S13 Ep161: To All The Ones I Loved Before
Dear Listener, have you ever had your heart broken? Whether by an ex or a friend, every one of us has felt our stomach drop and our heart collapse into a million shards. The moment feels devastating, and the days that follow are almost unbearable. You feel alone when the world you once knew turns darker and colder. But don't worry—we get it, and so does Joanna Carillo, host of the podcast, Lett...
39m Feb 15, 2022
39m
Self-Love on Valentine's Day
Today we tackle self-love through a cultural lens. Our guest Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed, plays at the intersections of pop and politics through various mediums and actions. Taz is an essayist, poet, podcaster, and screenwriter. She was featured in Oprah magazine; by doing what she truly loved, living in her purpose. For the past five years, Taz co-hosted the now concluded The #GoodMuslimBadMuslim Podc...
41m Feb 08, 2022
41m
S13 Ep159: Pleasure Through The Personal Lens
We explore self-love through sexual empowerment. Our today's guest is Anna Lee. Anna is the owner of the wellness company Lioness. Lioness is the first and only intelligent vibrator on the market. But beyond its niche, Lioness is a telling legacy of Anna's journey from a complicated childhood where sex was associated with pain & shame into a position of innovation focused on female pleasure and...
48m Feb 01, 2022
48m
S13 Ep158: The Comedic Anxieties of Dating (with Aparna Nancherla)
Today, joining us to speak on dating, comedy, finding, and being the source of inspiration is the oh-so wondrous, deeply hilarious, and boldly thoughtful actress and comedian Aparna Nancherla. She has appeared on several Late Night talk shows, Comedy Central, Inside Amy Schumer, and acted in plays like Crashing and The Great North's animated series. And if you are in New York City, catch Aparna...
54m Jan 25, 2022
54m
S13 Ep157: Hybrid Dating?
Saadia and Shahjehan sit down for a completely unscripted, unfiltered conversation to test their chemistry as co-hosts for season 13. They exchange their own dating stories, including the failures and uncomfortable moments. Hosts: Saadia Khan & Shahjehan Khan Producers: Saadia Khan & Kylee C. Roberts Collaborative Editorial Review: Asad Butt Sound Editor: Bronte Cook
31m Jan 18, 2022
31m
S13: Season 13 Trailer: "Love On The Brain"
For Season 13, LOVE is in the air. We're going to explore all things relationships. Our conversations are going to tackle the constructs we've built around relationships. To help us tackle these topics and more, we've decided to bring on a guest co-host for Season 13. Shahjehan Khan is the host of King of The World, an audio series from Rifelion Media reflecting on coming of age, identity, crea...
3m Jan 04, 2022
3m
S12 Ep156: A Future for Afghanistan: By Its People, For Its People.
Today we are speaking with an Afghan journalist facing threats under a Taliban regime that is becoming more hostile towards the press every day. We have concealed all aspects of his identity to protect him, including altering his voice. Our goal is to give you a more holistic view of what's happening on the ground. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts...
45m Dec 21, 2021
45m
S12 Ep155: Hidden Stories In The Age Of Covid
Today, Tanvi Misra, an award-winning independent journalist focused on migration, urban policy, and criminal justice, returns to talk about the process and concentrate on her collaborative article “We Have to Survive,” which represents the advocacy found in immigrant communities. Also to tell us of their progress since the article was published, we have Goma Yonjan & Arlette Cepeda.
53m Dec 14, 2021
53m
S12 Ep154: "The More I Knew, The Less I Knew"
Our today's guest Paula Wood is a multifaceted woman. She's an artist, a mother, a former editor, and an activist. What brings charm and groundedness to this conversation is that Paula is deeply relatable. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content Writer: Sarah Doh Editor: Tom Whelan
42m Dec 07, 2021
42m
S12 Ep153: From Podcasts To TikTok: We Are Always Learning
We are so excited to have Blair Imani join us today. Blair is an author, educator, and influencer living at the intersections of Black, Bisexual, and Muslim identity. Joining us today is Aleeza Kazmi, one of our Immigrantly content writers.  This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content writer & Cohost: Aleeza K...
