Rooted Black Girls: Recent Episodes

Rooted Black Girls

As a visual podcast, Farah and Afnan discuss topics with their lens of being black, muslim and women in America. From spirituality to Meg thee Stallion moves, they discuss it all!

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This week, Afnan and Farah are taking a deep dive into what makes clear communication so important. They share their tips on what practices helped them make communicating and setting healthy boundaries a breeze.

2:37 Importance and Impact of therapy

15:20 Setting boundaries inclusively

19:02 Identifying subtle tensions

23:00 The role of expectations in communication

25:35 Denying requests: Breaking it down

33:33 Checking up while respecting boundaries

38:43 Clear communication between partners

45:16 Dealing with being let down

48:43 Wrapping it up

Salam Collective Gear In This Episode: https://bit.ly/3mMI24G

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In this episode Afnan and Farah discuss the aging of millennials and how we have developed between our 20's into our 30's.   

2:03 Millennials Are Big Ass Kids 

4:08 Born in Chaos  

14:42 We Aren't Building Traditionally 

20:44 Us vs Gen X and Gen Z Marriages

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In this episode, Afnan and Farah discuss how their female friendships have been developed and deconstructed as they themselves learn and grow in their self discovery journey. 

00:38 Changing Friendships

8:07 One Ride or Die vs Gang Gang

18:11 Breakups

25:33 Values and Vulnerability

32:10 Evaluating Relationships

36:59 Friendships and Business

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 

https://amzn.to/2ZuzlDS

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Welcome Back! 🌱   

In this conversation Farah and Afnan explore different work ethics and how work culture is being redefined, reflecting on their personal experiences in their respective fields and  the growth they have experienced.    

4:13 Grind culture is toxic 

9:10 Generational definitions of productivity 

15:26 Resting in today’s work culture  

16:28 Customer service expectations 

21:28 POC mentorship in the workplace 

24:35 Finding black and brown healthcare providers       

Nap Ministry: https://instagram.com/thenapministry?utm_medium=copy_link

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And we're back! After a much needed break Farah and Afnan are back with a new season AND a new set! In this conversation we talk all things Money Adab (Arabic for behavior or etiquette).   

04:37 Money Adab  

06:29 House Guests 

13:15 Restaurant Etiquette  

19:32 Sharing Food 

25:06 Bougie or Basic 

46:45 Marriage and Finances   

Book we mentioned:

I Will Teach You To Be Rich: https://amzn.to/3k525Lh

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This week we discuss the rise of anti-Asian violence in the U.S since 2020, why people are asking for Black solidarity, and how we can use an intersectional lens to coalition build.

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are you the oldest daughter? maybe the third parent? join us as we discuss and unpack the skills we've acquired and what we may need to let go! 

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This week we reflect on life one year post COVID, states lifting mask mandates, as well as sharing our experience and thoughts on getting the vaccine.

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Vulnerability is associated with risk, uncertainty and emotional exposure but it's, also, the birthplace and source of deeper spiritual and loving lives, says Daring Greatly author Brene Brown. Tap in with us as we explore this topic and ask, "do we really want vulnerable men in our lives?"

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In this episode, Farah and Afnan talk through their experiences of Black History Month as children of immigrant parents. Sit back and ride out with us.

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"At one point or another we all prey to it. But choosing to not perform for the male gaze is an active, relentless struggle. Especially when you know it works and you'll be rewarded for it." -Farah

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This week we discuss the election of Kamala Harris as our first Black, Caribbean, South Asian woman VP. The intersections tho! We look into what she represents and what she doesn't represent.

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We love everything coming from the Lori Harvey camp. we have never heard her utter a word, but there are so many lessons to learn. In this episode we talk about what we as believing women have learned from Lori Harvey. 

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Thank you for being patient with us during the break! We have finally reached season 3, episode 1. This week we discuss our goals, I mean intentions, for the new year and the events that took place at the capitol building last week. whew!

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This week we discuss the new social media platform, clubhouse. Have you joined? What do you think, so far? 

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This week Farah and Afnan discuss money lessons from our parents, some that we'll keep, and some that we leave behind. 

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This week we talk about Will Smith's Red Table takeover, as he shares the end of a 30 year feud with Janet Hubert. Join us as we share our own personal stories of conflict resolutions and how therapy is helping us grow. 

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This week we dive into Halima Aden's instagram story detailing her hijab journey while modeling. 

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This week we discuss baby hairs and afros, the glory that is black women and revisiting affirmations/manifesting.

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This week we talk about how to take care of ourselves in the face of a critical election, as well as Beyonce's latest collection with Adidas - Drip 2!

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In this week's episode we discuss Freedom Fighters, explore if voting actually amounts to real change, and Agent Orange contracting COVID. 

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In this week's episode we talk about about what feels like a war being waged on black women as well as setting healthy boundaries. 

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In this week's episode we discuss the passing of the legend RBG and explore when someone responds to a question with no. period, with no explanation.

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We've been off for two months, but we're glad to be back! In this week's episode we discuss the new, new (ATL reference) in our life! 

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In this week's episode we dive head first into recent current events. 

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In this week's episode we discuss what we've been doing during COVID.

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This week we look at Generation Z and how they're getting the name Zoomers. We also take a look at the most recent sexual assault reportings among East African women on Twitter.

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In this week's episode of #RootedBlackGirls, we discuss if you truly need to share the same political opinions with Bae and we touch on the NoName/J.Cole controversy. 

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In this week's episode we discuss the murder of Rayshard Brooks, the structural invisibility of black women with the murder of Oluwatoyin Salau and voter suppressive tactics experienced by Farah and Afnan.

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This week we discuss the structural invisibility of black women and how to navigate discussions with corporate leadership on #blacklivesmatter

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As you all know the black community continues to mourn the loss of our black men and women. This week Farah and Afnan check in to see how are holding up following the death of George Floyd, as our country  faces a pandemic and record unemployment rates. Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. 

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Farah and Afnan discuss Eid traditions, both old and new, on this week's episode. 

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In this week's episode we discuss the need for a double consciousness as black people here in the United States and how we had a community healing space with Erykah Badu and Jill Scott's IG live!

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In this week's episode we delve into Diddy's tweet about the black vote not being free and discuss attachment styles.

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We're in a health pandemic and it's Ramadan! That seems like a lot... We talk with Dr. Christina Marie Douyon / @christina.marie.douyon about ways to care for ourselves during social distancing and also ways to stay connected during Ramadan. 

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From paying off her student loans to traveling to 30+ countries, we talk finances with our girl Afshan Qureshi

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Our instagram story comments were litty last week. You all had a lot to say about expectations around mehrs/dowrys. This week we discuss your comments and bring on our financial guru friend, Afshan Qureshi, to spit some intel on what's our haqq (right/truth). 

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all things ig challenges, lessons from our momma, and tiger king 

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We were previously named On the Move and recently changed our name to better encapsulate who Farah and Afnan are and what to expect from the show. This episode goes through all things twitter-university, my momma said, adulting woes and in my feelings in the coronavirus era!