One year ago, we said Bismillah and hit publish. In this special anniversary episode of The Unveiled Voices, Mariam and Anifah reflect on a year of sharing Muslim women’s stories with heart, honesty, and barakah.

From building a safe space to launching the Unveiled Voices Grant, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to stay consistent, grow a meaningful community, and stay rooted in purpose.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• The power of starting before you're ready
• What consistency costs and why it’s still worth it
• Honest reflections on creating safe spaces for Muslim women
• How community feedback shaped the voice and vision of the podcast
• The heart and intention behind the Unveiled Voices Grant for Nigerian Muslim women

Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:30 The Barakah of Starting When You’re Not Ready
08:05 The Cost of Consistency
10:43 What This Podcast Has Revealed About Muslim Women
18:48 When Speaking Softly Still Shakes the Table
24:57 Barakah in Motion: Studio, Team and the Quiet Glow-Up
28:19 TUV Confessions
35:10 Letter to Year Two
39:26 200 Subscribers on YouTube
40:38 The Unveiled Voices Anniversary Grant
42:33 Outro

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