There she was, Aisha, sprinting down the bustling streets of Lagos, her abaya flying like a superhero’s cape behind her. “I can’t be late for this meeting!” she muttered, her steps quickening as if her Nike sneakers could somehow defy traffic. Just a few months ago, she had landed a dream job at a multinational […]
Motherhood and Career: Life as a Muslim Working Mom
It was 7 a.m., and the chaos had already begun. Fatimah stood in her kitchen, one hand trying to fix her hijab while the other stirred a pot of oatmeal. Her two-year-old was tugging on her abaya, begging for attention, and her phone buzzed with an urgent work email that simply couldn’t wait. She glanced […]
Beauty and Wellness: Self-Care Practices
Fatimah had always believed in the importance of taking care of herself, but like most busy moms, finding time for beauty and wellness often seemed like a luxury. Between work, kids, and daily responsibilities, self-care was often the last thing on her mind. But after a particularly exhausting week, her friend Khadijah invited her to […]