The Ahwak podcast

Its A Mans World

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to work in a male dominated field as a woman. And what about feminine and masculine energy? How does that come into play? In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia are accompanied by their dear friend Sarah that works in the tech industry. Listen along as they dive into it. 

Those who shall not be named

The lady under the bed, the shadow in the kitchen, the footsteps at night. We have all heard the stories go around, whether we call them ghost stories or jinn stories they have always seemed to make comebacks at sleepovers and haunted us through some sleepless nights. In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia talk about the ever so infamous "jins". They take us through the value of them in Islam and also what it meant for them growing up. Sit back and enjoy a few terrifying anecdotes. 

Moments with a Friend - How they give us history and culture

In this episode, Bano goes through memory lane with Helan. They talk about the many adventures the shared all over the world, and the moments of laughter. They discuss the highlights of their relationsship and what they were grateful for.
When we look back at the times we spend with our friends, we have loads of memories we are fond of.  Friendships in our 20s are filled with events that shape our adulthood, and the stakes are high. How do we stay grateful to one or few people in our life that show us the world through their eyes? How do we cultivate this relationship as we grow apart or move onto the next chapter of our adult life?

Moments with a Friend - How to make up

In this episode, Bano explores the joy and later, - the pain of losing a very important friendship. 
Some connections are so deep, that you forget how you even met the person. Its those unexpected connections, who form a history that will change your whole perception of the world and will shake you to the core. They create a foundation for your ecosystem. They give protection, care, love and laughter. 
So why is it, that these extremly important connections get broken? And what makes them break? And if they break, is it mendable? Or is this great connection lost for an eternity?

Destination: Costa De Friendship

They say that you really get to know someone, once you travel with them. Taking the trip out of the groupchat isnt an exception. In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia dive into the ups and downs of travelling with friends. What can make or break a friendship on a vacation?  

Blair & Serena - Friends or Foes?

They say that female friendships are the ultimate types of relationships. They heal, they nurture and they help us grow. But sometimes we stumble along friends that may or may not trigger us, break us down and leave us baffled. In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia take a look at the infamous toxic friendships. What makes us so drawn to them? What made Blair and Serena stick together? And were they really friends or foes?

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Ever wonder why Ariel would give her voice up for a man? Or why Pochahontas wandered off with the colonizer? In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia deep dive into the Disney princesses sharing their personal favorites, childhood anecdotes and breaking down the social norms set by the Disney princesses. 

Period.

Period - Myth or reality? In this weeks episode Bano & Dunia dive into the story of the monthly trial most women go through. They break down the history, the science and how it has evolved into something shameful and take on the big tabus surrounded around the period and even the pms. Period. 

New Year, Same Me

As 2023 has passed and we have entered the year 2024, Bano & Dunia do a deep dive into what the year 2023 has brought. They discuss the world that was in 2023 and how it has persisted into the new year. They also take on the very infamous resolutions, and how successful they actually are.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Reality Star

Reality Television - you either love it or you hate it. In this weeks episode bano & Dunia take a look at one of their biggest guilty pleasures: Reality Television shows and try to break down why exactly it is that we are drawn into this kind of broadcasting.