Difficult-ish

first guest of the year and it's rana abdelhamid!! she is running for new york state assemblywoman and she shares her experience of growing up in astoria, queens, her push for safety for immigrants and muslims across the city, women empowerment, affordable housing, and so much more!! she is so knowledgeable about NYC's policies and how we can make it a better city for all of our neighbors. voting day is february 3rd for new yorkers so make sure u go out to make an impact!! rana's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranaabdelhamid/ our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

we sure do have a banger this week!!! we've got rajid selim on the pod today and he really blessed us. rajid is the founder of DOST, the leading media platform amplifying the most exciting talent from the south asian diaspora, generating over 200 million views for musicians of our background. he's here to talk all things music, from building a page from the ground up, navigating the music business, touring the country with sid sriram, times square billboards with nafeesisboujee, and his new dj side quest that's got him opening for anik khan and jai wolf. this man is a doer and he did not hold back!!! tap in immediately rajid's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rajidselim/ dost's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostmeansfriend/ our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

zohran mamdani is a breath of fresh air for new york city and we are ecstatic that the people have come behind him, but we cant lie and say there are a couple things we're scared of... will zohran coming into office bring more political separation and islamaphobia to the city? will the state be in the support of him the way the people are? tune in to hear our thoughts!!!our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

a new season with a new guest!! introducing zinnat ferdous, who is the 1st female boxer to represent bangladesh and win various international matches while also juggling a full time job at google. in this episode, she talks all about her journey to becoming a professional boxer in her late 20s, how her immigrant parents reacted to this path, the process of trying out for the olympics for bangladesh, the hardships with navigating both a demanding career and training for international matches, and so much more. she shares so much about trusting your gut feeling, the power of networking, pushing through fear, and more wisdom so hope u enjoy!our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

all of our parents told their kids lies to protect them growing up, but how about the ones that blatantly make no sense?? did u hear that simply praying and eating veggies clears ur skin?? how about that the idea that family should be the only people u can trust as they're fighting over land while telling you this?? in this episode, we're dissecting superstitious beliefs, traditional mindsets, and false propaganda that we almost fell for until we got older. hope u enjoy this one!our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

would you choose your own career even if it means breaking your immigrant parents heart? in this episode, we are talking all about the doctor, lawyer, or engineer roadmap that our bangladeshi parents wanted us to go on and the guilt, disagreements, and hard work that went into choosing what WE actually wanted to do. if anyone's feeling lost with how to make your parents proud while also making yourself happy, we hope this one will make u feel a little less alone. we hope u enjoy this one!! our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

we always hear stories about people losing their identities when they get into relationships where they stop hanging out with their friends because they get too comfortable with their partners or they don't make time for the things they love doing anymore. we've seen our immigrant mothers sacrifice their livelihoods for the sake of the family and we are ending that toxic cycle!!! in this episode, we talk about the importance of separate time and hobbies in a relationship with our experiences in solo traveling, individual passions, and more. does this mean u love your partner any less? should spending time alone feel scary?? all questions answered and we hope u enjoy this one!! our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

its true its true we went all the way out to toronto, canada to speak with the one and only dameer khan! dameer is musician, global dj, and all around artist, but at the core is someone who so passionately represents bangladesh, its people, its culture, and is on a golden path to sharing it all with the world in this episode, we let dameer have the floor and tell us about the reality of life in bangladesh, its political situation, and all of the things our people have to speak up about, but also telling us about all the beautiful things our people and culture have attached to them. we talk modernizing bangla music, building real infrastructure, the underground rave culture in bangladesh, and all in all this is dameer's attempt at finding a wife for his US visa tbh this one's very special and we wholeheartedly hope you enjoy :)our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastdameer's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dameer.dk/our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

good day to our difficulters!! this episode is inspired by the tiktok trend on propaganda we should NOT be falling for, and we made this whole ep on super niche things that are normalized in the south asian community that we should NOT be doing!! is tanning and darkening our skin that bad?? do we gotta buy our parents a home before ourselves?? do we gotta respect our elders??? listen to find out :) new summer labyrinthave collection out now! shop here: https://www.labyrinthave.com/collections/the-homecoming-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%9B%E0%A6%BF-collectionour instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

we are in the engaged era and in the initial stages of wedding planning and OOF - we are stressed. in this very vulnerable tell ALL episode, we are talking about the behind the scenes of wedding planning. no one tells you about the financial stressors, societal and familial pressures and expectations on what it's supposed to look like, who NOT to invite and if we even have a say over that, and so much more when it comes to these very glamorized wedding events. buckle in because this is a good one!our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcast our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/ mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

are we spoiled for not giving everything to our immigrant parents like the last generation? do we not have boundaries if we choose to give our money and time to our parents. in this episode, we are going to talk all about what we feel like we owe to our parents and talk about the gratitude vs. guilt aspect, the fine line with sacrificing too much and not enough, and more. this is only just part 1 so stay tuned for the next one!!our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastour instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Read lessAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

hello hello!! this episode is a part 2 to our recent episode on the roots of the south asian competitive mindset. we've all been there, our parents comparing us to our family and peers, but how do we make sure we don't live our lives with that same way of thinking? in this ep, we go in depth on realistic ways to realize there's enough room at the table, how to spread love and admiration over hate and spite, how to feel successful apart from money and status, and many many more!! lock inour youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastour instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

we've all gone through bad friendship breakups that made us lose faith in making friends ever again. we've stayed friends with toxic friends or settled just so we don't have to be alone anymore. in this episode, we are talking about the lonely period after going through a friendship breakup, but then how life turns around when you make new friends and find your forever people. this includes advice for anyone going through these tough times right now and also for anyone who doesn't know how to make friends. hope u enjoy!our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@difficultishpodcastour instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohuyaakhan/mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy