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Amani uncovers the lessons learned from the visionaries, disruptors, and trailblazers who are shaping the world...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brains, beauty, and no filter. Amani — the media founder behind the award-winning MuslimGirl.com — brings fearless commentary at the intersection of politics, pop culture, and power. A global voice defining the future of digital rights and representation. 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Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73637437</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:59:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73637437/final_audio.mp3" length="9600154" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97/4e30d580-136e-4327-924b-2e7f38306c97.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani sits down in Michigan with Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, and U.S. Congress nominee Dr. Adam Hamawy for a candid conversation about representation, political power, and the next...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani sits down in Michigan with Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, U.S. Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, and U.S. Congress nominee Dr. Adam Hamawy for a candid conversation about representation, political power, and the next generation of Muslim leadership in America. All four Muslim political leaders come together around one table for the first time.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>601</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97cfda01e8da3a875be1a483b5a0bccf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Physician. Senate Candidate. 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Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73263057</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:20:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73263057/final_full_episode_h.mp3" length="17213699" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2/d6e7b73f-6637-4358-8f12-0910be19cda2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani Al-Khatahtbeh sits down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan prepares to vote in one of the nation's most consequential Senate primaries. Together, they discuss healthcare, economic justice, movement politics, the future of the Democratic Party,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani Al-Khatahtbeh sits down with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan prepares to vote in one of the nation's most consequential Senate primaries. Together, they discuss healthcare, economic justice, movement politics, the future of the Democratic Party, and the personal values that shape public leadership — from governing to being a girl dad.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abdul,aipac,dad,detroit,elections,elsayed,el-sayed,gaza,girl,haley,hijab,israel,michigan,muslim,palestine,senate,stevens,trump,usa,women</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97cfda01e8da3a875be1a483b5a0bccf.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alex Pretti and the Collapse of American Legitimacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-pretti-and-the-collapse-of-american-legitimacy--69675474</link><description><![CDATA[Another innocent American has been killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, and the response from Trump’s administration has not changed. How should Americans deal with a regime that cares more about optics than legitimacy? Amani gets to the bottom line of the gaslighting behind Alex Pretti's murder and why this is everyone’s fight.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69675474</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69675474/thesocialcontractisbroken.mp3" length="22721141" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367/897a6400-3619-460f-b189-e102e4c43367.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another innocent American has been killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, and the response from Trump’s administration has not changed. How should Americans deal with a regime that cares more about optics than legitimacy? Amani gets to the bottom line...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another innocent American has been killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, and the response from Trump’s administration has not changed. How should Americans deal with a regime that cares more about optics than legitimacy? Amani gets to the bottom line of the gaslighting behind Alex Pretti's murder and why this is everyone’s fight.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Amani breaks down the cycle of intervention and destabilization America has mastered -- and how the women who suffer most are used as cover-ups.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Sounds familiar? Amani breaks down the cycle of intervention and destabilization America has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For an administration that ran on “America First,” we are doing a lot of intervening in the Middle East, and surely not on the behalf of Iranian women. Sounds familiar? Amani breaks down the cycle of intervention and destabilization America has mastered -- and how the women who suffer most are used as cover-ups.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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It rolled out a narrative: “self-defense,” “terrorism,” and “immunity.” In this episode, Amani breaks down political gaslighting as a governing strategy, connects domestic enforcement to U.S. foreign policy, and asks the constitutional question no one wants to touch: on what basis does an agency like ICE wield military-style power inside the country?