Podcasts about reema zaman

What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both?  For More on Reema Zaman:Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM Website_ https://www.reemazaman.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reemazaman LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-miller-a70a008/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiMillercomic/ X: https://twitter.com/reemazaman Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/reema.zaman/ Podcast - https://www.owltail.com/people/6fq1s-reema-zaman/appearances Book- https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Yours-Reema-Zaman/dp/1948705117Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.

What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both?  For More on Reema Zaman:Email - REEMA@REEMAZAMAN.COM Website_ https://www.reemazaman.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reemazaman LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-miller-a70a008/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiMillercomic/ X: https://twitter.com/reemazaman Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/reema.zaman/ Podcast - https://www.owltail.com/people/6fq1s-reema-zaman/appearances Book- https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Yours-Reema-Zaman/dp/1948705117Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.

Reema Zaman is an author, speaker, and screenwriter. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir I Am Yours and the forthcoming novel Woman in Flight. Her essays have been published in Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, The Rumpus, and several others. She is an Oregon Literary Arts Fellow and you may recognize her from her viral interview with Cheryl Strayed on the Dear Sugars podcast. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, she now lives in Los Angeles with her chihuahua-daughter Fia the Fierce. For more, please visit www.reemazaman.com. Reema Zaman, author and speaker, shares her journey of finding her voice and reclaiming her power after leaving an abusive relationship. She discusses the importance of using language to shape our beliefs and the transformative power of writing. Rima also highlights the significance of living alone and embracing one's true self. Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength of women. In this conversation, Reema Zaman discusses her journey as a writer and the importance of finding one's voice and reclaiming oneself. She shares her experiences of moving to different cities, staying with her parents, and working various jobs to pursue her writing career. Reema also talks about the challenges she faced in the publishing industry and the power of social media in connecting with others. She emphasizes the need for women to support and uplift each other and offers advice for those going through a fresh start. Topics discussed in this episode of A Fresh Story with Reema Zaman: Abusive relationships can strip away a person's voice and power, but finding the courage to leave can lead to personal growth and transformation. Writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing, allowing individuals to find clarity, confidence, and a new sense of identity. Language shapes our beliefs and self-perception, so it's important to use empowering and affirming language to build a positive sense of self. Living alone can provide a valuable opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery, allowing individuals to tune into their own voice and embrace their true selves. The journey of healing and self-discovery requires discipline, resilience, and the willingness to challenge societal conditioning and expectations. Finding one's voice and reclaiming oneself is a powerful journey. Moving to different cities and exploring new opportunities can lead to personal and professional growth. The publishing industry can be challenging, but social media has democratized access to resources and connections. Supporting and uplifting women is essential for creating a more inclusive and empowering community. Embracing fresh starts and pursuing what you love can lead to personal fulfillment and success.

Reema Zaman shares her story of learning self-love and making life changing decisions.  Learn more in the episode page here. Follow Reema on all things social: Instagram Twitter Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social Instagram Facebook http://cafeconpam.com/ Join the FREE Cafe con Pam Challenge Join our Discord space and let's keep the conversation going!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! And don't ever forget to Stay Shining! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Daughter of Change, Reema Zaman, is an author, screenwriter, and speaker. Her books include the critically acclaimed memoir I Am Yours and Paramita: A Dystopian Matriarchy. She is the creator and writer of the TV show Snap. Her book, I Am Yours, was adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an Innovation Grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The New York Times states that "Zaman writes beautifully of the pain and frustration of being a woman in a man's world, an immigrant in a world suspicious of outsiders." As noted by Forbes magazine, Reema's life, and career have been "A fabulous trajectory of powerful transformation." Reema's work has appeared in Vogue, Ms. Magazine, The Guardian, Salon, and other leading outlets. A "spellbinding performer of exceptional presence," Reema is a renowned speaker and has been performing worldwide since she was six years old. She was the 2018 Oregon Literary Arts Writer of Color Fellow, a two-time RACC Award recipient, and has won multiple other grants and awards. She also facilitates the award-winning Become a Good Ancestor Book Club.Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Reema graduated with degrees in Theater and Women's Studies from Skidmore College and currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with her rescue chihuahua, Fia the Fierce.On top of this amazing bio, Reema is a beautiful human inside and out. The minute I met her, I knew that we were destined to connect. I'm excited to have all of you meet her too and learn how she has become the author of her destiny. Links to Check Out:Reema's Website (reemazaman.com)Reema's Instagram (@reemazaman)Reema's Facebook Page (Reema Zaman)Reema's Twitter Account (@ReemaZaman)Reema's LinkedInLink to Reema's Memoir "I am Yours" on AmazonLink to On the Inside's WebsiteFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

How does one become a changemaker?In this episode, our book club facilitator, Reema Zaman interviews host Layla Saad, about the journey that led to her role as founder of Become A Good Ancestor. Layla Saad is a founder and CEO, educator, and best-selling author of the groundbreaking book, Me and White Supremacy. Layla is an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was raised in the West and lives in the Middle East. She combines her work as an educator with her unique intersection of identities to guide her audience on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation, and social change.Through her work, Layla has helped countless change-seekers tap into their power and pursue their purpose in service of liberation, healing, and joy for all. Together they explore: Answering the call to do the work.The unspoken downsides of going viral.How to move forward from each assignment as a changemaker.“Faith is the right word. Because I'm very much a faith-led person and leader. And that's how I show up. So I recognise, for me, my beliefs are that it's important for us to show up for the work. And it's also equally important for us not to think that only we know everything of what it's going to look like. And I think it's so important to leave moments open for spontaneity, for miracles for things that are you know, opportunities, luck, grace, things that we can't engineer or predict. ”-     Layla F. Saad, Founder and CEO of Become A Good AncestorEpisode Nine, The Become A Good Ancestor PodcastLearn more and follow Layla:Website: https://www.becomeagoodancestor.com/about-layla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/ Join the Become a Good Ancestor Community:Websitehttps://www.becomeagoodancestor.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/become_a_good_ancestor/ Book Clubhttps://www.becomeagoodancestor.com/book-club Patreonwww.patreon.com/becomeagoodancestor BookShopU.S.: https://bookshop.org/shop/goodancestorbookclub-usUK: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/goodancestorbookclub-uk 

Reema Zaman, our guest in this week's episode, was in an emotionally abusive marriage. Although her husband's abuses never left any physical mark, it took her years to repair the damage he inflicted upon her. Ms. Zaman describes some of the telltale signs of an emotionally abusive relationship and helps the Sugars answer two painful letters from women who are struggling to disentangle themselves from their abusive partners. This episode was originally aired on August 4th, 2018.

