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‘Raise your words’ is the first half of a Rumi quote that emphasizes the power in word choice over the volume someone uses to get their point across – and now, it’s a podcast! Hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw this show will dive into topics that center around pop culture and career/life advice. Episodes will be dropping bi-monthly, including dope interviews and virtual book club sessions. Stay tuned for more!

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    Season 3 Episode 8: Cross My Heart and Hope to Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:42


    Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with BookTok creator Ashley from @wickedreads on IG/TikTok to chat about their mutual love of reading, Ally Carter books, writing, and Ashley's content creation advice. Ashley also shares news about her podcast, If It Was a Book.

    Season 3 Episode 7: Much Ado about Uzma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 40:24


    In this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani's favorite Muslim romance authors.

    Season 3 Episode 6: I Know Aristotle ft. Writing Advice from Write C.J.!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 37:06


    "You know how to ball, I know Aristotle." -T.S. Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with writer C.J. to discuss writing advice and how to pitch to literary agents.

    Season 3 Episode 5: The Ballad of Morgan & Amani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 23:16


    In this month's episode of Raise Your Words, your host Amani sits down with author Morgan Matson to discuss The Ballad of Darcy & Russell. Morgan is also known for her book, Take Me Home Tonight. You can find her on IG @morgamat. You can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod and you can find Amani on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks.

    Season 3 Episode 4: Middle-Grade Fun with Author Hena Khan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 44:02


    Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Hena Khan to talk about writing books for young readers. Hena Khan is the author of Zara's Rules, Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, and other books. You can follow Hena on Instagram @henakhanbooks. Follow Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod! Stay tuned for more!

    Season 3 Episode 3: The Lasting Legacy of Your First Crush with Author Kristin Nilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 18:29


    Raise Your Words is officially back from hiatus!! Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Kristin Nilson to chat about her book, Worldwide Crush and the joys of experiencing a first crush. Her book is a coming of age YA novel that anyone who's had a real or fictional crush will enjoy. You can find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.nilsen.writer. This episode was prerecorded early this year and is being released now that Amani is back from her hiatus.

    Season 3 Episode 1: The Blonde Supremacy (with Ally Carter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 23:55


    In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani sits down to chat with NYT- Best Selling author Ally Carter to talk about her newest Adult rom com, The Blonde Identity. Thank you to Valerie on Twitter for coming up with the episode title. You can buy Ally's books wherever you by books and find her on IG @theallycarter. You can find Raise Your Words podcast on IG @raiseyourwordspod.

    Season 2 Episode 25: How to Help the People in Gaza ft. Dr. AbdelBaset Abdalla

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 40:52


    In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Palestinian American Dr. Abdalla about the genocide in Gaza and how the average person can help out. This episode includes practical tips for Boycotting, analyzing fake news, and the best places to donate to help the people of Gaza. You can donate here.

    Season 2 Episode 24: So Let There Be Chaos with Author Kamilah Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 48:46


    Raise Your Words host Amani chats with debut author Kamilah Cole about her book, So Let Them Burn. You can find Kamilah on Instagram @wordsiren and you can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod. Kamilah Cole was a writer and entertainment editor at Bustle for four years, and her nonfiction work has also appeared in Marie Claire and Seventeen. A graduate of New York University, Kamilah lives on the East Coast, where she's usually playing Kingdom Hearts for the hundredth time, quoting early SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, or crying her way through Zuko's redemption arc in Avatar: The Last Airbender. The two talk about getting a literary agent, Kamilah's debut fantasy book about dragons, and writing advice.

    Season 2 Episode 23: Ayyantu's Tips & Tricks to a Good Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:47


    Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Ayyantu Ahmed: a stay at home mom and Habits Consultant to talk about the best way to achieve your goals. Ayyantu is a stressed out startup co-founder whose life changed after becoming a mom of two kids under 3. After 10 years of using habits to transform her life, she started trying to figure out the multiple life-changing events that have broken her down to my core. And ultimately decided there must be a method through “this madness called life”. Ayyaantu is now sharing these method.

    Season 2 Episode 22: Interview with Author Neely on Love Buzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 27:16


    In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Neely on Love Buzz. You can find Neely on IG @neelyalexanderwrites. Don't forget to get your copy of Love Buzz wherever you buy books from or request it at your local library. You can find me on IG @meetcuteromancebooks and the pod on IT @raiseyourwordspod .

