Written by Layla Haidrani Since graduating with a History degree from University of Kent in 2014 and Press Association Training in 2015 in multimedia journalism, I’ve written for national magazines and newspapers including VICE, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, The Pool, The Debrief, Time Out London, The Pool and Grazia and have made appearances on BBC Radio and … Continue reading How you can become a journalist too
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Against all odds
Today marks the celebration of International Women's Day, a day that highlights women's contributions and achievements. I'd like to narrate the story of Muniba Mazari, her story is one that undoubtedly deserves special recognition and admiration. Aged 21, Muniba was involved in a serious car accident whereby she suffered serious life-changing injuries. As a result … Continue reading Against all odds
Improvise – There is no right or wrong way, it is all in the mind
By Afsha Sadiq For the past year, I have been practising henna designs and I have always wondered how these amazing professional henna artists make each and every one of their designs the best I have ever seen! After months of guessing and giving up on myself I am finally able to see that indeed, … Continue reading Improvise – There is no right or wrong way, it is all in the mind
How You Can Build Your Self-Confidence
It doesn’t make sense to say, “I am not confident.” Confident is not an identity. Confidence is a skill, it’s an attitude; a way of doing things. Think about it, there must be something that you’re confident in doing- something that allows you to get in the zone and free your mind, whether it’s playing … Continue reading How You Can Build Your Self-Confidence
I have no idea what I’m doing
I’ve always done what I was supposed to do, I worked hard at school, completed my undergraduate, followed by my masters and started working straight after. I followed this imaginary life itinerary, I had a timeline, and I had a concrete perception of what achievement looked like. By the time I was in a full-time … Continue reading I have no idea what I’m doing
Making the most of the last few days.
Here we are, counting our last precious days before the end of Ramadan 2017. Amazed at how quickly time flies with a hint of regret. Everyone of us faced a different test this Ramadan, some of us had to come face to face with our biggest demons; whether it was the feeling of loneliness when … Continue reading Making the most of the last few days.
Be Your Own Cheerleader
Nimra Shahid shares how Muslim Women Connect motivates her 80% of your achievements in life are simply produced by product of you turning up, according to Woody Allen. The film director’s words prompted me to reflect upon the start of my beautiful journey with Muslim Women Connect, when I was first introduced to my … Continue reading Be Your Own Cheerleader
The Struggles of a Muslim Woman
Written by Haleema Akhtar I’ve never felt my identity hindered me. Perhaps I’ve just been incredibly naive? Maybe I’ve been blind to the reality of this cruel world we live in? As a young Muslim, Kashmiri woman, I guess my identity is politicised more than most. Never have I felt discriminated against because of it … Continue reading The Struggles of a Muslim Woman
Triple systemic discrimination
By Assma Youssef After graduating from university a few months ago, I knew that Brexit Britain would be heading for a few years of uncertainty. Like many fresh graduates, this uncertainty almost mimicked my own anxiety about my next career steps. But, as a British Muslim woman, learning about the findings of the Women and Equalities … Continue reading Triple systemic discrimination
Interview with Shemiza Rashid, balances 4 jobs and 6 children
Occupation: Juggles 4 jobs and 6 kids can balance 3 cups of ice coffee and a pet spider ...and has mastered how to hide in a cupboard with a chocolate cake and not get caught by the kids! Shemiza Rashid is a multi-award winning social and cultural entrepreneur, multi disciplinary artist producer, broadcaster, sixth … Continue reading Interview with Shemiza Rashid, balances 4 jobs and 6 children
