26. Faith & Fame: Living Without Regrets with Nuray Istiqbal (fka Rae Lil Black)

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August 6, 2025 • 42 mins

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Nuray Istiqbal, formerly known as Rae Lil Black, who transitioned from being a star in the adult film industry to a practicing Muslim. During their conversation, Nuray shares insights about discovering and embracing Islam, why she doesn't regret her former career, what her hopes are for the future, and much more. The discussion also touches on her perspectives on regret, dealing with negative comments, and what she enjoyed about the adult film industry. Nuray sheds light on her personal growth journey, highlighting the importance of community, faith, and self-improvement. Nuray's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raelilblack/ New Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuray.istiqbal/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raelilblack.official Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 01:56 Muay Thai Journey 04:59 Discovering Islam 12:22 Embracing Faith and Community 14:00 Handling Criticism and Regret 19:17 Cultural and Culinary Preferences 21:13 Struggles and Realizations 23:45 Misconceptions About the Adult Film Industry 30:12 Embracing Islam and Personal Growth 40:41 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

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