Previous Podcast Guests

On this page, you can find out more about the guests who have been on the podcast, links to the episodes they were on and where you can read and hear more from them. They are listed in order of their first appearance on the podcast. Click a name to go directly to their profile below.

Find Houda online

Email: lhcheikh [at] gmail.com

Houda

I grew up in Switzerland in a home with many books on history, philosophy, poetry, as well as literary classics. After high school I went on to study history and education, and worked as a teacher for some years, before returning to studies to become a doctor. In my spare time I love to read (mostly novels and philosophy) and to paint.

Books that left an impression

  • In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
  • One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
  • La Peste by Albert Camus

Podcast guest appearances

Find Zakia online

Facebook: Zakia Bassou

Zakia

My favourite form of escape is hiking outdoors. But for places inaccessible or historic, the next best thing is to experience them through fiction.

Books that left an impression

  • Lord of the Flies by William Golding
  • Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernières

Podcast guest appearances

Find Safiya online

Safiya

I am a book reviewer with a passion for writing based in Scotland. I’m drawn to books with themes of identity, home and migration while I write speculative fiction.

Books that left an impression

  • Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
  • Superior: The Return of Race Science by Angela Saini 
  • Minaret by Leila Aboulela

Podcast guest appearances

Find Ameen online

Ameen

I am the host of the Mind Heist Podcast and founder of Seera Masters.

Books that left an impression

  • Lord of the Flies by William Golding
  • Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernières

Podcast guest appearances

Find Aeesha online

Aeesha

I am a biochemist and book reviewer, with a focus on African and Muslim literature. Most of my works can be found on my Bookstagram page @thatothernigeriangirl, as well as on digital platforms like ReWrite London, Hikaayat Magazine, Amaliah and The New Arab.

Books that left an impression

  • The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami
  • The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
  • Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

Podcast guest appearances

Find Fousia online

Fousia

I am a podcast producer/host based in Dallas, TX, where I live with my husband and children. In a series of conversations, I share stories of Muslim women from all over the world. You’ll hear from impressive Muslim women in a variety of fields on the podcast. These stories will provide you with tangible steps towards personal, professional growth and development.

Books that left an impression

  • A Temporary Gift by Asmaa Hussein
  • We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders by Linda Sarsour

Podcast guest appearances

Find Nour online

Nour el Houda

I’m an Algerian girl in her twenties studying Pharmacy. I have a Bookstagram page where I share my book reviews but more importantly to interact with readers and find the books I want to read but never knew existed.

Books that left an impression

  • Orientalism by Edward Said
  • Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
  • The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon

Podcast guest appearances

Find Leïla online

Leïla

I am an International Relations graduate based in Spain that loves reading books from all around the world (especially through non-fiction and memoirs).

Books that left an impression

  • Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
  • When We Were Arabs by Massoud Hayoun
  • The Good Women of China by Xinran Xue

Podcast guest appearances

Find Noor online

Noor el Houda

My name is Noor aka noor_reads from Instagram. I use the platform to share my reviews and recommendations about books.

Books that left an impression

  • The Myths We Live by Peter Cave
  • The Muslim Problem by Tawseef Khan
  • I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Podcast guest appearances