Girls of Wisdom

2006 ESPN Arthur Ashe Award winner, a graduate of Drew University, program manager at DT Institute, and a world-renowned public speaker, Shamila Kohestani joins the Girls where they discuss living under Taliban rule, her rise in soccer stardom, and her outspokenness about women’s issues worldwide and the life-changing opportunities playing sports can provide.   Learn more and connect with Shamila Kohestani! Instagram: @shamila_kohestani Twitter: @Sham_Kohestani YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCtp99rn2znHq2WLCpZEv1Mw?view_as=subscriber  TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGECWrid4Gs&feature=emb_title   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

The attack is yet another on innocent lives in the Capital of Kabul in Afghanistan.  19 young lives were brutally lost and 22 others injured.  The girls dedicate this episode of Little Bites to the lives lost in this outrageous attack on students at Kabul University.   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Freshta Taeb and Nadia Hashimi, two women part of an ambitious group of volunteers dedicated to Afghan-Americans supporting the Biden/Harris campaign. They aim to mobilize our communities to bring about change in November and to have the ear of the potential future President and Vice President of the United States about Afghan-American issues in the US and Afghanistan. Nadia jan is a Pediatrician, novelist and former Democratic Congressional nominee for Maryland's 6th District. Freshta jan currently leads the Refugee Interventionists Program at Cornerstone Family and Marriage Intervention and the Managing Director of FT Translation Services. Learn more and connect with Afghan Americans for Biden/Harris!    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfghanAmericansforBiden/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/afghanbiden   Donate: https://act.joebiden.com/BVFraiser?attr=105930575 Email: aa4biden@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Meghan Kabir is a multi-talented singer and multi-platinum songwriter.  Having written such chart-topping hits as Kelly Clarkson's "People Like Us," Selena Gomez's "Live Like There's No Tomorrow" from the Ramona and Beezus soundtrack, and over 10 Billboard charted songs, her success in the industry is remarkable!  With a deep love and fondness for Afghan culture, food, and dress Meghan speaks with the Girls about her musical influences, including Ahmad Zahir and Haider Saleem, as well as Nashville Country Music and LA Pop Stars. Learn more and connect with Meghan Kabir!  Wanderlust on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/4Khn0hcr58bZREozcReEew Socials: Instagram: @meghankabir Twitter: @meghankabir    Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Re-releasing this important episode on mental health with Dr. Nausheen Yunas on the occasion of World Mental Health Day.  Dr. Yunas is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Woodbridge, Virginia.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University and her doctorate from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.   Dr. Yunas specializes in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, life transitions, and relationship problems. She has over seven years of experience and has worked in private practice, community mental health and government settings. Her approach to psychotherapy is genuine and collaborative. She has had training in cognitive behavioral, family systems, and psychodynamic approaches. Dr. Yunas also has a strong interest in mindfulness and self-compassion approaches and employs aspects of all of these approaches in her clinical work. Books:  Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Dr. Kristin Neff  Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect, by Jonice Webb Learn more about Dr. Nausheen Yunas' practice here: Weblink: https://foundationspsych.org/ National and International Health Resources: International: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ USA: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ Canada: https://www.mhfa.ca/en/general-resources Potomac Muslim Counselor Link: http://www.muslimcounselors.org/PMCL/Welcome.html Muslim and South Asian  South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network: https://samhin.org/ Institute for Muslim Mental Health: https://muslimmentalhealth.com/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Mozhdah and Sofia interview Azita Ghanizada, a successful Afghan-American actress who has appeared on screens both big and small.  She had a leading role opposite David Strathairn in Syfy's "ALPHAS."  In 2016, she starred opposite Michael Shannon and Rachel Weisz in the Amazon feature, "Complete Unknown," where she was named one of the "Seven Sundance Breakout Actresses You Must Know," (2016).  She recently recurred on both HBO's "Ballers," and Freeform's "Good Trouble," and will next be seen in the feature "The Friend," which had its world premiere at TIFF (2019).  Azita is here to talk to the Girls about being an Afghan actress in Hollywood, her struggle to overcome the adversity she has faced within the community, and how she became ad advocate for the Middle Eastern and South Asian community within Hollywood. Learn more and connect with Azita Ghanizada!  TedxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGKp-G_YGoI Reel: https://activepitch.com/flat/flat.php/activepitch/front/share/video?id=1341343  MENA Arts Advocacy: https://www.menaartsadvocacy.com Socials: Instagram: @azitagram Twitter: @AzitaGhanizada    Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Mozhdah and Sofia catch everyone up with what they've done over the hiatus and through the Summer of the Pandemic.  More importantly, the Girls introduce the first episode of the new, additional format.  These new Little Bites of Wisdom are short, approximately 15-minute episodes wherein they discuss social issue and personal issues they are grappling with. Wondering what the Girls have been up to? Listen to find out.   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Spojmie Nasiri is an immigration lawyer practicing in Pleasanton, CA, speaking fluent English, Dari and Pashto. She has won many awards and accolades, including as one of the Top 100 Immigration Lawyers in 2015 by National Advocates, and the American Society of Legal Advocates listed her on their “Top 40 Lawyers Under 40” list in 2015. Mrs. Nasiri was also selected as a Northern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2015 and 2016.   As a first generation immigrant, she understands the hurdles one must go through in the American immigration process, which only seems to get harder with the current administration.  She studied Political Science during her undergrad tenure at UC-Davis, she received her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law. Learn more about Mrs. Nasiri here: Weblink: https://www.nasirilaw.com/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