    Season 2 Episode 20: Spring Releases and Recent Reads to Put on Your Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 9:27


    In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does a short episode on books she's excited for this Spring. Raise Your Words will be on hiatus for the entire month of Ramadan. Raise Your Words will be back during the last week of April/first week of May. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating Ramadan ✨

    Season 2 Episode 18: Activating Courage with Author Shanita Liu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 32:36


    In this month's episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Shanita on her debut book, Dear Durga. You can find Shanita @coachshanita on Instagram. You can find Amani on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay Tuned for More!

    Season 2 Episode 17: Maiya Spills the Tea on Spice Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 41:33


    Episode Title creds to Rameela @stars.brite on Instagram. In this month's episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Maiya Ibrahim to talk about Maiya's debut fantasy book, Spice Road which is perfect for fans of The City of Brass. You can find Maiya @maiya_ibrahim on Instagram. Don't forget to grab YOUR copy of Spice Road wherever books are sold. You can find Amani on Instagram @meetcuteromancebooks and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. Stay Tuned for More!

    Season 2 Episode 16: World-Building and Author Advice with Aamna Qureshi!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 26:34


    In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi. You can find me on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks. Stay tuned for more.

    Season 2 Episode 15 : Mystery Advice with Author Sarah Lyu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 39:48


    In this month's episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on her upcoming book, I Will Find You Again and gives advice on how to write mystery books.

    Season 2 Episode 14: Romance Book Advice with Author Kosoko Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 25:40


    In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Romance Author Kosoko Jackson on A Dash of Salt & Pepper and other writing advice. If you liked hearing from Kosoko don't forget to follow him on IG @kosokojackson and you can find Amani on IG @raiseyourwordspod and @meetcuteromancebooks! Disclaimer: Thank you to the editor on Fiverr for editing today's podcast episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 14: In Conversation with Kosoko Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 24:59


    In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Kosoko Jackson about his recent book A Dash of Salt & Pepper. You can find Kosoko on Instagram @kosokojackson! Raise Your Words pod is on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. If you like this episode don't forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you're tuning in from! Stay tuned for more ✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 13: November New & Recent Releases

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 31:09


    In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does her first solo episode where she gushes about new book and recent book releases and is completely uncensored! To contact Amani you can go to @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram.If you like this episode or one of the other episodes feel free to rate this podcast wherever you're tuning in from! Stay tuned for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 12: Miracles in Publishing with Iman Hariri-Kia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 57:49


    In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Iman Hariri-Kia on her book, A Hundred Other Girls. You can find Iman @imanharirikia on Instagram. Don't forget to grab your copy of A Hundred Other Girls wherever you buy books! If you like this episode, don't forget to rate Raise Your Words wherever you're tuning in from. You can stay updated on upcoming episodes by following Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 11: K-Dramas & Seoulmates (with Author Susan Lee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 28:47


    In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Susan about K-Dramas and Susan's debut novel Seoulmates! Note: This episode was originally recorded a week before Seoulmates was published. Due to personal reasons this episode got pushed back. Stay tuned until the end for the rapid fire round! You can find Susan @susanleewrites on Instagram and you can find Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! Stay Tuned for More! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 10: Let's Have A (Book) Talk With Lu!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 47:31


    In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Lu from @lluuuuuuu_ on BookTok (Tik Tok) and @lu_reads on Instagram about Bridgerton, Lu's Muslim book about a grumpy judge and a Muslim chef on a show, romance books, & more!! If you like this episode don't forget to rate this episode and you can stay updated by following Raise Your Words on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 9: How To Be a Book Influencer with Maya from @mnmbooks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 25:30


    In this episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani interviews Maya from @mnmbooks on being a book influencer. Disclaimer: apologies for the background noise in this episode. This isn't a usual for the pod. If you like this episode please feel free to check us out @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram! Shoutout to Andrea for editing this episode ✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 7: Middle Earth in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 31:10


    In this Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews indie Author Thalib Razi @thalibrazi on IG. If you liked this episode, don't forget to like, comment, and rate us wherever you're tuning in from! Follow us @raiseyourwordspod on IG to stay updated on upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 8: Interview with The Zumra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 43:49