Reema was our first guest! We interviewed her in February of 2019, two months before we officially launched the podcast. And now as we round the corner to our three-year anniversary, I wanted to honor her and her beautiful writing by reading to you from one of my favorite chapters of her critically acclaimed memoir, I am Yours. Reema Zaman is an award-winning author, speaker, and actress. She was born in Bangladesh, raised in Hawaii and Thailand and presently lives in Oregon, United States. She is an Oregon Literary Arts' Writer of Color Fellow and her essays have been published EVERYWHERE, including Vogue, Salon, The Guardian, The Rumpus and Huffpo. Visit: https://www.reemazaman.com/author Instagram: @reemazaman Special thanks to our sponsors: Carpe: Carpe is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for sweat all over the body, scientifically tested and proven. Go to mycarpe.com, get free shipping plus TWENTY FIVE PERCENT OFF with the code ONE. That's 25% off when you use the code ONE at mycarpe. com. Completely risk free because Carpe offers a 100% money back guarantee, no questions asked! BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/one   PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Rose Pricks Podcast: Check out their latest episode here Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reema Zaman is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and speaker. She is the author of the memoir I Am Yours, the forthcoming dystopian novels Paramita and Motherland, the anthology Love/Sex, and creator of the TV show SNAP. She has been a guest on Dear Sugars and Vice News, and her essays have been published in Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, and other noteworthy platforms. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her rescue chihuahua, Fia the Fierce. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The story of how the abuse built over time in Reema's marriage The clever way she got her husband to leave her The steps she took to rebuild her life after divorce How she found profound mature love after emotional abuse Follow Reema: @reemazaman on instagram http://www.reemazaman.com ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 1/2 hour breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get a copy of Sandy's book, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook ►This episode is brought to you by Amazon Music Unlimited. For a limited time, get it for FREE for 30 days. Go to getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate to learn more and claim this offer. ►Want to be coached on the show? Fill out an application here: https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ► FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” → http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Join the Woman of Value Club https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ►Twitter → https://twitter.com/lastfirstdate1 ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sandy-weiner9/message

Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer and speaker. She is the author of the memoir, I Am Yours, and the forthcoming dystopian novel, Paramita. She is the creator and lead writer of the TV show Snap. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her rescue chihuahua, Fia the Fierce. You can find her @reemazaman and www.reemazaman.com.Episode ResourcesS1 E2 of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast | Bahan McDermott Connect with Reema ZamanInstagram | @reemazamanReema's Website | www.reemazaman.comI Am Yours  | Available on Amazon, Reema's Website, & Your Favorite BooksellerConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastPodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastPodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifeYouTube | The Courage to Change PlaylistLionrock ResourcesLionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-appSupport Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings

For the perfectionist, there is nothing more valuable or important than perfection. In this episode Reema Zaman, an award-winning writer, speaker, actress, producer, and podcast host and I discuss how perfection ruled our lives and how we overcame it. Hint: it has something to do with loving yourself. Reema and I met on the first day of our freshman year at Skidmore College. I will never forget watching her see her breath for the first time. I didn't understand how she'd never seen that before. Then again, I had never been to Bangladesh, Hawaii, nor Thailand. We've known each other for almost twenty years weaving in and out of each other's and our parallel lives. Reema is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir I Am Yours and the forthcoming dystopian novel Paramita. She is the head writer, creator, and an executive producer on the TV show SNAP. She is the host of the podcast Joy & Revolution with Reema Zaman. A renowned keynote speaker, Reema has been featured and published in the New York Times, VICE News, Dear Sugars, Vogue, Salon, and other noteworthy platforms. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Reema lives in Portland with her rescue chihuahua, Fia the Fierce. You may find them both on Instagram and Facebook, and at www.reemazaman.com.   Download your free guide to the 20 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy & Postpartum here. Want to connect with me further? Follow me on instagram and join our private Facebook community Mom's Club.  Want to learn more about what I do and why I do it? Are you looking to elevate your pregnancy and postpartum experience? Visit me www.alissa-alter.com

Cassandra Lane is the author of We Are Bridges, a memoir that explores reclaiming violent family history in order to create a more free future for one’s children. “In this narrative, Lane seeks an origin story, searching for what facts are available and wondering about the legacy she is passing on. . . . A multiangled exploration of family trauma and the forging of an identity.” — Kirkus ReviewsIn this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:Exploring your city to explore your creativityWriting in the early morning hours with candles and incenseAnd moreI would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.Follow this WriterFollow her Instagram and WebsiteBuy her book, We Are BridgesFollow the PodcastVisit the podcast’s WebsiteFollow the HostSlide into Sara Gallagher’s DM’s on InstagramFollow our PartnersLearn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all childrenBecome an AdvertiserUse my Contact Page or hit me up on InstaThis Week’s Writing PromptThis week’s writing prompt: Write about a food you loved as a child. Describe its taste, texture, smell, color, and how it felt in your mouth. Push deeper to unravel what it symbolized for you. What deep cravings does it dredge up even now?Explore Womxn AuthorsIn this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:Reema Zaman, Author of I Am Yours: A Shared MemoirLynell George, Author of A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. ButlerEnsure the Podcast ContinuesLove what you’re hearing? Show your appreciation and become a Supporter with a monthly contribution.Check Out More Womxn AuthorsEpisode 73: Ellen Hagan - Author of Reckless, Glorious, Girl and Blooming FiascoesEpisode 70: Meg Medina - Author of Merci Suárez Can’t DanceEpisode 69: adrienne maree brown - Author of We Will Not Cancel UsEpisode 63: Sonya Renee Taylor - Author of The Body is Not An ApologySupport the show (https://fiercewomxnwriting.com/support)

