Back To The Point With Maira

10 Episodes

Reverse

Switching Majors, Politics, and Masculinity

2020-10-0238:41

Another Friday guest EP! This time we are joined by Ahad Hashemi who is currently finishing up a double major. Ahad gives insightful advice on how to handle a change of heart in post secondary. We then dabble in politics, talking about the recent debate and the upcoming B.C. elections. Lastly we discuss the stigma around masculinity and how men can cope with toxic masculinity. And of course, embarrasing stories :)

I Relapsed, My Icons, and Negative Self Talk

2020-09-3032:43

Hi guys, I am back after a little relapse I talk about in today's episode! Today's episode entails where I've been for the past week and a few of the people I look up to who I don't personally know. What's suprising is that these people are super random whose lives are completely different from mine. Lastly I end today's episode sharing some advice on how to overcome negative self talk. Enjoy :)

MHM: Insecurities, Self-Love, and My Singing Career

2020-09-2129:56

Another Mental Health Monday episode! In today's episode I talk about some insecurities I've dealt with and how I had no choice but to change the way I see them. I then share some of the thing I've learned on self-love and what that journey really means and how to internalize it. Lastly, I share a little story about the time I thought I was destined to be a singer (didn't we all low key?) , Enjoy! :)

Women in S.T.E.M, Online MatchMaking Success, and Body Image

2020-09-1837:26

Welcome to this Friday's guest appearance! Today's episode feautures the other 1/2 of my sisters in law with no other than Maryam. She gives great career advice on pursuing a S.T.E.M. career and what's that like as a woman. She also talks about her experience meeting her spouse online and how that might be the route for you. We conclude today's episode with some body image talk and of course, embarrasing encounters :)

Office Hours, Studying, and Stress Shits

2020-09-1527:08

Today's episode entails advice I wish someone would have told me before I started university. A lot of this advice is things I regret not knowing earlier but lucky for you I have lived and learned it so now you can know better! From getting over office hour anxiety to my embarrasing story of the time I almost shit my pants in an exam - this one will make you both learn and laugh :)

High School Sweethearts to Married, and Paving Your Own Path

2020-09-1132:43

Welcome to another Friday guest installment! This Friday I'm joined by Filza who shares her story of going from studying a normal major to switching her path into an unconventional industry. She also shares advice based on her High School sweetheart success story and what she's learned until her second year of marriage now. We end the episode with a vow disaster story and the time I..stole..oreos.

Stemming Anxiety and My Twin Sister

2020-09-0727:35

Welcome to the first segment of Mental Health Monday's! Today I introduce you to the beginning of my anxiety and where it stems from in my childhood. I also discuss the first ever anxiety attack(s) I experienced and how it went and was handled. Lastly, I end today's episode on a light note telling the story of the time I tried to convince everyone I had a twin sister in elementary school. Enjoy! :)

Trauma Bonding, Liking My T.A, and School Bullies

2020-09-0428:58

Today's episode entails advice for starting a small business and Noor's adventure with it. We delve into my embarrasing experience of being infatuated with my first university T.A and how that played out. And some advice on dealing with bullies in High School and cringe moments. Enjoy :)

I'm Going to Court, Living Alone, and Tiktok

2020-08-3129:52

Hey guys! Welcome to the REAL first episode. Today I talk about my experience I'm having with the law. I also discuss the importance of living alone and my experience with that. My five minutes of fame on Tiktok and how I became a clout chaser, and a new segment called "Embarrasing Things Maira Has Done".

Introduction and Bandwagoning

2020-08-3116:34

Hi guys! Here's the first episode, it's mainly just an overview of what the podcast is gonna entail. I'm still getting the hang of things so it's only gonna get better from here. I also sidetrack a little into bandwagoners and gatekeepers :)

#box-pro-ellipsis-176100523451288{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Back To The Point With Maira