Hooyo Mataalo is a podcast targeted at Somali audiences in the diaspora. It features two friends, inviting you to listen to their lived experiences growing up as first generation Somalis in London. The podcast focuses on providing listeners with fruitful discussions, exploring issues specific to the community whilst attempting to find solutions.
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Lee tells the story of a conversation with a desperate father, that took place during an Uber ride. The story entails a father who moved to the west in pursuit of a better life for his children.
5 Jun 2022
Ep11: How a Scholarship to Eton led to being President of the Oxford Union
From Brixton to one of the most prestigious private schools in the world. On this week's episode we are joined by Adam Roble, a History & Politics student at the renowned Oxford University who appeared on ITV News upon winning a scholarship to Eton College. During his time serving as the Oxford Union President, Adam had the opportunity to interview Jeremy Corbyn as well as many other notable figures.
29 May 2022
Ep10: Think Like A Man For Dummies | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
WE BACK BABY! Our guest for this episode is a knowledgeable and well spoken brother with great insights into a variety of topics. Some of the topics include manhood & the harmful nature of pornography. He works in the mental health sector as a therapist and also has a keen interest in bringing Islam and Mental health together.
4 Oct 2021
Ep9: What's your relationship with back home? | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
One of us having been to the motherland and the other having never stepped foot outside of Europe, we delve into 'What our relationship is with back home?'
26 Sept 2021
Ep8: Born & raised as a Somali in Zambia | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
On this weeks episode, we draft in a friend who speaks on his experiences growing up in Zambia, moving to London and then returning back to his birthplace.
19 Sept 2021
Ep7: Marrying your best friend & the young fatherhood experience
This week we are joined by Adam who talks us through his journey as a young Somali father. During the episode, we discuss his personal experiences which include preparing for marriage at a young age and the expectations that come with being a young father. We also discuss what type of qualities we look for in potential spouses and the importance of having non-negotiables.
This week we are joined by a Somali entrepreneur who delves into what it was like starting up a business with his mother. During this episode, we go into what some of the misconceptions are of what it takes to startup and run a successful business from scratch.
5 Sept 2021
Ep5: Is Mental Health a taboo in the Somali community? | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
On this weeks episode we are joined by a special guest, a young lady with a background in mental health who shares her story of going back home working as an Independent Mental Health Advocate and eventually a CBT therapist.
29 Aug 2021
Ep4: Mentoring & teaching young Somalis | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
On this weeks episode, Sam shares some of his experiences during his short stint of teaching and mentoring.
On this weeks episode we are joined by a young lady from our community who recently graduated from Oxford University. During this episode, she shares her experiences of applying to the prestigious institution, the rigorous interview process and an overall summary of how life changing her experiences were being exposed to the spaces she was in.
15 Aug 2021
Ep2: "Born & bred here mate" | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
This week we have our first guest on the show, a good friend of ours who breaks down what it was like being born and growing up in the UK. The second part of the episode talks about the 'super diversity' amongst the Somali community living here.
8 Aug 2021
Ep1: Introduction & living in Poland | Hooyo Mataalo Podcast
Our first episode is lighthearted and intended to be an easy listen. It's an introductory episode where we give insights into ourselves, our friendship and how we ended up in the UK.
31 May 2021
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The podcast focuses on providing listeners with fruitful discussions, exploring issues specific to the Somali diaspora whilst attempting to find solutions.
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