    Warning: This episode will contain spoilers for Percy Jackson books 1-5 and The Heroes of Olympus series! The Zumra : derived from Hafsah Faizal's book We Hunt the Flame is a term used to describe “found family.” Meet my Zumra : Melissa from @melireadsandstuff, Elizabeth @swords.and.sweets, Rameela @stars.brite, Basma @bookishbasma, & Callum @callumashfire are all interviewed by Raise Your Words Book Club segment host Amani @meetcuteromancebooks (on IG) on Percy Jackson! If you liked today's episode, don't forget to like, comment, and rate us wherever you're tuning in from. To stay updated, follow us @raiseyourwordspod on IG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episoode 6: Writing Craft & Conversation with Intisar Khanani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 51:03


    In this book club episode, Raise Your Words founder and host Amani sits down with Intisar Khanani (@booksbyintisar) to talk about writing, being an indie author, and other exciting projects! If you like this episode, rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're tuning in from! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 5: Pain, Mangos, & Suffering from Sabaa Tahir's Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 48:04


    In this book club episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with bookstagrammer Nahiomy (@strangestarsky) about one of our favorite authors: Sabaa Tahir. This episode contains minor spoilers for An Ember in the Ashes quartet and a spoiler - free chat about Sabaa's recent book, All My Rage!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 4: Reminiscing with Rima @pardonmywritings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 65:41


    In this month's book club episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Rima (a bookstagrammer) known as @pardonmywritings on Instagram. They discuss the Princess Diaries, nostalgic books and shows, and their love of Korean Dramas!! You can follow Raise Your Words @raiseyourwordspod on Instagram. Stay tuned for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 3: The Royal Treatment, Love Advice, & The Euphoria Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 37:23


    In today's Valentine's Day episode Raise Your Words Hosts Amani & Andrea talk to Amaly about their reaction to Netflix's The Royal Treatment. Follow Amaly @amalyelm on Instagram. You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! Happy Valentine's Day and stay tuned for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 2: New Year's Edition and Life Rambles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 32:47


    Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea share their goals for this year. They also talk about shows and webtoons (and other things that they love) that they're excited for this year! Don't forget to follow us on our IG page @raiseyourwordspod to stay updated when there's a new episode out. If you like our podcast, don't forget to like and rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're tuning in from! Stay tuned for more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 1: Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words with Annika Sharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 31:49


    Raise Your Words Host Amani interviews the author of Love, Chai, & Other Four Letter Words Annika Sharma in this month's book club chat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Twenty-One: Swipe Right or Left on Netflix's Love Hard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 15:23


    In this episode, Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Amaly about Netflix's Love Hard! Should you swipe right or left on this cheesy rom-com? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Twenty: I Don't Know About You But I'm Excited for The Love Match!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 32:35


    In this month's book club chat, Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to debut author Priyanka Taslim about her novel, The Love Match and Taylor Swift! Priyanka also gives advice to writers and talks about the writing mentorship program: Avengers of Color. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Nineteen: A First Time Watcher's Reaction to The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 32:44


    In this Halloween Special, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back for their second Halloween Special. This time, Andrea interviews Amani on her first time watching the classic Disney movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas! If you like our content, don't forget to like & rate us wherever you're tuning in from! You can follow us on Instagram @raiseyourwordspod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Eighteen: In Conversation with Sami from @samisbookshelf!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 40:25


    In this month's book club segment Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to BookToker Sami from @samisbookshelf about her favorite books and what it was like planning the BookTalk convention! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Seventeen: Guess That Book Title!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 52:16


    Raise Your Words hosts Amani and Andrea play a game of “Guess That Book Title” where Andrea guesses the plot of some of the books on Amani's TBR pile (and also books that she's read). Stay tuned until the end to hear this year's Halloween special and an upcoming book club episode with a special guest at the end of the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Sixteen: The Kissing Booth 3 and Other Shitty Movie Tropes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 45:33


    Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea are back with another episode to talk to Amaly about The Kissing Booth 3 and shitty overhyped movie tropes for the one year anniversary of Raise Your Words! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Fifteen Grace & Maggie; Readers, Booktokers, & Future NYT Best-Sellers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 80:32


    In this episode of the Raise Your Words Book Club segment, Amani interviews A Very Bookish Podcast hosts Grace & Maggie. You can follow Grace @read.w.grace and Maggie @afictionalgal on IG. You can also follow their podcast IG page @averybookishpodcast! For more information on Raise Your Words follow us @raiseyourwordspod_ . Stay tuned for more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Fourteen: A Young Muslim Journalist's Perspective on Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 44:58


