What is Halal Makeup? How does it become wudu friendly? And how do you create products that the consumers trust and love? All of this and more, in today's podcast episode! Connect with Dr. Alia: Website: www.claudianour.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/claudianour Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

My book has finally launched here in Denmark and to celebrate this wonderful news, I've asked you all to ask me your questions about the writing process, concept development, when to contact a publisher and more! I hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Dr. Alia Amir is a Sweden-based linguist & social interaction researcher, currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Mid Sweden University. She is the author of "Doing Language Policy" and created the taxonomy of language policing in second language interactions. Connect with Dr. Alia: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.aliawhs Instagram: www.instagram.com/muslimscientistseurope Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimscieu Facebook: www.facebook.com/muslimscientistseurope Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

LI$H 2X is a Muslim hip hop artist who has performed alongside other artists like Lil Kim, G-Units Kidd Kidd, Fred The Godson and more. Lish is currently making noise with her new release of her 1st EP "COVERED GIRL", which is available for download and streaming on all major platforms. Connect with Lish 2x: Instagram www.instagram.com/Lish2x Twitter www.twitter.com/Lish2x_ Clubhouse @Lish2x_ YouTube: Lish 2X Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Quranic verses mentioned in this podcast episode that center the beauty of sex from an Islamic perspective - 2:187 & 2:223 Dr. Shaakira Abdullah, also known as 'The Halal Sexpert', is a sexologist who provides sexuality education to the Muslim community from an Islamic Perspective. Connect with Dr. Shaakira: Website: www.lovebeyondlove.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehalalsexpert Instagram: www.instagram.com/_lovebeyondlove Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Farah Khaleck is surviving Scleroderma through an ongoing stem cell treatment. As a brand she champions positivity, self-love, confidence, motivation and inner-strength. Connect with Farah: Website: www.thefarahfoundation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/farahkhaleck Facebook: www.facebook.com/fkhaleck Twitter: https://twitter.com/farahkhaleck Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Order Ameenah's book, This is why we pray, here: https://amzn.to/3ezq9n6 Ameenah Muhmmad-Diggins is an American Muslim Author and founder of Haute and Muslim. Her best selling book " Bashirah and the Amazing Bean Pie" made history in 2019 after being adapted into a stage play by a major U.S. children's museum. Her newest Children's book, THIS IS WHY WE PRAY, A Story about Islam, Salah, and Dua is now available for pre order - Just in time for Eid! Connect with Ameenah: Website: http://muhammaddiggins.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ameenah_diggins Haute and Muslim website: www.hauteandmuslim.com Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Do you suffer from high functioning anxiety? Roda has lived most of her life with high functioning anxiety. She has come to a point now, where she is learning about how to live with it successfully as well as comfortable opening up about it and helping inspire others to still live their best life despite it. Roda imam is a homeschooling mum of 3. She's also a business coach and the co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand Lacaro Designs London. Connect with Roda: Instagram for coaching: www.instagram.com/rivirtualcoaching Instagram for clothing: www.instagram.com/lacarodesignsldn Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Anxiety webinar sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/living-with-anxiety Mecca Nandi is an International Co•Wife Coach. She assists women struggling with Polygyny & Marriage and has been doing it for the past 18+ years. Her main focus is to assist women towards Holistically Healing and helping them find HER - Healthy Emotional Resilience. Connect with Mecca: Website: MeccaNandi.com Mecca's advice line: https://clarity.fm/meccanandi Facebook: Mecca The Co•Wife Coach Instagram: @mecca_nandi Clubhouse: Mecca Nandi LinkedIn: Mecca Nandi Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Are you interested in knowing how you can use your creative arts to influence positive change? Then this episode is for you! Listen in as I'm talking to Sara Atiyat; an artist based in North Carolina and owns a business where she sells her own calligraphy, watercolour and digital illustrations. Connect with Sara: Instagram: www.instagram.com/scriptedbysara Facebook: www.facebook.com/scriptedbysara Sara's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScriptedBySaraCo Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

