not all of us can be feminine? Dissecting 'sprinkle sprinkle feminism', trad wife aesthetic, and the exclusive nature of femininity content

In this episode of The Introspective Diaries, I delve into our experiences of being black, Muslim women. While these identities are not mutually exclusive, there are social complexities we face. 
 
This episode discusses everything from texturism and colourism to fighting the ‘strong black woman’ narrative while navigating faith.

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&lt;p&gt;This episode discusses everything from texturism and colourism to fighting the ‘strong black woman’ narrative while navigating faith. &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Introspective Diaries, I delve into our experiences of being black, Muslim women. While these identities are not mutually exclusive, there are social complexities we face. 
 
This episode discusses everything from texturism and colourism to fighting the ‘strong black woman’ narrative while navigating faith. 

Being a black, Muslim woman: The Personal and the Political

Lamide and I met while working for the same charity. After getting to speak to her at a dinner, I was impressed with her courage and boldness she has to stand up for what she cares about and to have her time respected. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a 'change maker' from her perspective and the challenges that come with wanting to create meaningful change while navigating through obstacles.

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Lamide and I met while working for the same charity. After getting to speak to her at a dinner, I was impressed with her courage and boldness she has to stand up for what she cares about and to have her time respected. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a 'change maker' from her perspective and the challenges that come with wanting to create meaningful change while navigating through obstacles. 

Being a change maker with Lamide Odanye: having the courage to be ’weird’, pouring into our communities, and standing up for the truth

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