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Nafisa Moallim, a therapist and Registered Social Worker with a Clinical Master of Social Work, joins us to talk about immigration and bicultural identity. As a Somali-Canadian refugee, Nafisa has extensive lived experiences navigating two identities and learning the language of trauma. Her biggest passion is for advocating for how to discuss mental health in immigrant and refugee populations. We dig deep into the series Virgins on CBC Gem in Canada. Set in Toronto, virgins! is a dramatic comedy created by Aden Abebe that follows the lives of four 20-something-year-old women who are too modest for the big city and too provocative for the East African homes they come from. We also discuss the impact immigration can have on someone's mental health, what it's like to be part of the 1.5 generation, and the effects of post-migration trauma. Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

S3EP8. In this episode I talk to Fatuma Adar, a Somali-Canadian writer/creative who most recently produced Dixon Road, a musical about a Somali family who recently arrived to Toronto in the early 90's. In this conversation we touch on her journey of becoming a writer and navigating first generation expectations. This was such a great conversation and check out Fatuma's work online @ https://www.fatumaadar.com, instagram.com/fatumaadar. Enjoy this episode!

This week, our hosts Atheer Yacoub (@atheeryacoub) and Sabeen Sadiq (@sabeencomedy) chat with Somali-Canadian comedian and friend, Hoodo Hersi (@HoodoComedy). Hoodo just moved to New York and made her American TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She tells us what's it's like being the favorite child, growing up broke, and the similarities between parts of Canada and Texas. We also talk about makeup, reality TV, and celebrity gossip-- this episode has it all! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support

On this episode, Our correspondent, Amal Mohamud, introduces us to musician and community organizer: Ahmed Ali, AKA Knowmadic. Teachers can play one of the most significant roles helping youth find their callings. For Ahmed, it was an ESL teacher who used Maya Angelou and Tupac Shakur to teach English that helped the Somali-Canadian poet, writer, actor, musician, and activist find his voice in his new country. Since then, Ahmed has become one of Edmonton's most celebrated artists. In 2020 he was a recipient of the Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund . This fund is a collective project between the Edmonton Arts […]

Writer and performer Fatuma Adar discusses representing the refugee experience and the Somali-Canadian community in her moving musical Dixon Road with writer Huda Hassan and NOW What host Radheyan Simonpillai. Read more about Dixon Road, which is playing at the High Park Amphitheatre until June 19, here: https://nowtoronto.com/stage/fatuma-adar-is-reclaiming-the-narrative-on-dixon-road

Are you subscribed to our channel? Liban Hassan, better known as Lee Prime from Prime Examples, is a Somali Canadian writer, PR specialist and creator. He joins Alex to discuss his transition from the streets to the industry, writing his two books, the non sense at the Oscars and how to creatively disrupt as black creators. SHOP MERCH AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: https://www.thegiftedgab.com Make sure to stay up to date with us on all platforms below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftedgab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiftedgab?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedgab Kashan Persian Rugs: https://www.kashanpersianrugs.ca Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysaflex/ Andre's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreckelly/ Email - info@thegiftedgab.com Discount code for 20% off at Kashan Persian Rugs: THEGIFTEDGAB

On this episode, our correspondent Amal Mohamud speaks with Fowzia Isse to find out how the Somali Canadian Women & Children Association (SCWCA)is helping immigrant and refugee women overcome family violence through their Women's Empowerment Program.  Links: Find out more about Somali Canadian Women & Children's Association. To inquire directly about the Women's Empowerment Program,  contact SCWCA. Check out their other community services. ECF Happenings: Read the latest on our blog. See our Rapid Response Fund in action! Create your own fund to support the causes you care about. Check out our ECF Fund listing and Strategic Granting Guide. See more ways ECF connects you with Edmonton's community. […]

Link to watch video: https://qtcast.podbean.com/e/at-the-studio-with-abdi/ In episode 2 of the QTcast, Elliott visits Abdi Osman at his studio. Abdi is one of the community leadership residents at the Queer and Trans Research Lab, and a Somali-Canadian multidisciplinary artist. Abdi discusses how he explores black queer Muslim identity, gay cruising in Toronto, respectability politics, and more.    Link to audio for Abdi Osman's Shadowboxing: https://www.trinitysquarevideo.com/exhibition-shadowboxing/ Link to Shadowboxing panel:  Shadowboxing Panel - Artist Abdi Osman, JORIAL & Christopher Smith   Link to QTRL site:  https://sds.utoronto.ca/queer-and-trans-research-lab/

