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Never doubt your place...
In this short but heartfelt episode of random musings, I marvel at the breathtaking artistry of Almighty Allah, the greatest designer. From the graceful flight of birds to the serene glow of the moon, the twinkling stars, and the lush green grass beneath our feet, every detail of nature speaks to His perfection. You can also support me to get the podcast website back up and running here
For this episode of Random Musings, I dive into the hot topic of getting married in your 20s, sharing my personal experience of saying "I do" at 23. I talk about the importance of choosing a partner who truly understands you, knowing yourself before committing, and why the right foundation matters more than the timing. Tune in for my honest 2cents and hot take on early marriage!
Start with what you have! In this special episode of Queen Raffy's Space, I take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of growing my podcast to 100,000 listens. From the unexpected joys to the invaluable life lessons, I share the personal and professional growth that podcasting has gifted me. Whether you're a fellow podcaster or simply someone navigating your own creative path, this episode is packed with insights, motivation, and a few heartfelt musings on what it truly means to share your voice with the world.You can also support me to get the podcast website back up and running here
In this episode of Random Musings, I discuss something deeply important: not minimising yourself. Too often, women are encouraged to shrink their ambitions, downplay their strengths, or stay silent to make others comfortable. But that's not who we're meant to be.I share my thoughts on my own personal failure regarding this topic and why you should show up in your life with full confidence and embrace your full potential. You deserve to take up space, own your brilliance, and walk boldly in every room you enter.Tune in now, and let's break the cycle of self-doubt together!
We all just need that one chance...
For the twenty-seventh episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Musa(AS). Prophet Musa(AS) early life was characterized by trials and reliance on Almighty Allah. You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Centra to know about his life story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CChNZSgh2immxApwoKgX5?si=tbWS9Wz5QB6aFtAsyzgJFQ
For the twenty-Sixth episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Musa(AS). Prophet Musa(AS) early life was characterized by trials and reliance on Almighty Allah. You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Centra to know about his life story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CChNZSgh2immxApwoKgX5?si=tbWS9Wz5QB6aFtAsyzgJFQ
For the twenty-fifth episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Yusuf (AS). Prophet Yusuf (AS) was known for his unwavering patience, resilience, and exceptional beauty.You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QpwzTZ5ST2Rbyz9gR0C3T?si=URkNh6inT5aeLTQTLeQkZg
For the twenty-fourth episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Yaqub (AS). Prophet Yaqub descended from a line of devout Prophets of Allah and continued to carry the message of oneness through his progeny. He was the son of Prophet Ishaq, and his grandfather was Prophet Ibrahim (AS).You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QpwzTZ5ST2Rbyz9gR0C3T?si=URkNh6inT5aeLTQTLeQkZg
For the twenty-third episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Yaqub (AS). Prophet Yaqub descended from a line of devout Prophets of Allah and continued to carry the message of oneness through his progeny. He was the son of Prophet Ishaq, and his grandfather was Prophet Ibrahim (AS).You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QpwzTZ5ST2Rbyz9gR0C3T?si=URkNh6inT5aeLTQTLeQkZg
For the twenty-second episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Yaqub (AS). Prophet Yaqub descended from a line of devout Prophets of Allah and continued to carry the message of oneness through his progeny. He was the son of Prophet Ishaq, and his grandfather was Prophet Ibrahim (AS).You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QpwzTZ5ST2Rbyz9gR0C3T?si=URkNh6inT5aeLTQTLeQkZg
For the twenty-first episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Isa (AS). Prophet Isa (As) was a very knowledgeable man and the best human of his time. You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I0aZ6ZgYXZ8ce7uUO9WkU?si=nDxCEJywQ8KFYsKozpgZZw
For the twentieth episode we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Isa (AS). Prophet Isa (As) was a very knowledgeable man and the best human of his timeYou can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I0aZ6ZgYXZ8ce7uUO9WkU?si=nDxCEJywQ8KFYsKozpgZZw
For the nineteenth episode, we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Nuh (AS). Prophet Nuh showed that he believed completely in the promise of Almighty Allah, and even though his human mind could not comprehend it, he followed through regardless. You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YyriHJs0vnYrDJ1wUFxdy?si=EWU5oHmzT0mZlJMiIpJjvA
For the eighteenth episode this season, we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Nuh (AS). Prophet Nuh showed that he believed completely in the promise of Almighty Allah, and even though his human mind could not comprehend it, he followed through regardless. You can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YyriHJs0vnYrDJ1wUFxdy?si=EWU5oHmzT0mZlJMiIpJjvA
For the seventeenth episode this season we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Sulaiman (AS), the story of his life is filled with lessons of his wisdom, leadership, and deep devotion to Allah. To learn more about the life of Sulaiman (AS), you can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JgKFldKMtR2IpT8nk0qTd?si=Ctbqv5QDR0aLaajBAViTIw
For the first episode this season we will be drawing lessons from Prophet Sulaiman (AS), the story of his life is filled with lessons of his wisdom, leadership, and deep devotion to Allah. To learn more about the life of Sulaiman (AS), you can listen to this podcast episode from Muslim Central - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JgKFldKMtR2IpT8nk0qTd?si=Ctbqv5QDR0aLaajBAViTIw
For the 47th episode of Bants With, I spoke with UmmulKhayr Abdulhammed, a real fashion-lover with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry as a designer, illustrator, sewist, and surface pattern designer. She is the founder and creative designer of Heeva Fabrics; a Lagos-based fabric brand that helps fashion enthusiasts, creatives and fashion brands use fabric to express themselves creatively. You can check out Heeva Fabrics' website for how to get their new collection and other fabrics they have available. Please follow them on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with all the fabulous designs they come up with.