When author Reema Zaman married her husband, she was dazzled by his charm. Then she started noticing all the ways he was trying to control her life. New York Times Columnist Amanda Taub talks with Hind about domestic violence, authoritarianism--and how mechanisms used by dictators are used to exploit power at all levels. For resources on domestic violence call the national domestic hotline at 1-800.799.SAFE or go to https://www.thehotline.org/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Dan welcomes author, popular podcast host, and parent Zibby Owens to discuss her new book Moms Don’t Have Time To : A Quarantine Anthology.     Zibby Owens is mom of four and the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, as well as her newly launched podcast “Moms Don’t Have Time to Lose Weight.” She is a regular contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America and her writing has appeared in The Washington Post,  Real Simple, Parents, Marie Claire, Redbook, the New York Times online, and many other publications.   In this episode Dr. Dan and Zibby discuss the pandemic, podcasts, Zibby’s parenting journey during the COVID-19, and how, ultimately, we all have much more in common than we think we do.   Zibby’s book (and podcast) features bestselling and award-winning authors (Chris Bohjalian, Sonali Dev, Gretchen Rubin, Jill Santopolo, Evangeline Lilly, Christina Geist, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Bill Dameron, John Kenney, Mary Laura Philpott, and Reema Zaman) and is divided into relatable sections: Read, Workout, Eat, Breathe, Have Sex.     The show ends with Zibby’s “Stay where your feet are” advice and her real and honest Parent Footprint Moment.   Zibby Owens serves on the boards of the Mount Sinai Health System, the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, the Child Mind Institute, and co-chairs the Library Council of the New York Public Library. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, Zibby currently lives in New York with her husband and her four children ages 5-13.   For more information visit Zibby at: www.zibbyowens.com; @zibbyowens; @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks; @momsdonthavetimetoloseweight  

In this episode, I speak with author, screenwriter, and actress, Reema Zaman.Reema Zaman is a Bangladeshi-American author, screenwriter, and actress. She is the author of the memoir I Am Yours and the dystopian novel Paramita. I Am Yours was adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an innovation grant by the Oregon Department of Education, and is currently in development to become a movie. Reema's essays have been published in Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, and other major outlets. She writes about family, relationships, love, sex, politics, science, social justice, feminism, and anti-racism. Reema was born in Bangladesh, raised in Thailand, and currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with her rescue teacup chihuahua, Fia the Fierce.

We sat down (virtually) with Reema Zaman, award-winning writer, speaker, actress, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir I AM YOURS. Reema shared with us the intention for her book, her daily routine, her wellness journey, and how she uses her work to empower all people. Reema is an amazing writer, so if you haven't read her book yet, we highly recommend it!If you are interested in learning more about Reema Zaman, or want to connect, visit her website or follow her on Instagram @reemazaman.To learn more about what we do at A.G.A.P.E. Wellness, visit www.agapewell.com. On our site you will find a variety of wellness resources, all for FREE! Follow us on Instagram: @a.g.a.p.e.wellness Follow us on Facebook: AGAPE Wellness You are loved and you are love! xo, M & H

Reema Zaman, our guest in this week’s episode, was in an emotionally abusive marriage. Although her husband’s abuses never left any physical mark, it took her years to repair the damage he inflicted upon her. Ms. Zaman describes some of the telltale signs of an emotionally abusive relationship and helps the Sugars answer two painful letters from women who are struggling to disentangle themselves from their abusive partners. This episode was originally released on August 4th, 2018.

CW: rape, sexual assaultIn this episode, award-winning author, actress, screenwriter, and speaker Reema Zaman joins me! She is the author of I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir, a global story of sexual assault, being silenced, and finding your voice. She talks to me about her book, abusive relationships, the challenges of the immigration process, as well as family healing.Find Reema on Twitter and Instagram @reemazaman and at www.reemazaman.comResearch cited:Decker, M. R., Raj, A., & Silverman, J. G. (2007). Sexual Violence Against Adolescent Girls: Influences of Immigration and Acculturation. Violence Against Women, 13(5), 498–513. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801207300654Murphy, J., Samples, J., Morales, M., & Shadbeh, N. (2015). "They Talk Like That, But We Keep Working": Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Experiences Among Mexican Indigenous Farmworker Women in Oregon. Journal of immigrant and minority health, 17(6), 1834–1839. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-9992-zVAWnet: https://vawnet.org/sc/immigrant-women-and-sexual-violenceAbout NishaFollow me on Instagram and Twitter! Check out my writing and coaching services on my website, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter!MusicShin Kawasaki: Find Another WayCover ArtTiffany Wong ArtSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/migrasians)

Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer, speaker, actress, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir I AM YOURS. I Am Yours has been adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an Innovation Grant from the Oregon Department of Education, and is being adapted into a movie by Dara Resnik and Reema. The New York Times states that "Zaman writes beautifully of the pain and frustration of being a woman in a man's world, an immigrant in a world suspicious of outsiders."She was the 2018 Oregon Literary Arts’ Writer of Color Fellow and is currently partnering with the International Rescue Committee and Girls Inc. to serve crucial causes and empower the next generation of leaders. As the only Reema Zaman in the world, she is easy to find on social media. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter, and visit her website.Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.A huge thank you to Corey Leak for being a guest host on this episode! Connect with Corey on Instagram and Twitter and check out his podcast Existential. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren Samuel, Allison Chang, Anne Shaneen, Anne Tomkinson, Donna Lynn, Janet Elsbach, Jason DeMeo, John Tomkinson, Michaela Doelman, Mike McHargue, Mikel Ellcessor, Rebecca Williamson, Regina-Wink Swinford, Samantha Ham, Scott Unger, Stephen Matlock, The DeWilde Muthiahs. Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