<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69552871</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69552871/final_audio.mp3" length="24059864" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20/121b4a40-e14e-4eb5-9736-f37441881a20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Renée Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the government didn’t wait for evidence. It rolled out a narrative: “self-defense,” “terrorism,” and “immunity.” In this episode, Amani breaks down political gaslighting as a governing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Renée Good was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the government didn’t wait for evidence. It rolled out a narrative: “self-defense,” “terrorism,” and “immunity.” In this episode, Amani breaks down political gaslighting as a governing strategy, connects domestic enforcement to U.S. foreign policy, and asks the constitutional question no one wants to touch: on what basis does an agency like ICE wield military-style power inside the country?<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Welcome back.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f0b7f918-e3a1-42db-853d-27bd6cdacbd9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:06:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69363491/415761258_44100_2_fd495ef40a8b1.mp3" length="24558026" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163/5ddb58e6-2a01-457b-b56b-00680d310163.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani returns for the first episode of 2026 with a historic reset: inside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and a timely conversation with Lina Khan on tech consolidation, AI abuse, and why institutions still matter for underrepresented...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani returns for the first episode of 2026 with a historic reset: inside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and a timely conversation with Lina Khan on tech consolidation, AI abuse, and why institutions still matter for underrepresented communities. Welcome back.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">688a5e74-24c7-4486-abb0-58ee75fc4811</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:10:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69126467/414646912_44100_2_ef0a08c1be354.mp3" length="33517399" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735/4da7de15-0f70-497e-8eb8-f10f74ce2735.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting, Amani breaks down how violence is routinely weaponized to manufacture Islamophobia, why collective blame against Muslims is uniquely normalized in Western politics, and how far-right figures like Randy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting, Amani breaks down how violence is routinely weaponized to manufacture Islamophobia, why collective blame against Muslims is uniquely normalized in Western politics, and how far-right figures like Randy Fine and Laura Loomer exploit fear to advance extremist agendas.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2095</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump vs Ilhan, Sydney Sweeney’s MAGA Problem &amp; The Diddy Fallout</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-vs-ilhan-sydney-sweeney-s-maga-problem-the-diddy-fallout--68998388</link><description><![CDATA[Whether it’s 50 Cent and Diddy, Trump and Ilhan Omar plus the Somali community, or the growing MAGA wife aesthetic (shoutout to Sydney Sweeney) the word of the week is OBSESSION. Amani breaks down the class act that is Ilhan Omar, the power-hungry culture that creates figures like DJT and Diddy, and why it may be hard to sell jeans and box office tickets after becoming the face of white nationalist femininity.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">956a183e-58b4-4535-acb7-5f84cdcc9d48</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:42:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68998388/414221201_44100_2_e5be005685fb2.mp3" length="26323068" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671/2b51a11c-6dfd-4c1e-8181-5f9cab405671.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether it’s 50 Cent and Diddy, Trump and Ilhan Omar plus the Somali community, or the growing MAGA wife aesthetic (shoutout to Sydney Sweeney) the word of the week is OBSESSION. Amani breaks down the class act that is Ilhan Omar, the power-hungry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether it’s 50 Cent and Diddy, Trump and Ilhan Omar plus the Somali community, or the growing MAGA wife aesthetic (shoutout to Sydney Sweeney) the word of the week is OBSESSION. Amani breaks down the class act that is Ilhan Omar, the power-hungry culture that creates figures like DJT and Diddy, and why it may be hard to sell jeans and box office tickets after becoming the face of white nationalist femininity.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1646</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Valentina Gomez Problem</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-valentina-gomez-problem--68886746</link><description><![CDATA[If you haven’t met Valentina Gomez by now, lucky you. Setting the internet -- and Qurans -- on fire with her inflammatory Islamophobia and xenophobia, Valentina is making a name for herself, but it’s not the one she thinks it is. Amani breaks down why Valentina Gomez's bigotry needs a therapist’s chair, not a Congressional seat.