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Raise Your Words

Raise Your Words

Hosted by Amani Salahudeen

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Episodes

52

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN

About the show

‘Raise your words’ is the first half of a Rumi quote that emphasizes the power in word choice over the volume someone uses to get their point across – and now, it’s a podcast! Hosted by Amani Salahudeen and Andrea Shaw this show will dive into topics that center around pop culture and career/life advice. Episodes will be dropping bi-monthly, including dope interviews and virtual book club sessions. Stay tuned for more!

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April 24, 2026Episode 115 min

Season 4 Episode 1: Learn the Word with Khalfani Jabari

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with poetry writer and teacher Khalfani Jabari to discuss his latest book, Black Ink.You can find Mr. Jabari on Instagram @ib_theword. If you liked today's episode of Raise Your Words rate the podcast wherever you're tuning in from. Stay Tuned for more exciting guests this season!

December 6, 2025Episode 107 min

Season 3 Episode 10: Match Made in Heaven

This is a Teaser episode for Episode 10 , Season 3 of Raise Your Words. Raise Your Words Host Amani chats with Muslim matchmakers Amaney Kazlak and Sara Wada about finding the right spouse, Hulu's Matchmaking show, and marriage in Islam.

October 3, 202529 min

Season 3 Episode 9: Love from Amani to S.K. Ali

In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with author S.K. Ali about her books, writing advice, favorite stationery, and her next book!

May 12, 2025Episode 850 min

Season 3 Episode 8: Cross My Heart and Hope to Pod

Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with BookTok creator Ashley from @wickedreads on IG/TikTok to chat about their mutual love of reading, Ally Carter books, writing, and Ashley's content creation advice. Ashley also shares news about her podcast, If It Was a Book.

December 14, 2024Episode 740 min

Season 3 Episode 7: Much Ado about Uzma

In this episode Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Uzma Jalaluddin to chat about her books Much Ado About Nada, Ayesha at Last, & Hana Khan Carries On. Uzma also talks about being a teacher and teases an upcoming project. Uzma is one of Amani’s favorite Muslim romance authors.

July 29, 2024Episode 637 min

Season 3 Episode 6: I Know Aristotle ft. Writing Advice from Write C.J.!

"You know how to ball, I know Aristotle." -T.S. Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with writer C.J. to discuss writing advice and how to pitch to literary agents.

June 14, 2024Episode 318 min

Season 3 Episode 3: The Lasting Legacy of Your First Crush with Author Kristin Nilsen

Raise Your Words is officially back from hiatus!! Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Kristin Nilsen to chat about her book, Worldwide Crush and the joys of experiencing a first crush. Her book is a coming of age YA novel that anyone who's had a real or fictional crush will enjoy. You can find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.nilsen.writer. This episode was prerecorded early this year and is being released now that Amani is back from her hiatus.

June 7, 2024Episode 523 min

Season 3 Episode 5: The Ballad of Morgan & Amani

In this month's episode of Raise Your Words, your host Amani sits down with author Morgan Matson to discuss The Ballad of Darcy & Russell. Morgan is also known for her book, Take Me Home Tonight. You can find her on IG @morgamat. You can find Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod and you can find Amani on bookstagram @meetcuteromancebooks.

June 3, 2024Episode 444 min

Season 3 Episode 4: Middle-Grade Fun with Author Hena Khan!

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Author Hena Khan to talk about writing books for young readers. Hena Khan is the author of Zara's Rules, Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, and other books. You can follow Hena on Instagram @henakhanbooks. Follow Raise Your Words on IG @raiseyourwordspod! Stay tuned for more!

January 12, 2024Episode 123 min

Season 3 Episode 1: The Blonde Supremacy (with Ally Carter)

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani sits down to chat with NYT- Best Selling author Ally Carter to talk about her newest Adult rom com, The Blonde Identity. Thank you to Valerie on Twitter for coming up with the episode title. You can buy Ally’s books wherever you by books and find her on IG @theallycarter. You can find Raise Your Words podcast on IG @raiseyourwordspod.

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