The Chai Lounge with Safeera Kaka

The Chai Lounge with Safeera Kaka

Sip on soothing conversation A lifestyle podcast for the modern Muslim women that focuses on personal well being, health, fitness, business, food, fashion and spirituality.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 55 mins
Faith, Fashion, & Fighting Cancer - Tasneem Valley Gets Real.

A Full-Circle Conversation with Tasneem Valley – From Modest Influencer to Skin Guru and Cancer Warrior.

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka sits down with long-time friend and guest, Tasneem Valley — an OG modest fashion influencer, aesthetician, and now, cancer survivor.

Together, they journey through Tasneem's evolution: f...
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Grief, widowhood, and faith.

The passing of Ziyad Adam sent shockwaves through the Muslim community. Listen to his wife Nadia Adam talk about his death, dealing with grief, coping with a new normal, and the lessons through it all. Follow Nadia's journey · Listen to the podcast I did with kids at Qurtuba Islamic Academy · Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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February 7, 2025 46 mins
In this episode of The Chai Lounge, host Safeera Kaka sits down with Ayesha Jakoet, a well-known social media influencer and mother of three daughters.

Ayesha opens up about her journey from being a mom to becoming a successful TikTok star. She shares insights into her parenting style, especially when it comes to raising teenage daughters, and reflects on the realities of social media fame.

The conversation delves into managing...
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January 13, 2025 19 mins
Reflecting on 2024 with all the love and lessons learnt. Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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January 2, 2025 18 mins
Perform Umrah Badal from the comfort of your home with Tawkeel.

In this episode of the Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka interviews Mohammed Wadee, Managing Director of Tourizto, about the Tawkeel app which enables Muslims to perform Umrah Badal (proxy Umrah) through a digital platform. You are able to see the Umrah being performed in real time on the app.

#ad Use the app by clicking this link · Visit Safeera's Website · T...
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September 11, 2024 67 mins
Finding love as a single Muslim woman in the modern world.

Finding a suitable marriage partner as a Muslim woman can be quite challenging. On this episode, we look at cultural expectations vs. personal desires, evolving partner preferences with age, and the challenges with the "samoosa run". We also explore the idea of becoming a second wife and the definition of love and personal growth. Order The Mighty Watermelon · Join ...
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Safeera gets real and shares every aspect of her journey to Hajj.

The Hajj is a journey every Muslim must endeavour to undergo at lease once in a lifetime. After a 7 year wait, I share my experience of performing Hajj during the 2024/1445 season.

I share my journey to Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. The lessons I learnt, the bonds I forged, and about this journey of a lifetime. Tears are shed as I get very real about the emotions ...
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Zuber Sarang and Sauda Baksa from Cayra Clinic discuss the popularity of medical tourism in Turkey.

They provide an overview of the clinic, the treatments and procedures offered, including hair transplants, dental work, bariatric surgery, cosmetic procedures, and more. They highlight the advantages of seeking medical treatment in Turkey, such as high-quality healthcare, affordability, a wide range of services, and the ability to c...
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We discuss coping techniques in Ramadaan for those with ADHD and autism.

In this episode, we discuss Ramadaam and how it can be challenging for neurodivergent individuals, how to cope with routine changes, considerations for parents with neurodivergent kids, and the dangers of self-diagnosis. Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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Get to know Shaa'ista Jogee.

It's almost Ramadan, and we delve into reflections on the Quran, navigating grief, preparing for Ramadan, and exciting projects from the @southafricanmuslimah Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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Heartbreak, chai, the restaurant industry, and spiritual connections.

In this episode, Zana gets real with Safeera about developing a spiritual connection with Allah, how to heal from heartbreak, the challenges of running a Halaal restaurant, and how to brew the perfect cup of chai. Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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February 13, 2024 46 mins
Nafisa Grey spills the chai on life and everything in between.

On this episode of the Chai Lounge, Nafisa Grey opens up to Safeera about her early struggles with self-confidence, lessons from grief, creating opportunities through mindset, letting go of judgment, and living consciously and mindfully. Follow @safeerakakaonair on Instagram · Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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February 5, 2024 32 mins
Getting to know Safeera.

Why 2024 is a season of blooming, why gratitude is everything and how to brew the perfect cup of chai. Catch up with renowned radio host Safeera Kaka as she debuts her podcast platform creating a space for conversations relevant to Muslim women. Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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February 5, 2024 1 min
Sip on soothing conversation

A lifestyle podcast for the modern Muslim women that focuses on personal well being, health, fitness, business, food, fashion and spirituality Visit Safeera's Website · Twitter X · Instagram · Facebook
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