Send us a text When Yumna "Yumi" Yassin left Damascus at age 13, she had no idea what life in Alabama would hold. From learning English and building friendships to navigating faith, identity, and belonging as a Muslim woman in the South. Her story is one of courage, reflection, and heart. In this episode of From Where to Here, host Alexandra Lloyd sits down with Yumi to explore: What it felt like to move from Syria to the U.S. during the warHow she found her voice learning a new languageThe e...
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Send us a text When Yumna "Yumi" Yassin left Damascus at age 13, she had no idea what life in Alabama would hold. From learning English and building friendships to navigating faith, identity, and belonging as a Muslim woman in the South. Her story is one of courage, reflection, and heart. In this episode of From Where to Here, host Alexandra Lloyd sits down with Yumi to explore: What it felt like to move from Syria to the U.S. during the warHow she found her voice learning a new languageThe e...
Ep07 Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines: Shabir’s Untold Story
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1 hour 57 minutes
6 months ago
Ep07 Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines: Shabir’s Untold Story
Send us a text Afghanistan is more than a country in conflict — it’s a place of resilience, culture, and untold stories. Shabir Kabiri shares his powerful journey from Kabul to the U.S., reflecting on what it means to call two countries home, the impact of decades of conflict on Afghan identity, and a message to those who only know Afghanistan through the news. Listen in as he challenges misconceptions and shines a light on the strength and spirit of Afghan culture. =========================...
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Send us a text When Yumna "Yumi" Yassin left Damascus at age 13, she had no idea what life in Alabama would hold. From learning English and building friendships to navigating faith, identity, and belonging as a Muslim woman in the South. Her story is one of courage, reflection, and heart. In this episode of From Where to Here, host Alexandra Lloyd sits down with Yumi to explore: What it felt like to move from Syria to the U.S. during the warHow she found her voice learning a new languageThe e...
