Welcome back! We're joined with Hana Addow, a Cambridge student that we recently connected with on Tik Tok. We ask Hannah questions about her life, what influences her creativity and her experience in Cambridge.  We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to send a message, feel free to DM us<3  Ig- Quintessentially.Somali Ig- Hanaaddow

Hi guys, This episode Hani and I hit the Stu!!! We look back at our experience over the summer as Radio co-hosts and draw from what we've learnt and things we've taken from it. We also talk about the inevitable process of maintaining and losing friendships in your 20's. We wouldn't be Hani and Yas if we did not share anecdotal tales of our friendships over the years and share a few words of wisdom.   Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts.  As always, stay blessed and in good health x  - Y

Hello, my lovelies, In this episode Hani and I bring you along on our catch up session and talk about where we've been, our new obsessions as of late and play a little game that we call 'Under Our Dictatorship'; it's a lighthearted game where we discuss what stays and what goes. We put you on shows that we have been watching and look a little deeper into what shows like You and Maid on Netflix really mean. And lastly, we wouldn't be Yas and Hani if we didn't talk about current affairs in this episode.  Our recommendations:  Netflix shows: - Maid - You  - Hometown Cha Cha (Kdrama) Book: Brexitland by Maria Sobolewska and Robert W. Ford  As always I pray you guys are in the best of spirits and good health. Thank you for continuing to support us. - Y

Welcome back to another episode! What did you guys think about the intro?  This episode focuses on why we experience rejection, how it's affected us academically and personally, as well as discussing solutions. We offer advice not only from our personal experience but also from drawing on Islamic teachings. Please feel free to contact us if you want further elaborations on any of the points discussed, and we'll get back to you soon.  Hadith narrated by Umar Ibn Khattab: 'What has come to you could not miss you and that what has missed you could not come to you'. Sunan Abi Dawud 4699 N.B. A common quote known is 'What is destined for you will reach you even if it is beneath two mountains. What isn't destined for you won't reach you even if it is between your two lips' however, this is neither a Quranic ayah nor is it a Hadith. Simply a quote. Apologies for stating it as a Hadith! In Islam, it's important to show daleel (source) when quoting from the Quran or Hadith. This was an error on my part—apologies for that. Nonetheless, the Hadith corrected above still stands in what I was trying to articulate.  Hani's fav: The Opium War by Julia Lovett A Brand New Cherry Flavour The White Lotus

Hi my lovelies, In this episode Hani and I tackle what modesty means to us in today's society, we delve into our identity and how this shows up in our everyday style and aesthetics. We discuss fast fashion trends, timeless staple pieces and the return of y2k/street style as well as the importance of ethical consumption and ways to recycle clothes that you no longer want.  We hope this episode contributes to the wider debate on how to be environmentally more friendly and gets you thinking about how you can be more ethical when shopping and recycling your clothes.

Hi lovlies!  Your favourite dynamic duo is back! This episode focuses on what it's like dating in your 20s, navigating through dating apps and what you can expect from it. We disclose our experiences and how we've handled rejection. Lastly, we offer advice to not only grow but make your mark and put yourself out there!  Hani's faves - Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & Oliver Relin  - Van Gogh Alive Exhibition  Yas's favs:  - The Digital Sisterhood Podcast brought to you by Beautiful Light Studio

Hey, lovelies!  It's your girl Hani-Hanns, in this episode, I discuss the ongoing occupation of Palestine and the international communities response. I talk about Isreal strategic use of propaganda and how this has assisted their illegal occupation without any accountability.  I talked about the important life lessons I've learnt since turning 21: 1. it's okay to be alone 2. Celebrate your achievements  3. Roam the streets  4. Don't be hostile  5. Take a genuine interest in others 6. Romanticise your life  I also share my monthly favourites: - Poetry unbound (Spotify and apple podcast) - Mrs Arris goes to Paris (Vummoo) -Shadow and Bone (Netflix)

Asalamu'alaykum to our listeners. For starters, I would like to wish you all a Ramadan Mubarak!! The second episode of season 2 will have me take a solo episode where I do an audio diary entry and talk a bit about what I have been up to, where I have been mentally and put you on my new obsessions as of late. As Ramadan will be approaching us tonight, I thought this would be the perfect time to self-reflect and just talk a bit more about personal growth.  I'd love to have a part two, where Hani and I talk about self-awareness in depth insha'Allah. Book recommendations: - Yasmin Mogahed: Reclaim Your Heart - Mark Manson: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*** - Gary Chapman: The 5 Love Languages Quizzes: - 5 Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ - 16 Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test - Attachment Styles: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/attachment-styles/ - Temperaments Test: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/O4TS/ For now, stay blessed and in good health! - Yas

Hey, lovelies!  Long time no see! In this episode, I discuss the challenges of 2020 as well as the silver linings. I talk about what I've been obsessed with, as well as reaffirming our commitments to the pod.  Thank you for listening!  Hani's list of favs - Alias Grace (Netflix) - James Baldwin, Another Country 

On the second last episode of this season, we talk all things Berlin.  For the second year of our course, we had the privilege of completing it abroad as part of an exchange programme at our university. We talk about the application process, interview stage, our expectations before arriving, discussing how we adapted and assimilated into the German culture. We look back in hindsight on how we had to navigate ourselves in a new space, discovering ourselves, making friendships and how we kept up all while studying abroad.  We end on the feedback we would give to our home university, our host university and advice we would give to people wanting to study abroad.  I hope you guys really resonate with what is being discussed, I hope this inspires you to pursue what is in your heart of hearts and be fearless in dreaming.  As always stay blessed and stay safe!! Love from Yassy Yas and Hani Hans xxx