S3EP6. In this episode, I sit down with Habo Zainab Dahir — a Somali language educator, writer, and cultural enthusiast. Born in England and raised between the UK and Somalia/Somaliland, Habo shares her deeply personal journey of reconnecting with the Somali language and embracing her identity across different homelands. Through stories of migration, memory, and meaning, Habo reflects on what it’s taken to reclaim her language and the pride she’s found in doing so. We talk about the challenges of learning Somali later in life, the joy of teaching others, and why language is such a powerful part of how we understand ourselves and each other. Habo is the founder of Galool, a platform where she publishes beautifully designed Somali language learning materials and children’s books — accessible for learners of all ages. Her work is helping build bridges between generations and diaspora communities seeking to hold onto their mother tongue. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation on dhaxal (inheritance), healing, and the role language plays in belonging. Find Galool’s resources online, and as always, thank you for listening. Discover more at ISIRKA.com and follow us on Instagram @_isirka.