Renee's top books of 2019 KNOW MY NAME by Chanel Miller I AM YOURS: A SHARED MEMOIR by Reema Zaman (interview) THE STATIONERY SHOP by Marjan Kamali THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO by Christy Lefteri THINGS WE DIDN'T TALK ABOUT WHEN I WAS A GIRL by Jeannie Vanasco A WOMAN IS KNOW MAN by Etaf Rum (interview) DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips (interview) SABRINA & CORINA by Kali Fajado-Anstine (interview) GOOD TALK by Mira Jacob (interview) THE AFFAIRS OF THE FALCÓNS by Melissa Rivero (interview) ORDINARY GIRLS by Jaquira Díaz (interview)   Honorable mentions THE STARLESS SEA by Erin Morgenstern A TALE FOR THE TIME BEING by Ruth Ozeki PACHINKO by Min Jin Lee BECOMING by Michelle Obama HOMEGOING by Yaa Gyasi SALVAGE THE BONES by Jesmyn Ward FOLLOWERS by Megan Angelo THE BEAUTY OF YOUR FACE by Sahar Mustafah     This episode is brought to you in collaboration with the Pay Gap Comedy Tour on December 27 in Saint Paul. Get your tickets here.     We donate 5% of all our sales to a different feminist organization each month. Our January charity is Welcoming America. Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Goodreads: Renee // Feminist Book Club Box and Podcast Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript56     Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

In this weeks episode, I chat with ward-winning writer, speaker, sexual assault survivor and recovery coach, Reema Zaman. Born in Bangladesh, raised in Thailand, and presently residing in Oregon, she holds a double BA in Gender Studies and Theater from Skidmore College. She is the author of the acclaimed book I Am Yours.  To find our more about Reema, click here. 

In this weeks episode, I chat with ward-winning writer, speaker, sexual assault survivor and recovery coach, Reema Zaman. Born in Bangladesh, raised in Thailand, and presently residing in Oregon, she holds a double BA in Gender Studies and Theater from Skidmore College. She is the author of the acclaimed book I Am Yours.  To find our more about Reema, click here. 

“The only people who ever say ‘Who do you think you are?' are projecting their own insecurity. Their sense of self has become reliant on you keeping yourself small. Where do we wish to place our loyalty — on other people's comfort levels, or on our greater potential?"   Reema Zaman is the author of the critically-acclaimed memoir I Am Yours. Her writing has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times, Forbes and Vogue, and her memoir is currently being adapted into a screenplay. In I Am Yours, Reema writes about how she reclaims her voice from abusive relationships and turns her pain into prose. Her book centers around the necessity for each person to own and use their voice, as it is the most powerful tool we each have.  By the end of the episode, you will learn: 1) How to hone and develop your unique voice   2) How to finish what you set out to do through radical accountability   3) The exact strategy Reema used to sign with her publisher and agent of choice   4) How to write a book in the midst of a chaotic life   5) How to turn your current reality into what you truly want   6) Why spending time alone leads to greater success   7) How to start over when uncertainty feels terrifying   To learn more about Reema, follow her on Instagram, learn more on her site, or pick up her book here.  Earlier this month this show surpassed 1000 downloads. That's after 9 episodes in 4 months. I want to thank each person who has spread the word about the show or shared a link with someone else, as that's how the show will continue to grow!  If you have feedback about this episode or would like to submit your own question for the show, email Ask@TheBetterQuestions.com.

