Sprinkles and Spice

Zainab Al Yakoob
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living. Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about. It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.

  1. 1D AGO

    I SABOTAGED MY SISTER Because I Was Jealous

    In this episode, Zainab kicks off Ramadan with Aloo Sprinkles, reading your anonymous confessions, rants, and advice dilemmas. From jealousy and status obsession to betrayal and manipulation, this episode explores the extreme lengths people go to when insecurity takes over. It’s reflective. It’s uncomfortable. It’s very real. You guys did not hold back and we’re unpacking it all.

    42 min

  2. FEB 11

    Are We GOOD FRIENDS or Just Lying To Ourselves?

    In preparation for Galentine’s Day, Zainab is joined by one of her favorite gal pals, Fai AlOmran, for an unfiltered conversation about adult friendship, busy schedules, and the quiet guilt we all carry. We get into flakiness, unspoken expectations, effort, and whether friendship maintenance is actually a skill, plus we read your takes and shared frustrations. Funny, validating, and painfully relatable, this episode asks the question everyone’s thinking. Are we bad friends, or are we just busy?

    1 hr

  3. FEB 4

    Which SOCIAL MEDIA ARCHETYPE Are You?

    This Wednesday, Zainab sits down with her sister Fatimah (@labookay) to break down the social media personality types we all recognize, from the spiritual performer and the perpetual victim to the well-spoken nothing and beyond. A funny, brutally honest conversation about bad advice, performative authenticity, and why the internet rewards tone over actual substance. Nothing personal. Just observations.

    58 min

  4. JAN 28

    Why PEOPLE PLEASING Is More Dangerous Than You Think

    In this week’s episode, Zainab and Zouz get into people pleasers and social chameleons who change personalities just to be liked. From triangulation to fake neutrality, they unpack why approval-seeking is exhausting for everyone involved. They also call out why fear-based niceness isn’t kindness, and why hiding behind a trauma response stops being cute once you’re aware of it. Consider this your sign to stop saying yes when you mean no.

    1h 4m

  5. JAN 21

    Filler, Botox & INJECTOR RED FLAGS: How to Avoid Bad Work in 2026

    This week, Zainab sits with dermatologist Dr. Maii Elassal to talk Botox, filler, migration fears, and the dangers of aesthetic trends. They break down how to choose the right injector, what to avoid, and why the girls aren’t scared of work. Spoiler alert: They’re scared of bad work. In 2026 we’re not just aging gracefully, we’re aging strategically.

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 14

    AI, Art, & Culture: PRESERVING HERITAGE in the Digital Age

    This week, Zainab sits with Manayer Adel to talk art, heritage, and how to survive the digital era without begging for Western validation. We get into cultural identity, representation, and how AI can enhance creativity without replacing the artist. We also unpack why Western creatives are glorified while local talent gets overlooked, underfunded, and encouraged to copy instead of innovate. From cultural preservation to new-age creativity, this episode spans the past we inherit and the future we’re building on our own terms.

    1h 7m

  7. JAN 7

    Does Lifting Make You LESS FEMININE? Strength, Body Image, & Fitness Myths with Rawia Alateeqi

    In this episode, Rawia Alateeqi joins me to talk about strength, femininity, and gym expectations. We break down why lifting triggers so many opinions, how consistency actually works, and what fitness gives you beyond aesthetics. If you've ever walked into the gym confused, intimidated, or expecting everything to change in a month, this one's for you.

    1h 10m

  8. 06/18/2025

    Why It’s NEVER TOO LATE To Start Over

    Ever thought about reinventing yourself… but didn’t know where to start? This week, Zainab is joined by her sister Fatimah (@labookay)—fitness coach, mental health advocate, and the only person who can humble her mid-sentence—for a deep dive into starting over at any age. From career pivots to healing your body and mindset, we’re unpacking what it really takes to rewrite your story without the shame or pressure. Is it ever too late to start fresh, or are we just scared of what people will say? And yes, there’s a heated roast session about who’s the bigger diva on vacation (spoiler: it’s a close call). All this and more in this week’s episode!

    1h 3m
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An unfiltered and occasionally unhinged deep dive into life’s spiciest topics courtesy of a girl who overshares for a living. Each week, Zainab sits down with whoever’s bold enough to unpack the messy stuff: everyday struggles, identity spirals, internet chaos, and the complicated people we pretend not to care about. It’s bilingual, brutally honest, and never tries too hard to make sense.

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  • Creator
    Zainab Al Yakoob
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zainab Al Yakoob
  • Show Website
    Sprinkles and Spice

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