47m Nov 30, 2021
47m
S12 Ep152: Fun and Follies of Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Immigrantly colleagues are bringing you a fusion episode, largely reflection-oriented, on the fun and follies of Thanksgiving. Saadia Khan, Yudi Liu & Kylee Roberts share their relationship with Thanksgiving, what they ascribe to, and how they observe this complicated holiday. Enjoy! Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content Writ...
33m Nov 25, 2021
33m
S12 Ep151: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
The conundrum of being overqualified yet foreign was something Alexandra Mori experienced when she first moved to Vancouver. Now she is a regional vice president of the Bank of Montreal. Saadia & Alexandra speak on this process, what shocked them about their new environment, the learnings and longings experienced. This episode is sponsored by BMO Financial Group. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan...
37m Nov 23, 2021
37m
S12 Ep150: One is Not the Whole: Representing Afghanistan
Today we are so excited to have Khaled Hosseini on Immigrantly. Khaled Hosseini is the author of the New York Times bestsellers "The Kite Runner," "A Thousand Splendid Suns," and "And the Mountains Echoed." For this conversation, we are passing the mic to one of our content writers, Aleeza Kazmi. Producer & Narrator: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content Writer & Host: Aleeza ...
46m Nov 16, 2021
46m
S12 Ep149: There Is No Problem A Book Can't Solve
Ever made eye contact with someone reading on the subway? Uli Beutter Cohen has. As the creator of Subway Book Review, Uli shares *that* moment that ignited her quest to document people and books. Now her platform, which combines digital, oral, and written storytelling, spans over 20 countries.  Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Yudi Liu  Editor: Bront...
34m Nov 09, 2021
34m
S12 Ep148: American Liberals: A Culture of Complicity
Saadia sits down with recurring guest, Saira Rao and her publisher, Jessica Regel, for a very real conversation on the state of social justice issues. To put it simply: No, things have not gotten better. They break down the culture of (white) liberal complicity that comes from having a Democratic president. They discuss whether the term "diversity" has become a meaningless word and explore the ...
49m Nov 02, 2021
49m
S12 Ep147: "Intentional Disruption"
Shahjehan Khan is a voice-over artist, actor, musician & a podcaster. He is currently the host of King of the World podcast, a seven-part podcast series about American-Muslim life post-9/11. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Aleeza Kazmi Editor: Bronte Cook Rabab Music: Qais Essar
48m Oct 26, 2021
48m
S12 Ep146: Once Upon An Abubakr In Hollywood
Our today's guest Abubakr Ali is an actor, writer, and singer.  He recently landed a significant role in the upcoming Netflix series Grendel as the anti-hero, Hunter Rose.  This episode is brought to you by Talem Consulting. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content write: Yudi Liu  Editor: Tom Whelan
44m Oct 19, 2021
44m
S12 Ep145: Opening Up Nerd Culture
Jamie Broadnax is the founder of an online community, Black Girl Nerds, which she created in 2012 for self-identifying women nerds of color. We talk about interesting matters such as the perception and reality of nerd culture and how the Bechdel test can be expanded to include women of color. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content E...
41m Oct 12, 2021
41m
S12 Ep144: Where Are You Really From?
Hari Kondobalu is our guest today. He is a comedian, writer, podcaster, & filmmaker who is best known for his outspoken 2017 documentary “The Problem with Apu'' which calls out "The Simpsons" for its controversial portrayal of Indians in its character Apu.  This episode is brought to you by Stamps.com Follow us on Twitter @immigrantly_pod and IG @immigrantlypod.com Producer & Host: Saadia Kh...
41m Oct 05, 2021
41m
S12 Ep143: Lights On Broadway
Today, on Immigrantly, we speak with Dharon E. Jones. He is a highly talented musical theatre performer from Brooklyn who played Riff in West Side Story. Jones is also a multifaceted artist, performer, and content creator. This episode is sponsored by PODGO. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & Content Editor: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Doh Editor: Bronte Cook
41m Sep 28, 2021
41m
S12 Ep142: Made in China
Our guest today is Anna Qu. Anna writes to make sense of cultural diasporas and the immigrant experience, including her own. Anna grew up in New York, earned her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College, & currently resides in Brooklyn. Her work, which has appeared in publications like Poets & Writers and Jezebel, recasts the narratives ascribed to immigrants with honesty and grit...
