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Yalla & Yap

Lena, Mariam, Manal, Deanna

Booking Overview

Yalla & Yap spotlights Muslim Arab-American millennial life through candid, identity-centered conversations led by multiple women hosts. It’s a strong platform for guests who can speak to faith, community, and how cultural identity intersects with career, politics, and everyday choices in the U.S.

Metrics

Episodes: 21

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

yallayappodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Lena - Co-host of Yalla & Yap, a Muslim Arab-American millennial podcast focusing on identity, community, faith, and career from the perspective of Muslim American women.

Mariam - Co-host of Yalla & Yap; referenced as having firsthand nonprofit experience related to Gaza, bringing practical credibility to community/faith-adjacent ethics and accountability topics.

Manal - Co-host of Yalla & Yap, contributing to episodes that explore heritage, modern American experiences, and the choices and challenges facing Muslim American women.

Deanna - Co-host of Yalla & Yap, engaging listeners with candid perspectives on cultural identity, community dynamics, and faith-informed viewpoints on modern life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Muslim American community leaders, candidates for public office, activists, organizers, and practitioners (including nonprofit/advocacy professionals) who can credibly speak to identity, faith, community impact, and real-world U.S. experiences.
Required Achievements:  
Public service or political candidacy, Community organizing or advocacy work, Public visibility through media, campaigns, or leadership roles, Direct experience with relevant community issues (e.g., faith-based life, immigration/refugee work, nonprofit accountability)

Recent Guest Discussions

Zeeshan Hafeez - Running For Office; Domestic Policy Priorities; Gaza/october 7 Impact; Islamophobia; Voter Engagement And Community Involvement

Recent Topics

Muslim Identity, Arab-american, Women, Faith, Career

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Yalla & Yap
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Wifey Application Trend: Empowering or Desperate?

October 26, 2026

Is there a Muslim single women crisis, or does it just look that way? A new trend is flooding our Instagram feeds: the “wifey application.” Single Muslim women, mostly in their 30s, are posting slides with their photos, career, values and deal-breakers, putting themselves out there after traditional matchmaking and the apps haven’t worked. Lena, Deanna and Manal ask the real questions. Is it brave, empowering, or a sign the system is failing our women? Where are the men? What happened to the ...

Transparency or Takedown? Breaking Down the Khaled Beydoun Debate

February 17, 2026

Hosts Lena, Mariam, Manal, and Deanna unpack an Instagram controversy alleging that Khaled Beydoun received a significant cut from funds raised for Gaza through Human Appeal. They examine whether paid fundraising is ethical, what commissions and overhead typically look like in the nonprofit world, and why transparency with donors is the core issue.Drawing on firsthand nonprofit experience in Gaza, Mariam highlights the importance of verifying NGO registration and on-the-ground work. The group...

A Conversation with Zeeshan Hafeez

February 03, 2026

Join Lena, Mariam and Deeana in this episode of Yalla and Yap, where they host Zeeshan Hafeez, a national candidate for Texas’ 33rd district. Hafeez shares his journey into politics, which began in the wake of the 9/11 attacks while he was the only Muslim student at his liberal arts college and then reignited after October 7, 2023.Hafeez passionately speaks about his campaign’s commitment to addressing domestic issues, ending U.S. financial support for Israeli actions, and prioritizing progre...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Yalla & Yap?

Yalla & Yap is hosted by Lena and Mariam. Its publicly listed email is yallayappodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Yalla & Yap?

The publicly listed email for Yalla & Yap: yallayappodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Yalla & Yap have?

Podseeker estimates Yalla & Yap reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Yalla & Yap?

Yalla & Yap typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Muslim American community leaders, candidates for public office, activists, organizers, and practitioners (including nonprofit/advocacy professionals) who can credibly speak to identity, faith, community impact, and real-world U.S. experiences. Common among recent guests: Public service or political candidacy; Community organizing or advocacy work; Public visibility through media, campaigns, or leadership roles. Recent guests include Zeeshan Hafeez.

How hard is it to get booked on Yalla & Yap?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Yalla & Yap cover?

Recent episodes cover Muslim Identity, Arab-american, Women, Faith, and Career. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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