The Power In Us: The Podcast

The Power In Us: The Podcast is based all around the topics and themes of my debut album, ‘The Power In Us’. Over the next few weeks and months I will be talking to a host of incredible people about their views and their experiences in the realms of feminism, mental health, politics, social change, empowerment and so much more. We will use each song of the album as a catalyst to dig into these themes more deeply than I could with the lyrics of each song. I really believe our power is in our voices, our ability to share experiences and learn from each other when we do so, and that’s why I started this podcast. I’m really interested in how our individual power creates collective power, and ultimately social change for the better, I think that if we can recognise what unique traits we all have that make us individually incredible, we stand a much better chance in seeing that greatness in others and working together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall Together is a song about finding the solace of love in a world that’s falling apart, so in this episode, I teamed up with environmentalist and documentary film maker Jack Harries, to tie in together a lot of what we talk about on this podcast. This episode is about the environment, but it’s also about how class, geography, race and gender might intersect with how environmental issues play out. Jack was so inspiring and insightful to listen to, I think we all need more Jack’s in the world! Happy listening, big love x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays episode, propelled by the sounds of Demons, myself and the incredible DJ and podcaster Kittens, talk all things mental health. All the topics I care so passionately about and speak about on this podcast our deeply intertwined with mental health, and everything we hope to achieve in life can come to a fast halt when we don’t care for our mental health, so this chat felt important. We talk about identity, sexuality, society’s expectations, how to be there for a friend or family member going through a struggle, how to have hard conversations with people we love about who we are, and as always compassion. Hope you like this one as much as I did, big big love x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, guided by, ‘Reclaim Yourself’, the first interlude on my album. I am joined by Kelechi to discuss what it means to reclaim yourself, and to really step into your power. We talk about trauma, the transactional nature of being a person in this society, womanhood, race, the power of language and how we can create change in the world. We kind of touch on everything! And in that light the interconnectedness of all the issues we face as people. Kelechi has such a wealth of knowledge and is so sincere about all the issues she speaks on that it’s hard not to engage, I left this conversation feeling so inspired by her mind and how she sees the world. Let me know what you think!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode featuring my absolute fave Harriet Rose, propelled from the song Mothers Sisters Girlfriends, we talk all things womanhood, queerness, relationships, career and family, especially connecting on being women in the creative industry trying to carve out space, while still always being ourselves. This one's a really wholesome and frank chat on topics that mean a lot to me, so I hope that some of what we say rings true for you too. Big love!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, HOLIDAY FROM REALITY is our concept point for talking all things music, industry and artistry. This is a song I wrote about burnout, and my insatiable passion to carve out the future I've always dreamed of, and the cost that this drive can come at. I'm joined by the amazing Maverick Sabre, an artist who's journey I have always admired, and we delve into his career, our experiences of the music industry, what music and song writing means to us and it's just a really lovely chat. I hope you like it as much as I did x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are propelled by the sounds of 'PLAYGOD', the second track of my debut album, into conversations on everything from the gendered culture of cooking, toxic masculinity, Nadir's childhood and the lessons he learnt from his parents, to modern day manhood, and what communication and compassion really look like. I loved having this conversation, one that is so frequently focused on women and femme identifying people, with a man, as this is essentially where the problem lies (with them lol), especially those like Nadir who are so interested in changing the narrative. Let's keep talking, keep questioning and keep opening up until we get to the root of it. Hope you like it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are propelled by the sounds of protest and the voice of Angela Davis from the first track of my album, into conversations about everything from 'What White People Can Do Next', Emma's new best selling book, to modern day allyship, the history of blackness, performative activism and Emma's own experience of growing up in Ireland. This felt like a great way to launch the series and I can't wait for you to listen to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ITS THE LAST ONE OF THE SERIES!! This final episode, in conversation with Adrienne Herbert, is all about finding your power and pushing past your limits. We talk boundaries and choosing yourself, prioritising your time, her new book The Power Hour and the importance of working movement into your life. I feel so lucky to bring the series to a close on such an uplifting episode. It’s been a blast, thank you for coming on this journey with me! As always, BIG LOVE X  These conversations are an open forum that I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! #StrongWomanThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an ever-growing epidemic of people, young and old, struggling with their mental health right now. In this episode I speak to health professional Comfort Egbuta on breaking cycles of disbelief by normalising open conversation & in the age of social media, the importance of connecting in real life. These conversations are an open forum that I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! #StrongWomanThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People like Lava excite me because they are never afraid to be completely themselves… and those who exist loudly as themselves help us to be ourselves. In this episode we talk everything from community, the importance of finding your tribe, the gender spectrum and gender fluidity in music, to fashion and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we delve into so many topics and I can’t wait for you to hear Ayishat’s unique perspective on the world.  We discuss how trauma helped her to be more reflective and more compassionate, how she tackles hard conversations with curiosity and understanding, how her dreams for a more constructive society might not always mean an easy and agreeable one and the line between self love and self obsession in the age of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any conversation with the formidable Chidera Eggerue (aka Sunday Times Best Selling author, creator of #SAGGYBOOBSMATTER and activist ‘The Slumflower’) is always going to be inspiring and this one really got me thinking! We delve deep into a whole host of topics including what it means to be queer, the agenda of gender, why everyone should get tattoos, the influence of media on dating and sexual relationships, beauty standards and some of your favourite powerful songs! She opens up about many of the moments and stories that drove her to become the influential woman she is today. These conversations are an open forum and I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! #StrongWomanThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I chat with the enigmatic Emma Breschi, a model and activist who is honest, charismatic and hilarious. We talk on everything from modelling, to society's expectations around women’s bodies, the title ‘activist’ for those in the public space and her work with Bloody Good Period, UN Women and Vivienne Westood. I hope you love this one as much as I did. Please like and subscribe to keep up with every episode as they launch. Happy listening!  These conversations are an open forum and I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! #StrongWomanThePodcast Trigger warning: references to sexual abuse and a racial slur is spoken while describing the events of a lived experience in this episode. It felt important not to censor Emma’s experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of my podcast with the amazing saxophonist & composer Nubya Garcia! In this episode we discuss touring, the trials & tribulations of being a female solo artist & the power of activist music. We also touch on BLM and the 2020 May/June protests, it is to be noted that this episode was recorded a short time after these protests & our comments reflect our understanding of the situation at that time which as the fight for civil rights continue, is constantly evolving. These conversations are an open forum and I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! #StrongWomanThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Strong Woman: The Podcast! A collection of some of my favourite conversations with some of my favourite people. Throughout this series I'll be joined by a selection of inspiring guests who I'm honoured to count as friends to chat about everything from politics, activism, live touring, the challenges of existing in this world and much more! I get a chance to discover more about their lives, hear their opinions and each one of them brings their own unique perspective on how to create a better future in this chaotic world. These conversations are an open forum and I hope can provide a catalyst for discussion so please get in touch and share your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices