This week we have a fun and warm episode with our guest my sister, Basma Mahdi. We talk about her upbringing and the one time she thought Grandma was her mom ..read more

We are back after a break due to mom getting COVID. We talk to my brother in law Waleed Mahdi about defining moments in his life, Yemen Politics and more ..read more

Mom and I talk to Waleed Mahdi and answer your questions. Waleed F. Mahdi is assistant professor of US-Arab cultural politics at the University of Oklahoma. He conducts research at the intersection of area studies and ethnic studies as he explores issues of cultural representation and identity politics in American, Arab, and Arab American contexts. Waleed is a recipient of several national and international awards, and his peer-reviewed work appears in various venues including American Quarterly, Journal of Cinema and Media Studies, International Journal of Cultural Studies, and ..read more

Ali talks about how he was close to death by Tornado. Mom shares the final part of her journey to Yemen and more ..read more

We continue talking about mom's recent visit to Yemen and she dives into how dangerous it was plus we answer all of your questions you asked ..read more

We are finally back! Mom and I catch up on what we have been doing since the Pandemic and finally discuss her recent trip to Yemen without our knowledge. Thank you for listening ..read more

Sagirah Shahid is a writer, and poet. An African American Muslim Feminist, Sagirah has utilized her spoken word and literary works to build community and to advocate for positive social change. Her talented brother Hassan Shahid also joined us and shared a beautiful song dedicated to mothers ..read more

For our season two finale we are going out with a big bang with Fringe Executive Director Dawn Bentley. Dawn is also an award-winning body builder, marathon runner, biologist, and violin player. Dawn tells her incredible story of changing career paths at 40, her love for The Fringe Festival and the importance of paying attention to the now. Please enjoy share this meaningful and inspirational conversation ..read more

Mom talks about her long journey back to buying a home after losing her home to foreclosure and how she is honored to be selected as the voice for Mn Fringe Festival ..read more

This week we talked to Zinet Abdella and learned her incredible story of immigrating while pregnant to Minnesota when she won the DV lottery. She arrived with her husband with almost no network and managed to make it through and find success and happiness. Her persistent, work ethic, and positivity is something we all can learn from ..read more