In episode 2 of the QTcast, Elliott visits Abdi Osman at his studio. Abdi is one of the community leadership residents at the Queer and Trans Research Lab, and a Somali-Canadian multidisciplinary artist. Abdi discusses how he explores black queer Muslim identity, gay cruising in Toronto, respectability politics, and more.    Link to audio for Abdi Osman's Shadowboxing: https://www.trinitysquarevideo.com/exhibition-shadowboxing/ Link to Shadowboxing panel:  Shadowboxing Panel - Artist Abdi Osman, JORIAL & Christopher Smith   Link to QTRL site:  https://sds.utoronto.ca/queer-and-trans-research-lab/  

Somali-Canadian singer-songwriter Amaal joins us for today's episode of the podcast. Amaal began her remarkable journey in war-torn Mogadishu, where she and her family lived until they were forced to flee as refugees in the early 1990s. Starting over fresh in Toronto, she embraced the poetic nature of her cultural heritage but bristled at the conservative structures and customs that came with it, particularly the repressive expectations placed upon women. By the time she hit 20, Amaal had grown bold enough to begin making her own music, but she still felt limited as to what she could sing about, so she focused her creative energy on politically and socially conscious material inspired by the civil unrest in Somalia and the struggles her people faced as a result. In 2019, Amaal finally worked up the courage to step outside of her comfort zone with the release of Black Dove, which was a critical smash, garnering a Juno nomination for Soul/R&B Recording of the Year! Amaal's sophomore EP, entitled Milly, is available now wherever you stream your music or podcast! Amaal connects with the hosts today to discuss her journey to Toronto, her connection to her culture, and how she eventually became comfortable expressing her true story. http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop (New Merch Out Now!) [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj (YouTube Subscribe) https://apple.co/3oiPy7m (Audio Subscribe) Thank you to our Sponsors: https://thednaproject.ca/ (The DNA Project)  https://www.the-mpl.com/ (The MPL Toronto) Want to connect with Amaal? https://www.instagram.com/amaalnuux (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/amaalnuux (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/user/amaalnuux (YouTube) https://www.tiktok.com/@amaal.nuux (TikTok) https://twitter.com/amaalnuux (Twitter) https://www.amaalnuux.com/ (Website) Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman All rights reserved

Aishah interviews Aisha of Abāyo House. Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. Aisha Yusuf is one of those four sisters and is a 23-year-old Somali-Canadian who found her voice through writing. Growing up she was an avid reader but started to feel disconnected from stories due to the absence of important voices in literature. She decided to take matters into her own hands after hearing Toni Morrison's advice and wrote the book she's always wanted to read. Aisha started her writing journey when she was fifteen years old and hasn't stopped since. Find Aisha Yusuf here: https://www.aishayusuf.com/ Buy 'Race To The Finish Line' here: https://www.amazon.ca/Race-Finish-Line-Aisha-Yusuf-ebook/dp/B094NRBWQK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Race%20to%20the%20finish%20line%20Aisha%20Yusuf&qid=1622136425&s=books&sr=1-1 More about Abāyo House here: www.Abayohouse.com Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative' PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know': https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEABGBfLBxlCltZrHObyQkpNteo4TETthcqnsjIvaQlXL251NUq85eoj3fAzEJlpEFcIzzJfiafxKUI0OtaLXhUUL8Ss-eyDjRzp-k9NTqLRYIek6pvwzudw4Qq-Ja5Gox2sP_EH2yjqj-vZMHppi2Ixp7cbHlp30KICjsLFczm74-pe9l0l7zuvULROYYYCGqwg4jKVlpqlNs As a nonprofit, your support goes a long way in these podcasts and projects. Any amount would be appreciated: link is here: https://paypal.me/Thestrangerspoets?locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