The girls are joined by two fabulously talented and incredibly wise additional girls.  Maryam and Zuhra from the Chai Sabz podcast join Mozhdah and Sofia in an episode covering a wide array of social justice issues facing young Afghans of the diaspora.  The girls discuss what it means to be Afghan in the West and how it relates to their feelings and love for Afghanistan.  Join us for an important dialogue with differing viewpoints on subjects facing Afghan youth today.   Learn more about the Chai Sabz podcast here: Instagram: @chaisabzofficial Twitter: @chaisabzpodcast Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chai-sabz/id1509586642   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

There is an international conversation happening right now discussing police brutality and racism in societies across the world. We as Afghans are not any less affected by discrimination in the societies we live in or in Afghanistan. It is incumbent upon us to speak out against injustice. The girls this week discuss social justice in the United States, in Afghanistan and across the world. Learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement here: Instagram: @blklivesmatter Weblink: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Learn more about Women for Afghan Women here: Instagram: @womenforafghanwomen Weblink:https://womenforafghanwomen.org/   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

The girls celebrate Eid and share stories - some juicy and some funny.  They share their recent projects and their opinions on factors that have affected their careers.  Join us for a great episode with Mozhdah and Sofia.  Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Dr. Yunas is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Woodbridge, Virginia.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University and her doctorate from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.   Dr. Yunas specializes in working with adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, life transitions, and relationship problems. She has over seven years of experience and has worked in private practice, community mental health and government settings. Her approach to psychotherapy is genuine and collaborative. She has had training in cognitive behavioral, family systems, and psychodynamic approaches. Dr. Yunas also has a strong interest in mindfulness and self-compassion approaches and employs aspects of all of these approaches in her clinical work. Books:  Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Dr. Kristin Neff  Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect, by Jonice Webb Learn more about Dr. Nausheen Yunas' practice here: Weblink: https://foundationspsych.org/ National and International Health Resources: International: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ USA: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ Canada: https://www.mhfa.ca/en/general-resources Potomac Muslim Counselor Link: http://www.muslimcounselors.org/PMCL/Welcome.html Muslim and South Asian  South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network: https://samhin.org/ Institute for Muslim Mental Health: https://muslimmentalhealth.com/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Sheinina Raj is a photography-based artist that blends art and music with the help of other artists like Nelly Furtado and The Crystal Method. The Girls speak with Sheinina about her installation INTERCULTURAL, a diverse costumed work wherein Sheinina draws upon her own multicultural background and immerses the viewer in different cultures through her self portraits in traditional attire from the region. Learn more about Sheinina here: Instagram: @sheininarajart Weblink: http://www.sheininaraj.com/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Vindy is a proud single parent, TEDx Speaker, Professional Life & Divorce Coach, and Author.  She is committed to supporting individuals recognize and fulfill their highest potential. Her books, YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness and Passed Down From Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood, help readers understand their life challenges and how to overcome them.  She has come on the podcast to share her insights on living a more meaningful life by empowering ones self by creating our own goals and direction.   Learn more about Vindy here: Instagram: @vintea11 Weblink: http://www.vindyteja.com/ YOLO: Essential Life Hacks for Happiness Learn more: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1999098501/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_HiVQEbGYJ0PGX Passed Down From Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood Learn more: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0866C5RKD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yjVQEb5MJ3C4V Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Naheed Samadi Bahram joins the girls to discuss an important topic to women and children of the diaspora and women around the world. Women for Afghan Women is the largest women's rights organization in Afghanistan and have two locations in NYC and Washington, DC. Naheed gives much-needed information and provides resources available for survivors and friends of survivors. Naheed Samadi Bahram, US Country Director Naheed Samadi Bahram was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her family migrated to Peshawar, Pakistan after her mother was killed in a bomb explosion in Kabul. Naheed moved to the United States in 2006, and graduated from Queens College in June 2011 with a Bachelors in Finance and Economics. Naheed oversees all programs at WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC). She has been with Women for Afghan Women since 2007, first as a volunteer and then moved up the ranks to become Program Director at the NYCC where she oversaw all of WAW’s programming in New York before she was promoted to US Country Director. Naheed has won an incredible amount of awards for her service to the Afghan and Muslim immigrant communities in the US and to survivors of domestic violence. WAW's Domestic Violence Work Since 2003, WAW's NYCC has been working closely to address domestic violence and gender-based violence cases in the Afghan and Muslim immigrant communities in New York. WAW has a full-time Case Manager and two part-time caseworkers, who are all Afghan women. They have first-hand knowledge of the communities WAW serves and have the experience to respond to domestic violence and sexual assault cases in a culturally sensitive manner. 80-90% of WAW’s clients are survivors of domestic violence. The trust WAW has built within communities over the years has broken the silence surrounding domestic and gender-based violence—survivors now come forward and are more comfortable asking for support compared to when the NYCC started and survivors hesitated to report due to the stigma attached to domestic violence and fears of deportation. Since the launch of NYCC, we have provided 24,000 case management and legal services to over 7,000 women and families in the United States. Our services for domestic violence survivors include counseling, safety planning, legal support, emergency shelter, translation/interpretation, advocacy, and other support that survivors need to thrive. We also work with community members and leaders to promote healthy, non-violent relationships and advocate for women's rights. Our services are available in 6 languages: Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish, and English. Women for Afghan Women provides confidential support to survivors of domestic violence, wherever you are. Please reach out to us, or these hotlines if you or someone you know is in need: WAW Hotline: 929-225-6802 WAW Email: office@womenforafghanwomen.org NYC 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) National 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233   WAW's Social Media Links: Instagram: @womenforafghanwomen/ Twitter: @WAWHumanRights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenforafghanwomen Website: www.womenforafghanwomen.org   Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Alicia Kafka is a Producer, Director, and Writer with over two decades of experience in the Film and Music industries. She’s currently a Script Supervisor on the super popular shows Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina with many projects of her own coming up. She joins our podcast to share with her personal story of hardship, endurance and triumph.   We also laugh A LOT! Learn more about Alicia here: Instagram: @kafkapictures Weblink: https://www.kafkapictures.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kafkapictures/ Twitter: @KafkaPictures Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