Since its inception in 2017, the viral #MeToo movement has called more cultural attention to abusive behavior, creating a much-needed public space for women to speak up about the violence they have endured at the hands of abusers, and for women to speak more openly about their own ambitions, dreams, and desires. For the first time in history, there is a platform for women to speak, and—most importantly—to be heard. In 2019, we can add another voice to this ongoing conversation: Reema Zaman’s radical assertion that “[t]o speak is a revolution.” Reema Zaman’s bold debut book, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir (Amberjack, 2019) details what happens when women are silenced by the patriarchy—and what it means to find the power inherent in one’s own voice. As a Bengali woman who immigrated to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a stage actress, Zaman portrays herself as both driven and fearless, despite the many hardships she endures as a young woman in the city. From navigating toxic relationships with men in the industry to finding the courage to leave an abusive marriage, Zaman touches on both the struggles and beauty of one woman’s journey towards speaking her truth. Today on New Books in Literature, join us as we sit down with Reema Zaman to learn more about her debut, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir, available now from Amberjack Publishing. Zoë Bossiere is a doctoral student at Ohio University, where she studies nonfiction and teaches creative writing classes. She is also the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. For more NBn interviews, follow her on Twitter @zoebossiere or visit her online at zoebossiere.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its inception in 2017, the viral #MeToo movement has called more cultural attention to abusive behavior, creating a much-needed public space for women to speak up about the violence they have endured at the hands of abusers, and for women to speak more openly about their own ambitions, dreams, and desires. For the first time in history, there is a platform for women to speak, and—most importantly—to be heard. In 2019, we can add another voice to this ongoing conversation: Reema Zaman’s radical assertion that “[t]o speak is a revolution.” Reema Zaman’s bold debut book, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir (Amberjack, 2019) details what happens when women are silenced by the patriarchy—and what it means to find the power inherent in one’s own voice. As a Bengali woman who immigrated to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a stage actress, Zaman portrays herself as both driven and fearless, despite the many hardships she endures as a young woman in the city. From navigating toxic relationships with men in the industry to finding the courage to leave an abusive marriage, Zaman touches on both the struggles and beauty of one woman’s journey towards speaking her truth. Today on New Books in Literature, join us as we sit down with Reema Zaman to learn more about her debut, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir, available now from Amberjack Publishing. Zoë Bossiere is a doctoral student at Ohio University, where she studies nonfiction and teaches creative writing classes. She is also the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. For more NBn interviews, follow her on Twitter @zoebossiere or visit her online at zoebossiere.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its inception in 2017, the viral #MeToo movement has called more cultural attention to abusive behavior, creating a much-needed public space for women to speak up about the violence they have endured at the hands of abusers, and for women to speak more openly about their own ambitions, dreams, and desires. For the first time in history, there is a platform for women to speak, and—most importantly—to be heard. In 2019, we can add another voice to this ongoing conversation: Reema Zaman’s radical assertion that “[t]o speak is a revolution.” Reema Zaman’s bold debut book, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir (Amberjack, 2019) details what happens when women are silenced by the patriarchy—and what it means to find the power inherent in one’s own voice. As a Bengali woman who immigrated to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a stage actress, Zaman portrays herself as both driven and fearless, despite the many hardships she endures as a young woman in the city. From navigating toxic relationships with men in the industry to finding the courage to leave an abusive marriage, Zaman touches on both the struggles and beauty of one woman’s journey towards speaking her truth. Today on New Books in Literature, join us as we sit down with Reema Zaman to learn more about her debut, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir, available now from Amberjack Publishing. Zoë Bossiere is a doctoral student at Ohio University, where she studies nonfiction and teaches creative writing classes. She is also the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. For more NBn interviews, follow her on Twitter @zoebossiere or visit her online at zoebossiere.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its inception in 2017, the viral #MeToo movement has called more cultural attention to abusive behavior, creating a much-needed public space for women to speak up about the violence they have endured at the hands of abusers, and for women to speak more openly about their own ambitions, dreams, and desires. For the first time in history, there is a platform for women to speak, and—most importantly—to be heard. In 2019, we can add another voice to this ongoing conversation: Reema Zaman’s radical assertion that “[t]o speak is a revolution.” Reema Zaman’s bold debut book, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir (Amberjack, 2019) details what happens when women are silenced by the patriarchy—and what it means to find the power inherent in one’s own voice. As a Bengali woman who immigrated to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a stage actress, Zaman portrays herself as both driven and fearless, despite the many hardships she endures as a young woman in the city. From navigating toxic relationships with men in the industry to finding the courage to leave an abusive marriage, Zaman touches on both the struggles and beauty of one woman’s journey towards speaking her truth. Today on New Books in Literature, join us as we sit down with Reema Zaman to learn more about her debut, I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir, available now from Amberjack Publishing. Zoë Bossiere is a doctoral student at Ohio University, where she studies nonfiction and teaches creative writing classes. She is also the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. For more NBn interviews, follow her on Twitter @zoebossiere or visit her online at zoebossiere.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that being ugly is not an aesthetic at all but an emotion? Reema Zaman, a woman who is actually very beautiful by societal standards, with a modeling and acting career, in addition to being a well-awarded writer, grew up ugly and unseen, dismissed even. But what does it really mean to be ugly? What does it really mean to be beautiful? And can you be both? More from Reema Zaman: Read her award winning memoir I Am Yours Finding Reema Zaman: Twitter & Instagram: @reemazaman Website:www.reemazaman.com If you'd like to ask a question and possibly be featured on the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us at LCR.theonlyoneintheroom@gmail.com. Visit us on the web at www.theonlyonepod.com for more from Laura Cathcart Robbins like events, appearances, featured articles and more. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "only one" be sure to share this episode with them and we'd also love to hear from you in the comments section on iTunes. While you're there don't forget to rate us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Slaughter, co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Reema Zaman right after the show. If you'd like to ask a question and possibly be featured on the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us at LCR.theonlyoneintheroom@gmail.com. Visit us on the web at www.theonlyonepod.com for more from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reema Zaman shares her intimate stories as a woman recovering from years of mistreatment from the male hand and how she has turned to love to channel those feelings. From Bangladesh to Seattle, Reema covers the globe searching for herself as an actress to an activist. Her voice alone is worth listening to!! 

Podcast Desk Editor Ryan Nguyen sits down with Emerald book reviewer Sydney Dauphinais to discuss the meaning of high-caliber arts journalism and how she reviews books. She breaks down her process of writing about books, how arts journalism is different than news reporting and why she strives to find the humanity in her writing. Daily Emerald: "Reema Zaman’s memoir, ‘I Am Yours,’ champions women’s resilience, intuition" (https://www.dailyemerald.com/arts-culture/reema-zaman-s-memoir-i-am-yours-champions-women-s/article_922b7410-6a45-11e9-8b6c-bfb5e9ad9843.html) --- "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Episodes come out Wednesdays. Podcast Editor Ryan Nguyen produced and edited this podcast. Graphic: Kelly Kondo/Emerald. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by @evan-dupell.

"From the way we sing to how we do our hair, let's pass the torch and allow ourselves to catch on fire." - Nastashia Minto   Nastashia Minto is an African American woman who was born in South Georgia and raised there by her grandparents. She grew up in poverty and around drugs, alcohol, and family violence. Her life experiences led her to obtain an associate’s degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has been writing since she was nine years old and has found that her writing offers her another way to help people. Currently residing in Portland, Oregon, she has been a featured at many popular local reading series, including Unchaste Readers, Grief Rites, and Incite. Her writing has been published in SUSAN and in the Unchaste Anthology, volume III. In her new poetic memoir Naked: The Rhythm and Groove of it. The Depth and Length to It, Minto strips herself of who she used to be and gives readers permission to see her naked. Exploring topics of family, faith, race, sexuality, abuse, love, and identity. Minto’s words dig up rootbound emotions in need of better soil. This collection welcomes difficult conversations and allows space for unboxing uncertainties. By making herself transparent on the page, Minto inspires readers to become naked too. Connect with Nastashia on Instagram or Facebook.   ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF NAKED HERE.   Nastashia's book recommendations: I Am Yours by Reema Zaman and The Darkest Child by Delores Phillips    Mentioned in today's episode: The Loft's Wordplay event May 11-12 How to Start a Podcast with Renee Powers at ModernWell May 13     -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvRgvD   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Original music by @onyxrose.music Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript21   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

Welcome to a between-the-seasons mini episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex! Reema Zaman is a 35-year-old, cis-gender woman who describes herself as Bangladeshi, heterosexual, monogamous, and single. Because her father was a diplomat, Reema lived in many countries during her growing-up years. She came to the United States by herself at age 18 with a dream of being an actress.  She released the book I Am Yours in February 2019. It is the story of reclaiming her voice after years of trauma and abuse. I spoke with Reema ahead of the release of her book, but for technical reasons we weren’t able to release the full interview as part of the regular season. But I’ve been able to pull together some portions of the interview to share with you today. Here's the info on entering the contest to receive one of my favorite sex toys: Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a review and rating of Good Girls Talk About Sex. Take a screen shot of your review, and email it to me at Leah@GoodGirlsTalkAboutSex.com with the subject “Contest entry” In your email, specify if you’d prefer a sex toy for a person with a vagina or a person with a penis If you have previously left a review, send a screenshot of that review and I’ll include you in the drawing. Generic reviews saying things like “Great podcast” won’t be eligible for the drawing For extra chances to win, send me a screenshot of a social media post telling your friends why you love the Good Girls Talk About Sex podcast. You’ll get up to three extra entries for a post each on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Send your screenshots by May 2, 2019. I will do the drawing on May 3 and notify the winner. Due to the complexity of laws about shipping sex toys to various countries, this contest is only available to those with shipping addresses inside the United States and Canada. But I will send a special digital thank you to EVERYONE from outside the US and Canada who posts a review and sends me a screenshot by May 2. To watch my YouTube series, go to www.youtube.com/IAmLeahCarey. To support the podcast, become part of the community at Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/goodgirlstalkaboutsex. Season two of Good Girls Talk About Sex will begin at the end of May! Host – Leah Carey (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email) Editor – Leah Carey Music by – Nazar Rybak

"There's been a cost personally to speaking up, as there is with anything that's uncomfortable and goes against what you've been raised to do." - Etaf Rum   Etaf Rum was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by Palestinian immigrants. She teaches college English literature in North Carolina, where she lives with her two children. A WOMAN IS NO MAN is her first novel. Connect with Etaf on Twitter @etafrum, Instagram @etafrum and @booksandbeans, or her personal website etafrum.com.    ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF A WOMAN IS NO MAN HERE.   Etaf's book recommendations: I Am Yours by Reema Zaman and The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero    About today's sponsor: Book Art Bookmarks are handmade jewelry for your book while keeping your place. They can fit paper and hard cover books. You can display them on the cover or on the spine while holding your page. Subscribers to Feminist Book Club subscription box will receive an exclusive design in your May box. Sign up for the May box here or get your own Book Art Bookmark at bookartbookmarks.com. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvRgvD   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Original music by @onyxrose.music Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript16   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

We speak with Reema about her book and her life, and what she is doing about the systematic silencing of women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

"Every action in life is an act of love or a cry for love." - Reema Zaman   The 2018 Oregon Literary Arts’ Writer of Color Fellow, Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer, actress, speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir I AM YOURS from Amberjack Publishing. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand and Hawaii, Reema’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, The Guardian, Guernica, Shape, and elsewhere. She proudly partners with various organizations, like Girls Inc. and the International Rescue Committee to empower diverse voices and mentor the next generation of leaders.   Connect with Reema on Twitter @reemazaman, Instagram @reemazaman, or her personal website reemazaman.com. Click here to get your copy of I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir on Amazon.   Reema's book recommendation: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum (episode with Etaf coming soon!)    About today's sponsor: Lil Bucks are crunchy sprouted buckwheat seeds perfect for adding to smoothies, yogurt, salads, and more. The founder Emily found that sprouted buckwheat is really popular in Australia while she was living there, which inspired her to create this yummy little product. Her mission is to popularize sprouted buckwheat in the United States to promote diversity in our diets and crop diversity in US soil, as buckwheat is a super sustainable crop. Use code FEMINISTBC for 15% off your first order at lovelilbucks.com -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvRgvD   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Original music by @onyxrose.music Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript13   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.  

Reema Zaman is the first born child of a Bangledishi family, whose parents moved to Thailand and Hawaii before Reema turned six. In other words, she became used to being considered different. Reema's experience as a young woman growing up in cultures where women were not regarded as equal humans created a litany of problems--anorexia and sexually and emotionally abusive relationships with men.  Reema has wrestled free from those nightmarish experiences to not only tell her story, but rewrite her own path forward as a woman, a feminist, and an actress. Her memoir, I am Yours, tells the story of how Reema wrestled free of her past to become an inspiration for millions of other young women.     

The relationships we inhabit can shape and define us, and how we see ourselves. Who we choose to love and let love us matters, because in the wrong hands, we may suffer from neglect, abuse, oppression, and even, the total loss of self. One of the most difficult decisions is to know when someone we love is no longer serving us, or worse, actually causing us harm. What does it take to break away, and how do we know when to do it? This is a story about love, but also co-dependency and the very complicated nature of emotional abuse. But more, it’s a story about how one woman used her own oppression to find her voice. My guest today is Reema Zaman. Reema is an award-winning writer, visual artist, actress and speaker, and the author of the memoir I Am Yours. She is from Bangladesh and immigrated to New York When she was 18. When she was 25, she fell in love and married into a relationship that shifted the direction of her life. She writes and talks about what it is like to fall into emotional abuse as well as how to find your voice when you come out of the darkness. About Face is a member of Bear Radio, the premier English-speaking podcast network of Berlin. Music for this episode was provided by Miss Kenichi The 2018 Oregon Literary Arts’ Writer of Color Fellow, Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer, actress, speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir I AM YOURS. I Am Yours debuted on the Powell's Bestseller list, alongside Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Reema’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, Guernica, Shape, and elsewhere. Reema has the honor of partnering with the International Rescue Committee and Girls Inc. to serve key causes and empower the next generation of leaders. As the only Reema Zaman in the world, she is easy to find on social media. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter and learn more at reemazaman.com.  

