I knew journalism had a class problem but I had no idea it was that big. It's probably similar to Politics where Muslim politicians struggle to get further up the chain or worse they're hounded and vilified should they dare to challenge the status quo.
Opportunities will come and doors will open; Allah always provides these when we least expect it and often we continue life without fully recognising these doors being opened for us and showing due gratitude (speaking for myself!).
Looking at the bleakness of MSM, especially with recent affairs, we direly need journalists with backbones to remain in the workforce and scale up… so, well done for sticking to it and I pray it gets easier. You know you haven't scratched the surface of your capability so imagine when you do! May Allah give you ease and open doors for you.
Ameen Ameen. Thank you so much. Honestly Allah is the only reason I’m still getting through this, I know He’s got better things planned for me and us inshallah 💗
This bit hits. "I sometimes think my creative synapses are burnt.. I hate how money has changed who I am and who I thought I was. The hardest part to face in all this is that I feel like I hadn’t scratched the surface of my capability."
I feel like I'm constantly learning how to battle my (justified) scarcity mindset as a working class person, while also learning to not beat myself up for being x steps behind.
And then I forgive myself because life is challenging and I'm doing my best. Cheering you on from the sidelines!
Oh Kayleigh I’m sorry it resonates, you’re right, we do have to keep remembering that there is enough space for all of us in some way and hope that we find that. Wishing you love and ease!
You were always talented back in Uni, and made us laugh.. a lot! If not now, you’re certainly destined for more success soon iA! Keep going, you’re influential for sure!
I knew journalism had a class problem but I had no idea it was that big. It's probably similar to Politics where Muslim politicians struggle to get further up the chain or worse they're hounded and vilified should they dare to challenge the status quo.
Opportunities will come and doors will open; Allah always provides these when we least expect it and often we continue life without fully recognising these doors being opened for us and showing due gratitude (speaking for myself!).
Looking at the bleakness of MSM, especially with recent affairs, we direly need journalists with backbones to remain in the workforce and scale up… so, well done for sticking to it and I pray it gets easier. You know you haven't scratched the surface of your capability so imagine when you do! May Allah give you ease and open doors for you.
Ameen Ameen. Thank you so much. Honestly Allah is the only reason I’m still getting through this, I know He’s got better things planned for me and us inshallah 💗
Proud of your journey lovely. Praying for you and cheering you on as a fellow Bangladeshi. Love to read your substack!
Thank you so much Samira that means a lot!
I’ve read 3 of your pieces and craving for more, I’d definitely pay to read your writing - keep on going!!
omg thank you so much! I definitely will inshallah
This bit hits. "I sometimes think my creative synapses are burnt.. I hate how money has changed who I am and who I thought I was. The hardest part to face in all this is that I feel like I hadn’t scratched the surface of my capability."
I feel like I'm constantly learning how to battle my (justified) scarcity mindset as a working class person, while also learning to not beat myself up for being x steps behind.
And then I forgive myself because life is challenging and I'm doing my best. Cheering you on from the sidelines!
Oh Kayleigh I’m sorry it resonates, you’re right, we do have to keep remembering that there is enough space for all of us in some way and hope that we find that. Wishing you love and ease!
You were always talented back in Uni, and made us laugh.. a lot! If not now, you’re certainly destined for more success soon iA! Keep going, you’re influential for sure!
Tahmina x
oh my dear Tahmina thank you sis means a lot, I hope you're well inshallah! x