The GlobalGirl Media UK Podcast
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Welcome to GlobalGirl Media UK’s new podcast series. GGM UK is a charity which seeks to empower young women between the ages of 14 and 22 through media projects and workshops. The podcast series aims to place young women and ethnic minorities at the heart of all parts of the audio process, from editing to hosting to the topics we discuss and the guests we have on air. Each month, we will welcome a guest who will explore current topics with us, such as mental health, human rights and social justice. Join us on our mission by tuning into our new podcast, produced in partnership with W!ZARD Studios.
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In this episode, Holly and Danielle speak to Radha Balani, a strategist, facilitator, design-thinking specialist and MC at ThinkBeyond. ThinkBeyond uses sports to bridge the gap between organizations and communities, providing sustainable social change strategies. We discuss Radha's work, racism in sport and the Euros 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Graduates across the country share their experiences studying and graduating during a pandemic with Danielle via voice notes, and provide advice for other students in the same position.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dila and Orla and Holly will be reflecting on religion to decipher thoughts and beliefs of spirituality which have been born out of living in a secularised, yet religiously diverse environment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bethan McKernan, The Guardian’s Turkey and Middle East Correspondent, talks to Dila and Holly about her fascinating journey. Reporting on danger, division and hope, listen to her experiences as a journalist in the land where East meets West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Orla and Danielle speak to two empowering young females -- Isabelle Jani-Friend who has cystic fibrosis (CF) and osteoporosis and Siana Trendafilova who has epilepsy -- about living with invisible disabilities. We chat about their mental health during the pandemic, online hospital appointments and the hope that vaccines offer them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
in this episode, the team at GGM UK discuss what they hope to achieve in 2021 and reflect on the rollercoaster of a year that was 2020. We encourage all of our viewers to reflect on the positives from last year and look forward with hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aryan Ashory, a filmmaker activist living under refugee status in Europe, spoke to Dila and Orla about her journey from her homeland Afghanistan to Europe. We spoke about her life in Afghanistan, achievements in Greece and the uncertainties of life in Germany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This month, our hosts, Orla and Danielle, spoke to three asexuals: Yasmin, Tola and April about what it means to be ace. We played a game of make these lyrics ace friendly, discussed myths, some very humorous, and show that being ace does not mean you will never experience love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
To honour Black History Month, this episode is longer than usual. Our hosts, Dila and Danielle, spoke to three incredible guests who are activists for Black rights: Banseka Kayembe, Helen Femi Williams and Amy Freeman. We talk about the line between appropriation and appreciation, blackfishing and racial fetishisation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we speak to two endometriosis sufferers — Eloise Barry and Endo with Emma — about their experiences with the condition, from diagnosis to hospital appointments to everyday life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we address the whiteness of our school curriculum and how we go about decolonising it. We also discuss the experiences of women of colour in universities with our guests; Siobhan O’Neill, Dr Rima Saini and Dr Neema Begum, who are trailblazing for women of colour in academia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we spoke to two of our friends about all things friendship: from making them to maintaining them to dealing with toxic friendships. Female empowerment was also addressed, through the medium of popular culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we spoke to Josie Verghese, Head of the BBC Young Reporter, a media scheme for 11-18 year old aspiring journalists, about how young people can break into the industry. We discuss BBC and non-BBC media schemes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we spoke to plastic surgeon specialist Dr Angelic Kavouni about why the practice has become so popular in the modern age, which procedures are most sought after, reality TV and social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we spoke to Roxanne, a personal trainer, about the importance of mental and physical health and the role that the gym plays in general health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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