Aishah interviews Aisha of Abāyo House. Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. Aisha Yusuf is one of those four sisters and is a 23-year-old Somali-Canadian who found her voice through writing. Growing up she was an avid reader but started to feel disconnected from stories due to the absence of important voices in literature. She decided to take matters into her own hands after hearing Toni Morrison's advice and wrote the book she's always wanted to read. Aisha started her writing journey when she was fifteen years old and hasn't stopped since. Find Aisha Yusuf here: Aishayusuf.com Buy 'Race To The Finish Line' here: https://www.amazon.ca/Race-Finish-Line-Aisha-Yusuf-ebook/dp/B094NRBWQK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Race%20to%20the%20finish%20line%20Aisha%20Yusuf&qid=1622136425&s=books&sr=1-1 Learn more about Abāyo House here: Abayohouse.com Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative' PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know': https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEABGBfLBxlCltZrHObyQkpNteo4TETthcqnsjIvaQlXL251NUq85eoj3fAzEJlpEFcIzzJfiafxKUI0OtaLXhUUL8Ss-eyDjRzp-k9NTqLRYIek6pvwzudw4Qq-Ja5Gox2sP_EH2yjqj-vZMHppi2Ixp7cbHlp30KICjsLFczm74-pe9l0l7zuvULROYYYCGqwg4jKVlpqlNs As a nonprofit, your support goes a long way in these podcasts and projects. Any amount would be appreciated: link is here: https://paypal.me/Thestrangerspoets?locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelitmuslim/message

In this episode, we spoke with Obuxum, Toronto-based Somali-Canadian producer and beatmaker, about her experience expanding her music to the gaming industry and how that has inspired new avenues. Obuxum offers advice to emerging artists looking to build and connect in Toronto's music industry, pointing to the valuable resources available in community art and music spaces. Obuxum also shares her experience performing in major Montreal festivals like Pop Montreal and Mutek, and how they have exposed her to other Canadian and International talent. In the future, Obuxum imagines that more diversity and connections could be fostered in the Canadian landscape overall if hybrid programs and experiences were designed to bridge the gap between Montreal and Toronto.

This episode features Liin, who is a Somali Canadian human-centered researcher, strategist and futurist. We discuss her research on the Somali Canadian diaspora and what the future holds. (Maybe even a female Somali president!!) Listen to this conversation as two diaspora born Somalis own their roots in the West and envision what the future would look like there. For more on Liin, check her out here: https://liinnur.com.

Every year, PRIO holds its Annual Peace Address, inviting distinguished guests to reflect on how to contribute to the creation of a world in which violence is the exception and peace is the norm. To bring these interesting, inspiring addresses to a wider audience we'll be sharing some of them on the podcast as well. This week: Ilwad Elman, a Somali-Canadian activist who works at the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in Mogadishu, and is an icon in advancing the youth, peace and security agenda.

Episode transcript available here.In this week's episode of The West Meeting Room, we sit down with the incredible Farhiya Jama, a Somali-Canadian visual media artist and diasporic storyteller whose beautiful and whimsical creations are nothing short of extraordinary. Through her multidisciplinary artwork- a fusion of photography and visual design - she merges fantasy and futuristic science fiction to weave narratives starring Black women and girls. Tune in as she shares her story and imparts so much wisdom: about representation, her creative process, and the purpose, inspiration and driving force behind her artwork. To learn more about Farhiya and her work, be sure to follow her on Instagram and Twitter @hausofriya

This week's episode features Abāyo House, a Canadian publishing company, founded by four sisters - Aisha, Samia, Maymuuna, and Juweria. It is a place where storytellers and to-be authors are centered and are given the tailored support and encouragement they need to complete and produce their pending projects.  Websites: https://www.abayohouse.com/ https://www.aishayusuf.com/ Instagram: @abayohouse @aishatheauthor   Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and give a 5-star rating! www.hijabforum.com Instagram: @hijabforum