38m Sep 21, 2021
38m
S12 Ep141: Representation in Media: A Look Back
In this Season on Immigrantly, we explore the narratives that haven’t been widely covered across media. Why are we still coming up short in telling fully inclusive stories? What does representation look like in an increasingly digital age? But before we dive into this new theme, we thought we should look back at how we have explored media representation on Immigrantly in the past. This episod...
20m Sep 14, 2021
20m
S11 Ep140: Hip Hop & Religion
Today's guest is Professor Josef Sorett. He is an expert in religious and African American studies at Columbia University. We talked about the boundaries between secular and sacred, how religion has influenced Black culture from hip hop music to social movements, and why returning to the junctions of religion and culture can be a source of reconciliation and investment in what is common. This ...
52m Aug 31, 2021
52m
S11 Ep139: Living Unapologetically Intersectional
Marla Louissaint, whose performance credentials include “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” and “Kurt Vonnegut’s God Bless You", sits down with host & producer, Saadia, along with Marla's longtime friend & Immigrantly associate producer, Kylee, to reflect on the road to becoming an ex-Jehovah’s Witness and the Founder/President of an abolitionist nonprofit called "Claim Our Space Now." This ...
42m Aug 24, 2021
42m
S11 Ep138: A Holy Place to Rave, Eat, and Workout
This week on Immigrantly, we explore the relationship between the environment and religion through a physical vessel that is the Church of Holy Communion on West 20th & 6th Ave New York. The episode reviews the Churches many past lives, including a fitness center and an elite nightclub. This episode is sponsored by Db. Click on the link below to get 10%off your purchase. https://bit.ly/37cP8YP...
21m Aug 17, 2021
21m
S11 Ep137: Reflecting On The Different Landscapes of Islam
Today's guest Nouri Sardar is a Muslim poet, filmmaker, & co-host of the 786 Boulevard podcast. Additionally, he stands as a change agent at the intersection of religion and social justice at a more fundamental level.  This episode is sponsored by Citizenpath. This episode is sponsored by Db. Click on the link below to get 10%off your purchase https://bit.ly/37cP8YP Producer & Host: Saadia K...
40m Aug 10, 2021
40m
S11 Ep136: History of Religion & Violence
Our today's guest is Faisal Devji. Faisal is a historian who specializes in studies of Islam, globalization, violence, and ethics. He is a professor at St. Antony’s College at the University of Oxford. His multidisciplinary work grounds empirical historical issues in philosophical questions. This episode is sponsored by Indiana University's (IU) "Muslim Voices Project" & IU Inner Asia and Urali...
48m Aug 03, 2021
48m
S11 Ep135: Tradition vs. Modernity
Mira Sethi is an actor and a writer. She has written op-ed pieces for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. Her debut book, "Are You Enjoying," is a collection of short stories set in Pakistan. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh. To get an $80 discount on your First Box, click on the link below and use the code in the show notes. Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg....
33m Jul 27, 2021
33m
S11 Ep134: "Whispers to God": Islam and Mental Health
In partnership with Indiana University's "Muslim Voices Project," the Immigrantly team explores the relationship between spirituality and mental health. The episode tackles the question of "What role does God play in your mental health?" Special shout-out to Omar Hisham Al Arabi for Surah Maryam's recitation. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get...
37m Jul 20, 2021
37m
S11 Ep134: "Whispers to God": Islam & Mental Health
In partnership with Indiana University's "Muslim Voices Project," the Immigrantly team explores the relationship between spirituality and mental health. We sat down with two practicing Muslims from very different backgrounds to tackle the question of "What role does God play in your mental health?" Surah Maryam recitation by Omar Hisham Al Arabi The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special ...