This pandemic is affecting all of our lives.  It is especially hard for the medical personnel that are on the front lines.  We hear from Sofia's sister, Dr. Raz, on what it's like to be on the front lines.  We pay some particular attention to myths surrounding Covid-19 and  remind everyone to please be safe and stay home to flatten the curve.  Learn more about Coronavirus from the WHO here: Instagram: @who Weblink: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHO Twitter: @WHO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/who/featured Website: whttps://www.who.int/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Coronavirus, or Covid-19, is a pandemic affecting us all no matter the age, gender, race, ethnicity or religion.  We must all take the necessary precautions to save human life and to protect ourselves and loved one.  Please follow the guidelines are directed from the World Health Organization (WHO).  Stay home, stay safe and flatten the curve.   Learn more about Coronavirus from the WHO here: Instagram: @who Weblink: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHO Twitter: @WHO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/who/featured Website: whttps://www.who.int/ Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Wazina is a sexuality educator and trainer, she’s considered an emerging leader, and she’s the co-creator of Coming Out Muslim: Radical Acts of Love a storytelling performance. She has come on the podcast to talk about what it means to be a queer person in Islam, what it means to be Muslim in queer spaces, her personal experiences, and her work as an educator. Learn more about Wazina here: Instagram: @wazina Weblink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcS7mSQgqnk Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Mozhdah and Sofia interview Brishkay Ahmed, a successful Afghan-Canadian filmmaker who shares women’s stories on a global scale. Her 2012 documentary, Story of Burqa, was supported by Super Channel and the National Film Board of Canada and was featured on the World Policy Institute Blog. Brishkay is here to talk to us about the Burqa, women's history in Afghanistan, and her latest documentary. Learn more and connect with Brishkay Ahmed! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brishkay.ahmed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brishkay/ Website: https://www.brishkayahmed.com/ Be sure to subscribe to The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes to be notified of the latest episodes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You could get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom and share it in your Instagram stories. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Mozhdah Jamalzadah and Sofia Nader discuss who they are, how they became friends and the infamous green t-shirt. Mozhdah shares her perspective on fame and family, while Sofia discusses her passion for being a mom. The girls are "frank, open, honest, and real" in this episode. Check out Mozhdah's latest album on Spotify where you can listen to the song "Words" that was featured in this episode - https://open.spotify.com/album/26r2VWPvrzWCP7agoA3Jdz Be sure to subscribe to The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes to be notified of the latest episodes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You could get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom and share it in your Instagram stories. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com

Hey! Welcome to the Girls of Wisdom Podcast. Mozhdah and Sofia introduce the show in this trailer episode. The girls have some great philosophical and comedic conversations they want to share with you, and most importantly, they want to hear from you! Subscribe now to hear more pearls from some great girls!  Be sure to subscribe to The Girls of Wisdom podcast on Apple iTunes to be notified of the latest episodes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-of-wisdom/id1501231780 Send your questions to the girls at thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com. You just might get your question or comment featured in an upcoming episode! If you loved today's show, be sure to screenshot the episode, tag the girls @thegirlsofwisdom and share it in your Instagram stories. The girls just might share your share! Instagram: @thegirlsofwisdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlsofwisdom/ Twitter: @WisdomGirls Email: thegirlsofwisdom@gmail.com Website: www.thegirlsofwisdom.com