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of February 28th, including: Doug Ford taking more control over appointing judges; Research showing anti-Blackness in appraisals for the first time in Canada; The passing of reggae legend Bunny Wailer; Parents of Black Children launch a new racism reporting tool; Trustees in York Region vote to rename a school after a beloved Somali-Canadian; Amazon employees are organizing for a union - why you should care.Politicshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-judicial-appointments-provincial-court-judges-1.5477960 Economyhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketplace-home-appraisals-1.5935229https://abc7news.com/black-homeowner-problems-sf-bay-area-housing-discrimination-minority-homeownership-anti-black-policy/10331076/Blackity Black Blackhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/anti-black-racism-reporting-tool-ontario-schools-1.5933508 https://www.cp24.com/news/vaughan-high-school-to-be-renamed-after-somali-canadian-journalist-hodan-nalayeh-1.5333121 Worldhttps://dfw.cbslocal.com/video/5364227-plano-police-investigating-bullying-allegations-involving-haggard-middle-school-students/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/mar/01/joe-biden-amazon-workers-union-alabama http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20210302/jamaica-has-lost-pioneer-reggae-holness?fbclid=IwAR123RJJPDNR7zgQEeJpXrJAo-R2p_EM3zOSBksHugV4PB8gOuBXTsJaSfUSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A rally held at the Alberta legislature last weekend was to protest COVID public health orders, but images and footage circulated of protestors carrying lit tiki torches through the streets of Edmonton. The torches are a symbol of white supremacy used by the Nazis, Ku Klux Klan, and more recently at a deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. Then this week, news came out about another attack on a Muslim woman in Edmonton. These messages and actions of hate have no place in our city, province or country. It has led to calls that provincial leaders speak out to denounce these racist acts. Seeon Smith is a long-time advocate for multicultural tolerance and understanding. He joins The Loop to talk about how the recent rally goes deeper than white supremacy. CBC is currently running a pop-up bureau in Red Deer with reporter Heather Marcoux covering stories in the community. She looks at the need for greater overdose prevention support in the central Alberta city. Plus, why four Somali-Canadian sisters started their own publishing company, and Edmonton students share what Blackness means to them. (Students featured from J.D. Bracco School are: Khalid Mohammed Ali, Maliyah Kok, Mitchell Emmanuel, Dominnik Despres, John Tamakloe, Lamara Frazer, Jermaine Clarke, Zion Valani, Ibrahim Ali, Joaquin Harriott, Destiny Leacock, Redwan Yusuf, and Ange Louke.)

As we have learned through the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of communities around the world is connected through shared technologies, institutions, and values. In this episode, we explore these connections outside the context of a pandemic. We learn how issues in global health are prioritized, funded, and measured; about the roots of global health in imperialism, and what it means to decolonize global health; and about the importance of highlighting local expertise and youth perspectives to strive for equity and improve health outcomes. We spoke with several leaders in global health, including: Dr. Erica Di Ruggerio, Director of the Centre for Global Health and the Collaborative Specialization in Global Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health; Dr. Ngozi Erondu a Senior Research Fellow at the Chatham House Centre for Global Health Security and a Senior Public Health Advisor at Public Health England; Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Affairs Advisor with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), and Colleen Dockerty, Registered Nurse and gender-based violence consultant, also with MSF; and Habon Ali, a Somali-Canadian community builder, who leads initiatives to improve health equity and remove systemic barriers to engaging youth in global health. Dr. Erica Di Ruggiero - website Dr. Ngozi Erondu - website Dr. Jason Nickerson - website Apathy is Boring (Habon Ali) - website Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - website

As we have learned through the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of communities around the world is connected through shared technologies, institutions, and values. In this episode, we explore these connections outside the context of a pandemic. We learn how issues in global health are prioritized, funded, and measured; about the roots of global health in imperialism, and what it means to decolonize global health; and about the importance of highlighting local expertise and youth perspectives to strive for equity and improve health outcomes. We spoke with several leaders in global health, including: Dr. Erica Di Ruggerio, Director of the Centre for Global Health and the Collaborative Specialization in Global Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health; Dr. Ngozi Erondu a Senior Research Fellow at the Chatham House Centre for Global Health Security and a Senior Public Health Advisor at Public Health England; Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Affairs Advisor with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), and Colleen Dockerty, Registered Nurse and gender-based violence consultant, also with MSF; and Habon Ali, a Somali-Canadian community builder, who leads initiatives to improve health equity and remove systemic barriers to engaging youth in global health. Dr. Erica Di Ruggiero - website Dr. Ngozi Erondu - website Dr. Jason Nickerson - website Apathy is Boring (Habon Ali) - website Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - website

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Ifrah Hassan who's a proud Somali Canadian activist turned entrepreneur. She's the owner of Ifrah's Essentials and Lifestyle Director 3 with Opulence Global, a Canadian company that specializes in health, fashion, beauty and personal care items and operates in over 200 countries and territories. After only two years in business, she now leads a team of over 1000 partners and hundreds of their clients in 25 countries and counting. Two months ago, Ifrah left her government job of 10 years and is now earning $35K/ month working from home!We had a rich conversation about how creating wealth can help our communities and help us reach personal and financial independence.  We talked about the importance of learning to listen to the voice of our inner greatness, how we can overcome fear of failure, and gain the courage to take that first step and just start!Ifrah's lifelong mission is to touch millions of lives globally by helping others achieve financial and time freedom as well as live a healthier, happier lifestyles! Here's how you can connect with Ifrah:Facebook Business: Ifrah's Essentials: Independent Lifestyle Advisor Facebook person: Ifrah Sucdi HassanInstagram: @ifrahottSnapchat: @ifrahottTwitter: @ifrahsucdiott  I'd love to hear from you! How has Ifrah's story inspired you? What are you taking away?Get your FREE 4 Step Guide to Starting a Lucrative Online Business You'l Love!For more, Visit www.theboundlessmindset.com 