Your hosts talk about Reema Zaman’s book ‘I Am Yours’ and many topics regarding sexual abuse, trauma, and memoir writing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/danielle-woermann/message

Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer, actress, speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed memoir I AM YOURS. I Am Yours debuted on the Powell's Bestseller list, alongside Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Reema’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, Vogue, The Guardian, Salon, Guernica, Shape, and elsewhere. Reema has the honor of partnering with the International Rescue Committee and Girls Inc. to serve key causes and empower the next generation of leaders. As the only Reema Zaman in the world, she is easy to find on social media. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter and learn more at reemazaman.com. To become a patron and help this program continue producing Mood Altering Substance, go to www.patreon.com/hellohuman and pledge any amount. For more of us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohumans.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohumans.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloHumans_co And if you’d like to buy us a coffee (or burrito) once a month to help us keep going, you can become a patron by going to https://www.patreon.com/hellohuman and making a pledge of any amount.

Writer Reena Zaman recently released a beautiful memoir, I Am Yours. In this episode she reads her essay from the Fury anthology and shares the experience of being other'd in America and how she learned to use her voice and platform to push for change in effective ways.  Book: https://www.reemazaman.com/i-am-yours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reema Zaman is an actress, artist, essayist, public speaker, and author of the outstanding new memoir, "I Am Yours."  In this episode of the podcast, Reema and I sit down in front of the microphones and have an in-depth discussion about culture, power, relationships (good and bad), and the creative process.  Reema and I then discuss her new book, along with the authors and books who've inspired her.

Award-winning author Reema Zaman shares her experience writing, pitching and publishing her memoir, I Am Yours. I Am Yours is the first English-language memoir written by a Bangladeshi woman that explores the intersection of personal and political with such clarity and power. Reema's story of resilience and radical self-love is a call to action for all marginalized people in a social climate filled with racism, xenophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, misogyny, and rape culture.  Reema Zaman is an award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. Her work has been featured in The Guardian, Narratively, The Rumpus, B*tch, Magazine, VIDA, SHAPE, The Huffington Post, and elsewhere. Zaman was selected as the 2018 Oregon Literary Arts’ Writer of Color Fellow and serves as serve as Ambassador and Mentor for Girls Inc., Pacific Northwest. You can find her at www.reemazaman.com    

This week Alice and Kim talk about books to read for Black History Month and some nonfiction adjacent podcasts they love (plus more books). This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s TBR and Flatiron Books, and I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir by Reema Zaman, from Amberjack Publishing.. Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kim Ukura. FOLLOW UP American Fire by Monica Hesse An African in Greenland by Tété-Michel Kpomassie Ice Diaries: An Antarctic Memoir by Jean McNeil A Wilder Time: Notes from a Geologist at the Edge of the Greenland by William E. Glassley NEW BOOKS No Beast So Fierce by Dane Huckelbridge Dreyer’s English by Benjamin Dreyer The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang BuzzFeed: I’ve Been Committed To A Psych Ward Three Times — And It Never Helped Underground by Will Hunt WEEKLY THEME: BLACK HISTORY MONTH The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson The Portable Nineteenth-Century African American Women Writers, edited by Hollis Robbins and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The Grace of Silence by Michele Norris Negroland by Margo Jefferson To Keep the Waters Troubled by Linda O. McMurry NONFICTION + PODCASTS Podcast: Broken Harts Mel Magazine: The Sad, Strange Life and Death of Devonte Hart Podcast: In the Dark Podcast: Here to Make Friends A Girl’s Guide to Joining the Resistance by Emma Gray I Didn’t Come Here to Make Friends by Courtney Robertson Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman Podcast: Terrible, Thanks for Asking It’s Ok to Laugh: (Crying is Cool Too) by Nora McInerny Purmort READING NOW Victoria: The Queen by Julia Baird American Prison by Shane Bauer The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton (not nonfiction!)

This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Bowlaway, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, On the Come Up, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by TBR, Book Riot's new subscription service offering tailored book recommendations for readers of all stripes, and I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir by Reema Zaman, from Amberjack Publishing.. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. (Our apologies, there were technical difficulties and the sound is a little off this week.) Books discussed on the show: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken  On the Come Up by Angie Thomas  Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James  Fraternity: An Inside Look at a Year of College Boys Becoming Men by Alexandra Robbins The Lost Man by Jane Harper  New Kid by Jerry Craft The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides  Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder by Reshma Saujani What we're reading: Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern More books out this week: Where Reasons End by Yiyun Li Savage Conversations by LeAnne Howe  Stalker: A Novel by Lars Kepler Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts by Jill Abramson Polaris Rising: A Novel by Jessie Mihalik I Am Yours: A Shared Memoir by Reema Zama The Clockwork Dragon (Section 13) by James R. Hannibal Willa & Hesper by Amy Feltman The Glovemaker by Ann Weisgarber Figuring by Maria Popova  Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport Jimmy Neurosis: A Memoir by James Oseland Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers Watcher in the Woods: A Rockton Novel (Casey Duncan Novels Book 4) by Kelley Armstrong A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers by Victor LaValle and John Joseph Adams The Waning Age by S. E. Grove The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After by Julie Yip-Williams More Deadly than the Male: Masterpieces from the Queens of Horror by Graeme Davis The Peacock Feast: A Novel by Lisa Gornick The Made-Up Man: A Novel by Joseph Scapellato I Owe You One: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella What We Did: A Novel by Christobel Kent Best Babysitters Ever by Caroline Cala Enchantée by Gita Trelease The Atlas of Reds and Blues: A Novel by Devi S. 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Lafferty by R. A. Lafferty Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom by P M Freestone

Reema Zaman is an actress, model, writer and is the 2018 Oregon literary arts writer of color fellow. She is the author of the new memoir “I AM YOURS”, which will be on sale in January 2019. Her book is receiving enormous buzz, given it's profound timeliness and the beauty and impact of the writing. "I Am Yours" tells the story of Reema's unwavering fight to protect and free her voice from those that sought to silence her. Her book is available for presale at all bookselling websites. “I Am Yours” Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.