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b7cd6b8e-8777-46c8-ba9c-fc278400b5e8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:45:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68886746/413756608_44100_2_05cac85ceb0f7.mp3" length="14296710" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84/0783c325-7a0f-4ff5-ab1d-f0786fa53d84.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you haven’t met Valentina Gomez by now, lucky you. Setting the internet -- and Qurans -- on fire with her inflammatory Islamophobia and xenophobia, Valentina is making a name for herself, but it’s not the one she thinks it is. Amani breaks down why...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you haven’t met Valentina Gomez by now, lucky you. Setting the internet -- and Qurans -- on fire with her inflammatory Islamophobia and xenophobia, Valentina is making a name for herself, but it’s not the one she thinks it is. Amani breaks down why Valentina Gomez's bigotry needs a therapist’s chair, not a Congressional seat.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Is Zohran Mamdani Endorsing Hakeem Jeffries?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-zohran-mamdani-endorsing-hakeem-jeffries--68780481</link><description><![CDATA[Amani gives an inside perspective on Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hakeem Jeffries, breaks down the danger in Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, and claps back on her absolutely viral social media moment and the questions surrounding her Oxford graduation.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b2a58684-560a-4b0f-8110-278bc44b6320</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:17:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68780481/413331133_44100_2_896d33291976a.mp3" length="33688345" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31/fc169a44-bcd9-476d-bce1-e59be2f10a31.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani gives an inside perspective on Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hakeem Jeffries, breaks down the danger in Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, and claps back on her absolutely viral social media moment and the questions surrounding her Oxford...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani gives an inside perspective on Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hakeem Jeffries, breaks down the danger in Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, and claps back on her absolutely viral social media moment and the questions surrounding her Oxford graduation.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2106</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What the Media Isn't Saying About the Epstein Emails</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-media-isn-t-saying-about-the-epstein-emails--68658800</link><description><![CDATA[A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68658800</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:26:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68658800/press_is_dead_final.mp3" length="35641937" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0/ec8ca3f9-5fe3-47b5-994d-2d8d6d06cea0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>america,bari,emails,epstein,files,forbes,founder,girl,hasan,hijab,mamdani,media,muslim,piker,teen,trump,usa,vogue,weiss,zohran</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97cfda01e8da3a875be1a483b5a0bccf.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The American Free Press Is Dead.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-free-press-is-dead--68659748</link><description><![CDATA[A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news. <br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2a233aeb-b88b-4dac-85ba-01d7432132a0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:17:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68659748/412854292_44100_2_a91b07862d4e7.mp3" length="35642722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102/f4253336-882b-460c-9414-7608fb225102.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A lot of people know about the three branches of government, but there’s an unspoken fourth that’s failing miserably: the American press. The highly anticipated Epstein files are out, but now what? Amani breaks down how the free press is shying away from its frontline duty, and where we can go for reliable news. <br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Amani breaks down digital colonialism and how empire uses Big Tech to do its dirty work. <br /><br />00:00 Trump Froze My Scholarship <br />02:18 Oxford Takeaways<br />06:48 Big Tech Doing the Dirty Work<br />10:31 Digital Colonialism Explained<br />14:41 Reacting to Media Panel with Josh Hammer &amp; Destiny<br />18:21 What Happens Online, Stays Online<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c37e10c8-8e39-4f94-9d01-fc3392634f72</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68553641/412385502_44100_2_b8361a771499.mp3" length="19053086" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332/fe3c994b-4615-4399-8756-52749004e332.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's official, Amani is an Oxford graduate. But the roadblocks the system tried to place along the way is nothing new to her, or millions of others undergoing a new form of censorship tailored to the digital age. Amani breaks down digital colonialism...