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Jul 27, 2021 • 34min

Tradition vs. Modernity

Mira Sethi is an actor and a writer. Sethi has worked as a books editor at The Wall Street Journal. She has written op-eds for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. She regularly appears in mainstream Pakistani drama series on television. Her debut book, ," is a collection of short stories in Pakistan. This episode is sponsored by Citizenpath. Go to citizenpath.com and use coupon code "Immigrantly" to get 15% off. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. To get an $80 discount on your First Box, click on the link below and use the code in the show notes. Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 20, 2021 • 38min

"Whispers to God": Islam and Mental Health

In partnership with Indiana University's "Muslim Voices Project," the Immigrantly team explores the relationship between spirituality and mental health. One of the writers, Sarah, sat down with two practicing Muslims from very different backgrounds to tackle the question of "What role does God play in your mental health?" The professional opinion of Jabir Tarin complements these conversations. Jabir is a marriage and family therapist at the , a psychological and spiritual community wellness center advancing the professional practice of psychology rooted in Islamic principles. Special shout-out to for Surah Maryam's recitation. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at Producer & Host: Saadia Khan  Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer & co-Host: Sarah Doh Editor: Tom Whelan    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 13, 2021 • 42min

The Art of Storytelling

Arij Mikati is the Managing Director of Leadership & Culture at the Pillars Fund. She works on creating & supporting opportunities that advance storytelling & cultural change work. For example, the Pillars Fund teamed up with  and the Ford Foundation to create fellowships for Muslim storytellers. Arij’s work and its impact are felt in antiracism, coalition building, and solidarity action. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at The episode is also sponsored by Citizenpath. Go to citizenpath.com and use coupon code "Immigrantly" to get 15% off. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 6, 2021 • 54min

"See Humans As They Are”

Today, we are speaking with the founder of South Bronx Mutual Aid, Ariadna Phillips. Ariadna is a bilingual educator and a seasoned community organizer based in the Bronx, NY. South Bronx Mutual Aid serves the Bronx autonomous free fridge community. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at The episode is also sponsored by Citizenpath. Go to citizenpath.com and use coupon code "Immigrantly" to get 15% off. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Doh Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2021 • 46min

Progressive Take On Christianity

Season 11 premiers as we begin our exploration of spirituality & religion in the modern world. Today we unpack Christianity. As the long-standing dominant religion, it’s impossible to deny the Christian influences on American culture. Kathy Khang gives a progressive take on Christianity. Kathy is a writer, speaker, yoga teacher, & lover of Jesus. She is also an activist who utilizes her faith to empower people to use their voices. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Doh Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 15, 2021 • 39min

Finding Community in Digital Spaces

The last episode of season 10 is with Khadjiah Johnson. She is a writer, animation enthusiast, & successful home cook. She writes for Black Nerd Problems & Funimation, with previous experience on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert & Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Stay tuned for season 11, which will start on June 29th. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 8, 2021 • 26min

Veganism & Black Identity

Lyana Blount is the founder of . It is a meal prep and delivery service which started in a homely kitchen in the Bronx during the pandemic. When Covid hit, Lyana decided to make such meals available to the masses. With over 33k followers and sold-out boxes and prep kits, Black Rican Vegan may be an infant in the food world, but it sure is making a splash. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 1, 2021 • 49min

White Women, Listen Up!

Saira Rao is the co-founder of and is vocal about activism, especially when it comes to politics & speaking up against anti-Black racism. We spoke to Saira and Regina Jackson, the founder of Race2Dinner, in early March 2020 about their organization. Today, we build on the conversation further. Saira has a book coming out called “White Women: Everything You Already Know about Your Own Racism & How To Do Better.” Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 25, 2021 • 37min

Classics For a New Generation

Leila Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and classical-pop pianist. She is the talented mastermind behind “Enjoy Your Meal, " a song from Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated series, “The Rocketeer.” Her music explores rich dualities in a contemporary pop-alternative setting. Leila’s artistry is centered around providing a healing platform for emotional and cultural empowerment. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Doh Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 18, 2021 • 56min

Mareya Shot Keetha Goal

Today we’re continuing the conversation on AAPI representation in the National Hockey League (NHL). Our guests Harnarayan Singh & Amrit Gill, are the hosts of Hockey Night Canada Punjabi. After its launch in 2008, it became the most popular non-English iteration. Harnarayan & Amrit talk about their experiences navigating this space. Harnarayan Singh is also the author of the book "One Game at a Time." Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Stephanie Lim & Yudi Liu Editor: Tom Whelan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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