Chaii Lab Fatima, Muna, Laabiah & Naman

After receiving so many questions about how to find a significant other and exploring dating apps for you all, Naman felt Muzmatch had a personal vendetta against her. In order to get to the bottom of Naman’s luck, what better person to chat with than the CEO of Muzmatch: Shahzad Younas? A former banker turned tech-entrepreneur, Shaz’s mission and passion is making the marriage/dating process accesible for Muslims of all backgrounds. With a community as religiously and culturally diverse as the Muslim community, creating an app that is relatable to all backgrounds is no easy mission. Join us in episode 39, where we chat with Shaz about his journey in creating Muzmatch, the challenges of getting muslims on board, the difference between men & women’s dating app profiles/experiences and the future of Muslim dating.

What does empowering women, specifically Muslim women, look like? In a world where Muslim women are faced with sexism, racism, and Islamophobia, how do we uplift and empower ourselves and each other? Sofia Haq has made that her mission. As the CEO/Founder of Muslim Women Professionals (MWP) and Head Of Operations at Glory Skincare, a Black-owned and Women of Color run skincare company, Sofia works hard to empower and amplify the voices of Muslim women and women in color generally. Join us in episode 38 where we chat to Sofia about her work at MWP, what allyship should look like, and the importance of standing up for ourselves as women. Check out her amazing work at MWP (@muslimwomenprofessoinals) and Sofia Haq (@sofia__haq) as well as MWP’s amazing rooms on Clubhouse!

This one is for our budding entrepreneurs! Chai is not just a drink but a way of life, and a perfect example of that is the wonderful founders of Chai Guys here in London. Run by Gabriel and Abs, Chai Guys was a passion project that turned into reality as they left their jobs to introduce authentic chai to central London. Join us in episode 37 where we chat with the Chai Guys about their love for chai, running a small business in the middle of a pandemic, working with friends, and the risks and rewards of chasing after your dreams. Check them out on insta @chaiguysuk and online at chaiguys.shop 

As Muslim Women, our identities often speak for us and we are left to constantly defend what our identity is and isn’t. What does taking back that narrative look like and what does being unapologetically yourself actually mean? Grab your cuppa and join the conversation in episode 36 where we speak with our inspiring guest, Layla Shaikley, who is a multi-hyphenated force to be reckoned with. A co-founder of a tech start-up that has raised over a million dollars, an architect, podcast host, content creator, and a mom, Layla is an example of showcasing your unique identity  unapologetically and paving your own path. Check out her Instagram as well as her podcast at @laylool and @muslimsdoingthings and her tiktok (@laylool) where she gives invaluable career/interviewing tips. 

We are back with another ‘Advice Over Chaii”, where we answer your questions and give our different perspectives on life issues! Join us in Episode 35, where we chat about everything from cheating and narcissistic friends to mortgages and major life decisions. 
(Full disclaimer, we are in no way responsible for ruining your life if you do take our advice)

How do our relationships with the men in our lives shape our experiences? From our brothers and fathers to male friends and colleagues, many of our relationships have a lasting impact on our lives and how we view relationships in general. Grab your cuppa and join us in episode 34 where we unpack our personal experiences and relationships and the value of having supportive male figures in our lives.