The Little Rock Nine's Terrence Roberts keeps up the fight, a black university dean finds hope after sharing his anger and grief with his students, Somali-Canadian poet Ifrah Hussein responds to weeks of police violence with verse, why the Boogaloo movement prepares for a second U.S. civil war, business is booming at an Afrocentric bookstore, celebrating Pride during a pandemic in rural and remote Canada, Edoardo Ballerini the audiobooks rockstar, and more.

Our guest on this episode is Hali Farah, a Senior HR Consultant for the City of Toronto, leading the Diversity and Next Generation Programs. Hali shares her story from her upbringing as a young Somali-Canadian kid growing up in Hamilton to graduating with a psychology degree and somehow becoming a pharmacy technician to finally ending up in as an HR professional. She also discusses where her true passion truly lies which is in giving back to Black Youths, especially to the youths from the Somali community who over the years have had such a bad reputation. Hali closes off by talking about her philosophy to lead with compassion and that she is cognizant of how her behaviour and leadership style will impact others. She is governed by the old saying : "treat others how you want to be treated, not how they treat you".

Our guest on this episode is Hali Farah, a Senior HR Consultant for the City of Toronto, leading the Diversity and Next Generation Programs. Hali shares her story from her upbringing as a young Somali-Canadian kid growing up in Hamilton to graduating with a psychology degree and somehow becoming a pharmacy technician to finally ending up in as an HR professional. She also discusses where her true passion truly lies which is in giving back to Black Youths, especially to the youths from the Somali community who over the years have had such a bad reputation. Hali closes off by talking about her philosophy to lead with compassion and that she is cognizant of how her behaviour and leadership style will impact others. She is governed by the old saying : "treat others how you want to be treated, not how they treat you".

In this interview episode, we have with us, Amal Mohamud is a Somali Canadian who works as a community producer for Omni Tv in Canada. The program is called Somalis in Alberta. She produces shows in the Somali language under a Canadian multicultural channel, and my goal is to give Somalis a better image in the media.   Amal and I had a great and detailed discussion about her work on Omni TV and the importance of positive representation in media and programming of Muslims and in this case the Somali community in Canada and specifically Alberta gets a lot of bad press, and I'm proud that Amal is creating shows that show our community and Muslims in a positive light.    you can follow Amal here https://www.instagram.com/theamaal93/   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Tune in tomorrow for another episode.

In honour of the Somali Canadian journalist Hodan Nalayeh The University of Western Australia has agreed to offer a scholarship for a student to study journalism. - وافقت جامعة غرب أستراليا على تخصيص منحة دراسية باسم هودان نالاييه، تُمنح لطالب أو طالبة في مجال الدراسات الصحافية والدولية، تقديرا لما قدمته الصحافية الكندية من أصل صومالي في حياتها، بعدما قتلت بهجوم في الصومال مؤخرا.

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We return this week with the welcoming noise from the debut Petbrick LP, whose album we've been looking forward to since their blinding EP on Closed Casket last year. Elsewhere we have forward-looking Finnish jazz, kologo power from Ghana Turkish disco edits, Somali-Canadian hiphop, Japanese psych and a whole lot more.  Tracklisting Petbrick - Horse (Rocket Recordings, UK / Closed Casket, USA) King Ayisoba - Batakari Africa - feat. Atongo Zimba, Wiyaala & Big Gad (Makkum Records, Netherlands) Petter Eldh / Koma Saxo - Port Koma (We Jazz Records, Finland) Reece Thomas - Rustling of Reefs on the Sunshine (Alocasia Garden, UK) Arşivplak - Seker Oglan (self-release, UK) Igor Wakhévitch - Materia-Prima (Finders Keepers Records, UK) OBUXUM - Black Girls Flying (URBNET Records, Canada) Floating Spectrum - The Early Green Outburst (Temporary Residence, USA) Moonbow - BNND WDTH (West Friends, UK) Qujaku - In Neutral (So I Buried Records, UK)   Produced and Edited by Nick McCorriston. Hit him up for any and all audio work at nickamc.com and follow him on Twitter @nickamc  

