Raise Your Words

Raise Your Words

Amani Salahudeen

Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

‘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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S3E10 Season 3 Episode 10: Match Made in Heaven

Dec 06, 2025 7m Trailer

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…

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

Oct 03, 2025 29m

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!

S3E8 Season 3 Episode 8: Cross My Heart and Hope to Pod

May 12, 2025 50m

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…

S3E7 Season 3 Episode 7: Much Ado about Uzma

Dec 14, 2024 40m

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…

S3E6 Season 3 Episode 6: I Know Aristotle ft. Writing Advice from Write C.J.!

Jul 29, 2024 37m

"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.

S3E3 Season 3 Episode 3: The Lasting Legacy of Your First Crush with Author Kristin Nilsen

Jun 14, 2024 18m

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.…

S3E5 Season 3 Episode 5: The Ballad of Morgan & Amani

Jun 07, 2024 23m

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.…

S3E4 Season 3 Episode 4: Middle-Grade Fun with Author Hena Khan!

Jun 03, 2024 44m

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…

S3E1 Season 3 Episode 1: The Blonde Supremacy (with Ally Carter)

Jan 12, 2024 23m

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…

S2E25 Season 2 Episode 25: How to Help the People in Gaza ft. Dr. AbdelBaset Abdalla

Dec 01, 2023 40m

In this month's episode, Raise Your Words host Amani talks to Palestinian American Dr. Abdalla about the genocide in Gaza and how the average person can help out. This episode includes practical tips…

S2E24 Season 2 Episode 24: So Let There Be Chaos with Author Kamilah Cole

Oct 09, 2023 48m

Raise Your Words host Amani chats with debut author Kamilah Cole about her book, So Let Them Burn. You can find Kamilah on Instagram @wordsiren and you can find Raise Your Words on IG…

S2E23 Season 2 Episode 23: Ayyantu's Tips & Tricks to a Good Routine

Sep 26, 2023 29m

Raise Your Words host Amani sits down with Ayyantu Ahmed: a stay at home mom and Habits Consultant to talk about the best way to achieve your goals. Ayyantu is a stressed out startup co-founder whose…

S2E22 Season 2 Episode 22: Interview with Author Neely on Love Buzz

Jun 16, 2023 27m

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Neely on Love Buzz. You can find Neely on IG @neelyalexanderwrites. Don't forget to get your copy of Love Buzz wherever you buy books…

S2E20 Season 2 Episode 20: Spring Releases and Recent Reads to Put on Your Radar

Mar 20, 2023 9m

In this episode, Raise Your Words host Amani does a short episode on books she’s excited for this Spring. Raise Your Words will be on hiatus for the entire month of Ramadan. Raise Your Words will be…

S2E18 Season 2 Episode 18: Activating Courage with Author Shanita Liu

Mar 03, 2023 32m

In this month’s episode of Raise Your Words, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Shanita on her debut book, Dear Durga. You can find Shanita @coachshanita on Instagram. You can find Amani on…

S2E17 Season 2 Episode 17: Maiya Spills the Tea on Spice Road

Feb 10, 2023 41m

Episode Title creds to Rameela @stars.brite on Instagram. In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words Host Amani sits down with author Maiya Ibrahim to talk about Maiya’s debut fantasy book, Spice Road…

S2E17 Season 2 Episode 16: World-Building and Author Advice with Aamna Qureshi!

Feb 03, 2023 26m

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Aamna Qureshi and talks about world-building. Aamna also shares writing advice and other exciting news!! You can find Aamna on…

S2E15 Season 2 Episode 15 : Mystery Advice with Author Sarah Lyu

Jan 26, 2023 39m

In this month’s episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Sarah Lyu on her upcoming book, I Will Find You Again and gives advice on how to write mystery books.

S2E14 Season 2 Episode 14: Romance Book Advice with Author Kosoko Jackson

Jan 13, 2023 24m

In this month’s episode, Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Romance Author Kosoko Jackson on A Dash of Salt & Pepper and other writing advice. If you liked hearing from Kosoko don’t forget to…

S2E12 Season 2 Episode 12: Miracles in Publishing with Iman Hariri-Kia

Oct 12, 2022 57m

In this episode Raise Your Words host Amani interviews Iman Hariri-Kia on her book, A Hundred Other Girls. You can find Iman @imanharirikia on Instagram. Don’t forget to grab your copy of A Hundred…

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Raise Your Words has published 51 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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