Navigating Law as a Hijabi

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!

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.

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.

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Zainab Alema- a Hijabi rugby player who is also a neo-natal nurse. It's an inspirating conversation about Hijab, legacy, and how to be authentic in your field. Find out what it means to be a bulldozer in this episode

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Atiyah- a soon to be politcs student about her online activism and a campaign she's part of called Palestine on the Ballot. It's an insightful conversation about Hijab, impartiality and how Atiyah uses her platform to hopefully create change.

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Arwa- a medicine student in the North West who moved from Dubai. She talks about her Hijab journey, what it was like moving from the UK to Dubai, and then coming back for uni. Arwa talks passionately about her experiences with Hijab and how she hopes to help others claim their identity.

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Shalah Akhtar, creator of Brown Corporate Women- a platform providing career coaching to Muslim women and helping them realise their excellence. Shalah shares her Hijab journey and how she navigated the corporate works environment when she put her Hijab on.

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Zainab Kidwai, who works for Rolls-Royce in Derby, but alongside her role in Data she is the head of the company's Muslim Network. Zainab talks about how her international identity has helped her reach more people and her journey of sharing Islam with her colleagues.

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with the first Hijab wearing model to feature in a campaign for a high street brand. Mariah Idrissi has used her platform as a model to push conversations surrounding Hijab and as a stepping stone to do vital humanitarian work across the globe.

In this episode, Haleema is joined hy Charley- a revert Muslim who uses her Instagram platform to educate people about different humanitarian causes and living in the UAE. For charley modesty is so much more than wearing loose-fitting clothes and covering her hair. It's about all the ethical decisions she has to make in life.