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

Update: 2025-08-06

Description

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