nthis episode of random musings, I talk about how being an adult makes you quieter and helps you sieve out what is important and what isn't. Please share your own quiet moments with me via Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queenraffyspacepodcast/
For this episode, I decided to daydream about all the things I would do if I ever made a lot of money. From hiring a chef to traveling anywhere I wanted, you would get a laugh out of it. Have you ever wondered or daydreamed in that manner? Share it in the comments if you are listening to it via Spotify.
The society heaps a lot of shame on women and in this rant, I talk about how women should not internalise any of that shame and live their life for themselves. Do listen in...
On this episode of Random Musings, I talk about the benefits of romanticising your life and why it is an important route that we should all be leaning towards this year. Do listen in and i hope you can get started on the journey of adding romance to your life.
I have been going through some growing pains in the past two years and some of the lessons from it are just becoming clearer gradually and I shared some of the lessons in this episode. Please Listen to it and let me know if you have any valuable lessons that you learned from 2024 , please share them with me in the comments too...
Inspired by the host of the podcast #WithChude and his #Joy150 List, I decided to share a list of people who have inspired me and fascinated me by their awesomeness in loving their lives or pursuing their daily hustle. If you have anyone in your life who has inspired you in like manner please do share with me via Instagram or Twitter. You can shop from Fitila candles via their Instagram Please Check out Latifah's YouTube Channel via this link You can also watch Blessyn Kure's graduation via this link and please do not forget to subscribe to her channel too. And you if ever need a 360 surround boot for your photos for an event in Atlanta, Please check out SurroundSnap360 on Instagram
2024 was filled with very bumpy roads that came with good moments, sad moments, and ugly moments. All of these have left me with a new version of myself that I am now trying to get reacquainted with in ways that I hope bring me new adventures and important lessons that help me thrive full speed ahead in 2025. I truly appreciate the fact that "YOU" were with me on these rides and helped the podcast get to almost 100k overall listens and an additional 10k+ listens on Audiomack. May 2025 be a year of peace, ease, softness, happiness, and full- speed-ahead experiences. Dear Rockstar, remember that someone is always watching and that you will get your breakthrough soon. ⭐
Broken:Not A Halal Love Story is a book by Fatima Bala that revolves around the love, romance, and lives of two northern Nigerian Muslim characters. It takes the reader on a whirlwind of emotions. Do listen to my thoughts on it and why I think you should read it, too.
On this episode of random musings, I rant about online bullying of popular content creators and how it feels like these online bullies just project thier envy and jealousy on these people due to how popular and successful they percieve them to..Do Listen in...
To Love & To Hold is a fictional love story that features themes like campus life, tribalism, love and so much more. The writting was easy to read and makes you feel like you are watching a movie. Do listen in to enjoy my review of it
On this episode of Bants With, I spoke to award-winning filmmaker Korede Azeez. We talk about her filmmaking journey and her latest movie. This episode is a mini masterclass in filmmaking that you will enjoy listening to. You can check out her movies via the links below. With Difficulty Comes Ease https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0IJ0TT9RRPA8TUE34YROUED03U/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Halima's Choice https://www.netflix.com/ng/title/81629205 It Blooms In June https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0K56BGII8AR1L0N3ARNBYGAML4/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
How do you dream? for some people, it is easy to dream big dreams and aspire to be so much more even if they have no example or people to look up to. But for many of us, we need to see that our dreams have potential and that they can be done or achieved and so, on this episode, I talk about äspirational leadership or something like that using Kamala Harris and a few other world leaders as an example. Do listen and share your thoughts with me via Twitter - https://x.com/QueenRaffySpace
Shine your light for others who are waiting...
On this episode, I talk about how the begging culture in Nigeria especially as it pertains to young school children makes me feel. Have you been able to see what I spoke about in this episode? What do you think about it? Could you drop me a comment if you are listening via Spotify?
The Three Of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams is a very engaging and entertaining read that explores theme such as family, personal development, love, friendship, marriage, and societal exoectations. listen in to see what i thought about it.
Sisters Sitdown is a segment of the podcast, where I talk to Muslim Sisters who are inspiring others knowingly or unknowingly in the Digital space. For this episode, I spoke with Ajoke Onifaari who is the director of Onifaari Brand. An Ilorin-based brand that creates timeless handmade bags and promotes Made in Nigeria products with their unique design. Onifaari Brand also sells scarves, scarves accessories, and curation of female gift boxes. She's a smartphone product photographer and freelance Graphic Designer. You can check out her brand and get her Ebook via https://shoplinks.to/4010422Al9k4d