This week on Interview with H, we open a space for a voice the world doesn’t hear often enough — a voice shaped by loss, strengthened by faith, and carried by a resilience that defies everything she has lived through.
Malak joins us to share what it means to grow up in a world where safety is never guaranteed, where childhood is interrupted, and where every day becomes a test of courage. But this is not just a story of suffering. This is a story of survival, of identity, of holding onto hope when the world around you collapses.
She speaks about the moments that changed her forever…
The seconds that felt like hours…
The prayers whispered between explosions…
The loved ones remembered through silence…
And the strength she discovered within herself — strength she didn’t know she had.
Her words are gentle yet powerful.
Her truth is heartbreaking yet illuminating.
Her faith is what kept her standing when everything else fell.
Listening to Malak is a reminder that behind every headline is a human being — with a heartbeat, with a history, with dreams that refuse to die.
Her courage calls us to pause, to feel, to witness, and to remember.
If you listen to only one episode this month, let it be this one.
Let her voice fill the space.
Let her perspective expand your heart.
Let her resilience remind you of the strength Allah places in those He loves.
“She Builds, She Heals, She Leads” – A Conversation With Rabbia Sarang**
In our next episode, we sit down with a woman whose life is a testament to courage, resilience, and reinvention.
Rabbia Sarang — Certified Financial Planner®, founder of RHK Consulting, trailblazer in the financial sector for over 30 years, and author of Menopause and Money P.O.U.R.S — joins us for a powerful conversation that every woman needs to hear. From growing up within the strict boundaries of a traditional Muslim home…
To navigating marriage, single motherhood, heartbreak, and rebuilding…
To rising as a corporate leader, entrepreneur, mentor, and voice for women’s financial empowerment…
Rabbia’s journey is a tapestry woven with discipline, faith, resilience, and a deep desire to empower women to reclaim their financial independence and dignity.
In this episode, we explore:
– Her personal “origin story” and the defining moments that shaped her strength
– What it really means for a woman to be financially independent in midlife
– How menopause impacts women’s confidence, choices, and money decisions
– Her biggest challenges, mistakes, and the wisdom she gained
– The emotional side of money: cultural expectations, behavioural finance, and healing financial trauma
– The legacy she hopes to leave for the next generation of women
Rabbia reminds us that financial empowerment isn’t just about numbers — it’s about choices, dignity, and calling the shots in your own life.
Whether you’re starting over, rebuilding, transitioning, or stepping into your next chapter… this episode will inspire you to rise with confidence, clarity, and grace.
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“The Weight We Carry – with Summaiyah of @bunsandovens”
There are stories that don’t just touch you — they hold up a mirror.
This week’s episode features Summaiyah, the voice and heart behind @bunsandovens — a space where truth meets tenderness, and where anxiety, motherhood, and healing are spoken about with rare honesty.
Once a top achiever and a self-described “force to be reckoned with,” Summaiyah’s life took turns she never expected — from panic attacks and self-doubt to postpartum depression and the silent battle of feeling “too much” for the world around her.
Through it all, she’s learned that healing doesn’t always mean showing up perfectly.
As she beautifully says, “My silences on my platform are just a mirror of what I battle internally. I try to show up when it’s authentic and meaningful — which means there will be times where I don’t.”
Today, she’s transforming that honesty into something deeply impactful — hosting get-togethers for the anxious, creating safe spaces for those who’ve felt unseen, and sharing content that reaches people right where they are.
In this episode, we talk about:
The weight of living in a world that tells you you’re “too much”
Anger, boundaries, and learning to breathe again
The courage to rest and stay silent when needed
Turning pain into purpose and community
It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the conversation we all needed but never had.
Join us on our next episode as we sit down with an extraordinary guest who wears many hats—a glass skin specialist, a devoted mother, and a true warrior. From turning her passion for skincare into a career as a renowned glass skin specialist to navigating the joys and challenges of raising a family, she opens up about her inspiring journey.She shares her deeply personal experience of raising a special needs child, offering insights into the strength, patience, and unconditional love it requires. She also bravely recounts her battle with cancer, shedding light on the trials, triumphs, and the lessons it taught her about life and resilience.In this heartfelt conversation, she discusses her own insecurities and how she learned to embrace self-love and confidence in the face of adversity. This episode is a testament to courage, vulnerability, and the power of inner strength.
