Episodes

  • It's only a flag
    Oct 9 2025

    In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with Yousra Imran, a journalist and author about the St George's cross's that have appeared across the country's lampposts and roundabouts. We discuss how and where the trend started and whether it's as innocent as it's made out to be. The real question is.... Is it just a flag

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    36 mins
  • How do you wear Hijab and do the job?
    Sep 18 2025

    In this episode of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, Haleema speaks with Fiona Shaik Umar, a Met Police Officer who served the streets of London. She talks about her experiences as a police officer and the mental and physical challenges she faces daily.

    Please make sure to share the episode and follow Hijabi Culture on Instagram.

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    51 mins
  • How a genocide impacts your identity
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode, Haleema speaks with Faima Bakar- A journalist from London, who recently began wearing her Hijab full-time after watching the on-going genocide in Palestine. This conversation is so important for everyone to listen to because it's raw, honest and funny. We talk about our experience in journalism, Hijab and the current state of the world.

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    46 mins
  • The Hijabi representing Team USA
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, Haleema speaks with Patricia DeArmas, a martial artist representing Team USA at the World Championships. This was an honest conversation about resilience, showing up as your most authentic self and owning your identity. Listeners will feel inspired by Patricia's reflections on her journey and how she came to wear Hijab before reverting and the similarities she finds between martial arts and Islam.

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    49 mins
  • Life's too short for a boring outfit
    May 23 2025

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, with your host, Haleema Saheed. The first episode of this season is with Maha Rajput, known online as 'Modestly Maha'- the UK's first modest fashion consultant.

    In this episode we talk about growing up in New York post 9/11, how attitudes towards Hijab can impact our identity and what out outfits really say about us.

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    Let me know your thoughts in the comments and make sure to rate the podcast, wherever you listen to it!

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    45 mins
  • Being a Hijabi in 2024
    Nov 18 2024

    In this final episode of Season 2, Haleema reflects on what it's like being a Hijabi in 2024 and how this past year has shaped her. She shares her standout moments from this season and what she hopes to achieve going forward.

    It's an honest discussion about being a Hijabi and the weight it carries in society and the barriers it forces us to overcome.

    Please get in touch with your thoughts via instagram @HijabiCulture_ and and Spotify!

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    38 mins
  • Navigating Law as a Hijabi
    Aug 21 2024
    In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with Property Solicitor, Salma Maqsood. They talk about Hijab struggles, the field of law and how its changed over the years and advice for young Muslim women who are studying Law. it's an insightful episode that hopefully offers clear advice and guidance when thinking about Hijab and the workplace.
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    34 mins
  • The Hijabi tackling islamophobia in education
    Jun 12 2024
    In this episode, Haleema speaks with Lila Tamea, an activist, educator, and PHD researcher studying islamophobia in education - why Muslim students are performing as well as their counter parts at university level. We discuss how Lila got into education, her Hijab journey, and so much more.
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    50 mins