32m Jul 20, 2021
32m
S11 Ep133: The Art of Storytelling
Arij Mikati is the Managing Director of Leadership & Culture at the Pillars Fund. Arij’s work and its impact are felt in antiracism, coalition building, and solidarity action. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/immigrantly Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content ...
41m Jul 13, 2021
41m
S11 Ep132: "See Humans As They Are”
Today, we are speaking with the founder of South Bronx Mutual Aid, Ariadna Phillips. South Bronx Mutual Aid serves the Bronx autonomous free fridge community. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/immigrantly Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Do...
53m Jul 06, 2021
53m
S11 Ep131: Progressive Take On Christianity
Season 11 premiers as we begin our exploration of spirituality & religion. Kathy Khang gives a progressive take on Christianity. She is a writer, speaker a yoga teacher, & a lover of Jesus. The episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Immigrantly listeners, get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/immigrantly Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Ro...
45m Jun 29, 2021
45m
S10 Ep130: Finding Community in Digital Spaces
The last episode of season 10 is with Khadjiah Johnson. She is a writer, animation enthusiast, & successful home cook. She writes for Black Girl Nerd Problems & Funimation, with previous experience on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert & Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Stay tuned for season 11, which will start on June 29th. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer & co-host: Kylee ...
38m Jun 15, 2021
38m
S10 Ep129: Veganism & Black Identity
Lyana Blount is the founder of Black Rican Vegan. It is a meal prep and delivery service which started in a homely kitchen in the Bronx during the pandemic. When Covid hit, Lyana decided to make such meals available to the masses. With over 33k followers and sold-out boxes and prep kits, Black Rican Vegan may be an infant in the food world, but it sure is making a splash. Producer & Host: Saad...
25m Jun 08, 2021
25m
S10 Ep128: White Women, Listen Up!
Saira Rao is the co-founder of Race2Dinner and is vocal about activism, especially against anti-Black racism. We spoke to Saira & Regina Jackson, the co-founder of Race2Dinner, in early March 2020. Today, we build on the conversation further. Saira has a book coming out called “White Women: Everything You Already Know about Your Own Racism & How To Do Better.” Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Asso...
48m Jun 01, 2021
48m
S10 Ep127: Classics For a New Generation
Leila Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and classical-pop pianist. She is the talented mastermind behind “Enjoy Your Meal, " a song from Disney Junior’s Emmy-nominated series, “The Rocketeer.” Her music explores rich dualities in a contemporary pop-alternative setting. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts Content writer: Sarah Doh Editor:...
36m May 25, 2021
36m
S10 Ep126: Mareya Shot Keetha Goal
Today we’re continuing the conversation on AAPI representation in National Hockey League (NHL). Our guests Harnarayan Singh & Amrit Gill, are the hosts of Hockey Night Canada Punjabi. After its launch in 2008, it became the most popular non-English iteration. Harnarayan & Amrit talk about their experiences navigating this space. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts C...
55m May 18, 2021
55m
S10 Ep125: Purpose, Passion & APNA
In honor of May being the Asian and Pacific Islander Month (API), the NHL and Immigrantly joined forces to bring you two exceptional episodes celebrating the role of the API community in hockey. Today's guests are Lali Toor and Dampy Brar (NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award recipient). They are the founders of APNA hockey. Apna Hockey, which translates to ‘our’ in Punjabi, is the first Sou...
50m May 11, 2021
50m
S10 Ep124: “We Are all Guests to Another Culture"
Today's guest, Irisa Xiong, founder of Innermade and a yoga practitioner, sees mindfulness and self-created potential as powerful paths to healing and growth. Much of her philosophy comes from her family and Eastern traditions and remedies.   This episode is sponsored by Baxtor Glasses. Click on the link below to get a special discount. https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/254496 Producer & Host...
38m May 04, 2021
38m
S10 Ep123: Equal Hope for the Future
Sweta Chakraborty is a renowned scientist, consultant, communicator, and activist. She has appeared on MSNBC, CBS, spoken at TedTalks, runs her own podcast and works full-time as a consultant to public and private organizations on risk management. This episode is sponsored by Baxtor Glasses. Click on the link to get a special discount. https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/254496 Producer & Host:...
