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Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal

Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal

Update: 2025-10-01
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What does it actually mean to create real cultural change? 


In this eye-opening and honest conversation, Winnie sits down with journalist and podcast creator Soaliha Iqbal to explore the intersections of politics, feminism, media trends, and anti-capitalism in a colonial world. 


Soaliha shares how her lived experience as a Muslim women in Australian has defined her voice within the Australian media landscape, using her platform to unpack the social, cultural, and political structures that shape our everyday lives. 


She reflects on the discomfort many people feel when talking about race, diversity, and inclusion. Instead of letting fear of “getting it wrong” hold us back, Soaliha shares why we should approach these conversations with honesty, courage, and a collaborative spirit.  


This episode was recorded in August 2025  


 


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References  


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World Association of Sexual Health Congress 


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Brave spaces 


Australian Child Maltreatment Study, 2023 


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Black Lives Matter 


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Translations by Jumaana Abdu 


Jumaana Abdu 


Learned Behaviors by Zeynab Gamieldien 


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What We're Reading Caddyshack Project 


 


 


Credits     


Host: Winnie Adamson 


Guest: Soaliha Iqbal  


Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson  


Editing: Winnie Adamson  


Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)   


  


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Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal

Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal

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