Think back to your first sexual education experience. What did you learn? Who taught you? How has your understanding of sex, sexuality, and gender changed as you got older? In this episode of Raw Talk, we explored these questions and more. Toronto District School Board teacher, Laura Brown, shared her thoughts on changes to the Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum. AIDS Committee Toronto worker, Alex Urquhart discusses PrEP as a revolutionary medication in the gay community. We also had some fun with Dr. Jessica Maxwell chatting about her PhD and current postdoctoral work on relationships and how to boost sexual well-being and satisfaction. Finally, we brought back Dr.Gillian Einstein, who walks us through the biology and neuroscience behind sexual differentiation, and what science says about both sex and sexuality existing on spectrums. Written by: Melissa Galati Links and Resources: Episode 31: Sex, Gender, and the Brain University of Toronto Sexual Education Centre Walt Disney - The Story of Menstruation (1946) Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2015) Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum (1998) Testosterone Rex by Cordelia Fine Closer by Sarah Barmak AIDS Committee Toronto The lived experiences of female genital cutting (FGC) in Somali-Canadian women's daily lives (article) Sex beyond genitalia: the human brain mosaic (article) Male or Female? Brains are intersex (article)  

Think back to your first sexual education experience. What did you learn? Who taught you? How has your understanding of sex, sexuality, and gender changed as you got older? In this episode of Raw Talk, we explored these questions and more. Toronto District School Board teacher, Laura Brown, shared her thoughts on changes to the Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum. AIDS Committee Toronto worker, Alex Urquhart discusses PrEP as a revolutionary medication in the gay community. We also had some fun with Dr. Jessica Maxwell chatting about her PhD and current postdoctoral work on relationships and how to boost sexual well-being and satisfaction. Finally, we brought back Dr.Gillian Einstein, who walks us through the biology and neuroscience behind sexual differentiation, and what science says about both sex and sexuality existing on spectrums. Written by: Melissa Galati Links and Resources: Episode 31: Sex, Gender, and the Brain University of Toronto Sexual Education Centre Walt Disney - The Story of Menstruation (1946) Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2015) Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum (1998) Testosterone Rex by Cordelia Fine Closer by Sarah Barmak AIDS Committee Toronto The lived experiences of female genital cutting (FGC) in Somali-Canadian women's daily lives (article) Sex beyond genitalia: the human brain mosaic (article) Male or Female? Brains are intersex (article)  

I first came across Hodan Ibrahim in 2016, when she basically dropped everything she was doing in Canada and moved to Dubai to organize and host M-Powered Summit. This was a first-of-its-kind conference on Muslim startups and entrepreneurship. I ended up interviewing her and her co-founder for Ilmfeed, and also did writeups of the event. I haven't seen one like it, since. She hosted another, similar conference in Malaysia then next year, and has since moved on to bigger and better things. You see, Hodan is a serial entrepreneur. So the easiest thing that I did, and the hardest thing that I did, was becoming an entrepreneur. Um, it's, it's who I am. And I started out by failing a bunch of times and having little digital startups. The first company that worked out for me was a digital marketing agency that I had, um, and Alhamdulillah, after like three months. I went full-time on that. Being an entrepreneur is "cool" now...every other Instagram profile has the title splashed across their bio. But Hodan was in the entrepreneurship Game long before it was even a thing. As a first-generation, Somali-Canadian immigrant Muslim (her family fled because of the war,) she ticked multiple minority status boxes... And frequently found herself the only black woman in a room full of white men. There was not a single person of color in any of these rooms that could understand my perspective...I remember one incident where I went to CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.) This was the first event that I ever did, in Ottawa, and it was about supporting entrepreneurs of color. And I went and got an interview with the CBC, and they're just like, "Why does it matter if an entrepreneur is a person of color?...why can't you just learn from all types of entrepreneurs? Why don't you have white entrepreneurs?" None of this stopped her. What's interesting to me is how she didn't let her hamster run wild and create a narrative of victimhood (Feminism, Patriarchy, Toxic Masculinity, yadda yadda yadda.) She just did what she had to do to get where she needed to go. And it was her faith that aided her. In this episode of the Becoming the Alpha Muslim podcast, Hodan and I talk about: Being a minority business owner as a first generation Somali-Canadian immigrant black Muslimah The historical context behind attitudes toward Muslim women today Feminism (and why Muslim women don't need it) How Muslim women can develop their self-worth and happiness Why she's pro-polygyny and thinks its the best relationship arrangement for her personality and lifestyle And a bunch of other topics For complete show notes, visit our blog: https://becomingthealphamuslim.com/muslimah-serial-entrepreneur-hodan-ibrahim