34m Apr 27, 2021
34m
S10 Ep122: Making Hollywood More Diverse
Serena Rasoul is a writer, actress, and founder of Muslim American Casting, who, in their own words, are “creating spaces and adding new faces.” Serena has made appearances on House of Cards, Veep, and America’s Hidden Stories. I got to pick her brain on what makes representation truly authentic. This episode is sponsored by Baxtor Glasses. Click on the link below to get a special discount. h...
36m Apr 20, 2021
36m
S10 Ep121: British, Newlywed & Detained
Craig Doble is from England. He moved to the U.S. in 2015, fell in love with his wife, a U.S. citizen, & decided to settle down. However, he mistakenly didn’t fill out a page in his visa renewal application leading him to be arrested and detained by ICE. What ensued was a series of crazy events. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Associate Producer: Kylee Roberts/Sarah Doh Content writer: Sarah Do...
33m Apr 13, 2021
33m
S10 Ep120: Don't Have a Seat at the Table? Build Your Own Table
Diya Khanna is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Amazon in Seattle. Diya has a Bachelors in Journalism & a Masters of Education in Anti-Racist curriculum. She is truly a global citizen and has lived and worked in Canada, the US, Singapore, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, & Japan. We spoke about diversity, food, and the importance of humility and empathy. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Assoc...
37m Apr 06, 2021
37m
S10 Ep118: From Cells & Microbes to Cookies & Masala
Nik Sharma is a renowned food writer, recipe developer, and photographer with Bombay roots & currently resides in LA. His entry into the food scene was his hit blog, "A Brown Table". Since then, he has published two bestselling cookbooks, including The Flavor Equation. Nik writes for San Francisco Chronicle, Serious Eats, and Food and Wine Magazine as their food columnist. Producer & Host: Sa...
39m Mar 30, 2021
39m
S9 Ep118: Accent Bias and the Myth of Comprehensibility
Our guest today is sure to bring an expansive perspective on the topic of accent bias. Professor Rahul Chakraborty is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who teaches at California State University, Fullerton, in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. As a linguist, his research has been featured in many scholarly journals, much of which has focused on accent bias's social impli...
44m Mar 16, 2021
44m
S9 Ep117: The Invisible Issue: Understanding Statelessness
Sharing today, we have Karina Ambartsoumian-Clough and Ekaterina, an alias used by our guest to protect her identity. What about their situation is so unique, you may ask. Well, Karina and Ekaterina have one crucial thing in common - that is their stateless status. This interview was undoubtedly a teaching moment, and I’m in awe of Karina and Ekaterina’s bravery. It’s stories like these that ke...
47m Mar 09, 2021
47m
S9 Ep116: "My Art is Not Performing My Identity"
Shazia Sikander is a self-proclaimed citizen of the world. She is a world-renowned multidisciplinary artist whose work offers a more inclusive way that addresses geopolitical borders' arbitrariness & radically disrupts assumptions around national, political, & historical boundaries. The episode is sponsored by Indiana University's Muslim Voices Project & Away Travel Producer & Host: Saadia Kh...
1hr 1m Mar 02, 2021
1hr 1m
S9 Ep115: "Poking Holes in the Prevailing Ideas"
Tanvi Misra is a multimedia journalist primarily focused on immigration. Her work has been featured at The Fuller Project, Bloomberg CityLab, CQ Roll Call, The Atlantic, NPR, & BBC. We had the chance to dig deep into the narratives on migration within American political discourse and touch upon how immigrant communities make sense of their layered identity. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan. Content...
49m Feb 23, 2021
49m
S9 Ep114: Vday Special: Dating Identity
Dating is complicated. But what role does identity play in it? We sat down with Andrew and Ayesha to hear their experiences navigating the dating scene while balancing racial perceptions and cultural/religious expectations. The conversation is humorous, engaging, & informative. Sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh. Producer & Host: Saadia Khan.  Content writer/Associate Producer/Co-host: Sar...
39m Feb 14, 2021
39m