The Window from Within

Each person travels a unique journey to find inner peace and happiness. For some, this journey may be riddled with obstacles that distract them from pursuing true personal growth. However, it is essential to pursue the goals that are satisfying to YOU, regardless of what it may mean for others. In this special episode of Chai Sabz, we followed one traveller on her path to finding inner peace through her spirituality. Ms. Meral Alizada is an incredibly talented Afghan-British poet and author of  a book of poems called Rumi's Daughter. Meral eloquently recites her poetry on this episode, which reflects her experiences growing up in a predominantly White community in Brighton, England. Our discussion focused on the obstacles that Meral faced growing up and the tools she used to overcome them, such as creative writing and poetry. Her poems explore themes of love, religion, identity, hope, and others that may resonate with listeners within the Afghan diaspora. Meral’s  ultimate message for the community is to drown out the voices that work in opposition to you. Instead, find your inner voice and move according to that voice. Be sure to purchase Meral’s book Rumi's Daughter, available on Amazon! Happy Listening!

Om Podcasten

This podcast is dedicated to the women of Afghanistan and serves to strike a dialogue about some of the taboos in Afghan culture. Despite the common knowledge that women have faced varying forms of oppression in our community, the subject or domestic violence is still considered to be taboo amongst Afghans. We hope that by sharing the stories of survivors, we can continue the conversation on DV in Afghan homes, so our community may begin to heal together. We will also share the narratives of trailblazing Afghan women who have left an impact on society in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world. We hope that our episodes will spark new ambitions among our listeners and ultimately eliminate the silence on important issues that serve as a barrier to our success.