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's official, Amani is an Oxford graduate. But the roadblocks the system tried to place along the way is nothing new to her, or millions of others undergoing a new form of censorship tailored to the digital age. Amani breaks down digital colonialism and how empire uses Big Tech to do its dirty work. <br /><br />00:00 Trump Froze My Scholarship <br />02:18 Oxford Takeaways<br />06:48 Big Tech Doing the Dirty Work<br />10:31 Digital Colonialism Explained<br />14:41 Reacting to Media Panel with Josh Hammer &amp; Destiny<br />18:21 What Happens Online, Stays Online<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1191</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mamdani's Muslim Mayor Paradox</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mamdani-s-muslim-mayor-paradox--68451483</link><description><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how representation becomes both a breakthrough and a backlash.<br />Andrew Cuomo, NYC, mayoral election, elections, interview<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0879c500-1b27-44ec-b10b-0fe75d823dda</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:45:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68451483/410740592_44100_2_d034ee36da4f2.mp3" length="29907904" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da/27d090bf-69f3-4756-9983-17f20d69a3da.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor — but his controversial election raised a bigger question: who’s really allowed to lead in America? Amani unpacks the firestorm around his campaign and the paradox of Muslim power: how representation becomes both a breakthrough and a backlash.<br />Andrew Cuomo, NYC, mayoral election, elections, interview<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>9/11, Islamophobia, and Coffee with Zohran Mamdani</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-11-islamophobia-and-coffee-with-zohran-mamdani--68356757</link><description><![CDATA[Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT viral sushi photo with his newlywed wife. Plus, Amani breaks down what makes Andrew Cuomo’s campaign strategy so dangerously problematic.<br />0:00 Welcome back2:04 The Cuomo Playbook9:35 Inside the Democratic Party11:22 NYC Incidents14:49 The "Other" 9/11 Kids17:09 Amani vs. JD Vance20:24 Gaslight of the Week22:23 Zohran Mamdani<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">70b7bf66-e49c-4dde-baa7-ef8b2abb0e63</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:40:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68356757/410301967_44100_2_9c221cb5837a1.mp3" length="29347421" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433/a47ee3e9-7b49-4c8a-9af9-520577a2b433.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani On Air returns from the frontlines of the historic NYC mayoral race. In this season premiere, Amani sits down with Zohran Mamdani for an unfiltered conversation about the weaponization of Muslim identity, the fear of political sellouts, and THAT viral sushi photo with his newlywed wife. Plus, Amani breaks down what makes Andrew Cuomo’s campaign strategy so dangerously problematic.<br />0:00 Welcome back2:04 The Cuomo Playbook9:35 Inside the Democratic Party11:22 NYC Incidents14:49 The "Other" 9/11 Kids17:09 Amani vs. JD Vance20:24 Gaslight of the Week22:23 Zohran Mamdani<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1835</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9152390859b3e7adf9cb1c59e723fde4.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lesson 006: Intention Counts Double ft. Ayisha Mendez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-006-intention-counts-double-ft-ayisha-mendez--64733838</link><description><![CDATA[Amani sits down with Ayisha Mendez, the dynamic 28-year-old visionary behind ForbesBLK, the buzzy new platform centering Black professionals and industry leaders. Before spearheading the fastest-growing community at Forbes, Ayisha had to overcome profound loss and uncertainty, and even the universal experience of pivoting away from her college major in search of fulfillment. She gives us her cheat codes to make it as a Black Latina woman in the business industry--and how her curiosity and resilience turned what was meant to be a temporary job into a full-time, legacy-making opportunity.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c7c2d3e-f174-4efe-9060-4def0137d138</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64733838/396084258_44100_2_04041c90f7e4e.mp3" length="67242944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08/34ca5197-cf31-4dac-a167-2ce43a4f3d08.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani sits down with Ayisha Mendez, the dynamic 28-year-old visionary behind ForbesBLK, the buzzy new platform centering Black professionals and industry leaders. Before spearheading the fastest-growing community at Forbes, Ayisha had to overcome...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani sits down with Ayisha Mendez, the dynamic 28-year-old visionary behind ForbesBLK, the buzzy new platform centering Black professionals and industry leaders. Before spearheading the fastest-growing community at Forbes, Ayisha had to overcome profound loss and uncertainty, and even the universal experience of pivoting away from her college major in search of fulfillment. She gives us her cheat codes to make it as a Black Latina woman in the business industry--and how her curiosity and resilience turned what was meant to be a temporary job into a full-time, legacy-making opportunity.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4203</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/162899bfb0284bea9a4a79ba1a2e0203.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lesson 005: The Limit Does Not Exist - Reshma Saujani</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-005-the-limit-does-not-exist-reshma-saujani--63859838</link><description><![CDATA[Can women really have it all? Amani poses this powerful question to none other than her inspiring mentor, Reshma Saujani. From breaking into politics to founding Girls Who Code and leading the charge for the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma has built a multihyphenate career as one of the few brown girls in the room. Together, Amani and Reshma explore the invisible limits society places on women and redefining what it truly means to succeed on your own terms. Plus: power couple, anyone?