In this episode, Korede Azeez—filmmaker and storytellerjoins Khadijah for a raw and reflective conversation on what it takes to step into main character energy.

Forget the internet buzzwords and TikTok trends—this isn’t about being loud for the algorithm. It’s about refusing to be a passive actor in your own life. About recognizing the moments you’ve dimmed your light to fit into scripts that were never yours, and rewriting them with your own pen.

This one is for anyone who’s ever felt like a side character in their own story. Spoiler alert: YOU’RE NOT!

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In this episode, Hauwa Lawal—writer, content creator, and self-acclaimed troublemaker—takes off the gloss and glamour of curated timelines and dives into the reality so many of us are quietly living through.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode holds space for the emotions we often push aside and the importance of supportive circles.

It’s everything you already know about Hauwa—and so much more. Expect chaos and gems.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Africa

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) – https://mentallyaware.org/

Free helplines, peer support groups, and online counseling in Nigeria.

She Writes Woman – https://shewriteswoman.org

Mental health helpline and advocacy for Nigerian women and youth.

United State
Ruh Care – https://ruhcare.com

Culturally competent therapy for Muslims in the U.S. (some free sessions andsliding scale options).

United Kingdom

Shout (UK) – Text “SHOUT” to 85258 or visit https://giveusashout.org

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis text service.

Asia

Aasra (India) – +91-9820466726 or https://www.aasra.info

Free 24/7 suicide prevention helpline.

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From unlearning hustle culture to embracing intentional ease, Oyin Amood (Lady Soteria) shares her personal journey of reclaiming softness as a Muslim woman — not as a trend, but as a spiritual and emotional necessity. We talk about the challenges of maintaining faith while prioritizing rest, pleasure, and emotional wellness in a world that often expects Muslim women to always be in survival mode.

Expect laughter, vulnerability, and a whole lot of truth. What does it mean to step into your Halal Soft Girl Era? Tune in to find out!

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