🎙️ Coming Soon on Interview with H
Guest Spotlight: Ruyaida Moosa Cassim
From Chartered Accountant to PhD candidate, from TEDxUnisa speaker to award-winning life coach, Ruyaida Moosa Cassim is proof that the impossible is possible.
She has broken barriers as an Indian Muslim woman in corporate and academia, inspired audiences across global stages, and continues to empower women, professionals, and youth to step into their strength.
In this powerful episode, Ruyaida opens up about:
The values and struggles that shaped her journey
Breaking stereotypes and changing narratives
The role of faith, resilience, and spirituality in leadership
Why and how empowered women truly empower others
🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated, hopeful, and ready to chase your own impossible.
Subscribe now and stay tuned for the release!
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She calls herself playful, authentic, and sometimes a little too real — and that’s exactly why people love her. Fehmida “Fehmz” Jordaan is not just a content creator or entrepreneur. She’s a storyteller, a dreamer, and a woman who has built her journey on honesty, courage, and faith.From her humble beginnings in Johannesburg to becoming the founder of Fehmz Mocktails and a driving force in the Halaal Goods Market, Fehmz has lived a journey filled with both beauty and struggle. She’s faced moments of deep self-doubt — like wondering if she was “enough” during her first television appearance — and she’s walked the difficult road of building something from scratch in times of financial strain. Yet, through it all, she’s chosen to show up, keep going, and create spaces that uplift others.In this episode of Interview with H, Fehmz opens up about the obstacles she’s had to overcome, the lessons she’s learned, and how faith continues to anchor her in a world that often feels overwhelming. She shares authenticity and shows her vulnerability is the key to real connection.This isn’t just a conversation about business or content creation — it’s about resilience, identity, and the power of staying true to yourself when everything around you tells you to compromise.🎧 Join us for this heartfelt episode that will leave you inspired to embrace your own story — with all its ups and downs — and to remember that being “real” is always more powerful than being perfect.
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He has been the voice that carries the nation’s pulse, the architect behind conversations that matter, and the trusted presence on stages from BRICS to One Young World. Ashraf Garda is a Champion Speaker — a man who believes that “champion people build champion nations.”For decades, he has guided audiences through the stories that shape our country — from current affairs to global movements, from grassroots struggles to world-class platforms. As host of The National Pulse on SAfm Radio, he has been a daily companion in South Africa’s living rooms and workplaces, amplifying the heartbeat of a nation in transition.But Ashraf Garda is more than a broadcaster. He is a builder — of dialogue, of identity, of purpose. Through his Champion South Africa initiative, he has ignited a movement to embrace a shared national purpose and remind us all that greatness begins with people who choose to rise, lead, and inspire.In this episode, we turn the spotlight onto him. We uncover the boy who grew up with dreams, the man who found his voice, the husband and father whose family grounds his mission, and the South African whose love for this country fuels every stage he stands on.This is a story of vision and vulnerability, of words that heal and challenge, of conversations that can change the destiny of a nation.Join us for a powerful and emotional conversation with Ashraf Garda — where we discover not only the man behind the microphone, but also his unshakable advocacy for South Africa’s future.Only on Interview with H — capturing legacies, inspiring purpose, and leaving you better than we found you.
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From Conflict Zones to Corporate Boardroomsfeaturing Imraan ChoonaraIn a world driven by noise, metrics, and ego — meet a man whose leadership is built on sincerity, soul, and systems that serve.Imraan Choonara is the CEO of Africa Muslims Agency, operating across 23 countries to deliver life-changing humanitarian projects — from refugee schools and clean water systems to prosthetic clinics and community bakeries. But his mission doesn’t stop there. As the founder of Crown International, he mentors leaders, governments, and institutions on how to build ecosystems rooted in ethics, strategy, and compassion.In this upcoming episode, we journey with Imraan through:The frontlines of global crises — Beirut, Afghanistan, and beyondThe building blocks of sustainable leadershipWhat it truly means to serve with intention, not recognitionAnd the quiet moments that shaped his mission, mindset, and legacyThis isn’t just a story of impact — it’s a blueprint for those who want to lead differently. Whether you’re a changemaker, a dreamer, or someone searching for deeper meaning in what you do — this one is for you.🎧This episode was sponsored by Crown International.Follow us for updates and be the first to hear this unforgettable conversation.
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