<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4980579e-26dc-4605-8526-f0c9fa122c13</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:31:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63859838/393598960_44100_2_dd96e96c645bc.mp3" length="55545938" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff/c430ff49-57fb-415c-9589-4608e16c37ff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Can women really have it all? Amani poses this powerful question to none other than her inspiring mentor, Reshma Saujani. From breaking into politics to founding Girls Who Code and leading the charge for the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma has built a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can women really have it all? Amani poses this powerful question to none other than her inspiring mentor, Reshma Saujani. From breaking into politics to founding Girls Who Code and leading the charge for the Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma has built a multihyphenate career as one of the few brown girls in the room. Together, Amani and Reshma explore the invisible limits society places on women and redefining what it truly means to succeed on your own terms. Plus: power couple, anyone?<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3472</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62957ab655e26dfe9c41429424e1b18c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Top 10 Backlashes of 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-10-backlashes-of-2024--63613236</link><description><![CDATA[Wait, have we fully processed 2024 yet? Amani breaks down the most jaw-dropping, history-making, and cringeworthy viral moments of the year. From Luigi fever to election-defining scandals, this episode counts down the stories that had everyone talking, posting, and side-eyeing.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63613236</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:23:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63613236/2024recap_final.mp3" length="43678874" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff/ae865ac8-94a0-4dee-965b-b90b7427f8ff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wait, have we fully processed 2024 yet? Amani breaks down the most jaw-dropping, history-making, and cringeworthy viral moments of the year. From Luigi fever to election-defining scandals, this episode counts down the stories that had everyone...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wait, have we fully processed 2024 yet? Amani breaks down the most jaw-dropping, history-making, and cringeworthy viral moments of the year. From Luigi fever to election-defining scandals, this episode counts down the stories that had everyone talking, posting, and side-eyeing.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/97cfda01e8da3a875be1a483b5a0bccf.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Studio Session: The Secret Blueprint For Following Your Dreams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/studio-session-the-secret-blueprint-for-following-your-dreams--63349187</link><description><![CDATA[Author, activist, and award-winning entrepreneur Amani takes over the mic from the new studio to reintroduce herself and share the untold stories behind her entrepreneurial journey building the award-winning media platform Muslim Girl. In this solo episode, she delivers a powerful masterclass on overcoming imposter syndrome, building a purposeful career on your own terms, and the transformative lessons that prove everything truly happens for a reason.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">35ffaca3-c0bb-4661-9f36-c42e1fc8233a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:40:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63349187/391679913_44100_2_071b5ff379e84.mp3" length="35372302" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14/cd1b050c-d68c-442e-9caf-82a354ec5b14.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Author, activist, and award-winning entrepreneur Amani takes over the mic from the new studio to reintroduce herself and share the untold stories behind her entrepreneurial journey building the award-winning media platform Muslim Girl. In this solo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author, activist, and award-winning entrepreneur Amani takes over the mic from the new studio to reintroduce herself and share the untold stories behind her entrepreneurial journey building the award-winning media platform Muslim Girl. In this solo episode, she delivers a powerful masterclass on overcoming imposter syndrome, building a purposeful career on your own terms, and the transformative lessons that prove everything truly happens for a reason.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2211</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034cf1d642ff6fd439eb1794d97308e8.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Studio Session: Will Solidarity Save Us? (Post-Election Edition)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/studio-session-will-solidarity-save-us-post-election-edition--62707937</link><description><![CDATA[In this post-election episode, Amani dives into the aftermath of the 2024 presidential race, unpacking the layers of disappointment, frustration, and renewed resolve among women of color following Kamala Harris’s historic loss. Amani examines the significance of this moment and what true allyship looks like in times of political upheaval. Put the Starbucks cup down, sis.