Brave the Elements with stories inspired by the periodic table. Our storytellers are in their element with "CARBON" recorded live on November 27th, 2018. Featured Storytellers: Reema Zaman, Tom Bicak, and Andrew Coussens.

Story Story Night's 2018-2019 Flagship Season will look at all things "elemental" as performances are presented as reflections of life through the prism of earthly elements. The season debuts Tuesday with "Carbon" and Idaho Matters will speak with author Reema Zaman.

He removed her makeup when he thought she was wearing too much. He refused to put her name on the leases for their car and their house. He told her that she had a green card only because he chose to marry her. Reema Zaman, our guest in this week’s episode, was in an emotionally abusive marriage. She helps the Sugars answer two painful letters from women who are struggling to disentangle themselves from their abusive partners.

"The Harvest" written and narrated by Reema Zaman To read more of Reema's work, visit reemazaman.com To see this week's episode artwork, check out Michelle Lynette Baldwin's artwork here Thank to the following sound FX creators at freesound.org: thatjeffcarter, addiesindie13, DudeAwesome, SpliceSound, j_o_j, amholma, pfranzen, paulmessier, zagi2, mmaruska, Hunski, toiletrolltube, Jessetz, Housed1J, poissonmort, mario1298, carroll27, Littleboot, mredig, soundbyter.com, XxBirdoxX, PatrickLieberkind, Corsica_S, burning-mir, the_very_Real_Horst, klangfabrik, lmr9, imaginaryband, lspriceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Check out all the episodes: sttspod.comClick here to rate us on iTunes. Otherwise, please share this episode with your friends and family -- new episodes arrive every Tuesday!Storytellers featured in Season One are: Kate Ristau, Jason Arias, Rios de la Luz, DeAngelo Gillispie, David Ciminello, Jenny Forrester, Zach Ellis, Domi Shoemaker, Paul E. Lapier, Kate Gray, Reema Zaman, Davis Slater, Daniel Elder, Geronimo Tagatac, Gina Ochsner, Sean Davis, Samuel Snoek-Brown, James A. Gilletti, Christina Butcher, and Jude Brewer.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sttspod)

Reema Zaman says this about her work: "Why else do we write or read but to invoke a loving voice in the dark, to alleviate our loneliness, to forge solidarity, to make sense of our inherent, stunning madness?" Reema was born in Bangladesh, raised in Hawaii and Thailand, and moved to the US to attend college. She has a BA in Women's Studies, a BA in Theater, and a minor in Religion. After graduation, she worked as an actress and model in New York for 8 years. Now, she writes narrative nonfiction, is a life-coach and writes for "Dear Reema," where she responds to letters sent in by readers. Her first memoir, I Am Yours, is written as though she's speaking to her imaginary best friend from childhood whom she never released. Some know their inner voice as God, a guardian angel, or a long deceased ancestor. Reema knows this as a presence she met when she was 3, a friend named "Love" - Love is her voice in the dark. "I Am Yours" is her story of stubborn perseverance through an unstable childhood, anorexia, disownment, rape, marriage, betrayal, divorce, the acting and modeling industry, racism, sexism, classism and more, with the help of ever loyal Love. For Reema, Life has not been simple but it has been full. I Am Yours is an intimate, comprehensive study in identity, loyalty, integrity, and authenticity. Zaman explore her past and present refracting selves: child, daughter, sister, wife, actress, Bangladeshi, immigrant, commodity, artist, woman. On Dear Reema, the main intention is to serve others. She ceases being the main character and focuses on the reader's journey. Reema sources from her own life to explore similar topics as those found in I Am Yours: our connective, collective trials, childhood wounds, addiction, ambition, body image, sex, dating, love, relationships, self-empowerment, ownership, spirituality, recovery, healing, humility, purpose. For her, writing is service. Writing alchemizes our pain into poetry. Through it all, her mission is to be a conduit of love, a voice for those without one, to inspire and empower others to fill into their truest, boldest, brightest self. Reema believes we are one story and that all we truly need, we hold within. "Pain, insecurity, trials, anger, confusion, the near-reckless desire to love and be loved deeply, these are our common specialties. Our fault-lines are where our paths intersect, where your shards align with mine. Reasons to never feel less or better than anyone. Reasons to never feel alone. How lovely that being human soothes the ache of being human.”

Reema Zaman, writer, visual artist, and actress joins us to talk about using her art to become a voice for people who don't have one. Highlights: How curiosity enables us to cultivate self-awarenessLeveraging writing to find clarity and comfort in our livesBecoming the author of your own life The golden thread that exists in each of our livesCreating narratives of resilience and choice How to deal with the questions we'll never have answers toWhy pain gives us an opportunity to gain strength Why forgiveness is the greatest gift you can give to yourselfCreative lessons learned from the world of acting and theaterQuotes Art gives voice to so many other things that would otherwise remain quiet. Every time something painful happens it tests your loyalty to yourselfFor me watching pain turn into poetry is the biggest high – ReemaWhen you're an actor you're the instrument that communicates the story You don't want to tell the story, you want to feel the story. All art is an act of intimacy and vulnerability. Reema Zaman is a writer, actress, and artist from Bangladesh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.