Hosted by Muminah Koleoso, a Muslim Nigerian-British multi-award-winning writer, poet, journalist, and content creator, Sister Station is a podcast that amplifies the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Black and Muslim women, and women of colour. This is a space for open, thoughtful, and uplifting conversations about identity, culture, creativity, faith, careers, and everything in between. Whether you’re working, commuting, doing some chores around the house, or unwinding after a long ...
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This Stays Between Us is more than just a podcast; it is a quiet revolution. It is a mic being passed to the girl sitting at the back. A gentle uproar against the systems that told us our worth as women lies in silence, in stillness, in being small. Here, I gather the stories that live in the corners — unspoken, untold, tucked beneath generations of “what will people say?” Through intimate monologues, cultural reckoning, and gentle faith reflections, I invite you to remember the girl you wer ...
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In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely friend Habibah Sangare! We discuss how we met through the organisation Muslim Women Connect (MWC) and share our experiences as Black Muslim women navigating career changes and migration. We also reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the cultural and linguistic diversity present in West Africa. Ex…
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15 Qs to get to know your podcaster a bit better
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As a thank you to everyone for all the support you've given me with my podcasting journey, I wanted to give you a bonus episode which is called: 15 Qs to get to know your podcaster a bit better (that is one mouthful of a title AHAH)! In this episode, I asked Chat GPT to come up with 15 questions and my, it came up with some deeply philosophical one…
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Welcome back for season 2! In this episode, I share a mostly unfiltered, unscripted reflection on my podcasting journey so far, the story behind the Sister Station name and branding, and conclude with a short poem. As always, expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought. _________________ Resource Round-Up: Black Lives Matter …
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In Episode 4 of my podcast, I will be exploring the break-up that no-one really talks about - the death of a friendship. I know! We should talk about this more! But don't worry, your big sister on the internet is here to talk about this huge topic and (hopefully!) make it easier to come to terms with. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that some friends…
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“A Bengali woman does not shrink. She burns. She blooms. She becomes.” In the third episode of ‘This Stays Between Us’, I challenge the negative expectations placed on a Bengali woman and teach you that she does not have to shrink to please others. For the girl who had to walk on eggshells around the elders. For the girl who was made to feel less t…
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In the second episode of ‘This Stays Between Us’, I will take you back to my first year of uni. I studied engineering for the first time and hit a wall. I bunked lectures. I failed modules. I wanted to walk away. On top of that, I wanted to be a writer, and thought, what am I doing in this degree that glorifies equations and fluid flowing through a…
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In this episode, I’m joined by another lovely guest, my friend Awele Nwachukwu! We discuss our “instant noodle bond” formed through our local swimming club, living in the same neighbourhood, and shared experiences growing up as firstborn daughters in our respective Nigerian households. Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thou…
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In the first episode of 'This Stays Between Us', I take you back to a moment where someone once said something that almost made me give up on my dreams. A boy who made me question my worth. But this episode isn't really about him. It's about the journey I took to silence his criticism and trust the voice inside me that said: 'I can do it'. In this …
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In this episode, I’m joined by another lovely guest, my friend Zarin Khan! We talk about how we met, our respective STEM backgrounds and shared love for reading and writing. We also explore the literary representation of Muslims and people of colour, as well as the challenges of pursuing projects publicly without letting the fear of judgement and s…
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In this episode, I’m joined by my very first guest, my lovely cousin Ibtihaaj Koleoso! We talk all things Uni, placement years, and reflect on the realities of navigating higher education and the world of work as Black Muslim women. Expect honest convos, a little laughter, and some food for thought. _________________ Ibtihaaj is a British-Nigerian …
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Hello World: Introducing your host, Muminah Koleoso
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Hello World and welcome to the very first episode of Sister’s Station! In this pilot episode, I, your host, Muminah Koleoso, will be sharing a bit about who I am and why this space exists. Think of this as the “first line of code”, a soft launch for this community space. Why "Hello World"? It's an ode to my Computer Science background, because it's…
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