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">64411037-ee7a-44ff-99f7-df6eee19fc34</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:06:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62707937/389683761_44100_2_4745c28d84183.mp3" length="11176371" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7/00848f92-a5c1-4630-b839-96fd0b713cb7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this post-election episode, Amani dives into the aftermath of the 2024 presidential race, unpacking the layers of disappointment, frustration, and renewed resolve among women of color following Kamala Harris’s historic loss. Amani examines the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this post-election episode, Amani dives into the aftermath of the 2024 presidential race, unpacking the layers of disappointment, frustration, and renewed resolve among women of color following Kamala Harris’s historic loss. Amani examines the significance of this moment and what true allyship looks like in times of political upheaval. Put the Starbucks cup down, sis.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>699</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62957ab655e26dfe9c41429424e1b18c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lesson 004: Never Fear Goliath - Rania Batrice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-004-never-fear-goliath-rania-batrice--62633363</link><description><![CDATA[In this special Election Day episode, Amani opens up for the first time about her groundbreaking experience as the first Muslim woman in New Jersey history to run for Congress. She meets up with Rania Batrice, her campaign strategist, for the first time since the 2020 elections as they reflect on the highs and lows of Amani's historic campaign as a 20-something Muslim woman navigating the complexities of politics, identity, and the deeply entrenched political system.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62633363</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:18:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62633363/1104_1.mp3" length="46245143" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f/3a87a826-e93c-4ba1-8167-a0f878aa422f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this special Election Day episode, Amani opens up for the first time about her groundbreaking experience as the first Muslim woman in New Jersey history to run for Congress. She meets up with Rania Batrice, her campaign strategist, for the first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this special Election Day episode, Amani opens up for the first time about her groundbreaking experience as the first Muslim woman in New Jersey history to run for Congress. She meets up with Rania Batrice, her campaign strategist, for the first time since the 2020 elections as they reflect on the highs and lows of Amani's historic campaign as a 20-something Muslim woman navigating the complexities of politics, identity, and the deeply entrenched political system.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2891</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>congress,donald,elections,global,green,harris,kamala,news,party,politics,stein,trump,usa</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf36e3e22ada98d32f4dfdffa23fe03c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Studio Session: Amani Visits Displaced Families in Egypt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/studio-session-amani-visits-displaced-families-in-egypt--62517448</link><description><![CDATA[In our first Studio Session, Amani kicks back with her cousin -- designer, photographer and podcaster Saja Al Weshahi. Together, they reflect on Amani’s recent visits to displaced Palestinian families in Egypt with the Isa Inspires charity. In their heartfelt conversation, they explore their identities living in the diaspora, discussing how the ongoing conflict has shaped their experiences and perspectives as women. Amani and her cousin delve into the poignant stories of the displaced children they’ve encountered, highlighting their resilience and hopes amidst adversity.They also tackle the complexities of allyship in today’s activism landscape, questioning the depth of support and the impact of performative gestures. <br />Support ongoing efforts by visiting gogetfunding.com/muslimgirl.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">afbe1e8c-2706-41d5-97db-059cfdcee71a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:12:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62517448/388777690_44100_2_fc12f641a8c94.mp3" length="47021387" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb/695b1e8e-9d8a-476e-a487-32dce57711eb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In our first Studio Session, Amani kicks back with her cousin -- designer, photographer and podcaster Saja Al Weshahi. Together, they reflect on Amani’s recent visits to displaced Palestinian families in Egypt with the Isa Inspires charity. In their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our first Studio Session, Amani kicks back with her cousin -- designer, photographer and podcaster Saja Al Weshahi. Together, they reflect on Amani’s recent visits to displaced Palestinian families in Egypt with the Isa Inspires charity. In their heartfelt conversation, they explore their identities living in the diaspora, discussing how the ongoing conflict has shaped their experiences and perspectives as women. Amani and her cousin delve into the poignant stories of the displaced children they’ve encountered, highlighting their resilience and hopes amidst adversity.They also tackle the complexities of allyship in today’s activism landscape, questioning the depth of support and the impact of performative gestures. <br />Support ongoing efforts by visiting gogetfunding.com/muslimgirl.