13 Chai and Chat with Tasneem Valley
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Faith, Fashion, & Fighting Cancer - Tasneem Valley Gets Real.
A Full-Circle Conversation with Tasneem Valley – From Modest Influencer to Skin Guru and Cancer Warrior.
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka sits down with long-time friend and guest, Tasneem Valley — an OG modest fashion influencer, aesthetician, and now, cancer survivor.
Together, they journey through Tasneem's evolution: from growing up with insecurity, to finding early confidence through skincare, to becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable modest influencers in the pre-Instagram era.
They also touch on the spiritual weight of influence, the responsibility of being a Muslim woman online, and how cancer forced Tasneem to reassess everything — including her purpose, faith, and health.
This episode is a powerful full-circle moment between two women who started their media journeys together — and have found renewed clarity, strength, and grounding in their paths.
Grab your cup of chai and tune in for an emotional and thought-provoking conversation about identity, influence, and inner peace.
A Full-Circle Conversation with Tasneem Valley – From Modest Influencer to Skin Guru and Cancer Warrior.
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Chai Lounge, Safeera Kaka sits down with long-time friend and guest, Tasneem Valley — an OG modest fashion influencer, aesthetician, and now, cancer survivor.
Together, they journey through Tasneem's evolution: from growing up with insecurity, to finding early confidence through skincare, to becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable modest influencers in the pre-Instagram era.
They also touch on the spiritual weight of influence, the responsibility of being a Muslim woman online, and how cancer forced Tasneem to reassess everything — including her purpose, faith, and health.
This episode is a powerful full-circle moment between two women who started their media journeys together — and have found renewed clarity, strength, and grounding in their paths.
Grab your cup of chai and tune in for an emotional and thought-provoking conversation about identity, influence, and inner peace.
Chapters
- 00:02 Introduction and Early Career
- 01:21 The Start of Skin Passion
- 02:00 Modest Influencer Phase
- 05:59 Compromises and Inner Conflict
- 10:58 Transition to Skincare
- 13:59 Cancer Diagnosis and Initial Reaction
- 17:58 Fighting Cancer with Faith and Family
- 20:54 Spiritual Journey During Treatment
- 30:37 Lessons and Perspectives
- 38:02 The Hardest Part of Cancer
- 44:26 Future Plans and Dreams
- 46:35 Rapid-Fire Questions and Fun
