This week on the Sumud Podcast, we’re joined by Lebanese-American baker, mother, and outspoken advocate Connie Kazan.

Known for her viral desserts, unforgettable appearance on The Great Chocolate Showdown, and unfiltered voice for justice. A mother of four, social media personality, and outspoken advocate for Palestinian and Arab communities, Connie brings fierce love, deep-rooted cultural pride, and relentless compassion to everything she touches, from cake decorating to calling out injustice on a global scale.

In this raw conversation, Connie takes us on a journey through her life: from growing up in Dearborn to becoming a prominent voice for Arab and Muslim women. She opens up about the challenges of being a hijabi woman in the public eye, navigating racism and cultural erasure in both media and everyday life, and the emotional weight of watching her people suffer. Connie also shares powerful reflections on her time in Egypt, where she worked directly with displaced Gazan families, offering aid, empathy, and unwavering solidarity in these difficult times.

🔑 In this conversation, we explore:

➡ Growing up Arab in the U.S.

➡ Family, faith, and hijab in the face of judgment

➡ Food as identity, resistance, and reclamation

➡ Her work with displaced Gazans and mutual aid

➡ Why Connie refuses to be silent about Palestine, colonization, or stolen land

This video is for educational purposes only. It provides cultural, historical, and political reflections to inform and inspire viewers.

📌Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & Connie’s Backstory

02:03 – Growing Up in Dearborn & Family Bakery Roots

08:13 – Identity, Faith & Rejecting Sectarian Divides

12:37 - The Great Chocolate Showdown & Arab Representation

19:24 – Speaking Truth, & Support Gazans in Egypt

25:01 – Final Reflections

26:30 – Supporting Displaced Gazans in Egypt

31:00 – Speaking Truth to Power & Refusing to Stay Silent

34:50 – Final Reflections

📲 Follow Connie Kazan: @conniekazan13

🎙 Follow our host: @dredhasan

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