What does empowerment look like? How does business come into the picture? And how do you mix faith into it? I hope you enjoy listening in on my conversation with Halimah as we discuss this and so much more! Halimah Deoliveira is a Public Speaker, Author, Business Strategist, Philanthropist, Creator of the Not Without My Hijab Play, and the Boss Hijabi Society. Her educational and professional background is in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing. She empowers Professional Muslim Women to build Boss Brands that make a Social Impact while staying true to their Faith. Connect with Halimah: Website: www.halimahdeoliveira.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyouinhd Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeYouInHD Buy Halimah's book here: https://www.halimahdeoliveira.com/shop/p/pray-and-grow-rich-a-faith-choice Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Sara Rahmeh is a spoken word poet and writer with palestinian roots who aims to promote diversity in literature. She recently published her first poetry collection, 'Langt Væk og Lige om Hjørnet'; available to purchase in Denmark. Connect with Sara: Website: www.sararahmeh.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sararahmehcph Facebook: www.facebook.com/sararahmehcph Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Do you have to only do one thing at the time to be successful or can you do everything you want and still be happy as well as make money? What is it really like to be a multi-passionate muslim woman in business? Nasra is a multi-hyphenate creative designer who lives in London. She co-founded an award-winning modest wear brand, and a content creating business, shooting content for brands and influencers. Connect with Nasra: Website: https://mailchi.mp/a5799851bf65/doseofstars Instagram: www.instagram.com/twentyfivestars Instagram: www.instagram.com/doseofstars Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

For the article that we discuss in this episode, please follow this link: https://www.amaliah.com/post/39277/single-mothers-in-islam-sumaiyah Faizah is a Certified Life Coach and the Founder of Floraison Coaching & Therapy ltd. and a Writer with Inspirited Minds. She hopes to have her own practice offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and mental health, with the ability to incorporate an Islamic approach for those who need it. Connect with Faizah: Website: www.floraisoncoaching.wixsite.com/floraisoncoaching Faizahs articles: www.inspiritedminds.org.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/floraisoncoaching Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Mental health continues to be a taboo filled and stigmatised subject in many communities around the world, including the Muslim one. But why is that and how do we change it? Today's guest is Lobna Hleihl; a qualified therapist and social worker whose goal is to be able to create awareness around mental vulnerability and the possible treatments of it among people with a Muslim background. Connect with Lobna: Website: www.lobna.dk Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobna.mental.sundhed Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Join me as I talk with Ahlam about challenging restrictive cultural norms and beliefs about being a Muslim woman who travels independently and is ambitious about her career. Ahlam is an award winning human rights activist, international scholar and PhD Fellow. Over the last decade she has worked in the UN and NGO-sector and conducted over 70 field missions in fragile and war-affected parts of the world. Connect with Ahlam here: LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/ahlamchemlali Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ahlamchemlali Twitter: www.twitter.com/ahlamchemlali Facebook: www.facebook.com/ahlamchemlali Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Twitter: www.twitter.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Join me as I chat with Jennifer Ogunyemi about life as a female business owner, creating a network to empower female Muslim entrepreneurs and dismantling damaging beliefs to become THE boss in your business. Jennifer is a business owner, author, business mentor and speaker. She's the founder of Sisters in Business which is the biggest award winning network of Muslim business owners in the UK. Connect with Jennifer here: Website: https://www.sistersinbusiness.co.uk Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sisters.in.business Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennifer.ogunyemi Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Listen in on my conversation with Souha as we discuss many of the cultural and societal pressures that we as Muslim and minority women have to juggle every single day. ⁠ ⁠ Souha is the host of the Danish podcast 'Skamløs' (Shameless), where she discusses the cultural phenomenon of shame and honour with regards to young women's role within minority societies. ⁠ Follow Souha here: Skamløs podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/skaml%C3%B8s/id1535466089 Instagram: www.instagram.com/skamlospodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/SkamlosPodcast Follow me here: Connect with me here: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Clubhouse: @zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Listen in as Ola and I talk about her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and battling depression to finding a healthy balance in life that now inspires many women to explore fitness with a purpose. Ola is a certified personal trainer and functional fitness specialist as well as a swim Instructor. She's behind the fitness brand BeFit4Akhirah where her mission is to inspire and motivate women to getting active, staying fit, and being strong with a purpose.⁠ Connect with Ola here: Website: www.befit4akhirah.com FB/IG/Twitter/LinkedIn: @BeFit4Akhirah Connect with me here: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Clubhouse: @zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Do you want to get married but don't know where to Find the right people? Have you met someone but don't know how to Connect with them? Or maybe you've connected with them but don't know how to Keep them? Well doll, Wajeeha can help! Wajeeha Amin is a qualified psychotherapist and relationship coach who works with individuals and groups to find, connect and keep a partner for life. Connect with Wajeeha: Website: www.wajeehaamin.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/wajeeha.amin Connect with Zahra: Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message

Welcome to the very first episode of Salaam Doll; the podcast where Muslim women don't fit the stereotypes, they break them! I'm your host, Zahra Pedersen - join me today as I introduce myself and explain why I set up this podcast. In the future you can expect many amazing guest interviews with incredible, inspiring and badarse Muslim women around the world. You don't want to miss it so make sure you subscribe now. Follow the links below to connect with me, inshallah! Website: www.zahrapedersen.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/zahrapedersen Instagram: www.instagram.com/zahrapedersen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zahra-pedersen/message