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In today’s episode, we sit down with Khadija Esse, the daughter of well known Sheikh Adam Esse, the founder of the Somali Relief Network of North America. The Sheikh's daughter often faces the delicate balance between upholding islamic tradition and pursuing personal aspirations. We uncover the layers of her experiences, from the weight of societal responsibilities to the struggle for personal autonomy. Through candid conversations with the Sheikh's daughter herself, we unravel the complexities of her life behind closed doors. She shares her story of the pressures that come with being the daughter of a renowned Sheikh. From living in a predominantly Pakistani and Arab community in Mississauga, Ontario to then moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia, she shares the challenges of how to not succumb to the pressures of the environment you live in and to always stay true to yourself.