Sister Station

Refresh & Reflect

Welcome back to the Sister Station Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing some reflections I’ve had during Ramadan related to habits, laundry, and community. I also talk about some of my motivations for fundraising for Muslim Youth Helpline.
As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought!
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Resource Round-Up:
Please donate and share this fundraiser for Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH): https://app.givematch.com/fr/QkiYz5ep 
Visit the MYH website to find out more about the work that they do: https://myh.org.uk/ 
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram, Substack & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.
The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Be the change. Media Network or its partners.

Deen & Design ft. Salamat Yusuf

For today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Salamat Yusuf! We explore Salamat’s journey as a design entrepreneur and discuss how faith, culture, and community have helped her navigate the challenges of a creative career. We also share our writing origin stories and compare how our families have reacted to our writing pursuits.
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Salamat Yusuf is an award-winning multi-disciplinary designer based in London who focuses on neurological and sustainable design. Her talents transcend beyond the field of design as she’s also a writer and architecture enthusiast. You can find her on: LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok: @peacefullysal_, Youtube (Peacefully Sal Interiors) and X 
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Resource Round-Up:
Black Girls Write Too
dRMM Architects 
Muslims in Construction UK
The Sisters Design Space
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Grief & Growth ft. Aishat Adesanya

In this episode, I am joined by Aishat Adesanya, whom I met through a mutual friend. We discuss her experience of losing someone close and how grief impacted her life and writing. We also explore Aishat’s approach to dealing with writer’s block since her debut, and close the episode by sharing a brief excerpt from her book.
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Aishat is the author of Funerals and Firecrackers (March 2025), her debut short story collection. A Yoruba hijabi who began as an artist before turning to writing, she published her first story at 17. Her work has since appeared in journals and anthologies, earning her a Best of the Net nomination and a role as a 2024 JAY Lit Awards judge. She writes from the West Midlands, exploring stories of identity, resilience, and memory. You can find her on LinkedIn & Instagram: @aishatade_.
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Resource Round-Up:
The Novelry Writing Competitions
Funerals & Firecrackers by Aishat Adesanya
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Business & Bambara ft. Habibah Sangare

In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely friend Habibah Sangare! We discuss how we met through the organisation Muslim Women Connect (MWC) and share our experiences as Black Muslim women navigating career changes and migration. We also reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the cultural and linguistic diversity present in West Africa. 
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Habibah is a Malian-Italian self-worth coach and founder of Femora, who helps Black Muslim women and women of colour build confidence by valuing themselves from the inside through self-worth coaching and from the outside through feminine products. You can find her on LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram: @coach_habibaa & @femaura.co.
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Resource Round-Up:
Muslim Women Connect
The Art of Possible by Alexandra Stoddard
Bambara
Yoruba Diaspora
The Mind Workout by Mark Freeman
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Podcasting & Poetry

Welcome back for season 2! In this episode, I share a mostly unfiltered, unscripted reflection on my podcasting journey so far, the story behind the Sister Station name and branding, and conclude with a short poem.
As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Resource Round-Up:
Black Lives Matter 
The Digital Sisterhood 
My Life My Say 
Push The Boat Out Festival 
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Names & Noodles ft. Awele Nwachukwu

In this episode, I’m joined by another lovely guest, my friend Awele Nwachukwu! We discuss our “instant noodle bond” formed through our local swimming club, living in the same neighbourhood, and shared experiences growing up as firstborn daughters in our respective Nigerian households.
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Awele is a Nigerian qualified pharmacist living in Scotland, with a postgraduate diploma in dermatology. She’s passionate about healthcare, skincare, and helping people feel confident both inside and out! You can find her on LinkedIn.
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Resource Round-Up:
The Pharmacy from Ola Labib | Channel 4 Comedy Blap
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Books & Banter ft. Zarin Khan

In this episode, I’m joined by another lovely guest, my friend Zarin Khan! We talk about how we met, our respective STEM backgrounds and shared love for reading and writing. We also explore the literary representation of Muslims and people of colour, as well as the challenges of pursuing projects publicly without letting the fear of judgement and societal expectations weigh us down.
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Zarin is a British-Bangladeshi chemical engineer with a background in pharmaceuticals, who also loves to write stories! She has recently won the Faber Academy Scholarship and is studying the 'Finish Your Draft' 2025 course, designed to support writers to finish their first draft and hone their editorial eye. When not writing, she can be found at the gym, punching a boxing bag and daydreaming about what it would be like to be six foot tall and buff.
Zarin is also going to be starting her own podcast, called This Stays Between Us, centred on uplifting South Asian voices and telling the stories stitched into womanhood. You can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram @this_st4ys_between_us.
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Resource Round-Up:
Lia's Guide to Winning the Lottery by Keren David
The Pharmacy from Ola Labib | Channel 4 Comedy Blap
Black Girls Write Too (@bgwritetoo)
Salutation Road by Salma Ibrahim. 
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You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads: https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find your host, Muminah, on LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Campus & Careers ft. Ibtihaaj Koleoso

In this episode, I’m joined by my very first guest, my lovely cousin Ibtihaaj Koleoso! We talk all things Uni, placement years, and reflect on the realities of navigating higher education and the world of work as Black Muslim women.
Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought.
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Ibtihaaj is a British-Nigerian student, entrepreneur, baker, and occasional poet, with a genuine love of learning and curiosity. You can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram @ibteaandcake.
You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
And you can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram & Youtube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.

Hello World: Introducing your host, Muminah Koleoso

Hello World and welcome to the very first episode of Sister’s Station!
 
In this pilot episode, I, your host, Muminah Koleoso, will be sharing a bit about who I am and why this space exists. Think of this as the “first line of code”, a soft launch for this community space.
 
Why "Hello World"? It's an ode to my Computer Science background, because it's often the first thing we’re taught to code when learning a new programming language. And this is my hello to the world and you, my lovely listeners, as I embark on a new chapter of this journey.
 
You can follow Sister Station on our socials: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky and Threads https://linktr.ee/sisterstation 
 
And you can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram & Youtube: https://linktr.ee/minahsmusings
 
For more information about Be the change. Media Network, find us on Instagram or visit our website.