Martha Chaves Nicaraguan born, Martha began her life in Canada as a refugee, but is now thriving in Canadian Show business. She’s a seasoned comedian with 20 years of experience and has performed at Just For Laughs multiple times, as well as all the other major comedy festivals in Canada. She also received 2018 Best Stand-up Comic in Canada at the the Canadian Comedy Awards. She's a regular on CBC Radio's LOL, part of the cast of Because News, and The Debaters. Entertained Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Egale Identity Gala, which she emceed.  Nelu Handa is an actor, comedian and writer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Trained extensively in Improv comedy, she is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory program, a Bob Curry Fellow, and has studied at Bad Dog Comedy Theatre and Upright Citizens Brigade. Nelu has performed on a variety of TV shows, including “Workin Moms”, “The Beaverton”, She’s a writer and performer on Baroness Von Sketch Show (CBC/IFC), and the upcoming series Jann. Nelu is the creator, producer, and host of YAS KWEEN, a groundbreaking monthly night of comedy that showcases ethnic women. It's the first Thursday of every month.  Hoodo Hersi is a Somali-Canadian comedian based in Toronto, but has performed her comedy across the US and Canada. She studied improv at Second City. She was recently featured on The Comedy Network's Homegrown Comics. TVO’s recent documentary, “Stand UP Toronto”, features Hersi as she shares her experience as a up-and-coming woman-of-color comic.   Always hosted by Marina Franklin- Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, and HBO's Crashing

What is hijabi culture? Social media & Hijab ? Islamic school Uniforms? As well we discuss hijabi trends from CK days all the way to chiffon! Send your very own questions to oteapodcast@gmail.com ! Follow us on twitter/Instagram and add us on snapchat @oteapodcast Black Muslim Excellence Shoutout: Yasin Osman is a Somali-Canadian photographer who is pushing the boundaries of art, through his photography series in Somalia and Mecca as well as his initiative Shoot for peace! He will be having his first photography exhibit titled "Dear Ayeeyo", May 4th in Toronto at the Daniels Spectrum Building, Make sure to check it out and support you can find his work on Instagram @Yescene and follow his initiative @shootforpeace on Instagram as well

In 2010, the conflict in Somalia was raging heavily and the majority of Mogadishu and the South Central Regions of Somalia were lost to the control of the Al-Qaeda linked terrorist group al-Shabab. Somali-Canadian social activist, Ilwad Elman, living in Canada at the time, left the safety of her new home in North America to return to her home country of Somalia. Even in the midst of terrorism, conflict, and violence, Ilwad has remained in Somalia ever since — working for peace, security, and empowerment in creative and innovative ways. Today, Ilwad Elman is known for her work at the Elman Peace and Human Rights Center in Mogadishu alongside her mother Fartuun Adan, the NGO's founder. She was voted the African Young Personality  of the Year during the 2016 Africa Youth Awards. She is also the feature story in Issue 03 of the Goodnewspaper. In this conversation, Branden and Ilwad discuss the opportunity we all have been give to live with intentionality and the opportunity to serve our communities. There is joy when we choose to educate ourselves in what is happening in our cities, and collaborate in order to add value. soundsgoodpodcast.com/ilwad

Episode 003 - Yasimin Mohamed from Somali Canadian Youth Matter Yasimin Mohamed is a Somali-Canadian, Mother of one, and an HR professional in the energy sector. Yasimin was born in Saudi Arabia raised in North America. She is passionate about youth leadership and empowering young people to realize their creativity and capacity. She is deeply committed to the art of social change and believes in the power of grassroots activism. In this episode we discuss: *How her life was changed by her brother being a victim of gun violence *What is the Somali Canadian Youth Matter? *Creating awareness, positive solutions and a unified community. *What is the cause of youth gun violence? *The impact it has on families and the greater community. Follow these links to connect with her. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somalicanadianyouthmatter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somaliyouthmatter/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/@SCYouthMatter Web: http://somaliyouthmatter.com --- If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/naptime-is-sacred/id1089420711 And don't forget to subscribe to our email list at http://naptimeissacred.com