The Gathering Spot with Halima

Halima Hussein

Friends, guests and great conversations. The Gathering Spot with Halima, is a series that centres around those great conversations you have at the end of a great night around the kitchen table. From pop culture, mental health, music, relationships and everything in between.

Episodes

  1. The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Maurea

    Apr 27

    The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Maurea

    They didn't tell you about this in health class. In this episode, Maurea and I welcome the big age of 37, with a pre-mid life crisis, but we are figuring it out along the way. Songs from this episode: How to Love - Lil Wayne Bank On It - Burna Boy Yaya - Beyonce Let Em' Know - T.I. Hardest Ese Ever - That Mexican O.T. Papaoutai - Stromae & Mikeeysmind, Chill77, Unjaps Tip Toe - Tierra Whack Artists: Connor Price Akon/Fabulous

    34 min
  2. The Gathering Spot With Halima - Sitting Down with Ayanna

    Mar 30

    The Gathering Spot With Halima - Sitting Down with Ayanna

    Mo' Money, Mo' Money, Mo' Money. In this minisode, Ayanna and I chat about our Ramadan's, favorite Eid moments and big back activity.

    17 min
  3. The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Sheriza and Ayanna

    Feb 23

    The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Sheriza and Ayanna

    All the cats! In this episode, I am joined by Sheriza and Ayanna as we talk about our most memorable moments of our Umrah 2024 trip - from the gummy candies to the symphony of coughs.

    1h 3m
  4. The Gathering Spot With Halima Sitting with Anne Marie

    Jan 26

    The Gathering Spot With Halima Sitting with Anne Marie

    Not quite a Jet2Holiday. In this episode Anne Marie talk about our meeting in the corporate world and graduating from corporate girlies to corporate baddies. Songs mentioned in the episode: 1) No Hands - Strings from Paris 2) Energy - Drake 3) Express Yourself -NWA 4) Lemonade - Gucci Mane

    55 min
  5. The Gathering Spot With Halima Sitting with Sydney

    12/29/2025

    The Gathering Spot With Halima Sitting with Sydney

    Tyriq Withers is so tall! In this episode Sydney and I close out 2025 with what brought us joy. From the movies, music and holiday traditions. Songs mentioned in this episode: 1) Medicate Me - Rain City Drive, Dayseeker 2) Sportscar - Tate McRae 3) How Bad Do U Want Me - Lady Gaga 4) This Is What It Sounds Like - Huntr/x, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami 5) Oh Holy Night 6) Mary Did You Know 7) Breath of Heaven 8) Ava Maria 9) Let it Snow - Boyz II Men 10) Luther -Kendrick Lamar, SZA 11) Devotion - Justin Bieber, Dijon 12) Someday at Christmas - Andra Day, Stevie Wonder 13) Lightyears - Nao

    1h 10m
  6. The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Cheryl-Ann

    11/24/2025

    The Gathering Spot with Halima - Sitting with Cheryl-Ann

    Did Ryan Coogler direct a musical? As Cheryl-Ann dubbed it my "Mad Max" of movies, we discuss 2025's five time Grammy nominated Sinners. We discuss our favourite moments, cultural significance, of course the music and wonder what happened to little Lisa. Top Songs: Bottom Of The River - Delta Rae Oil & Water - Davis Chris Short Change Hero - The Heavy Voodoo - Godsmack Don’t Say Goodbye - SWAMP! Smokestack Twins - Ludwig Goransson Last Time (I Seen The Sun) - Alice Smith Miles Caton Hustlin’ - War & Treaty Black Leaves - Kirby Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson #sinners #grammynominated

    1h 23m
  7. The Gathering Spot Sitting Down With Hilda Lemus

    10/27/2025

    The Gathering Spot Sitting Down With Hilda Lemus

    "Was I ugly or was a brown in an all white school" ...In this episode Hilda and I have coffee at La Bosco and chat about culture, walking in multiple worlds, love and so much more. Hilda's Top 5 Songs: Make Me Feel - Oscar Med K Wicked Soundtrack Nuevayol - Bad Bunny Banderalla - Kerwin Du Bois Lagos Love Story - Ayra Starr Halima's Top 5 Songs: Nani Whine - Crazy La Mudanza - Bad Bunny It's Gotta Be You - Backstreet Boys Be Your Girl - Kaytranada, Teedra Moses Salsa & Dancehall - Kybba and Ash

    58 min
  8. Celebrating Same, Same But Different

    09/29/2025

    Celebrating Same, Same But Different

    In this episode I sit down with two participant's of the Sisters Dialogue series Same, Same But Different. In this conversation with Ameera and Shafia, we talk about the inspiration behind their pieces, the diversity of Muslim women, exploring art and culture and so much more. Join Sisters Dialogue on October 11th at Edmonton's City Hall from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for the closing celebration of Same, Same but Different: Exploring Our Shared Worth.This special event will feature an engaging art and photo exhibition with a film screening.Come celebrate the journeys, voices, and creativity of the participants who have shared their stories and shaped this powerful project.With special performance by Thirdspace Playback Theatre.Halal refreshments and childminding provided. Get your tickets here

    29 min

  9. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Welcome To The Gathering Spot

    Those conversations that happen around the table, right here in your ear.. Join me and various guests once a month as we eat, tell stories and share a song or two. IG: @thegatheringspotwithhalima Produced by: Amilah Media

    1 min

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Friends, guests and great conversations. The Gathering Spot with Halima, is a series that centres around those great conversations you have at the end of a great night around the kitchen table. From pop culture, mental health, music, relationships and everything in between.

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