    In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview a young journalist named Mariam Nouser (@mariamnouser on IG) on Palestine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Thirteen: Unprecedented Times with Lorena LiMato

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 43:57


    In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea talk to Lorena LiMato, a Music Education Teacher on the struggles of being a teacher during covid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Twelve: The Importance of Good Muslim rep in Books with Azanta!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 34:27


    In this book club episode , Raise Your Words Host Amani talks to Azanta from @azantareads on the importance of good Muslim representation in books, favorite bookish related things, and kdramas! They also play a quick game of rapid fire. You can follow Azanta on Tik Tok and Instagram @azantareads. Raise Your Words episodes drop on a monthly (sometimes bi-monthly basis). You can stay updated by following the pod @raiseyourwordspod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Eleven: How to Grow Your Brand and Makeup Advice w/ Maha from @mahacosmeticss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 16:21


    In this episode of Raise Your Words, your hosts Amani and Andrea interview Maha from Maha Cosmetics! They talk about what it's like to be a makeup influencer, what it takes to get on the ColourPop cosmetics PR list, and how to grow a following on Instagram ! Episodes drop on a monthly basis! Stay tuned for more. You can follow Maha's store on IG @mahacosmeticcs and her personal makeup page @makeupbymaha._ on Instagram (IG). You can follow us @raiseyourwordspod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Ten: An Ode to Fictional OTPs (One True Pairings) Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 25:28


    In this episode Amani and Andrea talk to their friend Amaly as they react to Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Andrea also shares the perfect movie night snack recipe: chocolate covered strawberries! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Nine: An Ode to Our Fictional OTPs (One True Pairings) Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 30:28


    In this Valentine's Day Special; for the book club segment your host Amani talks to her friend, Latesha about some of the most swoon-worthy fictional crushes including To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Make Up Break Up, Reaper of the Souls, and We Free the Stars. Stay Tuned for Part Two where Amani and Andrea react to the Always & Forever, Lara Jean movie! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Eight: Rendezvous with Brown Girls Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 38:18


    Amani and Andrea (the hosts of Raise Your Words) interview Daman and Khyati from Brown Girls Read. They talk about what it's like to start a podcast and advice for those who want to start their own podcast. They also talk about mocktail & cocktail recipes that you can try at home to ring in the new year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Seven: Three Gals Hanging Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 44:19


    In this career episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw talk to Amani's high school friend, Ayesha Durrani about applying to a fulbright scholarship and how being a paralegal isn't as glamorous as it might seem in Suits. They also discuss The Queen's Gambit and other quarantine favorites. You can follow Ayesha @amdurrani on Instagram and you can follow us @raiseyourwordspod also on IG. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Six: Scriptwriting Advice and Amaly's Marriage to Harry Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 61:58


    Dear Harry Styles, Amaly wants you to know that she's not that crazy and we'd love to be friends with you! In today's episode, Raise Your Words Hosts Amani and Andrea interview Amaly; a student teacher and scriptwriter. They also talk about Amaly meeting Cameron Dallas and Ramy Youseff. It's an episode you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Five: The Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 43:49


    Amani and Andrea talk about Halloween traditions , who celebrates it , and react to Twitches and an old Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode (Contains spoilers for both). Happy Halloween to those who celebrate! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Four: Interview with the author of The Khorasan Archives and a Fall Cooking Segment !

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 45:28


    On this week's pop culture episode of Raise Your Words, Amani interviews Ausma Zehanat Khan; the author of The Khorasan Archives about her last book: The Bladebone and they talk about her writing process! Stay tuned until the end where Andrea has another cooking segment. This week it is Red Pepper Flake Broccoli! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Episode Three: Dear Martin Discussion,Chadwick Boseman, & Chemical Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 68:39


    In the book club episode, Amani and Latesha discuss Dear Martin and topics centered around diversity in books. Amani and Ali talk about Chadwick Boseman and their favorite Black Panther moments. Finally, Andrea and Amani talk about Chemical Hearts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode Two: K-Pop, Diversity, and The Tempest Fellowship Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 32:44


    Amani and Andrea interview Ahlam, The Head of the Video Department from The Tempest. They talk about being a Muslim in film and Kpop bands. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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