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2939</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f93ec4c36d6d83ed14669ab8b3b30226.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lesson 003. Unity Is the Only Way Forward - Dr. Cornel West</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-003-unity-is-the-only-way-forward-dr-cornel-west--62403656</link><description><![CDATA[Amani checks in with the legendary Dr. Cornel West for an eye-opening status update on revolution. Dr. West draws powerful comparisons between today’s student movements and his own experiences alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War protests. He shares his candid definition of what it means to be a "sell-out" in today’s society, what young activists must understand as they continue the fight for justice, and why the best time for unity is now and always.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a3f6196c-92af-40ea-9a32-2702ec7cbb41</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62403656/final_audio.mp3" length="52322916" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea/232a099c-4702-44ec-8bec-43bb566d5cea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani checks in with the legendary Dr. Cornel West for an eye-opening status update on revolution. Dr. West draws powerful comparisons between today’s student movements and his own experiences alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani checks in with the legendary Dr. Cornel West for an eye-opening status update on revolution. Dr. West draws powerful comparisons between today’s student movements and his own experiences alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War protests. He shares his candid definition of what it means to be a "sell-out" in today’s society, what young activists must understand as they continue the fight for justice, and why the best time for unity is now and always.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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Macklemore opens up about overcoming his fears to use his platform for change, and his thoughts on the intersection of activism and art. This episode dives into vulnerability, resilience, and what it means to challenge the status quo in both music and life.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f22c8bc8-2779-4232-ac73-3bc298fef20e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:14:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62290174/387753599_44100_2_28cd7a58f328c.mp3" length="33220230" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898/4198afc7-7e94-488c-9045-6ce08d81a898.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amani catches up with Grammy-winning artist and social justice advocate Macklemore. In this candid conversation, they explore his rise in the music industry, his deep commitment to mental health advocacy, and the challenges of navigating fame while...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amani catches up with Grammy-winning artist and social justice advocate Macklemore. In this candid conversation, they explore his rise in the music industry, his deep commitment to mental health advocacy, and the challenges of navigating fame while staying true to one’s values. Macklemore opens up about overcoming his fears to use his platform for change, and his thoughts on the intersection of activism and art. This episode dives into vulnerability, resilience, and what it means to challenge the status quo in both music and life.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2077</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dfaf7ea259e05e06c3baca5bf1a8b99f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lesson 001: Nothing Is Impossible - Dr. Jill Stein</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-001-nothing-is-impossible-dr-jill-stein--62197002</link><description><![CDATA[In this powerful debut, Amani sits down with none other than Dr. Jill Stein – Green Party presidential candidate, fearless activist, and voice of political disruption. The two public figures go beyond politics and dive deep into the controversies, convictions, and untold stories that have shaped Jill's unlikely journey to the White House -- and if the White House is even the final destination, or something bigger than that. Whether you agree with her or not, Jill's unfiltered opinions in this conversation are bound to challenge everything you think you know about what's possible.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62197002</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:29:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62197002/audio.mp3" length="49142665" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34/a1ae1f6a-3b58-4753-8985-27e29b5dbd34.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this powerful debut, Amani sits down with none other than Dr. Jill Stein – Green Party presidential candidate, fearless activist, and voice of political disruption. 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Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9ddddf5e-6ba0-4d19-8f6b-c592baf4c9f4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:30:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62152688/aaed8caa_4ab8_0936_4b2a_e231eb2608be.mp3" length="1572070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AMANI</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every Monday starting October 1.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every Monday starting October 1.<br /><br />Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. 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